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Archangels invested more than £13.8 million during 2023 in eleven of Scotland’s best early-stage tech and life science companies. The total investment for 2023 among 11 businesses represents a small increase on Archangels’ investment activity in 2022 (£13.4m).

Ice-cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has recorded an impressive 15% increase in turnover in the 2021 financial year from £17.7 million to £20.8m, but this was not translated into increased profits, which stayed static at £1.1m as the family-owned business absorbed escalating

Scottish jeweller and watch seller Laings has hailed a 5% increase in turnover to £63.3 million for the year ended 31 May 2023. However, the firm's pre-tax profits dropped slightly to £3.7m from £5.45m.

A partnership between the UK government, Glasgow City Council, and the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC), including significant government investment, has been launched with the aim of transforming Glasgow into Europe’s largest smart things and IoT innovation hub. The partnership will cen

Scotland-based Blachere Illuminations, which is behind some of the UK’s most infamous Christmas light displays, is preparing for the festive season with continued support from the Bank of Scotland.

Business confidence in Scotland fell ten points during December to 31%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.

Supported by a £750,000 loan from Unity Trust Bank, Glasgow-trained pharmacist Raymond Kelly has transformed a derelict 19th-century building in Falkland into a state-of-the-art pharmacy. Mr Kelly's project not only revitalises the historic Liquorstane Building but also significantly expands h

Twenty-two Scottish firms and organisations have returned from an eventful trade mission to Barbados, unlocking numerous business opportunities. The mission, now in its fourth year, underscores the strengthening economic ties between Scotland and Barbados, bolstered by a 43% increase in trade betwee

Scottish startup community group Foras has announced a new trip to showcase innovative Scotland-based businesses in the US. The group has opened applications for a funded cohort programme to Austin in March 2024 to coincide with the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) conference.

Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, has been scheduled for a summer 2024 opening upon completion of a £15 million expansion. Owners Steve and Alison Timoney have announced plans to add a new 40-bedroom hotel, a destination restaurant, two eco-friendly lodges, and a

London-based Elbow Beach Capital, the decarbonisation, sustainability and social impact investor, has announced a £1m follow-on investment in Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all electric 4x4 vehicles and Scotland’s only volume production car company.

Mar Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort, one of Scotland’s most established hotels, has been acquired by Dubai-based Dutco Group, supported by investment and asset management firm, Align Partners.

CEOs at FTSE 350 companies was 57 times higher than average employees in 2022, according to new analysis from the High Pay Centre.

Edinburgh-based Stamp Free Ltd (Stamp Free), the AI-powered, award-winning digital post and shipping company is set for expansion after receiving an impressive £1.08 million in new investment from a diverse group of investors and supporters. Stamp Free attracted equity investment led by Silico

Bridge of Allan-based Graham's the Family Dairy has made a loss for the first time in its history as new accounts show the firm made a £1.3 million loss before tax in the year ended March 31 2023. In the strategic report submitted alongside the dairy company's annual report, R.B Graham, t