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The earliest known coin to be minted within Scotland has been secured for the nation following its discovery by a metal detectorist. Found in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023, the silver coin dates to the late 1130s during the reign of King David I. Following an assessment by the Sco

Angus Dundee Distillers recorded pre-tax profits of £13.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, a decrease of £4.3m from the previous year, as rising costs and global instability impacted the sector. Despite the fall in profitability, the company, which produces Tomintoul and Glencada

Blackadders LLP has reported a period of strong financial performance, with combined turnover of the law firm and Blackadders Wealth Management LLP hitting a milestone £20.2 million, a 19% increase from the previous year. This growth was significantly outpaced by a 46% surge in group profits,

Thousands of taxpayers opted to ring in the New Year by organising their finances, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealing that 54,053 people filed their self-assessment tax returns over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Scottish Friendly is celebrating a successful year defined by a dedicated commitment to supporting local communities through strategic partnerships, volunteering, and fundraising.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed fines totalling £371,700 on two former finance directors of Carillion plc for their roles in the construction giant's collapse. Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were sanctioned for knowingly issuing misleading statements regarding the company’

A new soft play featuring a three-storey climbing frame will open its doors in Bathgate next month thanks £80,000 funding package from HSBC UK.

Legal firm DWF has appointed Gary Georgeson as a director in its real estate team in Edinburgh, marking another step in its continued investment and growth across Scotland. Mr Georgeson brings 20 years' experience in the commercial property sector, advising on all aspects of real estate matters with

Edinburgh Innovations, the commercialisation service for the University of Edinburgh, has appointed Dr John Cassidy and Gary McRae as non-executive directors to its board. The recruitment of these industry veterans aims to support the organisation’s growth and ambition, building upon a success

Independent quarry business Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Alistair Borthwick will join the family-run business from global air-traffic control organisation NATS, where he served as chief financial officer, bringing extensive

The Scottish National Investment Bank has appointed David Ritchie as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Mr Ritchie is currently chief strategy officer of the bank and was a founding member of the team that designed and launched the organisation in November 2020. He replaces Al Denholm, who has s

US billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted noise-cancelling headphones to his neighbours in Palo Alto in an attempt to quell discontent over his expanding residential compound. Over the past 14 years, the Meta CEO has spent upwards of $110 million (c. £82m) acquiring at least 11 prop

Sir Andy Murray’s five-star Cromlix Hotel has returned to profitability following two consecutive years of losses. Located near the former Wimbledon champion’s hometown of Dunblane, the luxury establishment posted a profit of £193,379 for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. Th

The administration of the Stewart Milne Group (SMG) and its subsidiaries has been extended for a further 12 months following approval from the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Administrators Teneo requested the extension to 7 January 2027 to allow sufficient time to progress all outstanding matters, m

Investment in Scottish commercial property proved highly resilient last year, closing in on the £2 billion mark despite 12 months of uncertainty, according Knight Frank.