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The Stranraer Oyster Festival, a three-day event in south-west Scotland, has drawn record crowds this year with over 20,000 attendees expected. Coinciding with the start of the native oyster season, which runs from September till April, the festival celebrates Loch Ryan's wild, native oysters and of

With millions in funding secured, ETZ Ltd, a not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has unveiled its plans to build a transformative Energy Transition Skills Hub that aims to equip the workforce of the future with the skills industry n

Big four firm Deloitte has announced that it is preparing to cut around 800 jobs across its UK division, representing approximately 3% of its 27,000-strong workforce in the country. 

Announcing a strategic review of the country's debt solutions, Scotland's Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance, Tom Arthur, has appointed Yvonne MacDermid OBE, a prominent financial advice expert and the former chief executive of Money Advice Scotland (MAS) to spearhead the initiative.

AlveoGene, a biotech start-up specialising in inhaled gene therapy for rare respiratory diseases, has officially launched.

Dal Riata Distillery Ltd has secured planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to establish a £4.5 million multi-purpose development alongside Campbeltown Loch. The venture will include a distillery, museum, visitor centre, and retail outlet, creating about 20 jobs for the local commu

Scottish health tech firm Emblation has officially commenced its move into a new £4 million headquarters in Stirling, ushering in the start of a new era. Named Emblation House, the 20,000 square-foot office is kitted out with modern amenities, including a sauna, gym, a 90-person auditorium, an

Skyrocketing cocaine exports are set to overtake oil as Colombia's main export, according to a new analysis. The country's oil exports dropped by nearly a third in the first half of the year while its cocaine exports are expected to outperform a record set in 2022, Bloomberg reports.

Battery manufacturer AMTE Power, which has a plant in Thurso and plans for a 'megafactory' in Dundee, has had its share trading temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In recent months the company has been faced with a precarious financial situation. In July, the company warne

Young entrepreneurs from the Highlands and Islands have become the latest additions to IMPACT30, a fully-funded year-long business growth programme. Run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by Skillfluence, the programme targets entrepreneurs aged 35 and under in key decision-maki

Big Issue Invest (BII), the investment arm of the Big Issue Group, is calling for applications to its newly launched Social Impact Debt Fund IV. Fund IV is a private debt fund, which will lend to organisations across the UK looking to grow their social impact.

TLT has appointed strategy and change consultant Rebecca Shalom as non-executive director to support the delivery of its growth strategy. Ms Shalom has over 30 years’ experience leading transformations and advising leadership teams on strategy, with a particular focus on complex business issue

Scottish woollen garment manufacturer Johnstons of Elgin is set to expand production following a robust sales performance and job creation despite a challenging economic landscape. Led by CEO Chris Gaffney, The family-run business, headquartered in the Highlands with additional facilities in the Sco

In a year marked by challenges and transformation, Peter Vardy Group showcased resilient financial performance reporting a 5% year-on-year increase in turnover, taking the figure to £609 million for the year ending 31 December 2022. However, profitability faced headwinds, with earnings before

Bill Gates booked a Michelin-Star restaurant for two days straight to drink a Diet Coke and leave without eating any of the $313 meal.