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Aberdein Considine LLP has moved to strengthen its corporate offering in the central belt with the key appointment of Stewart Gordon as partner in the firm’s Edinburgh office.  Mr Gordon joins Aberdein Considine from Addleshaw Goddard, where he was a managing associate in the infrastructu

Scotland’s small businesses are calling for a fresh focus on the day to day needs of the country’s 350,000-plus small enterprises from whoever forms the next Scottish Government. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today highlighted the mounting pressures on small and micro firms as

Geoff Jacobs and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Trojan Energy Limited on 9 February 2026 and immediately implemented a sale of the business and assets via a pre-pack process to Urban EV Infrastructure Limited, a subsidiary of Connected Kerb Limited. Founded

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stewart Pennington as head of Edinburgh office, reinforcing the firm’s leadership in the capital. Mr Pennington is an experienced Chartered Accountant with extensive expertise in SME accounting and taxation. He joined Johnston Carmichael in July 2007, becoming

The Scottish distilling industry is facing a deepening crisis as new data from financial advisory and restructuring firm BTG has revealed that 19% of Scotland’s distilleries are now in financial distress. In Scotland, 69 distillers, and a further 217 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland,

Rising tax and cost pressures forced one quarter (25%) of SME bosses in Scotland to lay off staff last year, according to Rathbones. SME founders, owners and senior executives across Scotland disclosed cost pressures and national insurance contributions are weighing heavily on firms and driving up r

Barclays has reported a 13% increase in annual pre-tax profit to £9.1 billion for 2025, a performance that has fuelled a major hike in executive pay and staff bonuses. The UK bank increased CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan’s total pay package to £15 million for 2025, up from £11.6m t

An Inverclyde start-up supported by Business Gateway has successfully brought an innovative new product to market, designed to restore dignity and comfort during personal care. L & M Care Solutions, founded by Lorraine Moran, who worked at Inverclyde Council, and Maureen Callan, who has worked i

Aberdeen Investments is advancing the next phase of its refurbishment programme at 151-155 St Vincent Street, an office building in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Following the successful securing of Addleshaw Goddard as a tenant and the unveiling of an enhanced entrance, the Aberdeen Group's foc

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a master’s programme, offering a streamlined and globally accessible route to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA). Delivered by HWU’s award-winning Edinburgh Business School, the MA

Robertson Group has delivered a sharp return to profitability, marking a decisive turnaround after a difficult prior year marked by losses on underperforming contracts. The construction, development and support services group reported a pre‑tax profit of £20.2 million for the year to 30 June

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has sent a Valentine’s Day card to every MP and MSP, urging politicians to “turn on” the North Sea and end policies that are accelerating job losses, weakening energy security and increasing emissions.

Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel has dismantled its signature "golden pathway", selling the 79kg of bullion that once lined its lobby floor for approximately $12.8 million (c. £9.6m).

Burges Salmon has advised Alba Trees, the UK’s largest cell-grown tree nursery and a Cibus Fund II portfolio company, on the acquisition of the business and assets of Christies of Fochabers, the long‑established Scottish bare‑root tree nursery. The acquisition secures the core operational

NatWest Group has agreed to acquire wealth manager Evelyn Partners from funds advised by Permira and Warburg Pincus for an enterprise value of £2.7 billion. By integrating Evelyn Partners’ £69bn in assets under management with NatWest’s existing portfolio, the combined entity