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Equity investment for Scottish businesses has hit an all-time high of £953 million in 2022, up by 26% from £754m the previous year, according to a report from Scottish Enterprise. This solid growth rate outperformed many other UK regions, with Scotland's investment market coming second o

Scottish salmon exports to Asia have seen a significant increase, doubling to £24 million in Q1 2023, owing to an upsurge in demand from China, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea.

A woman who tried to board a plane wearing six kilograms of clothing to avoid a baggage fee has been fined.

A comprehensive report has been issued by International Scotland, a consortium led by law firm CMS and the Fraser of Allander Institute, urging the Scottish Government to take immediate action to stimulate economic growth. The report outlines several key business sectors including sustainable touris

Dundee businessman and founder of Walker Dunnett & Co, Richard Walker, has passed away at 85.

A report, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise and conducted by Deep Knowledge Analytics, has forecast blockchain technology contributing £4.48 billion to Scotland's GDP by 2030. The study, Blockchain Industry in Scotland Landscape Overview: Companies, Investors, Influencers and Trends, is the fir

The final building phase at Drum Property Group’s £500 million regeneration of Buchanan Wharf on Glasgow’s Clydeside has reached practical completion with the successful delivery of the new office headquarters for the Students Loans Company (SLC). SLC will now progress the internal

International advisory, compliance, and outsourcing group, Azets, has appointed Peter Gallanagh, previously regional CEO for Scotland and Northern England, as its new UK CEO. Mr Gallanagh will step into his new role effective 1 July 2023, signalling a shift for Azets UK from a regional to a national

The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) has warned that local communities, family farms, and smaller businesses are at risk of being priced out of Scottish rural land, as it is increasingly sought after by forestry interests, natural capital investors, and corporate buyers, becoming a scarce commodity. T

Award-winning architecture and interior design firm, TINTO Architecture, has announced a merger with Deeside Architects Studio to meet growing client demand and deliver on larger-scale projects. The move comes following an exceptional period of growth for TINTO.

Law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart has appointed dispute resolution solicitor Ewan McIntyre to its Glasgow team as partner. Mr McIntyre's career, spanning over thirty years, has seen him work with Scottish firms such as Burness Paull and Morton Fraser where he was head of the firm’s litigation

Two of Scotland’s longest established fresh produce organisations, East of Scotland Growers Ltd (ESG) and R&K Drysdales Ltd (RKD), have merged and also created an additional growing business, Pease Bay Farms.

A man has been charged with stealing Judy Garland's famous ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. The iconic pair of slippers — one of four remaining pairs from the 1939 film production — were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018.

In 2022, older UK homeowners accessed a record £5.2 billion from their housing equity, a rise of 28% from the previous year's £4.1bn, revealed data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Scotland's shops and eateries have experienced a decline in business rates, following the Scottish Government's revaluation which commenced last month, resulting in an approximate 10% reduction in business rate bills. The largest decreases are seen in bigger establishments, with retail bills droppin