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Scottish hotel occupancy and gross operating profits continued their upward trajectory in April, according to RSM UK’s Hotel Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows that Scottish hotel occupancy rose from 77.2% in April 2025 to 79.9% in April

RSM UK has appointed Rosemary Ford as a partner in its consulting team in Edinburgh, specialising in forensic accounting investigations. Ms Ford has over 16 years’ experience advising on complex and sensitive matters. Her expertise covers financial misconduct, accounting irregularities, suspec

Scottish hotel occupancy and gross operating profits ticked up in March, according to RSM UK’s Hotel Tracker. However, firm warns that, while larger chains and luxury city hotels remain buoyant, some smaller, more rural hotels are known to be struggling, and could be further impacted by disrup

The number of new technology companies incorporated in Scotland the first quarter of 2026 surged, despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, according to RSM UK. RSM’s analysis shows there were 687 new tech incorporations in Q1 2026, up 70% from 405 the same quarter last year, and increasi

Ross Stupart discusses the divergence in economic and fiscal policies among Scotland’s political parties ahead of the upcoming election, looking at how competing views on income tax, property reform, and energy policy create a landscape of both risk and opportunity for businesses and investors

The Scottish hotels sector proved resilient in February, with both occupancy and gross operating profits rising slightly year-on-year and bucking the trend of the wider UK market, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.

RSM UK has raised over £25,600 for SensationALL, a charity in Aberdeen which offers specially designed therapeutic activities, social groups and practical support for neurodivergent people or those with additional support needs. Since 2019, RSM’s Aberdeen branch has provided funding and

According to the latest UK House Price Index, Scottish house prices increased by only 1.3% in the year to 31 January 2026, significantly behind general inflation but in line with overall UK house prices. Alan Aitchison, head of real estate and construction for Scotland at RSM UK, said: “The sl

Gross operating profits, occupancy and room rates of Scottish hotels rose in January, but there’s uncertainty ahead for the industry amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to RSM UK. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, showed that while gro

Scotland’s luxury hotel market saw healthy increases in room rates and profits last year, despite continuing headwinds, RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes has revealed. This contrasted with the wider UK picture, which showed little profit increase, despite rising room rates.

A record number of new Scottish technology companies were incorporated in 2025, highlighting underlying confidence in the sector despite headwinds, according to RSM UK. RSM’s analysis shows there were 1,885 new Scottish tech incorporations in 2025, up 15% from 1,633 the previous year and in li

The Scottish hotel sector maintained steady occupancy levels in November, yet rising operational pressures meant that modest revenue growth failed to reach the bottom line, leading to a dip in year-on-year profitability, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker.

Nearly two-thirds of UK consumers say they would change their travel plans to avoid paying an additional tourist tax, according to a survey for RSM UK. The UK-wide consumer survey was carried out as the Scottish Parliament prepares to consider the Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.

As Scotland awaits announcement of its budget on January 13, Ross Stupart, gives his view on what could be in store from a Scottish tax perspective. As Scotland’s election looms in May, the Scottish Government’s draft budget announcement will make the cross-party negotiations required to

According to the RSM Hotels Tracker, the Scottish hotel sector recorded substantial year-on-year growth in both occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in October, successfully converting higher revenue into greater profit, despite rising operational costs. The data, which is compiled and