POTR, a Scottish start-up behind the world’s first origami self-watering plant pot has sealed a major distribution deal in Japan, where it’s believed the art of paper folding began to flourish more than 1,000 years ago. The move will see POTR launch its products in more than 100 outlets
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The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, has encouraged SMEs and charities with limited IT resource to make use of the Centre’s Cyber Advance service. The Cyber Advance service combines two key elements to guide organisations through the process of building their digital resilience. To beg
This Spring, the oldest distillery on Skye, Talisker and five-star rated restaurant, The Three Chimneys, have announced they will come together for the first time to launch ‘The Three Chimneys at Talisker’, a unique Pop-Up dining experience. A concept from the revered restaurant’s
Global professional services firm Aon plc has made two key promotions in its Glasgow-based team. Jennifer O’Neill is a senior leader in Aon’s Responsible Investment group, which she has helped grow since its inception in 2017. With a background in investment banking and fund management,
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has begun the year by moving into its new headquarters at Buchanan Wharf, underscoring its enduring commitment to Glasgow and Scotland. SLC has been based in the city’s Bothwell Street since its inception more than 30 years ago. But more than 1,000 colleagues ha
RSM UK has kicked off the New Year on a high note, welcoming 12 new trainees to its offices in Scotland and Northern Ireland this January. The firm’s new recruits will be spread across audit, tax and consulting. The new joiners add to RSM’s record intake of 51 new trainees in the region
Craft brewer BrewDog has said it is ending its commitment to paying all staff the voluntary living wage.
Former US President Donald Trump's Scottish luxury Turnberry golf resort has reported a pre-tax profit of £571,000 in 2022, marking the first profitable year since its acquisition in 2014. This turnaround follows a loss of £3.7 million in the previous year. The resort's revenue surged by
Scotland's fintech landscape has experienced a robust 24% surge in job creation within fintech enterprises over the last two years, marking a significant milestone as FinTech Scotland celebrates its sixth anniversary.
Provider of professional pensions trusteeship and governance services provider Independent Governance Group has acquired Edinburgh-based IC Select. The deal expands the range of services IGG provides to clients to now include the selection and oversight of investment consultants and fiduciary manage
Long serving Scottish motor dealer, Helensburgh Toyota has set out on a new journey under staff ownership after being sold to a trust formed by its 34 employees. The independent dealer that has held the Toyota franchise for over 45 years is recognised as one of the franchise’s top performers f
The Scottish Government has pledged to provide “every possible support” for those impacted by the collapse of Stewart Milne Group (SMG) while a union has threatened to take legal action against the company.
A company that’s already recycled more than a million tonnes of construction waste from landfill has opened a second plant. Brewster Brothers’ wash plants transform 100% of the excavated soils and rubble they process from the construction industry into high-value aggregates for reuse.
In response to persistent advocacy by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, the UK government has announced changes to the windfall tax, slated to take effect from April.
Glasgow City Region’s £160 million Investment Zone has launched an open call for project funding bids from eligible businesses.