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A proposal to breathe new life into a series of buildings at the point where Edinburgh’s West End and city centre meet has been confirmed with the submission of plans to City of Edinburgh Council by Chris Stewart Group (CSG).

The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has announced support for a further six innovation projects valued at £2.5 million, taking its total investment in research and development initiatives to 100 projects.

Margiotta, a family-run independent convenience retailer in Edinburgh, is poised to grow its footprint, backed by a £725,000 investment from HSBC UK.

Law firm Burness Paull has appointed Mark Kirke as a partner in its construction and projects team, as the firm seeks to address increasing client demand and to seize opportunities in a sector witnessing substantial investment. Mr Kirke, who is dual-qualified in English and Scots law and recogn

Tax expert and former doctor, Brona MacDougall, has joined accountancy and advisory firm Condies as their new tax director. Ms MacDougall brings an unorthodox blend of skills to the role, having initially trained and worked as a doctor before switching careers to the accounting and tax industry.&nbs

A hotel Portland, Oregon is offering a $10,000 (£8,000) overnight package catering to dog owners and their pets. The Nines Hotel's package includes a stay in the presidential suite, complete with monogrammed dog bed and robe, a four-course chef-curated meal for both owner and pet, and a p

Cala Homes (North) has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for proposed new homes in Banchory.

More than 1,000 people have joined a mailing list for Springfield Properties' Durieshill Village development, close to Stirling, as it approaches a milestone planning decision on 29 June.

Loganair has celebrated a history-making week of “firsts” as the airline toasts the launch of its new Heathrow routes connecting London with Derry, Dundee, Orkney, and Shetland. The additions supplement the airline's existing Isle of Man flights. The new routes mark the first-ever link b

Criminals stole over £1.2 billion through financial fraud in the UK in 2022, according to the Annual Fraud Report released by UK Finance.

The Highlands experienced a record year for its screen industry in 2022, with a direct spend of over £3 million from national and international productions. The Highland Council's Film Commission has played a significant role in promoting locations and services, as well as supporting productio

Glasgow-based Scotwork, a global provider of negotiation training and consultancy services, has announced the opening of a new office in Portugal, expanding its presence to 47 countries. By establishing a dedicated office in Portugal, the company, which has been headquartered in Glasgow since 1975,

Asset management firm abrdn has appointed Anne Breen as head of real estate, as the company moves towards a simplified focus on growth by dividing its real assets division into real estate and infrastructure. Neil Slater, the global head of real assets for the past three years, is set to leave abrdn

Edinburgh Airport is set to welcome the return of a direct service to Beijing this summer, as Hainan Airlines launches twice-weekly flights between the Scottish and Chinese capitals.

Scottish healthtech firm IbisVision has raised £4.5 million in growth funding to expand its remote eye test platform into the US and EU markets. The company plans to use the funding to double its workforce and open an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. IbisVision anticipates a surge in US sal