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Andy Simpson and David Robertson of Rare Whisky 101 The UK’s rare whisky auction market has exceeded £25 million in a single year for the first time as global demand for liquid gold soars.

The average selling price of one bedroom flats in Dalry and Gorgie has increased by 26.4 per cent over the last three months to £143,867, as property prices in Edinburgh continue to rise, according to the latest house price information from estate agents ESPC.

John-Paul Sheridan UK law firm TLT has appointed disputes partner and financial services specialist John Paul Sheridan as its new head of Scotland.

The Scottish American Investment Company (SAINTS), which is run by Edinburgh based fund management group Baillie Gifford, has posted a 2.5 per cent year-on-year dividend rise.

Bruce Cartwright Nearly seven out of 10 Chartered Accountants are still at a loss as to what Brexit will mean for business, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has said today.

The Stirling and Central Scotland property market is holding steady as commuters to Glasgow and Edinburgh continue to be attracted to the lifestyle offering and value for money the area offers, according to estate agents Galbraith.

Matt Henderson Matt Henderson, restructuring partner at Johnston Carmichael, has been appointed as liquidator for S.L.E Enterprises Ltd.

Stephen Boyle Bank of England policymakers have today voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5 per cent but warned rates would need to rise "earlier" and by a "somewhat greater extent" than projected at their last review in November, if the economy remains on its current track.

Pete Wishart The UK parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee, chaired by Perth SNP MP Pete Wishart, has summoned Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Ross Ewan to appear before of MPs to explain the 73 per cent state-owned bank’s plan to close 62 of its branches throughout Scotland.

A popular Loch Lomond hotel and venue has undergone extensive renovation to upgrade and enhance its facilities, with support from Royal Bank of Scotland.

Neil Norman For the third year in a row Chiene + Tait’s entrepreneurial team has been recognised for its outstanding performance in advising clients on entrepreneurial tax schemes.

A shortage of homes becoming available for sale in Scotland is continuing to push house prices upwards, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

Alan Kirkwood Construction insurance specialist, CRL, has announced that it is expanding its market presence in Scotland with the launch of a new office north of the border.

Leaving the EU without a trade deal would cut Scottish economic growth by 9 per cent, according to leaked UK government figures.