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Scotland's hotel sector enjoyed a buoyant November, with occupancy rising to 78.1% from 74.6% the previous year, according to RSM's Hotels Tracker.

Rettie's land and development team has advised on over £750 million worth of residential property projects during 2024, equating to over 2,200 residential units during the year. Development partners and clients included Thriving Investments, Forth Ports, CCG, S1 Developments, and Moda.

People from across the South of Scotland are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the Regional Economic Partnership (REP). 

Insurance broker Gallagher has relocated its Edinburgh operations to a new city centre office. The move to fully refurbished premises at Waverley Gate, Waterloo Place brings together over 90 employees from various divisions, including insurance broking, employee benefits, and claims management, unde

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are prioritising cost reduction in the face of falling business optimism, which has reached a two-year low in Q4, according to Deloitte. The Big Four firm's latest survey of UK CFOs has shows that a net 26% of CFOs are feeling more pessimistic about their business pro

A judge has annulled a marriage where the bride was tricked into going along with what she believed was a fake wedding organised as a social media prank. The woman said she was invited to what she was told was a "white party" – where everyone is expected to wear white – by a man she had

An Islamic investment platform has had six of its adverts, which pictured burning money, banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Wahed Invest's posters, featured on Transport for London (TfL) services, showed US dollar and euro banknotes on fire, alongside images of Muslim preacher Isma

Fraserburgh-based Gray & Adams, known for its refrigerated trailers, has reported a surge in profits, nearly doubling from £9.4 million to £18.6m in the year ending 26 April 2024. This marks the firm's highest pre-tax profits this century, achieved despite a challenging period marked

Thorntons has advised on a community buyout that will safeguard the future of a Cairngorms visitor attraction and help boost the local economy.

RBC Brewin Dolphin has promoted four investment managers at its Edinburgh office. Sandy Lyell and James Pearse have become directors, while Caroline Whytock and Scott McKean become assistant directors.

Thorntons has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two new partners, one an internal promotion and the other a lateral hire. Rachel Anderson, based in St Andrews, is promoted to private client partner and Jennifer Gallagher joins the firm’s Dundee team as a family law partn

Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group has announced it will allow customers of its three brands – Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland – to use any branch regardless of which brand they bank with. The group claims the move will offer greater choice and flexibility, although it has

CT has announced the sudden passing of long-serving colleague Moira McMillan, and paid tribute to her life and work. Ms McMillan grew up in East Lothian and attended Ross High School in Tranent. She started her accountancy career with Ersnt & Young in London as a personal tax adviser before join

Scottish retail sales experienced a slight uptick in December 2024, with a 0.8% increase compared to December 2023, when sales grew by 1.9%.

Aberdeen City Council is developing plans for a Visitor Levy.