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Liz Cameron The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has reported a hesitant start to the year but remains optimistic for the rest of 2015.

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, valued at £15.2 billion and managed by Edinburgh-based Baillie Gifford, is seeking shareholder approval to expand its capacity to invest in private companies. The trust currently caps private company investment at 30% of total assets at the time of purchase.

Scottish salmon exports to India could deliver up to £130 million over the next decade in a major boost to the economy, according to Salmon Scotland. Producers are gearing up for a new drive into the market after last year’s UK-India trade deal promised to remove the tariffs that have he

Scottish retail started 2026 on a high note as total sales rose by 3.3% throughout January, a significant leap from the 1.5% growth recorded during the same period last year. This performance comfortably outpaced both the three-month and twelve-month averages. Even when adjusted for inflation, the s

Aberdeen Investments has expanded its residential portfolio with two real estate acquisitions in Tokyo. This expansion comprises WORVE Yokohama Isezakicho, a newly completed build-to-rent property, alongside a portfolio of 29 residential properties across some of Tokyo’s most sought after dist

Ana Stewart, Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur, has today announced her three priorities to deliver for Scotland’s most ambitious companies. Calling for a sharper focus on rapidly scaling firms, Ms Stewart will prioritise:

William Grant & Sons is undergoing a significant leadership transition, following the sudden departure of its chief executive, Søren Hagh, and the appointment of a new executive board member. Mr Hagh has left the company less than two years after taking on the role on 1 January 2024. His

Scottish finance expert and business mentor Craig Alexander Rattray is calling for stronger government support for SMEs locked in legal disputes with much larger companies. His call comes after a trademark dispute with billion-dollar accounting software firm Xero, which he says is using a name very

Fourteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their part in exploiting over 3,500 victims in a more than £28 million investment fraud, making it one of the largest crimes of this kind in the UK.

Rachel Munro, founder of The Rebel Baker, an allergen-free bakery shaking up the snack game, is among 14 businesses announced as a Start Up Loans ambassador. Based in Ayr, the bakery can produce over 10,000 cookies per day and supplies products to food service clients across the UK. Every item is fr

Local businessman, Malcolm Morrison, discusses the economic potential of the Highlands, outlining the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses in the region and calling for greater support to foster growth. My heart and passion lie in the Highlands. I live and work here, and I want nothing m

Motor insurers have changed their settlement and compensation practices after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found some insurers had short-changed customers on stolen or written off vehicle claims.  It means that an estimated 270,000 motorists are expected to receive £200 million i

The co-founders of Highlands and Islands based electrical and renewables experts IDM Energy have been jointly named finalists in the national 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Iain Macphail and Kyle Smith have been shortlisted in two high-profile categories including the prestigiou

A new law which makes it easier for Scottish businesses to borrow against their moveable assets could help unlock more cross-border investment, a banking expert believes. The Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act came into force on April 1, bringing Scotland’s lending legislation into alignment

Allied Surveyors Scotland appointed David Gibson MRICS and Greg Scrimgeour MRICS as directors, reinforcing its presence across the Glasgow market. Mr Gibson returns to the firm to strengthen the Glasgow North office, bringing a deep understanding of the local property landscape and a strong track re