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Jupiter Artland, the 100-acre sculpture park situated in West Edinburgh, has secured approval for a new gallery and visitor centre, set to bolster its sustainability. The new facility will function as the park's primary entrance and will facilitate the extension of its educational programmes and fre

Aberdeenshire-headquartered services provider to the energy sector, AquaTerra Group, has revealed two developments that are expected to double its annual turnover to £14 million. These advances include the introduction of a bespoke non-destructive testing (NDT) reporting software and the estab

Ken Pattullo and Kenny Craig of Begbies Traynor have taken the helm as joint provisional liquidators of Dundee-based property development firm, Alicydon Limited, after it fell into provisional liquidation on 20 June 2023. The company, which specialised in property redevelopment, had successfully sec

VAT expert Iain Masterton has warned that escalating costs driven by inflation could jeopardise the survival of smaller businesses by pushing them over the current VAT threshold. As the head of VAT at accountancy and advisory firm CT, Mr Masterton raises concern over the additional VAT bur

Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has announced the appointments of four new trustees.

Tech-enabled business critical services group, AAB, has made key shifts in its leadership team following a period of strong growth. The reshuffle sees Malachy McLernon, corporate tax partner, appointed as head of corporate and indirect tax, succeeding Neil Dinnes who transitions into the newly minte

Holyrood has launched a public consultation on the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill, proposed legislation that would allow local authorities to impose an additional charge on overnight accommodations, such as hotels and bed & breakfasts.

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported that the UK tax gap remains steady at 4.8% for the second consecutive year, indicating the difference between the total expected and actual tax paid. In monetary terms, the gap increased from £31 billion in the 2020-2021 tax year to £36bn in

The Flodigarry Hotel on the Isle of Skye has brought to market by Colliers with offers starting at £3.5 million.

Two lawyers and a law firm who cited fake court cases generated by ChatGPT have been fined $5,000 (£3,900). Judge P. Kevin Castel, in Manhattan, said there was nothing "inherently improper" about using AI to help write a legal filing, but lawyers have a responsibility to ensure their accuracy.

Aberdeen-based SugarBird Wines has been unveiled as the preferred bidder for the Burns Pavilion at Union Terrace Gardens, signalling an exciting expansion for the West End business. The company, known for its high-quality global wine selection, plans to utilise the new venue for its second wine bar.

Auction House – operating as Auction House Scotland in Scotland – has experienced its most successful May in the 16-year history of the group. May 2023 set new records, with the auction house offering 707 lots and successfully selling 76% (537) of them. The sales generated a record-

Henderson Loggie has been appointed liquidator to Dundee-based gin producer Verdant Spirits amid mounting cash flow difficulties. The company, known for its dry gin, had secured the Scottish Gin of the Year award in 2017 and bagged a supply deal for the House of Commons.

Johnston Carmichael has announced a new partnership with Netball Scotland, providing a funding package worth more than £30,000 to help grow the sport. Netball Scotland, which currently supports over 9000 members from the age of five through to the senior adult category, has ambitions to streng

At a time when other banks are increasingly prioritising digital banking and closing many of their branches, the Scottish Building Society has opened its new Edinburgh relationship centre reaffirming its commitment to high street banking.