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Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has commissioned STV Studios Factual to produce 36 new hour-long episodes across its successful Auction House franchise. The bumper order includes 18 new episodes of The Yorkshire Auction House – the original show in the franchise, which first launched in

Savills has appointed Mhairi Archibald, one of Scotland’s most respected commercial auctioneers, as associate director within its UK auctions division. With over 25 years of experience, Ms Archibald brings deep expertise in commercial property sales, having held senior roles at JLL and Acuitus

Fire engineering consultancy OFR Consultants has transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, with an employee-owned trust acquiring a controlling stake in the company. The company, which has offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, will also continue to operate its enterprise management incent

Turnover at Glasgow-headquartered VITA (VAT & Indirect Tax Advisors) has risen by 46% to just under £500,000 in the twelve months to September 2025. On the back of this strong performance, the company is forecasting a further £200,000 increase in turnover for the current financial ye

According to its latest annual report for the year ended 31 December 2024, Harris Tweed Hebrides Limited saw turnover increase slightly to £9,208,547 from £9,188,164 in 2023. However, profit before tax decreased 6% to £1,225,879 from £1,306,317 the previous year.

Knight Frank has bolstered its commercial valuations offering in Scotland with the recruitment of experienced surveyor Thomas Morton as an associate. Mr Morton adds nearly a decade of experience to the Knight Frank team and joins the independent commercial property consultancy from Lambert Smith Ham

Glasgow-based investment firm Turner has appointed Jason Cohen as investment director. Turner is fourth generation family business which has been building private companies for more than 100 years. Its portfolio of businesses’ turnover is in excess of £90 million with a combined balance

The Gibraltar International Bank (GIB) has issued a formal apology after a significant cultural error in its Diwali greeting. The government-owned bank caused embarrassment when it published a photograph intended to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Light, which featured several individuals dressed in

Perth-based Balhousie Holdings Limited has announced a record profit before tax of £9.65 million for the year ending 30 September 2024. The company's annual turnover reached £57.2m, a 5.42% increase from the previous year, which the directors attribute primarily to increased fee rates.

RSM UK is urging businesses to be fully prepared for a cyber-attack, as recent figures from the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) show a worrying rise in "nationally significant" cyber incidents. These attacks, which can cause significant business disruption and financial loss for businesses and

Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division has provided a £22.6 million finance facility to support the transformation of a prominent Glasgow city centre office building into purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). The project, delivered by experienced developer Union Property Devel

Whisky producer Whyte & Mackay has reported a fall in profits for the year ended 31 December 2024, citing a global slowdown in the whisky, spirits, and luxury goods markets.

BTO has announced the appointment of two Glasgow-based partners, Eoghann Green and Carolyn Bowie. Mr Green brings a wealth of expertise as a highly regarded commercial disputes and insolvency litigator. Working closely with litigation partners Angus Wood and Will Cole, he will focus on both corporat

McKee Campbell Morrison Solicitors (MCM) has announced the appointment of Ferga McKay as senior associate director in the firm’s commercial property team. Ms McKay brings a wealth of experience and a well-earned reputation as a trusted and highly respected commercial property lawyer.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is flying high after sealing a major new deal with Beijing Capital Airlines, part of the HNA Aviation Group. The partnership will see a four-times-weekly Airbus A330 freighter take off between Prestwick and Zhengzhou, strengthening Scotland’s direct trade links with C