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Whisky enthusiasts can now acquire a limited-edition Caledonian Sleeper single cask single malt, created in partnership with Annandale Distillery to celebrate 150 years of Scotland-to-London sleeper services.

As China embraces further investment in whisky production, a high-level delegation from the Chinese Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA) visited Scotland last week to learn more about the Scotch Whisky industry.

Hampden & Co delivered its first full year profit in 2022, driven by strong income growth and client service. Total income for the year was £23 million, up 73% year-on-year, with the bank posting a pre-tax profit of £2.0m. Post-tax, reflecting a deferred tax credit, the bank achieved

Over three-quarters (77%) of people in Scotland believe they do not have enough in their pension pots to retire comfortably, according to a survey conducted by RBC Brewin Dolphin. On average, Scots think they need £478,000 in their pension pot and an annual income of £33,000 for a comfor

CarMoney, a finance solutions provider for car buyers and part of Scotland's Peter Vardy Group, has launched its first international branch in Perth, Western Australia. The launch coincides with the 100th year of the Vardy family's presence in the UK automotive industry and follows a 200% annual ris

Glasgow-headquartered digital pharmacy Phlo Technologies has acquired of the UK arm of US-based healthcare unicorn Truepill for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition bolsters Phlo's position in B2B pharmacy services in the UK, where the market is on a strong post-pandemic upward trajectory, and includ

Ingenza has welcomed Steve Jones as he takes on the role of chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. Mr Jones has over 25 years of industry experience and know-how, after holding several senior finance roles across a wide range of business sectors, sizes and ownership models, and will u

Scotland’s office vacancy rate has risen to 10.3%, the highest level in seven years, as occupiers continue to reassess their space needs, according to CoStar Group, a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics.

Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a unique soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke. The funding round was led by business angel investment syndicate Archangels, with participation from Eos Adv

Start Up Loans, a scheme delivering funding and support for small businesses in the UK, has announced Glasgow-based DSL Business Finance as the Scottish business support partner (BSP) for the next two years. Part of the British Business Bank, the programme provides loans at a fixed interest rate of

Tech-enabled business critical services group AAB have launched their newly expanded office in the heart of Edinburgh. The move to their George Street new base comes as the Edinburgh team celebrate the milestone of their 5th year of supporting clients in the city. AAB first opened an office in the c

Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern's corporate investment team has reported a record first quarter in 2023, with a 58.8% increase in client investments compared to the same period in 2022. The number of deals completed more than tripled, partly due to increased instructions from existing and new c

Police Scotland has been ordered to explain why it concluded that there was no crime committed in the case of a former kirk minister involved in defrauding three brothers out of £1 million. The force has been told to review its lack of action by the Police Investigations & Review Commissio

Sir Alex Ferguson's personal company, ACF (Alexander Chapman Ferguson) Sports Promotions, increased in value to nearly £23 million last year.

After a successful 2022, in which WRC Recycling opened the doors to a £4 million Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to bolster business performance, the business has put its mark on 2023 with the appointment of two new directors ahead of the firm’s 25th anniversary celebrations this summer