Business

Livingston-based Mutugga Distillery has its sights set on global expansion with the launch of a £300,000 equity crowdfunding campaign. The firm is the UK's first black female-owned distillery, and married co-founders Jacine Rutasikwa and Ugandan-born head distiller Paul Rutasikwa hope investme

McGill, one of the largest employers in Tayside, is today celebrating the third anniversary of the takeover of the business by top Scottish businessman Graeme Carling, and his investment business United Capital. On 13th March 2019, United Capital, led by Dundee-born entrepreneur Graeme Carling, resc

South West Scotland’s first Pepe’s Piri Piri restaurant is set to open on 15th March thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK secured by franchisee Adnan Manzoor.

Edinburgh-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has announced the appointments of Kenny Scott to the position of chief technology officer (CTO) and Sean Murray as senior product manager. Kenny Scott will lead BR-DGE’s technological development and operations, ensuring the platform remain

Restitution Ltd, an independent provider of third party commercial funding in Scotland, has marked its tenth anniversary by highlighting the evolution of its business model. The firm has carved out a niche in the marketplace and over the past ten years has worked with law firms and their clients on

Grant Thornton UK's Corporate Finance team has advised on the sale of education-technology (EdTech) company Sumdog to a Scandinavian buyer, eEducation Albert (Albert), with more activity in the sector expected amid significant investor demand. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Sumdog was founded in 1994 a

Edinburgh-based ready meal provider Parsley Box has announced a proposed equity fundraising of approximately £5.9 million. The fundraiser will work by way of a placing and subscription at a price per share of 20 pence.

Stuart & Stuart WS and Thomsons Solicitors, two of Scotland’s oldest legal firms have announced a merger. The newly expanded business totalling 564 people, of which 71 are partners.

Aberdeenshire-based environmental service company Legasea has successfully secured £187,950 funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop its ground-breaking Shore to Store service, whilst creating green jobs. The project will reduce the carbon footprint of subsea decommissioning operations, by

Business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts, which has an office in Aberdeen, has earmarked £2 million in grant funding to attract professional services teams as it seeks to expand its footprint and open a second office in Scotland. The Dow Schofield Watts Entrepreneurship Grant scheme will be

Software firm Eserv has secured new office space for its headquarters on Queens Road, Aberdeen following a number of new contract wins globally and subsequent team expansion. Relocating from Carden Place, the digital twin technology experts have strengthened their team in the last 6 months by 10 peo

The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey highlighted a strong uplift in hiring activity across Scotland in February. Permanent placements rose at a near-record pace, while the upturn in temp billings accelerated from January's 17-month low and was sharp overall.

Cash-conscious and choosy diners are continuing to shun eating out in restaurants in favour of home delivery and takeaway meals, according to new research from Edinburgh-based hospitality technology specialist ePOS Hybrid. Research from ePOS Hybrid has shown a clear trend towards people turning

Real estate advisor Savills has seen its profits before tax double in 2021 from £96.6 million to over £200m. Group revenue increased by 23% to £2.15 billion, compared to £1.74bn in 2020.

STV Group plc has posted its highest revenue on record at £144.5 million in 2021, as the broadcaster hailed continued growth. STV Group's revenues rose by 25% throughout 2021, while its adjusted operating profits rose to £25.2m, signalling a 39% increase from the year before.