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Scotland and the Kyrgyz Republic are exploring opportunities for collaboration in aquaculture following a high-level meeting between the Kyrgyz Ambassador and the head of Salmon Scotland. His Excellency Ulan Djusupov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UK, met with Tavish Scott, chief executiv

Business confidence in Scotland rose three points during August to 59%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported slightly lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down five points at 65%. However, when taken alongside th

Thomson Cooper Accountants has welcomed seven new trainees as part of its annual intake. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, these talented individuals have been hand-picked from high schools, universities, and industry. They are joining Thomson Cooper Accountants across the firm’s accountin

Loganair has announced two key appointments as the operator celebrates being named the UK’s most punctual airline. Farrah Malik has joined the airline as interim chief financial officer, following the recent departure of Chris Gemmell. She brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience f

A cannonball from the Battle of Culloden has sold for £18,900 at auction in Edinburgh, smashing its estimate of £3,000-£5,000.

The UK banking sector is on the verge of a significant transformation, with a planned £1.8 billion investment in generative AI by 2030 set to put 27,000 jobs, 10% of the industry's workforce, at risk.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has unveiled the winners of its CA Rising Stars competition, recognising the 35 leading Chartered Accountants (CAs) worldwide aged 35 and under. From a highly competitive field and following a rigorous judging process, Laura Mason CA –

Johnston Carmichael has grown its construction and property incentives expertise with the appointment of a new tax specialist. Alison McGlashan has been appointed as a director in the company's Inverness office, strengthening its tax expertise in capital allowances and other construction and propert

Family-owned businesses in Scotland face increased challenges in the coming months, as the clock ticks down to "seismic" tax changes in April 2026. According to figures from BDO LLP, more than three quarters of Scottish businesses (78%) say they will be impacted by changes to Business Relief for Inh

Knight Property Group has achieved full occupancy at its flagship sustainable office building, 4-5 Lochside Avenue in Edinburgh Park, after securing workplace design specialist Anchorpoint Interiors as its final tenant Anchorpoint Interiors, a leading specialist in corporate and commercial workplace

Finance broker Drummond Finance has been shortlisted for two national awards. Based in Aberdeen and Dundee, Drummond Finance has been shortlisted for the Scottish Broker of the Year and the Buy to Let Broker of the Year categories of the 2025 National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACGB

Hamiltons Law Accountants has welcomed two new trainee law accountants – Jack Watson and Amy Watson. Both new starts will follow the firm's structured training and development programme, working towards their formal SOLAS qualification.

Packaging firm Macfarlane Group PLC has reported a 49% fall in pre-tax profit to £5.0 million for the first half of 2025, despite a significant rise in revenue. The company attributed the decline to challenging economic conditions, which put pressure on profit margins and led to weaker-than-ex

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Kevin Johnston as its first finance director. Mr Johnston brings a wealth of experience to the role having been most recently commercial director and chief finance officer with Edinburgh Lei

Robertson Construction Northern has this week completed a third warehouse at the Benromach Distillery on the outskirts of Forres for Scotch whisky and premium spirits specialist, Gordon & MacPhail, part of the company’s long-term investment into the future of the business and continued co