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Blackadders LLP has completed the purchase of 37 chemist shops for clients across Scotland from Lloyds Pharmacy in deals worth a total of more than £35 million. Lloyds has been carrying out a divestment programme in Scotland this year and 18 Blackadders’ clients have taken the opportunit

Massimo Panarella, the entrepreneur behind Kirkcaldy-based Don Basilico, has successfully garnered a £25,000 loan to purchase a new food truck, enhancing his authentic Italian pizza offering in Fife.

In its latest review for the third quarter Experian reported a notable downturn in M&A activity across Scotland, with deals totalling £4.9 billion in value, marking the fourth consecutive period of decline.  

A Lanarkshire-based photography business, is going from strength from strength following support from Business Gateway. Branding by Zaria helps business owners enhance their brand and tell their story through the power of photography. Dubbing herself a ‘visual storyteller’, Zaria Young o

The board of Glasgow-headquartered protective packaging specialist Macfarlane Group has released a trading update for the period from 1 January to 31 October 2023. Despite facing a 2% revenue drop compared to the same period last year, due to weaker volumes and reduced pricing affecting various

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement of 2023 has been met with a mixed reception from Scottish tax experts, who highlight both positives and concerns in the outlined fiscal plans. Susie Walker, partner and head of tax at Johnston Carmichael, noted that while the 'full expensing' tax break favours large

Sandy and James Easdale have expanded their commercial property holdings with the acquisition of Kingston Industrial Estate in Inverclyde from Peel Waters Limited, the property development arm of Peel Group, for an undisclosed sum. The estate at Port Glasgow is located at Kingston Dock, adjacent to

Glasgow-based Weir Group has acquired SentianAI, a Sweden-based developer of AI solutions that optimise performance in minerals processing for an undisclosed sum.  With this acquisition, Weir is accelerating its technology roadmap and expanding its digital capability to provide enhanced pr

Property development lender Assetz Capital has reappointed Geoff O’Brien as relationship director in Scotland. Mr O’Brien previously worked at Assetz Capital in 2021, also as a relationship director. He rejoins the lender from Together, and brings over 20 years’ experience of busin

White Oak, a UK-based non-bank lender, has provided £40 million to Scottish SMEs so far this year as it continues to champion the growth of small businesses across the country. White Oak partners with small businesses across Scotland to provide them with tailored solutions for their unique fin

John Swinney, MSP for Perthshire North, has been elected as convener of the Cross-party Group on Social Enterprise in the Scottish Parliament, alongside Ariane Burgess, MSP for Highlands and Islands, taking on the role of vice convener. The Cross-Party Group on Social Enterprise (the CPG) is on

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler is to auction more than 120 of his guitars and amps, with a total of 25% of the proceeds pledged to go to charity.

The first-ever Scottish Building Society Festival took place this weekend with over 100 players competing in the event which celebrates inclusive rugby.

The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) is appealing directly to business in Scotland to see if their unresolved banking disputes can be tackled.

An Orkney local is enjoying ongoing demand for her dog grooming business after working with Business Gateway.