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Grangemouth Refinery owner Petroineos has rejected a bid to buy the refinery from a UAE-based firm, Trading Stack DMCC, dismissing the offer as "not credible". The company, along with an unnamed US partner, claims to have the finances to make the refinery profitable and save 400 jobs.

Residents of Coigach have become Scotland’s newest crofting landlord, having officially completed the acquisition of the Badentarbat Estate. The transfer of c. 7,800 acres of crofted land to the Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) was completed on 29 October, in a landmark transaction

A group of Scottish designers have brightened the wintry skies of Dundee in preparation for 'Colour Friday'!  

Social enterprises and good causes from across the Highlands will be given a unique opportunity to meet with experts and fund managers supporting Scotland’s third sector next week, as part of an in-person event hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS). Leaders from a range of charities and s

UK government borrowing hit £17.4 billion in October, the second-highest figure for the month on record. This surge, driven by increased public sector wages and rising debt interest payments, raises concerns about potential future tax hikes.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has set out the key priorities for small businesses from the Scottish Budget in order to protect jobs. FSB Scotland policy chair, Andrew McRae, said the Budget on 4 December will be critical for the future of many of the country’s 330,000 sm

The new Social Enterprise Action Plan 2024-2026 has been launched by the Scottish Government setting out a bold vision to strengthen Scotland’s social enterprise ecosystem and foster innovation, inclusivity and sustainability. The Action Plan outlines 17 key actions to be carried out over the

Scottish distiller Eden Mill has sold out its Pedro Ximénez single cask release in just 24 hours.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on proposals to extend the time firms have to respond to motor finance complaints where a non-discretionary commission arrangement was involved.

Milne Wealth Management founder Elaine Milne has spoken of her difficult journey from a housing scheme in Dundee to running a wealth management firm with hundreds of clients across the country. Ms Milne, originally from Dundee, and now based in Bristol, has worked in financial services for more than

Shell-volution, an initiative aiming to boost sustainable growth, create jobs and contributing to national net-zero targets, has been awarded £4.4 million of investment from the UK government as part of the Islands Growth Deal. The industry-wide initiative is underpinned by partnerships betwee

Knight Property Group has welcomed Ener-G Services Limited as its latest tenant to Kingshill Commercial Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The electrical engineering company, which specialises in servicing the renewables, marine and offshore sectors has let Unit 6E, which extends to 2,500 sq ft on a 5

Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA, which has offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has outlined its strategy to become net zero by 2030 as part of a wide range of commitments in its Sustainability ESG Report 2024. The report, which will be published voluntarily on an annual basis, is MHA&rsquo

More than 400 business leaders have backed the Scottish Hospitality Group’s (SHG’s) call for business rates relief in the coming Scottish Government budget. Iconic Scottish hospitality businesses such as Buzzworks, McGinty’s Group and Culloden House have joined hundreds of other re

Twelve innovative young companies have successfully completed Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) latest accelerator programme, committed to amplifying sustainable innovation and decarbonisation solutions. Part funded by Scottish Enterprise and delivered by Skillfluence, the MSIP Accele