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In a refreshed toolkit launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, industry experts share their experiences and offer fellow food & drink businesses tips and tricks on how to create an inclusive and rewarding workplace. Food and drink is the third largest employer in Scotland, employi

The Artisanal Spirits Company, the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has reported a 3% increase in revenue to £10.2 million in its half-year results ending 30 June 2023, coinciding with the company's celebrations for 40 years in business. The group remains confident of

Fort William-based Highland Soap Company (HSC) is poised to significantly scale its operations after securing a £51,400 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). This funding forms part of a larger £205,600 expansion project that will substantially boost both the firm's man

As part of UK Savings Week from 18 to 24 September 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging nearly 430,000 young adults aged between 18 and 21 to claim their unclaimed Child Trust Funds (CTFs). Child Trust Funds are long-term, tax-free savings accounts and were set up for every child born

Glasgow-based cloud computing firm Iomart has announced a sudden leadership shake-up, with chief executive Reece Donovan stepping down and leaving the company effective immediately. Mr Donovan, who joined the board in March 2020 as chief operating officer before assuming the role of CEO in September

The Stranraer Oyster Festival, a three-day event in south-west Scotland, has drawn record crowds this year with over 20,000 attendees expected. Coinciding with the start of the native oyster season, which runs from September till April, the festival celebrates Loch Ryan's wild, native oysters and of

With millions in funding secured, ETZ Ltd, a not-for-profit company tasked with spearheading North East Scotland’s energy transition ambition, has unveiled its plans to build a transformative Energy Transition Skills Hub that aims to equip the workforce of the future with the skills industry n

Big four firm Deloitte has announced that it is preparing to cut around 800 jobs across its UK division, representing approximately 3% of its 27,000-strong workforce in the country. 

Announcing a strategic review of the country's debt solutions, Scotland's Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance, Tom Arthur, has appointed Yvonne MacDermid OBE, a prominent financial advice expert and the former chief executive of Money Advice Scotland (MAS) to spearhead the initiative.

AlveoGene, a biotech start-up specialising in inhaled gene therapy for rare respiratory diseases, has officially launched.

Dal Riata Distillery Ltd has secured planning permission from Argyll & Bute Council to establish a £4.5 million multi-purpose development alongside Campbeltown Loch. The venture will include a distillery, museum, visitor centre, and retail outlet, creating about 20 jobs for the local commu

Scottish health tech firm Emblation has officially commenced its move into a new £4 million headquarters in Stirling, ushering in the start of a new era. Named Emblation House, the 20,000 square-foot office is kitted out with modern amenities, including a sauna, gym, a 90-person auditorium, an

Skyrocketing cocaine exports are set to overtake oil as Colombia's main export, according to a new analysis. The country's oil exports dropped by nearly a third in the first half of the year while its cocaine exports are expected to outperform a record set in 2022, Bloomberg reports.

Battery manufacturer AMTE Power, which has a plant in Thurso and plans for a 'megafactory' in Dundee, has had its share trading temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In recent months the company has been faced with a precarious financial situation. In July, the company warne

Young entrepreneurs from the Highlands and Islands have become the latest additions to IMPACT30, a fully-funded year-long business growth programme. Run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by Skillfluence, the programme targets entrepreneurs aged 35 and under in key decision-maki