Mergers & Acquisitions

Aviemore-based environmental engineering services provider McGowan Environmental, has been acquired by its own management team in a buyout that separates the business from energy engineering group BRUSH Group. The deal was led by Sam Hesling and Kyle McGowan, who become directors of the company foll

Sedulo Group has expanded into Scotland with the acquisition of accountancy practice Smith & Wallace and the launch of a new Glasgow office. Sedulo is a national mid-tier advisory firm, ranked number 57 in the Accountancy Top 100, with offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London

UK distributor of fuel and lubricants Certas Energy, has acquired Ecclefechan truck stop in Lockerbie, a step in the company’s network expansion plans.

Farmer Autocare has been acquired by Belfast-based Kerr’s Tyres Group, bringing together two family-run organisations with strong community roots. Farmer Autocare, a Scottish car maintenance and servicing business, was founded by Sir Tom Farmer in 2003. The Company has grown rapidly over recen

Newly inaugurated media company Hero Media & Entertainment Ltd has acquired Scottish Financial News as part of its purchase of Dundee Press Agency Ltd, E News Now Ltd, and Daily Business Ltd as a first step in its “buy, build and launch” media strategy. Dundee Press Agency Ltd and E

Plans for more than £30 million of investment at Port of Nigg have been approved, as three north east energy businesses unite under a new brand. Maraen is an integrated energy infrastructure solutions provider, bringing together the capabilities of Port of Nigg, Global Energy (Group) and Globa

Nine Edge Wealth, a recently launched wealth management firm, has made its first acquisition with Edinburgh-based RMS Financial Ltd. Nine Edge Wealth was inaugurated on Monday, March 16, with founders Derek Miles, CEO, and Jo Blake, CMDO, announcing its establishment alongside Kyle Augustin, COO, an

Edinburgh-based Albany Lettings has acquired LinnMac Property and Investment Letting for an undisclosed sum, strengthening Albany's presence across the capital's lettings market. The acquisition increases the number of properties under Albany Lettings' management by 291 to 939 and expands the operat

Glasgow-based product design agency Filament has merged with software development consultancy Arceptive in a move that brings its combined headcount to 29 and is expected to double the group's turnover to over £3.5 million by the end of 2027. Arceptive was founded in 2019 by Stefan Raue and Ch

Regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group has bought Pinocchio’s Childrens Nurseries Limited, for an undisclosed sum.

NewLaw Scotland LLP has become part of Jones Whyte, bringing around 3,000 clients and more than 30 solicitors, paralegals and support staff. Paula McMillan and Laura McGee join Jones Whyte as partners as part of the deal, which will enhance the firm's practice in the areas of clinical negligence, pe

Dubai-based planning, design, engineering and project management group Sidara has completed its acquisition of Aberdeen-based John Wood Group plc for 30 pence per share, or approximately £210 million. Wood Group expects its shares will be suspended from trading today, and its listing later can

Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has collapsed into administration, with its brand and global intellectual property acquired by C&C Group in a £4.5 million deal struck as part of a pre-packaged sale. The business entered administration on Friday 6 March, when Christopher Jon Bennett,

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The acquisition follows the purchase of Aitchison Raffety in September 2025, creating a combine

Epsicap REIM has acquired an Inverness hotel for Epsicap Nano, its small-cap focused SCPI, in a deal worth £4.1 million. This acquisition marks an important step in the SCPI's diversification strategy and constitutes its first hotel asset.