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Macphie Ltd has reinforced its senior management team with the appointment of Paul McGovern as the newly created head of human resources. The Glaswegian joins the Stonehaven-based food firm following more than eight years at Edrington and has worked as head of HR for household brands like Heine

New build starts in Scotland have experienced a significant decline of nearly a quarter over the past year, as reported by DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the latest quarterly housing statistics up to September 2023 showed that all sector new build starts fell 24.4% from 21,534 in 2022

The boards of UK housebuilders Barratt Developments and Redrow have agreed a merger deal, which prices Redrow at £2.524 million.

Turriff-based Neil Murray Housebuilders has entered liquidation, resulting in the loss of 20 jobs. Following closely on the heels of the closure of Stewart Milne Group, the firm ceased trading in September last year.

Scotland’s economy is set to gain momentum this year with the prospect of interest rate cuts from May onwards, a continuing fall in inflation, and decreasing energy prices. Continued growth in pay and easing pressure on household finances should also boost consumer sentiment, according to the

Ava Innes, an Elgin-based luxury bedding company, is celebrating the successful completion of its first investment round, with significant contributions from Kelvin Capital and Scottish Enterprise. The injection of capital represents a pivotal moment for the company as it strives to redefine the sta

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie advised on Sharles Chartered Accountants' transition to employee ownership at the end of 2023. Sharles Chartered Accountants, a well-established firm with a 60-year legacy in Lanarkshire, has been a cornerstone in the local business community.

Accountancy group MHA has solidified its presence in Scotland with the merger of Geoghegans, a prominent Edinburgh-based accountancy firm. The move marks the second merger in Scotland for MHA, the first being with Aberdeen-based accountancy firm Meston Reid & Co in October 2023.

Greenock-based bathroom supplies business Ware With All has succumbed to financial woes, resulting in nine job losses.

Glasgow and London-based design studio Carson & Partners has decided to wind up the business following a series of setbacks.

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has completed its fifth acquisition in five years with the purchase of the Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy offices of property and costs consultancy David Adamson and Partners. Established as a chartered surveying consultancy in 1930, David Adamson and Partner

A pair of Michael Jordan championship Air Jordan trainers have been sold for a record-breaking $8m (£6.33m) at auction.

The Scottish National Investment Bank has appointed Gary Page as a new non-executive director of its board. Mr Page has built a portfolio of non-executive roles in the private, public and charitable sectors after a career in the City, in a range of commercial and investment banking jobs. He served o

Highland Coast Hotels, the Scottish-based hotel group, has added its eighth property to its portfolio.

Scotland's property sales volumes have gone up in the November 2023 – January 2024 period, according to the latest ESPC House Price Report.