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Ryan Crighton, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce's director of policy & marketing, has been appointed to lead True North's new marketing division. The communications and public affairs firm has appointed three new expert advisors alongside Mr Crighton. He will join the firm as a s

Sofant Technologies has secured an additional £3.4 million in funding from EMV Capital, Scottish Enterprise, and Kelvin Capital. The Edinburgh-based tech firm will use the capital to finalise its core technology and support the production and shipment of beta versions of its satellite antenna

Insurance broking and risk management firm TL Dallas has reached an agreement to acquire Marsh Commercial’s business in the Highlands and Islands, for an undisclosed sum. TL Dallas is a fourth-generation family firm, owned by its management and staff and it has been in business for more than 1

Modular water technology specialist RSE has opened a new facility in Deephaven, Evanton, located within the Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport zone. As part of the expansion, RSE has invested £1.2 million in advanced equipment to enhance its production capabilities and support the g

Recent activity in Edinburgh's property market has underlined the strong investor appetite to acquire quality properties in the Scottish market, according to legal firm Lindsays. Ownership of the 100-bedroom Kings Manor Hotel, a short walk from Portobello beach, recently changed in an off-market dea

May brought lacklustre results for Scottish retailers, with total sales increasing a mere 0.1% compared to the previous year.

Claire Ogston has been made partner at Blackadders LLP and appointed head of the firm’s residential property unit. She joined the firm’s Aberdeen team earlier this year as director of residential property, after having had more than 17 years’ experience in residential property. Ms

Bladnoch Distillery, Scotland's southernmost whisky producer, has launched 'The Wave', its second instalment in its Master Distiller's Collection.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has released a comprehensive policy prospectus outlining a vision for a more robust and sustainable UK economy. In Accounting for a better world: An ACCA policy prospectus for the UK, ACCA sets out clear goals and aims which will help the UK

Crieff couple Derek and Carys Hughes are set to reopen the Pavilion Café in MacRosty Park later this month. The café, a key attraction in the park, was recently closed after the former operator gave up the lease in March 2024 after seven years.

Lender and investor sentiment has improved compared to 12 months ago, Savills revealed at its 36th Financing Property presentation.

Consilium Chartered Accountants has successfully advised Di Maggio's Restaurant Group (DRG) on the acquisition of three popular Glasgow-based restaurants.

Multinational distribution and outsourcing firm Bunzl UK Ltd has secured a 10-year lease for a 29,000 sq ft unit at the award-winning Belgrave Logistics Park in Bellshill. The move from their nearby Uddingston branch sees them join other recent tenants like Wincanton, RES, and Likewise at the s

Scottish commercial property company HFD has appointed Lisa Gribben as property management director to support the operation and growth of its serviced offices portfolio. Ms Gribben was previously a partner at commercial property consultancy Knight Frank, covering the whole of Scotland, and has over

A historic chess set has been sold at auction for £13,000.