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Celtic Renewables, the breakthrough Scottish green chemicals firm, has secured £6.23 million in new funding from the Scottish Government to scale its business producing green chemicals made from by-products and waste from the food and drink industry. Celtic Renewables will put the funding towa

Glasgow-based Prime Property Auctions has recorded its most successful month of commercial sales to date, surpassing the £1 million threshold within a single 30-day period for the first time since its launch three years ago. The record-breaking run was capped by the sale of a large social club

Scottish law firm Ledingham Chalmers has posted its fourth consecutive year of revenue growth, with turnover rising over 9% to £15.6 million, and operating profit increasing by nearly 14% to £3.7m, for the year ended 31 March 2025. The increase reflects sustained performance across the c

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of Chris Forgan as new tax director. Mr Forgan joins the accountancy and business advisory firm with more than a decade of experience in tax compliance and advisory work, having trained as a tax inspector with HMRC befor

WeDO Scotland has announced its expansion in Glasgow with the establishment of a new west coast advisory board. This marks a significant milestone as WeDO Scotland broadens its reach to better support, champion and connect established entrepreneurs and business leaders across Scotland’s vibran

Edinburgh-headquartered Spotless Commercial Cleaning Ltd has acquired Midlands firm Eco-Clean and Maintenance Ltd, an office and schools cleaning specialist employing more than 100 staff, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is the fifth UK acquisition by Spotless over the past two years, will gr

Expectations for the housing market in Scotland improved last month as more buyers made enquiries and more sellers listed their properties, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. A net balance of 39% of respondents in Scotland expect that h

Paul Hollywood’s bid to build a walled kitchen garden at his Kent farmhouse has been rejected by council planners, who branded the proposal “unsympathetic” to the Grade II-listed property.

Dutch insurance and asset management giant Aegon has announced a major strategic restructuring that involves moving its legal seat to the United States, rebranding as Transamerica, and potentially selling its Edinburgh-based UK business. The group plans to adopt the name of its largest subsidiary, T

Glasgow City Region has launched a £25 million Open Call for ambitious project funding proposals that will drive local innovation and grow the economy, providing a vital boost to businesses within the Region’s Health and Life Sciences sector.

Just four of the 42 clubs (9.5%) in Scotland’s top four leagues are showing signs of financial distress, down by 20% year on year, while in the EFL only three of the 72 clubs (4.2%) show signs of distress, half the number 12 months earlier, Begbies Traynor has revealed. Data from the Football

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out new growth measures for 2026 including supporting UK-issued stablecoins to provide faster and more convenient payments. To enable firms to experiment with the issuance of stablecoins, the FCA will open its regulatory sandbox for safe testing and to s

An Aberdeenshire whisky specialist is marking its 10-year anniversary with a major expansion, thanks to support from Business Gateway. The popular Inverurie Whisky Shop and Foghouse Bar have come together under one roof in the heart of Inverurie, following the Whisky Shop’s move on 29 November

Ayrshire-based Easton Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Andrew Wright Windows, securing the future of the long-standing Scottish business.

Alison Cornwell CA, the immediate past president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), has been appointed as the chief financial officer of Easttree Media. Ms Cornwell, who led ICAS during the 2024/2025 term, brings significant financial governance experience to the newly lau