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Zappaty, a secure file sharing and collaboration platform for SMEs, has appointed Stuart Montgomerie as chief strategy officer and advisor. Mr Montgomerie, who has a background in investment banking, brings extensive experience in strategic growth and business transformation from his executive roles

Aberdeenshire-based Bethan Customs Consultancy has marked its ninth year in business with significant growth and internal restructuring. The firm, which provides customs and supply chain support to businesses across the UK, has doubled its team in the past 12 months and launched two new service offe

Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants has announced 13 internal promotions, including director and associate director appointments, across all levels of the business. Within the firm’s Audit department, Brian Thomson has been promoted from associate director to director. He will suppor

The average selling price of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders has grown to £288,071 during August-October 2024 – a 5.3% year-on-year increase – according to ESPC. The Borders saw its average rise 9.5% to £229,480, while Edinburgh’s average jumpe

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) has appointed manufacturing expert Rodney Ayre as its new president. Mr Ayre heads up production within Mitsubishi Electric’s six sites in West Lothian. His appointment reflects a renewed SCC focus on manufacturing, innovation, and the energy sector

A lock of George Washington’s hair is set to be sold at auction later this month. 

Shohei Ohtani's history-making 50th home run ball has sold at auction for a record-breaking $4.3 million (c. £3.4m). The ball, hit in September, marked the first time a player achieved 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.

Glasgow-headquartered engineering firm MARCH, formerly Edwin James Group, has received investment from EMK Capital as part of the sale from Aliter Capital. EMK has a strong track record and expertise in infrastructure services. The strategic investment marks a significant milestone in MARCH’s

Artificial intelligence developers have made a breakthrough which could save taxpayers and industry billions of pounds through more efficient removal of oil and gas infrastructure.

SMEs in Scotland are urged to register a business banking complaint with the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), which is set to close to new registrations on 13 December 2024. After this date, SMEs will be unable to register any complaints with the BBRS and businesses could lose out on reso

Innovate UK has opened Round 2 of its Launchpad funding programme, offering support packages ranging from £25,000 to £1 million to businesses in Scotland's burgeoning bio-based manufacturing sector. A total investment of up to £5.25m is being channelled into the Launchpad for Scotl

Over 90% of financial services firms are considering mergers and acquisitions as a means of growth, according to Johnston Carmichael. More than two in five respondents to the firm's 2024 Financial Services Survey identified M&A as a major part of their growth strategy, while 52% said they would

Against the backdrop of the first Labour budget in 14 years and the pressures of the wider economy, Savills has released its latest analysis of the Scottish prime property market. Cameron Ewer, head of Savills residential in Scotland, said: "The Scottish prime market has been adjusting to wider econ

CT has appointed Karen McBride CA its newest director, who will join the firm's accounts and business advisory (ABA) division in its growing Glasgow office. With a strong focus on technology companies and other start-up businesses, Ms McBride will support the growth and development of the ABA team i

Aberdeen-based home improvement company Bon Accord Glass has undergone a management buyout (MBO) as it marks its 50th anniversary. Long-standing directors Colin Kinghorn and Martin Allan, with a combined 75 years of experience, have passed the reins to a new generation of leaders within the company.