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Scotland's burgeoning offshore wind sector, a global leader with a pipeline exceeding 40GW, faces a critical juncture, the chief executive of Scottish Renewables has warned.

An optician's shop called the "Spex Pistols" has been forced to rebrand following legal action from the punk band that inspired their name. The store in Dundee has changed its name and logo after more than 15 years, The Courier reports.

The Scottish National Investment Bank will not be able to end its reliance on public funding unless ministers can make a case for UK Treasury rules to change, Scotland's Auditor General has said. The bank was launched in 2020 to independently invest in commercial projects that will help address the

Glasgow MSP Ivan McKee has praised Glasgow Kelvin College for its "crucial role in preparing Scotland’s future workforce" following a visit to its Springburn Campus to see the college’s pioneering work in green skills, engineering, and inclusive education. The Minister for Public Finance

Ralph Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, is targeting continued growth with the appointment of two senior members of staff. Kimberley Mackay has joined as a partner to head up a new private client division of the business, while the team has been further bolstered with the

A new £1.3 million coopering facility, Trossachs Cooperage, is set to launch in Callander, Stirlingshire, this May, heralding a significant vote of confidence in Scotland’s whisky industry. Johnston Carmichael has played an instrumental role in bringing the venture to fruition by connect

Scotland's unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in the three months to March 2025, an increase of 0.5 percentage points from the previous quarter, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.

Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across various regions. The Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the comb

Edinburgh-based digital forensics company, Cyacomb, has appointed a new chair and secured an additional £2.25 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank to further scale the company and expand the international application of its technology. Cyacomb’s technology quickly and thoro

Scotland’s economic growth is being held back by a chronic shortage of housing, and urgent action is required to remove this barrier to investment and jobs, a new report from Prosper (Scottish Council for Development and Industry) has warned today. Drawing on insights from over 100 stakeholder

Scotland's burgeoning financial technology (fintech) sector is set to take centre stage at Europe's largest fintech conference, Money 20/20. Ten scaling Scottish fintech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will present their innovative solutions as they explore opportunities for international

Industry leaders have set out ambitious plans to unlock growth in Scotland’s globally-renowned asset management sector. Asset management was identified as a key engine for growth in the wider Sector Growth Strategy, 18 months ago. This new, focused plan outlines how Scotland’s deep exper

The Law Society of Scotland has announced the appointment of dual-qualified solicitor Ben Kemp as its new chief executive officer. Mr Kemp is set to join the professional body in August, transitioning from his current role as general counsel and executive director at the Institute and Faculty of Act

The UK's insurance market may soon operate under simpler, more straightforward regulations, according to proposals released by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Scots bosses have been urged to let their workers knock off early this Thursday – but only if the mercury hits a sizzling 20°C. Beer legends Innis & Gunn have launched the "3pm pledge" – a sunshine-soaked initiative urging employers to let their hard-grafting teams down tools at