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Two Scottish business owners of a bespoke civil and structural engineering consultancy firm have realised a life’s goal in adopting employee ownership, just six years after founding the company. Alistair Christie and Richard Gillespie of Christie Gillespie Consulting Engineers have taken their

The provision of financial education to young people in Scotland received a massive boost this month as OSCR approved the transfer of Stewart Ivory Financial Education Trust’s (SIFET’s) assets and activities to Young Enterprise Scotland (YE Scotland), signalling an expansion of financial

Around 12 companies across Scotland are providing services worth more than £8 million to the World Expo 2020, which opened on Friday in Dubai. The work ranges from branding the six month international showcase to supporting digital engagement from participants around the globe.

East Kilbride business software specialist Eureka Solutions has undergone a dramatic restructuring to prepare it for its next phase of expansion. The internal reconfiguration will see Eureka Solutions focus on distinct product areas which have been identified as likely to yield high growth.

A bridge made famous in the Winnie the Pooh books is up for auction.

Global accounting, audit, and advisory network Moore Global, has announced that Johnston Carmichael will join its ranks, creating a bold physical presence in Scotland and strengthening the UK and international network. The Moore Global community has approximately 30,000 staff across 640 offices in 1

Interpath Advisory has opened its new office in Aberdeen in the Silver Fin building at 455 Union Street. Founded in May 2021 following the sale of KPMG’s UK Restructuring practice, Interpath is an independent financial advisory business with a broad range of specialisms that helps organisation

Chartered accountancy firm Henderson Loggie has welcomed the latest recruits to its trainee programme, providing a diverse group of 13 new-starts with the opportunity to achieve professional qualifications while gaining on-the-job experience.

Derek Money, head of sales at White Oak Leases & Loans in Glasgow, on why it's time for lenders to deliver asset finance solutions that work for the Scottish business community. There has been an uptick in businesses both in Scotland and across the UK using asset finance as we emerge from the pa

According to new HMRC data, a record of £41.3 billion was paid into pensions through tax relief last year, up from £38.2bn in 2019. Almost two-thirds of the relief in the last tax year is on contributions made by employers into occupational and personal pensions for their staff. 

Link Group's sustainability commitments have enabled it to become the first Scottish social housing provider to access a ground-breaking £80 million funding deal from Scottish Widows. Borrowed on a 30-year term, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) linked loan is

Peter Vardy, the Scotland-headquartered automotive group, marked an extraordinary twelve months to 31 December 2020, recording increased earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of £14.26 million. The group has also reported a 3.2% return on sales, from £1

One hundred and forty-seven new subscribers last month signed up to the free daily Scottish Legal News newsletter taking the publication through to 14,009 - passing the 14,000 milestone for the first time since it’s launch in 2008. SLN’s social media presence was also strengthened with T

The Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust, a trust managed by abrdn, has seen its Net Asset Value total return rise by 11.1% in the six months to July 31 2021. The trust's share price total return per ordinary share over the same period also rose by 12.6%. This compares to the FTSE All-Share I

A new report published today by BiGGAR Economics has revealed that far from being a burden on the public finances, the social care sector contributes more than £5.1 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Scottish economy and supports some 300,000 jobs. The report, commissioned by ENABLE Group