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Edinburgh's office letting market remained steady in the first quarter (Q1), with property services firm JLL reporting nearly 140,000 sq ft of space transacted.

Phil Anderson Financial Services, headquartered in Ellon, has promoted long-serving team member Laura Cantlay to the role of office manager. Ms Cantlay, who has been with the firm for several years, has earned a reputation for her dedication and efficiency, and will now oversee operations at the bus

Change management consultancy CBS Consulting has appointed Stuart Pratt, a recognised change specialist within the Scottish financial services sector, as its new consulting director. Joining from Scottish Friendly – where he was head of transformation – Mr Pratt is set to start at the fi

Cooper Parry (CP) has signalled its expansion into Scotland with the appointment of Neil Norman as tax partner and regional head. The UK accountancy firm, which the largest B Corp in its sector, has completed 12 acquisitions across the professional services spectrum in the last 22 months.

The first quarter of 2025 saw property values across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders reach an average selling price of £283,912, according to ESPC. This marks a 6.1% rise compared to the same period in 2024.

Buskers who poorly perform the same songs again and again are effectively carrying out "psychological torture" and must be stopped, a judge has said. The City of London Magistrates' Court this week ordered Westminster Council to take stronger action against buskers in Leicester Square, the BBC repor

Dundee Football Club recorded a pre-tax loss of £2.76 million for the financial year ending 31 May 2024.

US President Donald Trump has announced potential new tariffs on imports, proposing a 10% levy on goods entering America from the United Kingdom. The prospect has caused significant concern within Scotland's whisky industry, for which the US market is paramount, generating approximately £1 bil

Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Group, specialising in property management and estate agency across Scotland’s central belt, has been appointed to manage the portfolio of Glasgow west end letting agent HMO (house in multiple occupation) specialist Kohli Properties. With a portfolio of more than 10

The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), Single Cask Nation, and J.G. Thomson, has launched an enhanced version of its "Spirited" shareholder benefit programme.

Burness Paull has promoted five of its lawyers to partner. The newly appointed partners are Rachel MacArthur, Daniela Pallucci, Colin Smith (all corporate finance), Nick Warrillow (dispute resolution), and Gemma Young (banking).

Global investment company Aberdeen has announced the completion of a £3 billion transfer of pension scheme policies from Phoenix Life Limited to its subsidiary, abrdn Life and Pensions Limited. The transfer relates to a specific book of business where the policyholders are typically pension sc

A Highland tourism expert is urging the UK government to refine Jeremy Hunt's tax law targeting second homes, warning it risks damaging legitimate tourism businesses and innovation in Scotland. Gavin Anderson and wife Rachel invested almost £1 million during the financial crash to construct tw

The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025 have opened for entries, with businesses across the sector invited to showcase their outstanding products, innovations, and people. Taking place on Thursday 4 September, the prestigious awards will feature up to 36 accolades, including a rang

Orkney-based marine services provider, Leask Marine, has secured £200,000 in funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to fuel its next phase of growth.