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Scotland’s private sector experienced a decline in September, with output falling for the first time since January, according to Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) latest PMI survey.

Neil Crockatt has been appointed as partner and head of residential property at Blackadders. Mr Crockatt has been a qualified property solicitor for 29 years and has worked at partner and director level for firms in Perth, Glasgow and Dunfermline.

A French couple is seeking compensation after they alleged an antiques dealer deprived them of a seven-figure sum. The couple had sold a traditional Fang mask from Gabon, discovered while clearing their property, to the dealer for a mere €150 (around £130) in September 2021. They later di

A Scottish social enterprise, Bounce OT, dedicated to supporting children and adults with disabilities, has witnessed strong growth after obtaining over £10,000 in funding through Business Gateway's assistance.

Scottish business TCS-Eco, manufacturer of custom reusable sanitary products, has broadened its product offering thanks to the support from Business Gateway.

AssetCo and its subsidiary, River & Mercantile Holdings Limited, have announced an in principle agreement to transfer their stake in RMI to an RMI team headed by managing partner Ian Berry. This transaction is slated for completion in Q4 2023, contingent upon finalising contractual details.

Whisky distillation has recommenced in Stirling after a 171-year hiatus, marking a significant moment in its rich heritage. The Stirling Distillery, which has been producing gin since 2019, began the process of whisky making this month.

Edinburgh-based Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEMIT) has revealed that Angus Macpherson will be joining its board as a non-executive director (NED) from 6 October 2023. Mr Macpherson will ascend to the role of chairman on 1 January 2024. The incumbent chairman, Paul Manduca, who has g

Edinburgh-based sports streaming platform Recast Sports has been reacquired out of administration by founder Andy Meikle through Content Technology Partners (CTP), a firm in which he holds a significant stake.

Scotland's hotel industry experienced a robust August, with increased room rates, higher occupancy, and a boost in gross operating profits, largely driven by popular events like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, according to RSM Hotels Tracker.

Scottish retail destinations displayed an encouraging uptick in footfall for September, according to recent SRC-Sensormatic IQ data. The data reveals a 1.0% increase year-on-year (YoY), performing 0.6 percentage points better than August and notably outstripping the UK average, which exper

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has appointed Debbie Harding, chief people & corporate officer at Dobbies Garden Centres, as SRC chair. Ms Harding will succeed John Brodie M.B.E. who has served as SRC chair since January 2018, in Spring 2024.

One of Glasgow's flagship hotels, Radisson Blu Glasgow, has recently completed a £15 million overhaul, revealing nearly 250 redesigned bedrooms.

Samsung has unveiled a credit card which can be tracked by its users. The card, launched for South Korean clientele in partnership with KB Kookmin Card and American Express, is embedded with the tech behemoth's SmartThings Find technology, enabling users to trace its physical location through Samsun

Creating businesses with environmental and societal impact has been the resounding motivator for this year’s Converge Award winners. At the 13th annual ceremony, Scotland’s springboard for university founders recognised spinouts and start-ups which are set to transform society, people an