Business

Scottish private sector output rose at an accelerated pace in February, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland PMI. The seasonally adjusted headline Royal Bank of Scotland Business Activity Index - a measure of combined manufacturing and service sector output - rose to 55.5 in February, from

Distiller Eden Mill St Andrews has received full planning permission to build its stunning new distillery and visitor centre in St Andrews. A 50-year land lease has been agreed and signed with the prestigious and world-renowned University of St Andrews .

A major tech conference that stemmed from a landmark report written by former Skyscanner chief Mark Logan will be a ‘game-changer’ for the industry in Scotland, according to Entrepreneurial Scotland.  The Raising Partners Live conference in Glasgow has been hailed as an opportunity

Livingston-based Mutugga Distillery has its sights set on global expansion with the launch of a £300,000 equity crowdfunding campaign. The firm is the UK's first black female-owned distillery, and married co-founders Jacine Rutasikwa and Ugandan-born head distiller Paul Rutasikwa hope investme

McGill, one of the largest employers in Tayside, is today celebrating the third anniversary of the takeover of the business by top Scottish businessman Graeme Carling, and his investment business United Capital. On 13th March 2019, United Capital, led by Dundee-born entrepreneur Graeme Carling, resc

South West Scotland’s first Pepe’s Piri Piri restaurant is set to open on 15th March thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK secured by franchisee Adnan Manzoor.

Edinburgh-based payment orchestration provider BR-DGE has announced the appointments of Kenny Scott to the position of chief technology officer (CTO) and Sean Murray as senior product manager. Kenny Scott will lead BR-DGE’s technological development and operations, ensuring the platform remain

Restitution Ltd, an independent provider of third party commercial funding in Scotland, has marked its tenth anniversary by highlighting the evolution of its business model. The firm has carved out a niche in the marketplace and over the past ten years has worked with law firms and their clients on

Grant Thornton UK's Corporate Finance team has advised on the sale of education-technology (EdTech) company Sumdog to a Scandinavian buyer, eEducation Albert (Albert), with more activity in the sector expected amid significant investor demand. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Sumdog was founded in 1994 a

Edinburgh-based ready meal provider Parsley Box has announced a proposed equity fundraising of approximately £5.9 million. The fundraiser will work by way of a placing and subscription at a price per share of 20 pence.

Stuart & Stuart WS and Thomsons Solicitors, two of Scotland’s oldest legal firms have announced a merger. The newly expanded business totalling 564 people, of which 71 are partners.

Aberdeenshire-based environmental service company Legasea has successfully secured £187,950 funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop its ground-breaking Shore to Store service, whilst creating green jobs. The project will reduce the carbon footprint of subsea decommissioning operations, by

Business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts, which has an office in Aberdeen, has earmarked £2 million in grant funding to attract professional services teams as it seeks to expand its footprint and open a second office in Scotland. The Dow Schofield Watts Entrepreneurship Grant scheme will be

Software firm Eserv has secured new office space for its headquarters on Queens Road, Aberdeen following a number of new contract wins globally and subsequent team expansion. Relocating from Carden Place, the digital twin technology experts have strengthened their team in the last 6 months by 10 peo

The latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs survey highlighted a strong uplift in hiring activity across Scotland in February. Permanent placements rose at a near-record pace, while the upturn in temp billings accelerated from January's 17-month low and was sharp overall.