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Kinross Golf Courses has unveiled an investment programme exceeding £800,000, signalling a significant strategic shift for the central Perthshire's golfing destination. The largest single allocation within the programme is £600,000 directed at state-of-the-art greens machinery, designed

A Bellshill-based IT services provider has been sold out of administration, with the transfer of the business and all 49 employees to the buyer, Aspire Technology Solutions. Founded in 1988, NVT Group Limited provided IT managed services and consultancy to a broad client base across multiple sectors

Aberdeen Investments has appointed Parker Wertz as chief financial officer for the group’s asset management business. Mr Wertz assumed his role in March and reports jointly to Xavier Meyer, Chief Executive Officer, Investments, and Siobhan Boylan, group chief financial officer of Aberdeen plc.

With more homeowners across Scotland choosing to extend rather than move, property experts are warning that poor design decisions can turn a dream renovation into an expensive mistake. The issue will be explored at the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, returning to the SEC, Glasgow on 9&n

Lloyds Banking Group has become what is believed to be the first FTSE 100 company to deploy a specialist artificial intelligence "board bot" in its boardroom, as the 260-year-old bank accelerates its transformation into what it describes as "the UK's biggest fintech". Executives and board members ha

Scotland's most northerly spaceport has recorded a pre-tax loss of £5.4 million for 2024, according to newly filed accounts. The SaxaVord facility on the Shetland island of Unst, part of the business empire of Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen – Scotland's richest man and its bigge

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chrissie Clancy-Crofts to senior surveyor within its Edinburgh-based team. Chrissie first engaged with Lismore in 2022 through a work experience programme, while studying and subsequently joined the firm in November 2024.

ACCA has published pass rates for the March 2026 examination sitting, with 92,224 students entering and 103,785 exams completed across the session. A total of 3,334 candidates passed their final exams, earning affiliate status.

Saba Capital Management has criticised the performance of the Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWIT) "unacceptable" after shareholders voted against a tender offer put forward by the Baillie Gifford-managed trust. On 10 April, 53.8% of shareholders rejected the proposal, which EWIT had argued w

Pacitti Jones is expanding its legal practice in Lanarkshire through the acquisition of Airdrie-based Bell Russell.  Pacitti Jones chief executive John O’Malley said: “We already have a strong presence and proven track record in Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Central Scotland but the acqu

Aberdein Considine has recognised 15 talented employees working from Peterhead to Manchester in the firm’s latest round of promotions. Promoted to partner are: conveyancing senior associates Samantha Gilbert (Westhill), Katie Hutchinson (Union Street), Stevie Kelman (Stonehaven / Banchory) and

CMS is holding the next seminar in its six-monthly series of events aimed at supporting the growth of Scotland’s renewable energy sector.  This year’s Future of Renewables seminars take place on 21 April at CMS Aberdeen, then 28 April in CMS Edinburgh, with the final session taking

Henderson Loggie has been shortlisted for two national honours, recognising the firm’s leadership, culture, and impact across the professional services sector. The accountancy firm has been named a finalist in the Learning & Development of the Year category at the cHeRries Awards, celebrat

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK chief financial officers (CFOs), conducted between 16 and 30 March 2026, shows confidence among the UK’s largest businesses has fallen to a six-year low. CFO confidence fell to a net -57%, from -13% in the previous quarter, with concerns around energy price

Walker's Shortbread made a memorable return to New York City's annual Tartan Week celebrations on Saturday, 11th April, unveiling a show-stopping Scottie dog sculpture crafted entirely from shortbread at the heart of the festivities. The giant Scottie dog, masterfully created by UK food artist Prude