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Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has recently appointed Graeme Reid as its new chief executive officer, aiming to capitalise on opportunities in the energy transition sector while maintaining support for traditional industries like fishing. Mr Reid, formerly a marine consultant with the International

Glasgow-based architectural firm Keppie Design has transitioned its entire shareholding to an employee ownership trust (EOT), making it the latest Scottish company to adopt this ownership structure. More than 100 staff are set to become part-owners of the business. Founded in 1854 by John Honeyman,

Macdonald Henderson has announced its acquisition of Glasgow-based Blaney Carnan Solicitors. Blaney Carnan specialises in business and property law, domestic and commercial conveyancing, wills, estate planning and commercial contracts.

E-learning specialist ITZA has secured £2 million of R&D grant and equity funding from Scottish Enterprise, Alba Equity, and private investors to grow a digital learning, production and AI analytics hub in Scotland to accelerate independent learning for young people in the 10-16 age range

Pathways Forward has launched its Pledge initiative with leading organisations committing to actionable steps aligned with the principles set out in the Pathways report, with their performance measured over a 12-month period. AccelerateHER, CivTech, CodeBase, Deloitte, Eos Advisory, Scottish EDGE, a

Entrepreneurial champion Dr Andy Campbell has been appointed as chair of Young Enterprise Scotland. He will take over from long-standing chair Bill McDonald, who has completed six years in the role, on 13 March.

The Macfarlane Group, headquartered in Glasgow, has reported a 3% year-on-year decline in revenue to £280.7 million in its preliminary results for 2023. However, amidst challenging market conditions, the company demonstrated resilience with adjusted profits before tax increasing by 10% from &p

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has called for the Chancellor to use next week’s Spring Budget to back Scottish business by working in partnership with industry to develop a long-term plan for growth. Among the recommendations in SCC’s Spring Budget Letter are:

The latest iteration of PwC’s Women in Work Index sees Scotland rise two places to rank top of the UK’s nations and regions. First launched in 2011, the Index is a weighted average of five indicators that reflect women’s labour market outcomes and assess progress made towards achie

Businesses from across Edinburgh and the Lothians have teamed up this week to raise money in the second annual Big Match charity fixture. Some of the city’s prominent private banks, legal firms, finance brokers, property developers and estate agents will be among those running out at Ainslie P

Blair Nimmo, the chief executive of Interpath Advisory, the restructuring business acquired by HIG Capital for £400 million from KPMG UK in 2021, is set to leave the company this spring. Interpath, facing widening losses, reported a group loss of £10.6m for the 12 months ending March 202

Dundee-based digital transformation specialist Vidatec has successfully completed a management buyout from The Insights Group. Ross Wilson, previously the managing director, now assumes the role of CEO, steering Vidatec towards growth opportunities in the health and wellbeing, tourism, and sustainab

Scotland's hotel sector closed 2023 on a triumphant note, particularly driven by the luxury market, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes

The Royal Mint has unveiled a coin featuring George Michael.

Fife Council’s Economic Development Team has announced the sale of circa two acres of land at The Avenue, Lochgelly, to Easy Living Developments, a Glenrothes-based design and build construction company.