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It’s just one week until SFN's sister publication Scottish Construction Now welcomes the key industry players to Glasgow to discuss Scotland’s construction future.

UKHospitality has backed the Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) call for the UK government to freeze alcohol duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget, saying that a duty freeze would "help to alleviate the pressures facing the hospitality supply chain". The comments, which come less than a month afte

The outlook was bright for Scotland’s hotel sector in July as school holidays, staycations and a summer heatwave meant occupancy, room rates and profits all exceeded the previous year’s figures, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.

The number of available cash savings products surged to a record high in September, yet analysis reveals that three-quarters of these accounts fail to beat the Bank of England's base rate. According to financial data website Moneyfacts, savers could choose from 2,289 deals last month, the highest nu

The average sale price for Scottish residential property over £1 million has now hit more than £1.5m for the first time, according to the director of Edinburgh-based buying agency Fyndd who predicts a strong Autumn market. The average price in the prime property market was £1,533,2

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have unearthed an exceptionally rare gold coin dating back over 2,200 years.

FinTech Scotland has announced the appointment of Clare Reid as its new strategic innovation director. She will be tasked with guiding the organisation's Research & Innovation Roadmap, with a specific focus on advancing the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL).

The inaugural gala ball for The House of Hope, Scotland's first dedicated wellbeing centre for people affected by breast cancer, has raised a remarkable £70,000. Held at Edinburgh's Prestonfield House on Friday 5 September, the sold-out, 'This is Me' themed event was headline-sponsored by BTO

The number of low-deposit mortgages available to homebuyers has surged to its highest level in 17 years, offering more options for those struggling with affordability, particularly first-time buyers. According to financial information service Moneyfacts, there were 1,360 mortgage products requiring

Scotland's private sector saw a renewed, albeit marginal, rise in output in August, following a modest fall in July. The Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker index rose to 50.3 from 48.7, with any figure above 50.0 indicating expansion.

The unconventional character of Ardbeg whisky is now embodied in Ardbeg House, a unique hotel experience on Islay. Following the complete refurbishment of the former Islay Hotel in Port Ellen, the 12-bedroom destination retreat has been designed to reflect the brand's bold spirit and rich heritage.

A solicitor who benefited by more than £1 million from a sophisticated money-laundering scheme has been ordered to repay a nominal sum of just £1. Alistair Blackwood, 70, was found to have made £1,086,581 from his criminal activities. However, a proceeds of crime hearing at the Hig

Three years after the collapse of Dundee construction firm McGill, its administration has closed with just £185,689 paid to creditors – all of it going to former employees.

Morgan Stanley is marking the 25th anniversary of its Glasgow office with the unveiling of a bespoke tartan, celebrating a quarter-century of growth, innovation, and community partnership in Scotland.

Aberdeen’s industrial property market demonstrated significant resilience in the first half of the year, with take-up on course to surpass 2024's annual total, despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop and policy uncertainty, according to new figures from Knight Frank.