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Projects delivering strong community climate themes across some of Scotland’s islands will receive a share of almost £600,000 to support sustainability and provide more green travel options. The projects are delivered through the Scottish Government’s Island Communities Fund, which

Virgin Money, owner of Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank, has appointed Susan Poot as its new chief risk officer. Ms Poot joins Virgin Money from ING Bank, where she spent over 20 years in a number of commercial and risk roles, the most recent of which was Chief Risk Officer, Retail Banking. In this rol

Scottish accessories brand Strathberry has announced a partnership with growth capital investor, BGF, after securing an £8 million investment to support its future growth plans. Founded in Edinburgh in 2013 by Guy and Leeanne Hundleby, Strathberry is known for skilfully crafted handbags and ac

Scottish construction consultancy Soben has announced the expansion of its global operations into APAC with the launch of its Singapore office, supported by two new senior appointments. Andrew Murie will take the role of Soben APAC CEO, with Callum Agnew joining as director – mission critical.

Specialist lender Cambridge & Counties Bank has further expanded its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Barry Rodger to the role of senior relationship manager for Scotland. Based in Glasgow, Mr Rodger will report to Carl Ashley, regional director, and focus on providing real estate fu

Weightmans has made three appointments in its Glasgow office. Joanne Farrell joins the firm as a principal associate. She is a specialist defence personal injury solicitor and has joined the firm’s insurance litigation team. Previously at BTO Solicitors LLP for almost 20 years, she brings with

uFraction8, a Scottish biotech engineering company developing innovative bio-separation instruments for pharmaceutical and food manufacturers, has secured over £2.5 million in new investment to further commercialise its solution. The successful fundraise, secured through a combination of priva

The board of Walker’s Shortbread Ltd has appointed Nicky Walker as its new managing director with immediate effect. Mr Walker joined the family firm 25 years ago, was appointed to the Board in 2007 as production director and has been instrumental, working alongside his late father, Joe, in dev

CMS has partnered with Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland to extend enterprise and financial education throughout Scotland’s schools and colleges. Under a joint arrangement, CMS will provide pro bono legal support to YE Scotland. In addition, CMS will explore ways it can contribute to the charity&

Innis & Gunn has revealed plans to open its fifth taproom on Glasgow's West Nile Street.

Retail sales volumes fell by 3.7% in December, but were 2.6% higher than their pre-coronavirus February 2020 levels, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has advised an overseas investor on the purchase of two prime logistics units located in Aberdeen.

Unbranded Finance has completed a £2.5 million bridging loan on behalf of Courie Investments Limited, secured against a prime Glasgow City Centre office building with planning permission for a 113-room aparthotel at 249 West George Street, on the corner of Blythswood Square.

Holyrood’s Finance Committee is “deeply worried” that Scotland is lagging behind almost all other areas of the UK in key indicators of economic performance.

St Andrews-based Pneumagen, a clinical-stage biotech company, has raised £3.8 million to advance clinical development and manufacturing of its lead product Neumifil. The financing round was co-led by existing investors, Thairm Bio and Scottish Enterprise.