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Scottish Dental Care, a family-owned dentistry group based in Glasgow, has acquired Barrhead and Gorbals Dental Practices. The acquisition takes the group, which is owned by brothers Christopher and Philip Friel to 19 practices.

Haventus, the owner of Ardersier Port, has joined the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) consortium, which comprises members such as the Port of Cromarty Firth, Port of Inverness, Global Energy Group, The Highland Council, the University of the Highlands and Islands, Highlands and

Upcoming revisions to the research and development (R&D) tax relief process, set to take effect on 1 August, could discourage Scottish SMEs from applying for vital financial support, according to an R&D expert. Gemma Monaghan, head of R&D tax in Scotland at Azets, warns that the new proc

Two oil and gas sector specialists from law firm CMS have launched a new book outlining the ‘radical’ approach of the UK’s MER (maximising economic recovery) regime governing North Sea drilling operations. Maximising Economic Recovery: A New Approach to Regulating the UK's Offshore

James Fennessey, Colin Haig and Matthew Richards, partners with accountancy firm Azets, have secured a going-concern sale of the Antonine Shopping Centre in Cumbernauld to a new joint venture company, Beltrace (Antonine) Ltd., for an undisclosed sum.

Edinburgh-based water retailer Business Stream has achieved a record savings of £2.85 million for the country’s public sector this year, elevating the total savings to £6.4m over a three-year period. This was accomplished through the provision of leak detection, water efficiency, a

Virgin Money has made a £14 million agreement with Ripple Energy to facilitate the development of an innovative 18.8MW wind farm in Ayrshire. The Kirk Hill Wind Farm, which will be partly owned by individuals, small businesses and commercial property investor Bruntwood, will be operated on a c

A Scottish wholesaler with bases in Falkirk and Perth is now one of Scotland’s largest industrial suppliers, after its owner received HR support and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway. Established in 1974, Diamond Industrial Supplies remains an independent company, supplying qu

Insurance company James Hallam has unveiled growth plans for its Scottish operations.

A jumper worn by Princess Diana is set to go up for auction.

The Wee House Group observed a huge milestone in its calendar this week by celebrating 10 years in business and marked the occasion with a family-friendly birthday bash at its head office in Cumnock with staff, sub-contractors and their extended families. There were fun activities all afternoon with

It’s all change at East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) as the director of finance, Paula Oliver, retires after 29 years. Paula Oliver was only the Association’s seventh staff member and has seen it grow from just 200 homes into the group it is today, not just a housing association bu

Callum Carmichael and Chad Griffin, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of seaweed harvesting and seaweed-based seasonings manufacturer, Mara Seaweed Limited.

Scottish tax and business consultancy firm EQ Accountants has announced 23 promotions throughout its organisation, with a focus on promoting its home-grown talent. This move comes in response to growing demand for the firm's services, leading to a 27% headcount increase over the past year.

Euan McVicar has been appointed as the new chair of Crown Estate Scotland, the public body overseeing the management of seabed, coastline, commercial properties, and rural estates on behalf of Scottish ministers. Mr McVicar, who has been on the Crown Estate Scotland board since summer 2021, will tak