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Murrayshall Country Estate, located near Scone, has submitted plans for the introduction of new leisure amenities and high-end holiday residences. The multi-million-pound proposal, set to foster significant economic investment and potentially create up to 400 jobs in Perth and Kinross, has been subm

Brodies LLP has launched an international arm: Brodies Middle East LLP, in Abu Dhabi. The firm's Middle East operation will be led by Greg May and Bryan Wilson who have spent 12 and four years respectively in Brodies' UK practice. With their specialist energy and oil and gas expertise, they will con

A new purpose-built state-of-the-art bingo club is to open at Ocean Terminal next year after the centre agreed a long-term lease with Club 3000 Bingo. Once the new club is built, Club 3000 Bingo will move from its current Edinburgh venue in Manderston Street to the new 27,500 sq ft unit on the

April's UK inflation rate was reported at 8.7%, slightly higher than Bank of England's (BoE) forecast of 8.4%, but a drop from March's 10.1%. The deceleration in inflation was smaller than anticipated, leading to bond market sell-offs and mounting expectations for further interest rate hikes. The re

The average price of residential property in Scotland has increased by 3% in a year to reach £184,877 in March 2023.

The Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre Limited, collaborating with the University of Aberdeen's Business School Centre for Real Estate Research, has issued new statistics for Q1 2023 relating to the Aberdeen housing market. The report follows a constant quality methodology, revealing a quart

Inverness native Calum MacPherson has been appointed as the new CEO of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF). Mr MacPherson was born in Inverness and finished his schooling at Charleston Academy before studying Law at Aberdeen University. After graduating he worked in a tax practise in

Azets has appointed Alan O'Riordan as a corporate finance partner based in the accountancy firm's Edinburgh office. Mr O'Riordan, an experienced mergers and acquisitions (M&A) specialist, will focus on assisting corporates, SMEs, and private equity-backed businesses in developing and executing t

Commercial real estate firm Ryden has brought on board Ben Dobson as associate to support the growth of its industrial property business in key markets, including Dundee, Perth, Inverness and North East England. The appointment will help fuel the expansion of Ryden's property acquisition and disposa

Management consultancy firm, Connect Three, has unveiled ambitious expansion plans, following a surge in revenues that saw it break the £1 million turnover mark for the first time. The Glasgow-based company, established in 2014 by CEO Colin Lamb, witnessed a 71% year-on-year increase in revenu

In the wake of Brexit, UK firms have significantly upped their investments in Germany, contributing over €750 million (c.£650m) in 2022 alone.

Avant Homes has strengthened its senior team in Scotland with the appointment of a strategic land and planning director to further enable the housebuilder’s regional expansion. Michaela Sullivan, who joins from East Lothian Council, has significant director-level experience in the construction

Edinburgh-based Buccleuch Property has extended its reach into the retail warehouse market with the acquisition of Halfords' retail warehouse in Slough. This purchase builds upon the company's investment strategy, which includes the 2022 purchases of the West Retail Park in Uddingston and Colchester

Spey Bay Golf Course, renowned for its 18-hole links style layout and a beautiful location on the Moray coastline, has been purchased for "well over" the £750,000 asking price by US-based online golf community, Links Golf Club.

A smashed guitar which belonged to Kurt Cobain has sold for almost £500,000 at auction.