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A law firm in Glasgow’s Southside is expanding as it acquires a long-established practice in the city. MacDonald Lynch, based in Mount Florida, has announced the acquisition of Archer Coyle, a family firm of solicitors located in the Muirend area of the city.

A pair of previously unknown portraits by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt were sold at a Christie's Old Masters auction in London, surpassing expectations and fetching a staggering £11.2 million including fees. Thought to be the final pair of Rembrandt portraits in private hands, these bus

The Port of Leith has ushered in a significant milestone by appointing Vaibhav Sood as its head of whisky, as it prepares to commence operations and open its doors to the public. The new £13 million nine-storey distillery, nested within Leith's historic port, will debut later this year under t

Family-owned company John O'Groats Ferries is continuing to seek a buyer with a new asking price of £1.4 million. The company, owned by Fred Fermor, operates a regular ferry service from John O'Groats in Caithness to the Orkney Islands, as well as providing tours and wildlife cruises.

STV Studios has secured a £21.4 million deal to acquire Greenbird Media, incorporating its network of 15 independent production companies and increasing the STV Studios' number of labels from nine to 24. The acquisition facilitates STV Studios' expansion with bases in Glasgow and London, and t

FA Simms & Partners has been appointed as liquidators of Arbroath-based ATM manufacturer ATMRC. The family-run business was established in 2007 and just last year acquired Dougal Walker Electrical Contractors. Its services include designing, building and installing ATMs, refurbishing and recycli

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged banks to improve the savings rates they offer their customers at a faster pace.

Meander Apparel – a sustainable outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand with its flagship stores in Stockbridge, Edinburgh and Seven Dials, London – has secured funding from the British Business Bank as it gears up for the launch of its crowdfunding campaign later this month. Co-founders Ji

In its annual inspection, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) noted an improvement in the audit quality of the UK's largest firms, including BDO, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Mazars, and PwC. The FRC reported that 77% of the audits inspected were of high quality or required limited refineme

Ewan Anderson, associate marketing director at Eden Scott; Kirsty Paton, entrepreneurial tax director at CT; Stuart Hendry, senior partner at MBM Commercial; and Alan Donald, development manager at LINC Scotland The second annual Invest2Scale business summit, designed to bolster Scotland's most prom

Langstane Housing Association has welcomed Mandy Macarthur as the new director of finance and corporate services. Ms Macarthur's role will see her lead the finance, governance and corporate, people and culture and ICT teams.

Flex office operator Cubo has opened its first ever workspace in Scotland, with the official launch of the firm in Edinburgh.

A Fife man's collection of DC Comics has sold at auction for more than twice its £10,000 estimate. The collector from Kirkcaldy sold the lot for £27,000 on Tuesday.

The chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), Willie Watt, has been reappointed another four-year term. With a career that spans over three decades, Mr Watt's comprehensive investing and leadership skills have been a tremendous asset to the bank.

Scotland is set to host the 6th edition of its Fintech Festival, which celebrates remarkable achievements in fintech innovation. From September 21 to 12 October 2023, the festival will bring together fintech leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from the UK, and beyond.