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Tenkyo Distillery has release KAZE Founder's Reserve LEGACY, a unique whisky that embodies a deep connection between Scotland and Japan, created in tribute to the distillery's late founder, Shunsuke Koike.

A doctor and her husband have been imprisoned for a total of 20 months after selling stolen hospital Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Ebay during the Covid pandemic. Attiya Sheikh, 46, and her husband Omer, 48, both of Glasgow, were convicted following a prosecution by the Crown Office and Pro

Buy now pay later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from key protections in place for other types of lending, under proposals put forward by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Edinburgh-headquartered Aveni.ai, specialists in AI for financial services, has been selected by Advanta Wealth, a nationwide chartered wealth management business to enhance adviser customer service and reduce administrative time. The business has adopted Aveni Assist across its team of advisers as

A three-month period of growth for Scottish retail came to an end in June, with total sales decreasing by 0.4% compared to June 2024 – when they had decreased by 3.4%.

Phil Anderson Financial Services has been shortlisted for two major UK financial services awards. The firm, headquartered in Ellon, has been shortlisted in the 2025 MoneyAge Awards under the Financial Adviser Firm of the Year category. Now in its 10th year, the MoneyAge Awards celebrate the best in

Aberdeen-based High Performance Robotics (HPR) has appointed New York energy executive Mitch Johnson as its new vice president to lead the company's international expansion. Mr Johnson brings more than 15 years of international experience in maritime and subsea operation – most recently with B

The Edinburgh-born founder of Dubai-based agency White & Co has joined Simpson & Marwick as director of growth & innovation. Since launching his own business in 2021, Calum White has grown it to a team of 420 with a projected turnover exceeding £60 million – a remarkable mile

Scottish company insolvencies fell by 4% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, with 105 firms collapsing. Experts have warned this may only be a temporary reprieve and a challenging economic climate.

Finlay Scott has been appointed as a member of the Forth Valley NHS Board, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, has announced. Mr Scott brings extensive experience from a long career in financial services, working at Bank of Scotland, HBOS, and latterly serving as head of

Armstrong Watson has been named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2025. It comes as the accountancy, business and financial advisory firm welcomes a record number of trainees and marks the fourth year where the business has been celebrated for leading the way in training the n

Archaeologists in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic have discovered a significant 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement, described as "unparalleled in its scale and character". The vast 25-hectare site was unearthed during a survey for a new motorway near the city of Hradec Králové.

One in four North-east companies are planning to cut their workforce over the next three months, a new report has warned.

Thousands of UK companies have been removed from the Companies House register over the last year, following a crackdown coordinated by the National Economic Crime Centre.

Johnston Carmichael has pledged its support for the prestigious Tall Ships Races in Aberdeen by sponsoring a sail trainee place for a young person living in the local area. The sponsorship will give a person aged between 15 and 25 in the AB postcode the chance to take part in the experience of a lif