Dains Accountants has promoted two of its Ayrshire-based staff to director and associate director. Based in Ayrshire and supporting owner-managed and growing SMEs across Scotland, Lorna Logan, who was promoted to director, is ACCA-qualified and works within the firm's accounts & advisory team an
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See all articlesDains Accountants has promoted two of its Ayrshire-based staff to director and associate director. Based in Ayrshire and supporting owner-managed and growing SMEs across Scotland, Lorna Logan, who was promoted to director, is ACCA-qualified and works within the firm's accounts & advisory team an
Burness Paull has appointed Tom Usher as a senior advisor. Mr Usher was most recently a partner with Macfarlanes in London.
Hexa Finance has appointed Lindsay Porter as senior growth advisor for Scotland, marking the latest step in the firm’s expansion. Mr Porter brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial finance, having held senior roles with some of the industry’s biggest names. He spent the past
The Cumberland Building Society has appointed Stuart Miller as its new chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approval. Joining from Newcastle Building Society, Mr Miller brings over 38 years' experience in financial services and will succeed Des Moore in 2026, following eight years of impac
Ellon-based online whisky auctioneer, Whisky Hammer, has made its first two appointments in Europe as it launches its first operational base in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland. The company has appointed a general manager and an auction manager to spearhead the new venture which will accommodate W
Housebuilder Springfield Properties has appointed Alasdair Gardner as a non-executive director. Mr Gardner brings over 35 years of banking and finance experience from his career at Lloyds Banking Group. His previous roles included head of industrials and commercial banking Scotland, head of large co
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See all articlesACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and school careers platform Unifrog have formed a partnership to introduce the accountancy sector to UK 16-19 year-olds. The two organisations will work together explaining the world of accountancy to UK students and educators. The move
MHA plc, which has offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has been named 'best newcomer of the year' at the prestigious annual AIM awards. In association with the London Stock Exchange, the awards identify the quoted companies and entrepreneurs who have harnessed AIM to help them fulfil their ambition a
Johnston Carmichael graduate recruitment looks beyond finance degrees for next generation of leaders
Johnston Carmichael, has launched its search for the next generation of leaders, emphasising that curiosity, resilience, and strong interpersonal skills are as crucial as a flair for figures. As part of the firm's graduate scheme, Johnston Carmichael’s recruitment team seeks applicants who pro
Henderson Loggie has secured significant new public sector wins in health and education, providing internal audit and consulting services. The firm has been appointed to the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework Agreement for Audit Services for Health, to provide both internal audit services
BDO has welcomed 33 new trainees to its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, part of the firm’s national recruitment drive, which has seen over 600 trainees join its UK offices.
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See all articlesAn East Lothian skin therapist has launched a partnership with an award-winning local skincare brand following support from Business Gateway. Caryn Fower Advanced Skin Therapy, led by experienced skin therapist Caryn Fower, delivers personalised, results-driven treatments tailored to each client. He
In its latest business survey, Armstrong Watson has highlighted the twin pressures of recruitment challenges and rising costs facing the UK’s family, privately owned, and owner-managed businesses. The firm's 2025 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report, its most compre
Glasgow businesses are being urged to take full advantage of the Glasgow City Council Business Growth Programme, a vital initiative designed to help small enterprises. The call comes from law firm Harper Macleod, which has supported more than 200 businesses through the programme since becoming a del
A family of round-the-world sailors has purchased a marina on Scotland's West Coast with a multi-million-pound funding package from HSBC UK. Craobh Marina, located between Lochgilphead and Oban, has been acquired by Brian and Shelia Norton and their three adult children. With the support of HSBC UK
Uist Sea Tours has expanded its popular service to the St Kilda archipelago following a six-figure loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland.