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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.

Building materials merchant, PDM has unveiled a major upgrade to its Kilmarnock branch. This investment will better support the needs of both existing and new customers with a significantly expanded product range across a retail floorspace that has tripled in size. The upgraded facilities were offic

A vast collection of luxury cars, rare trainers, and sports memorabilia, amassed over 25 years by Canadian entrepreneur Miles Nadal, is set to be auctioned at RM Sotheby's. The collection, estimated to be worth $60 million (around £47m), includes five classic red Ferraris, a Michael Schumacher

Digital bank Monzo has announced its first-ever annual profit, driven by higher interest rates and increased income from transaction fees and subscriptions.

Gillies of Broughty Ferry, a long-standing home furnishings retailer, has posted a decline in profits for the year ending 31 August 2023. Despite a slight increase in sales to £24.6 million, the company's profits fell from £2.9m to £2.1m due to rising costs.

Award-winning Scottish spirits brand Hipflask Spirits has partnered with Morrisons supermarkets. Four of the brand's best-selling flavours will be available in six Scottish stores – Fort William, Auchinlea, Dundee, Perth, Gyle, and Arbroath.