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Lismore’s quarterly investor research and in-depth expert interviews indicate that 2026 is expected to present meaningful opportunities for the Scottish commercial property investment market. 86% of investors expressing a positive outlook, only slightly below last year’s 88%. Optimism is

A Scottish hospitality tech firm has signed a trans-Atlantic partnership which will help hotels win lost room sales back from third-party booking sites. Hop Software, co-founded by Highland hoteliers, has penned a partnership which will see its award-winning Property Management System teamed with th

A home-based food business in Perthshire is carving out a name in the local takeaway sector after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Dundee's Overgate Shopping Centre has concluded a transformative year following a strategic regeneration led by Frasers Group.

Lindsays has started the New Year by recruiting two new partners. Commercial property lawyer Stephanie Nichol and private client lawyer Rob McNab both began work this week – taking the number of partners in the firm to 56.

New legislation has been published that aims to give councils more choice in how they design and apply a visitor levy to raise funds for local tourist services.  While local authorities currently have the power to apply a charge on overnight stays based on a percentage of accommodation costs, t

Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Scott as area director for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ms Scott will lead a team of experienced Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers and will support a diverse range of sectors including professional services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail

Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives as part of the celebrations ahead of its 90th anniversary this year. The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or community initiatives that m

Decommissioning and late-life specialists NMC Energy has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-pound contract by Spirit Energy to provide Project Management and Specialist Services across their operated asset portfolio. Effective from 1 December 2025, the five-year agreement includes optional ext

The earliest known coin to be minted within Scotland has been secured for the nation following its discovery by a metal detectorist. Found in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023, the silver coin dates to the late 1130s during the reign of King David I. Following an assessment by the Sco

Angus Dundee Distillers recorded pre-tax profits of £13.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, a decrease of £4.3m from the previous year, as rising costs and global instability impacted the sector. Despite the fall in profitability, the company, which produces Tomintoul and Glencada

Blackadders LLP has reported a period of strong financial performance, with combined turnover of the law firm and Blackadders Wealth Management LLP hitting a milestone £20.2 million, a 19% increase from the previous year. This growth was significantly outpaced by a 46% surge in group profits,

Thousands of taxpayers opted to ring in the New Year by organising their finances, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealing that 54,053 people filed their self-assessment tax returns over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Scottish Friendly is celebrating a successful year defined by a dedicated commitment to supporting local communities through strategic partnerships, volunteering, and fundraising.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed fines totalling £371,700 on two former finance directors of Carillion plc for their roles in the construction giant's collapse. Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were sanctioned for knowingly issuing misleading statements regarding the company’