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The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) board, owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported year-on-year EBITDA growth of £0.5 million for the first quarter of the year, slightly exceeding expectations. The board has said the company's focus remains on maintaining a high-quali

Accountant and business adviser CT has promoted social housing sector specialist Stuart Beattie, who moves into the role of director. Mr Beattie, who is also the firm’s head of RSLs, joined CT in 2005 as a trainee and has since developed his expertise within the Scottish social housing sector,

Vicki Miller, director of marketing and digital at VisitScotland, has been named the organisation’s next chief executive officer. She will succeed Malcolm Roughead OBE, who retires after 23 years at the organisation, including 14 as CEO.

Pinsent Masons has appointed forensic accounting specialist David Lister as partner. Mr Lister, based in Edinburgh, was previously at a Big Four accounting firm EY where he was a partner for ten years. He joins the Pinsent Masons forensics & accounting services (FAS) team as the firm contin

Accountancy body ACCA has urged CEOs and CFOs to build trust in artificial intelligence (AI) by taking steps in their organisations to manage the associated risks. As AI plays a greater role in the accounting and financial reporting of businesses, CFOs and financial controllers will have to be confi

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has named Jonathan Gibson, CFP Chartered FCSI, and Shaid Moughal ACSI as new co-presidents for the CISI Scotland committee. They will be taking over from Dorothy Hamilton MCSI.

Glasgow-based funeral plan provider Golden Charter has appointed highly experienced technology transformation leader, Stuart McWhinnie as its chief technology officer, effective from today (15 April). McWhinnie brings extensive experience implementing robust technological change programmes with

Cairn Group, estate agency and letting firm serving Scotland's central belt, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, has undergone a significant management restructure. The changes see Paul Shields, who has been Finance Director at Cairn for 17 years, and long-serving sales and investment director Jenn

Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, has announced "impressive" profits despite a highly challenging year. The Tayport-based firm started out as a linen works in 1864. Today, with a clear focus on design and innovation, the company&rsq

In celebration of ‘World Storytelling Day’, Scottish Whisky bottler The Single Cask – home to a warehouse in Glenrothes of over 3000 casks – has expanded its team with two senior hires. Jan Damen joins as general manager with Helen Stewart takes the role of brand marketing ma

Marking International Women's Day, Turcan Connell has announced the appointment of a hat-trick of female partners, leading 26 legal and tax promotions. Jenny Younger, Simran Panesar-Saggu and Alice Warne have all been promoted to partner.

Ahead of the Chancellor’s budget on 6 March, new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP has revealed that businesses would like to see government focus on investing in skills and training to support business growth, as the competition for talent intensifies. The firm’s latest Business Outlo

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) to combat underage drinking in key regions across Scotland. The SWA, through its Scotch Whisky Action Fund, will contribute £300,000 over the next three years to establish CAPs in high-

Corporate finance advisory firm HNH Group has appointed Roger Mayor as a new partner to bolster its growing team in Scotland. Mr Mayor, 43, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as a director at Deloitte in Edinburgh and a five-year stint with Lloyds Banking Group overseeing property

Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has recently appointed Graeme Reid as its new chief executive officer, aiming to capitalise on opportunities in the energy transition sector while maintaining support for traditional industries like fishing. Mr Reid, formerly a marine consultant with the International