The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Andrew Healy as its new chief financial officer, bringing over three decades of financial leadership to one of Scotland's most prominent venues. Mr Healy joins from DM Hall, where he served as financial director, following an extensive recruitment proces
Appointments
See all articlesSavills has appointed Luke Kearns as head of lettings in Edinburgh. Raised and educated in Aberdeen, Luke brings extensive experience gained in London’s prime lettings market and now returns to Scotland to lead Savills Edinburgh team.
Harper Macleod has announced the appointment of partner Carole McAlpine‑Scott to its private client team. Ms McAlpine‑Scott brings more than 30 years of expertise across the full spectrum of private client work, with strengths in succession, inheritance and estate planning, trusts, asset protect
Balfour+Manson is delighted to announce that Neil Crockatt has joined the firm’s Property team as a Partner in Edinburgh. Mr Crockatt brings a wealth of conveyancing experience, having worked in the industry for over 30 years. He joins from Coulters, where he was partner and head of legal.&nbs
Aon plc has announced that it has bolstered its corporate team in Scotland with the appointment of Nick Smith, president of the Insurance and Actuarial Society of Glasgow, as account director. Mr Smith brings more than 18 years’ experience to the role and will manage a portfolio of renewable e
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has appointed Andrew Healy as its new chief financial officer, bringing over three decades of financial leadership to one of Scotland's most prominent venues. Mr Healy joins from DM Hall, where he served as financial director, following an extensive recruitment proces
BGF-backed hedgehog lab has appointed industry stalwart Julian Leighton as its new chair, as the global product design consultancy continues to roll out its growth plans across Scotland and the North of England. Mr Leighton brings nearly 30 years’ tech experience to the firm, having cut his te
Accountancy
See all articlesACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has pledged to work with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) – the UK’s independent corporate governance and auditor regulator – to improve the audit market for smaller businesses.
More than two-thirds (72%) of accounting professionals fear that generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could produce errors or reach incorrect decisions, according to a year-long research study commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). The findings come from a
More than 770 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) have joined the profession at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Admission Ceremony. The annual event, held this year in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 March, also marked a significant milestone for social mobility, as the ICA
Azets' Scottish operations are set to surpass the £50 million turnover milestone for the first time, forecasting a year-end revenue of £51m. This represents a roughly 30% increase in turnover over a two-year period, driven by a combination of organic growth and the strategic acquisition
Deloitte has revealed plans for the creation of a unified Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) firm following a successful partner vote. Scheduled to launch in June 2026, this regional powerhouse will consolidate 16 participating firms across more than 80 countries. While individual firms will mai
Business
See all articlesA pioneering programme delivering business support for underrepresented women in Edinburgh has been showcased at an event in Scotland’s capital today. The pilot programme ‘Bold Beginnings’ – delivered by Elevator in partnership with Business Gateway Edinburgh, supported by Ci
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the announcement of emergency funding for small businesses affected by Glasgow’s Union Street fire as an important first step in their recovery. Glasgow City Council has announced grants of £2,000 to £25,000 for those businesses
The UK government has announced what it describes as "the strongest, most robust changes to payment laws in over a generation", with measures it says will be the toughest of any G7 nation. At the centre of the reforms is a substantial expansion of the Small Business Commissioner's powers, including
Businesses across Scotland are being encouraged to strengthen their cyber resilience at a forthcoming joint event hosted by BTO Solicitors LLP and Net-Defence. Taking place on Thursday 2 April 2026 at the AC Marriott Glasgow, the event, “Strengthening Cyber Resilience”, will bring togeth
Moment Stays, part of Malyon Group, a boutique hospitality and property business, is targeting UK-wide expansion after securing £2 million in guest revenue since opening just over a year ago. The high-quality aparthotel provider, which currently operates a portfolio of properties in Edin


