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Business confidence in Scotland fell ten points during December to 31%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.

Supported by a £750,000 loan from Unity Trust Bank, Glasgow-trained pharmacist Raymond Kelly has transformed a derelict 19th-century building in Falkland into a state-of-the-art pharmacy. Mr Kelly's project not only revitalises the historic Liquorstane Building but also significantly expands h

Scottish property firm, the SRE Group, has announced that intellectual property advisor, Lawrie IP, has agreed to take the final available space at 10 Bothwell Street.

The Scottish water regulator's chief, Alan Sutherland, has resigned following a scathing report by Audit Scotland, which highlighted "unacceptable" financial practices at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). The report revealed unauthorised spending, including £77,350 for a Harva

Falkirk Distillery has announced the launch of its first whisky, marking the region's return to whisky production after three decades. The milestone has been reached thanks to the dedication of Falkirk Distillery founder, George Stewart, and his daughter, Fiona Stewart, whose dream has now been real

Sandy Grant, the managing director of Tulloch Homes, has announced his retirement plans for spring 2024, concluding a 21-year tenure at the Scottish housebuilder. Mr Grant joined the company as group financial director in 2003 and was promoted to managing director in 2021.

A lot of 122 vintage Ikea items have been sold for £32,000 at auction.

The Scottish Government has announced that more than £5 billion is being invested in building a fair, green and growing economy that creates jobs, supports businesses and helps finance Scotland’s public services and the transition to net zero. Despite one of the most difficult financial

Scotland's ambition to become a hub for battery manufacturing have suffered a setback with the announcement that battery cell manufacturer AMTE Power is set to go into administration.

Angus Dundee Distillers, owner of Tomintoul and Glencadam malt distilleries, has embarked on a project to construct a malt whisky distillery and a visitor experience in Chun’an, China. The initiative marks a significant expansion for the distillery, strengthening its foothold in the lucrative

The latest Apple Watch is being pulled from US shelves at the height of Christmas shopping season due to a David v Goliath patent dispute. The move comes after the US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled in October that Apple infringed on the patents of medtech company Masimo in relation to th

WJM partner Angus MacLeod has been named as an ambassador for Highland Renewables, a new initiative between the tourism and renewables sectors. Highland Renewables aims to create a platform where key stakeholders from tourism and energy can come together, aligning their efforts to dri

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has expressed significant concerns about the latest Scottish Budget, labelling it as "short-sighted" and ineffective in fostering long-term economic growth. Bruce Cartwright CA, Chief Executive at ICAS, said: “The Scottish government&rs

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced a series of fiscal, including significant changes to Scotland's income tax structure, in yesterday's Scottish Budget. A new 45% tax band will apply to earnings between £75,000 and £125,140, marking a shift towards higher taxation for wealthie

Scotland has emerged as having the UK’s highest proportion of green financial job openings, according to the latest report by PwC in its Green Jobs Barometer series.