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The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation and J.G. Thomson, has launched a new luxury private cask programme. The new programme, Artisan Casks, will allow private individuals the chance to purchase an individual cask, to appreciate and enjoy th

PwC has reduced prices for some of its offerings after clients pointed to the firm's increasing use of artificial intelligence to deliver work more rapidly. The move highlights a growing pressure on consulting firms to share the financial benefits of AI-driven productivity with their customers.

PwC's new UK senior partner, Marco Amitrano, has identified managing partner Laura Hinton as the leading candidate to take the helm of its vital Middle East business next year. The move comes as the professional services giant seeks to repair relations following a significant dispute with a major Sa

The Scottish residential market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with sales of homes valued at over £1 million reaching a new peak in 2024, according to estate agency Rettie. The report suggests that the growth growth, led by Edinburgh and the East of Scotland, signals a renewed confide

A former textiles teacher has launched a new sewing initiative in Shetland after trading the bustle of London for a slower pace on the isles. Helen Barwick, founder of Shetland Stitch Club, moved to the North Mainland with her husband and rescue dog in November 2024. After years as head of textiles

Salmon farmers are preparing to tap into the lucrative Indian market in a move expected to deliver a massive boost for the Scottish economy. Producers are exploring new opportunities following agreement on a free trade deal that will slash tariffs on exports to the sub-continent.

A multi-million-pound wager on whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would wear a suit by the end of June has descended into confusion, following his recent appearances at a NATO summit. The prediction market on the crypto-currency platform Polymarket, which attracted over $12 million (c.

Gilson Gray has appointed Monika Haidar as partner to lead its residential conveyancing practice in London. She brings over a decade of experience in residential property and inward investment, with a strong focus on the London market. She has advised overseas clients and played a key role in facili

Sweeney Hotels has opened its second Highland aparthotel, Sweeney Aviemore Two, following an extensive transformation of the former Park Guest House. The £450,000 refurbishment has introduced high-end design features, smart technology, and an unwavering commitment to comfort and function, all

Edinburgh Gin is celebrating a Silver award win at the 2025 Scottish Design Awards for its newly opened flagship distillery and visitor experience beneath the iconic historic arches in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The award recognises the ambitious and bold reimagining of five listed Victorian arches

Dundee construction firm Kilmac has announced a record-breaking year, with profits soaring on the back of several major school construction projects.

Despite the rise of remote working and soaring urban house prices, UK cities have seen a significant surge in popularity among first-time buyers over the last decade, according to Rightmove.

Wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin has promoted senior director Zoe Gillespie to head its Glasgow office. Zoe, who is from Glasgow, joined RBC Brewin Dolphin as an investment manager in 2007 after beginning her career as a UK equity dealer at Barclays. Over the course of 18 years at RBC Brewin Dolphi

Hall Morrice has been named as a finalist for the Employer of the Year (Mid-tier) category of the 2025 Accounting Excellence Awards. The Aberdeen accountancy firm's latest award nomination comes just weeks after up-and-coming talent Peter Cowan took home the Rising Star award at the inaugural Financ

The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, has revealed the swift and widespread impact of April’s National Insurance hike with businesses across all sectors feeling the strain. The survey of more than 4