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A whisky and gin distillery based on the remote Hebridean isle of Islay has been selected as the only spirits producer to appear in a new global film series presented by B Lab Global and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions highlighting some of the world’s most impactful businesse

Glasgow-based semiconductor firm Neuranics is set to double its workforce and significantly invest in research and development following a successful £6.2 million funding round. The investment, led by Blackfinch Ventures and supported by Archangels, Par Equity, and the Universities of Glasgow

A woman who embezzled £1.5 million from a family scrap metal business in Aberdeen has been ordered to repay almost £670,000 under proceeds of crime laws. Coleen Muirhead, 57, of Aberdeen, was jailed for three years and four months in September 2023 after she admitted a charge of embezzle

A chance encounter at last year's Chelsea Flower Show has dramatically reshaped the future of Scottish sustainable design brand POTR, after it resulted in a $670,000 (c. £500,000) investment. Founder Andy Flynn, initially focused on selling his innovative plant pots, unknowingly pitched his en

Global spirits business International Beverage has concluded a major expansion programme at its headquarters in Airdrie, completing the build of six new state-of-the-art bonded warehouses at the site.  Representing a £7 million investment, the new warehouses are part of an upgrade of stor

A striking Jacobean-style mansion in Anglesey, north Wales, is up for auction with a guide price of just £288,000 – but prospective buyers won’t be able to set foot inside before placing a bid.

The Cyber and Fraud Hub, Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cyber crime and fraud, announces the appointment of Alex Dowall as its CEO. This appointment comes as the hub approaches its first anniversary.

Edinburgh-headquartered AI fintech company Aveni has unveiled FinLLM, a large language model (LLM) specifically designed for the UK financial services industry. FinLLM is designed to meet the industry’s stringent requirements for compliance, safety, and performance, setting a new benchmark for

Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter has urged the nation's political and business leaders to unite and implement radical changes to counteract what he describes as Scotland's "managed decline". The Hunter Foundation has commissioned an independent study by Oxford Economics that draws on the lessons

Two of the 14 UK sectors reported output growth in April, according to the latest Bank of Scotland UK Sector Tracker. Compiled using exclusive PMI survey data from around 1,300 private sector companies, the report shows software services (54.5) and real estate (50.4) saw an increase in output. This

A new poll has revealed that only a quarter of Scots support the introduction of zonal power pricing to the UK's energy system, while a significant 41% are opposed, with a third remaining undecided. The survey, conducted by Survation for Aberdeen-based advisory firm True North, comes as a UK governm

Manor Estates Housing Association Ltd (MEHA) has secured a £13 million funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Impending changes to UK inheritance tax (IHT) and business property relief (BPR), set to take effect from 6 April 2026, are sparking significant concern amongst business owners regarding their potential financial impact. There is widespread anxiety about funding of unexpected tax liabilities and tri

Accountancy and business advisory firm CT has appointed Anthony Gillham as a new partner, signalling a significant step in its growth strategy across both Scotland and England. Mr Gillham will divide his time between CT's head office in Edinburgh and a new base in Newcastle, reinforcing support for

Northern Turbine Services, a specialist provider of installation, repair, and maintenance for onshore wind turbines, has secured £300,000 in funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland to purchase its leased premises in Orkney.