Scottish fashion brand Islander is set to take its Harris Tweed handbags from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the fashion capital of London, creating jobs and building on a sales surge that has pushed turnover into the multi-millions in just three years, supported by Bank of Scotland. The compan
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Strathedin Properties, a family-run developer with roots in heritage restoration, is revitalising landmark buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow as part of a major growth push, backed by a £5.3 million funding package from Bank of Scotland. In Edinburgh’s prestigious Church Hill, the busine
Business confidence in Scotland plummeted by 20 points in September, falling to a headline figure of 39%, according to the Bank of Scotland. In the bank's latest Business Barometer, companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down 20 points at 45%.
Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group has announced it will close a further 13 Scottish branches. The closures, part of a broader 49 closures across the UK, are scheduled to take place between January and October 2026.
Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group is set to overhaul its employee performance management, a move that places thousands of staff at risk of dismissal. The new strategy will identify the bank's lowest-performing 5% of its 63,000-strong workforce, approximately 3,000 people. Those identified
Business confidence in Scotland rose three points during August to 59%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. Companies in Scotland reported slightly lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down five points at 65%. However, when taken alongside th
Bank of Scotland has launched a new mobile app feature which will allow cash to be paid in at over 3,000 locations across Scotland. From Tuesday 26 August, customers will be able to pay in up to £300 per day in notes and coins, up to a maximum of £600 a month, at over 3,000 PayPoint loca
Business confidence in Scotland rose by nine points during July to 56%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. While Scottish firms’ optimism in the economy fell five points to 43%, their confidence in their own business prospects rose 23 points month-on-month to 70%
A brand-new waterside lodge is about to open at one of Loch Lomond's most popular inns all while creating new jobs and enhancing its green credentials.
Scotland’s business leaders are channelling their inner Doc Brown – and they’ve got a message for their past selves: "Great Scott! Train your team!" In a nod to Back to the Future’s 40th birthday, Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer shows 60% of Scotland’s bosse
Business confidence in Scotland saw a five-point decline in June, settling at 47%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.
The majority of Scottish firms believe AI adoption will be a key growth driver in the country’s economy, according to Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer, as many report AI-related increases in productivity and profitability. More than half (52%) of Scotland’s businesses believe
Bank of Scotland has appointed David McInally as area director for the North of Scotland, reinforcing its commitment to supporting businesses across the region. Mr McInally, who stepped into the role in June, will lead a team of experienced Relationship Managers supporting businesses in the North fr
Business confidence in Scotland rose 12 points during May to 52%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland. While companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down four points at 57%, firms’ optimism in the economy rose
An award-winning Glasgow family-run pizza business is moving into a larger factory in Coatbridge to meet growing demand, creating 17 new jobs and doubling its production capacity. Victor Pizza Ltd, founded in the 1970s as a small family bakery, has grown into a £5 million business while stayin