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Inverness-based Highland Timber Construction has entered liquidation after failing to recover from the financial strain caused by the covid pandemic and a subsequent inability to secure new contracts.

In a revealing account of Istanbul's spiralling housing market, Hafize Gaye Erkan, the newly appointed head of Turkey's central bank, has been forced to move back in with her parents after she found herself grappling with the same housing affordability crisis affecting many in the city.

Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, has been scheduled for a summer 2024 opening upon completion of a £15 million expansion. Owners Steve and Alison Timoney have announced plans to add a new 40-bedroom hotel, a destination restaurant, two eco-friendly lodges, and a

Financial forecasts for Scottish Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) remain robust but governing bodies could face difficult trade-offs as finances tighten, according to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s summary of the sector’s financial plans for the next five years.

Drinks manufacturer and owner of Tennet's Lager C&C Group plc has appointed Andrew Andrea as its new chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 March 2024. Ralph Findlay, who has served as executive chair since May 2023, will revert to the role of non-executive chair following

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has appealed to the Scottish Government to shield businesses from significant tax hikes in today's forthcoming Scottish Budget.

Ahead of today's Scottish Budget, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) have called on the Scottish and UK governments to use the tenth anniversary of the Smith Commission next year to review the implementation of Scotland’s devol

Non-profit cat rescue and rehoming shelter, The Cats Whiskers, has received a £150,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to expand its facilities to take care of more than 150 cats and kittens over the coming year.

London-based Elbow Beach Capital, the decarbonisation, sustainability and social impact investor, has announced a £1m follow-on investment in Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all electric 4x4 vehicles and Scotland’s only volume production car company.

A bank robbery went unexpectedly awry when the alleged robbers' getaway vehicle was stolen in the middle of their heist.

Our sister publication Scottish Construction Now has marked its 20th anniversary with impressive growth in readers and subscribers.

Mar Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort, one of Scotland’s most established hotels, has been acquired by Dubai-based Dutco Group, supported by investment and asset management firm, Align Partners.

Aberdeen Italian restaurant boss, Masoud Mehri, has been jailed for 58 weeks after he failed to pay more than £50,000 in taxes. Mr Mehri ran the now-closed Piccolo on Bon Accord Terrace in Aberdeen.

CEOs at FTSE 350 companies was 57 times higher than average employees in 2022, according to new analysis from the High Pay Centre.

Edinburgh-based Stamp Free Ltd (Stamp Free), the AI-powered, award-winning digital post and shipping company is set for expansion after receiving an impressive £1.08 million in new investment from a diverse group of investors and supporters. Stamp Free attracted equity investment led by Silico