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An Edinburgh-based tour operator is turning a personal storytelling project into a sustainable tourism activity thanks to tailored guidance from Business Gateway.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for Glasgow to establish a fire recovery fund to help small businesses get back on their feet following the devastating Union Street fire. Scores of small businesses have been affected by the huge blaze which has resulted in the closure of a large

Edinburgh-headquartered technology services firm Stellar Omada has secured the HMRC Application Testing Services (ATS) Lot 1 contract – a five year contract valued at over £10 million. Falling under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems 2 Framewo

A landmark event was held in Edinburgh to mark 250 years since Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations, the work widely regarded as the foundation of modern economics. Smith, known globally as the father of modern economics, published his seminal book An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the

The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is proving its worth across the region, with figures showing it has become the most significant investment programme of its kind in Scotland. Now valued at more than £1.6 billion, the deal has so far created over 22,000 job opportunities,

NewLaw Scotland LLP has become part of Jones Whyte, bringing around 3,000 clients and more than 30 solicitors, paralegals and support staff. Paula McMillan and Laura McGee join Jones Whyte as partners as part of the deal, which will enhance the firm's practice in the areas of clinical negligence, pe

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

A judge has ruled against a couple who tried to reclaim a small area of land by planting a garden gnome on it. The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) ruled last week on a years-long dispute between neighbours in Surrey.

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