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Consilium Chartered Accountants and the ICAS Foundation have announced a partnership aimed at fostering social mobility and inclusion within the accountancy profession. The collaboration seeks to create a "staircase of talent", providing financial support, mentorship, and training opportunities to y

Scottish Friendly has announced a strategic partnership with FinTech Scotland, highlighting the growing significance of further developing and improving fintech innovation across all financial services sectors, including life, savings, and investments. By joining forces with FinTech Scotland, Scotti

Real estate finance and investment house TAB has expanded its reach to Scotland, where it is now operating its bridging loan services to customers. TAB will focus on main towns and cities within Scotland catering to all commercial and residential properties.

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported its membership numbers have grown to over 41,000, a 10% increase in the year ended 31 December 2023.

In this edition of our Just A Minute Q&A series, we speak to solicitor and businesswoman Emma King, director of Complete Clarity Solicitors, Simplicity Legal, and Onwards Answering. For no identifiable reason, since no one in my family knew anyone who was a lawyer, I decided at primary

Edinburgh-based property investment group Archibald Marckay Group has successfully secured a £530,000 funding deal from alternative finance lender Reward Finance Group. The funds will be used for the acquisition of a grade B listed building in Leith for hotel redevelopment and the completion o

Wallace Whittle has appointed Steven Dunn as a director. Formerly a partner at Troup Bywaters + Anders, Mr Dunn brings a wealth of experience and market knowledge to ther firm's existing team of directors in Scotland.

A rare Celtic coin found by a metal detectorists in a field has sold for £4,400 at auction.

Springfield Properties has signed an agreement for the sale of approximately 11.2 acres of land for £8.7 million. The land, which equates to 85 plots, is fully owned by the group.

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has bolstered its business team with the addition of industry veteran Ross Barty. With 19 years of experience and expertise in managing high-value contracts, he steps into the role of regional business manager at the framework specialist.

Scotland has seen an increase in annual £1 million plus house sales, reaching a new high of 506 transactions in 2023, up from 504 in 2022, according to property firm Rettie.

A planned heritage attraction telling the story of Scotland’s co-operative societies has been awarded £1.9 million from the National Lottery.

A man who had been living rent-free in the New Yorker Hotel is facing charges of filing false property records after attempting to claim ownership of the building. Mickey Barreto, a 48-year-old man from New York City, was living in the property for free by exploiting a local housing law that al

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has exhibited increased vigilance, prompting the withdrawal or modification of over 10,000 financial adverts and promotions during 2023 – an upswing of 17% compared to the previous year.

An Inverclyde family support worker has launched a range of play and learn sessions to encourage children’s positive early experiences after she accessed expert support from Business Gateway.