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Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed Chris Jamieson to the newly created role of head of investment partnerships, while welcoming Louisa Shanks as investment manager, as the organisation continues to expand its reach and diversify its investor base. Mr Jamieson

Scottish Financial News speaks to Stephen McGee, chief executive of Scottish Friendly, on steering one of the UK's oldest mutuals through a period of transformative growth, from a key pension acquisition to a landmark merger that will create one of the UK's largest mutuals. To say that recent and pl

Alisdair Dewar has been appointed as RBC Brewin Dolphin's new head of office for Edinburgh, following Johnny McGlynn’s decision to retire at the end of last year. Mr Dewar's appointment makes a strong addition to the Edinburgh team, bringing with him 30 years’ experience across financial

Consilium Chartered Accountants has successfully guided employee-owned Martin Precision through the firm’s acquisition by Sweden’s Evity Invest AB. The deal will facilitate the continued growth of the firm’s existing site in Lanark, drive the development of new technologies and saf

John Mooney has retired from his role as finance director after 30 years with Clark Contracts.

Representatives from 22 companies across Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain presented their innovative products to a panel of international buyers at a showcase event organised by Scottish Enterprise that took place in Edinburgh last week. The two-day event called ‘22 Innovations&rsqu

Stirling Council has secured £1.16 million in capital receipts this financial year (2025-26) as part of its programme to dispose of surplus properties and land. An update to the council’s finance, economy and culture committee highlighted significant progress across a number of key sites

The pensions and lifetime savings team at Burges Salmon has grown its practice by over 100% in three years and increased its headcount by 50% in 18 months, the firm said. This national expansion has been mirrored in Scotland, where its team has seen sustained growth, with four new team members joini

Scotland’s next generation of entrepreneurial talent has been crowned at the University of Dundee’s annual competition for new business concepts. Eight enterprising individuals have been awarded a share of a £60,000 prize pot after being named winners of Venture 2026. Students, sta

An uncertain and rapidly changing world means that Scotland’s CEOs need to be able to stick to their vision and call on their determination to overcome challenges, but softer skills are increasingly coming to the fore, according to research from Livingston James and EY UK. The firms’ Inv

Dubai-based planning, design, engineering and project management group Sidara has completed its acquisition of Aberdeen-based John Wood Group plc for 30 pence per share, or approximately £210 million. Wood Group expects its shares will be suspended from trading today, and its listing later can

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has announced plans to lead an all-women trade mission to the Netherlands in partnership with Scottish Government, as part of the International Trade Partnership. The mission aims to help more women-led businesses expand internationally, as Scotland marks Internatio

Scotland’s luxury hotel market saw healthy increases in room rates and profits last year, despite continuing headwinds, RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes has revealed. This contrasted with the wider UK picture, which showed little profit increase, despite rising room rates.

The fuse is burning down on the UK government’s inheritance tax (IHT) changes for farmers, experts from Azets have warned. Under the Finance Act 2026, new restrictions will apply to the amount of Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs available to farmers dying post 5 April 2026.

Rathbones has appointed Bruce Saunderson as senior director of wealth planning, based in Glasgow. Mr Saunderson joins the firm this week, bringing over 20 years’ experience advising private clients, families and business owners. He joins Rathbones from Trinity Bridge, where he was private clie