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In its latest business survey, Armstrong Watson has highlighted the twin pressures of recruitment challenges and rising costs facing the UK’s family, privately owned, and owner-managed businesses. The firm's 2025 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report, its most compre

Amid a challenging climate where many UK organisations are struggling to secure an auditor, Scottish accountancy firm Wbg is making a significant investment in its external audit team. The firm has committed to a major expansion of its external audit division, growing from 28 staff in 2022 to over 4

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing new co-managing partners as part of its long-term succession plan. Calum Paterson, who has led the firm as managing partner since co-founding it in 2000, will move to the role of chairman and senior partner.

Strathedin Properties, a family-run developer with roots in heritage restoration, is revitalising landmark buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of a major growth push, backed by a £5.3 million funding package from Bank of Scotland. In Edinburgh’s prestigious Church Hill, the busine

A 50p coin featuring the Beatrix Potter character Flopsy Bunny is selling for more than 15 times its face value, prompting collectors and the public to check their loose change. One of the coins, listed by a seller from Abingdon, recently fetched £7.53 on eBay. Released by the Royal Mint in 20

In a joint venture with Worq Group, marital duo, Bruce MacGregor and Jo De Sylva are expanding and bringing their successful Scottish pub ‘MacGregor’s’ into the heart of Oban at the Whisky Vaults Hotel following a £490,000 funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland. The fu

Global Energy Group is now to be known simply as ‘Global’ after the energy services company headed up by Roy MacGregor underwent a rebrand. Group companies Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, and Global Power Services (formerly Approv

Aberdeen-headquartered John Clark Motor Group has reported a rise in annual sales to over £1 billion, driven by strategic investments and franchise expansion despite a dip in profits and challenging market conditions. According to newly filed accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024, turn

Walker’s Shortbread has posted a 22% jump in pre-tax profits to £18 million, a £3.3m increase from £14.8m the previous year. In in its full year financial results for the year ended 31 December, 2024, the Aberlour-based business' sales, for the first time, reported top-line s

The Scottish Parliament has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill in a landmark vote that will reshape the nation’s rented housing sector and embed new duties around homelessness prevention.

TRICAPITAL Angels has formed a new sponsorship agreement with Melrose Rugby, marking a return to its roots in the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1877, Melrose Rugby is home to the world-famous Sevens tournament and remains a cornerstone of Scottish sport.

Average monthly mortgage payments in Scotland have fallen by over £140 since the end of last year, signalling improving affordability in the housing market. According to Rettie, the average payment stood at £1,057 at the end of the second quarter of 2025, down from over £1,200 in l

The Cumberland Building Society has joined Scotland Food & Drink to strengthen its commitment to supporting the country’s food industry and hospitality sectors.

Scottish forestry management firm RTS Forestry Ltd has announced three senior appointments, effective from 1 October. Ross Kennedy, formerly senior director, has been promoted to joint managing director, serving alongside Norman O’Neill, as part of the succession planning for the business.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has appointed CMS as its legal partner to provide advice and support in delivering a successful global sporting event in Scotland’s biggest city next summer. The Games, which take place 23 July to 2 August 2026, will mark a new era for Commonwealth Sport and how