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An Orkney-based marine renewable services provider is moving into a well-known Stromness building and has purchased an additional safety vessel as it seeks to grow its team and expand operations.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has financially supported Perth-based company J&S McKenzie's purchase of Moness Resort and Aberfeldy Caravan Park. RBS has provided the family-run business with a seven-figure funding package to help them to make the purchase.

Housing developer Swan Group has successfully secured a growth capital investment facility with the help of Conduit Finance to help accelerate the development of over 3,000 affordable homes across the UK. Jamie Davidson, managing director of Conduit Finance (left), and Phil McGinlay, Swan Group&rsqu

PwC has appointed Matthew Hall as office senior partner at its Edinburgh office whilst Robin McBurnie has been appointed to the same role in Glasgow.  In addition, Edinburgh-based Jason Higgs and Paul Cheshire both became partners at the firm on July 1. Mr Higgs leads PwC Scotland’s Busin

Two of Edinburgh's fastest growing accountancy firms, Steedman & Company and Scotia Accounting, have merged in a deal which will see the new group increase in size by around 25%. The two will continue to operate under the Steedman & Company name.

Aberdeen Standard Capital (ASC), the discretionary investment management arm of Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has launched its Sustainable Managed Portfolio Service (MPS). The service will cater for a wide range of investors looking to make an impact on society and the environment throug

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today launched a consultation on the proposed revision of a practice note (PN) on the audit of housing associations in the United Kingdom.

Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust, having undertaken a full assessment of the environmental impact of its assets under management, set a strategy in motion to reduce its carbon emissions through improved energy efficiency across its portfolio and carbon offsetting. The acquisition of a

Businesses and social enterprises around Argyll and the Islands have recruited 35 graduates through a programme funded and delivered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The Graduate Support Programme helps companies in the region by offering 12-month, well-paid work experience placements in a

Sir Alex Ferguson's personal company, ACF (Alexander Chapman Ferguson) Sports Promotions, increased in value to nearly £23 million last year.

PwC Scotland has reported a 12.5% increase in graduate recruits this year, with a total of 90 students joining the firm's offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen. Of the new recruits, the majority (43) will join the Edinburgh office, with 37 based in Glasgow and 10 in Aberdeen - with 77% of the

Real estate services firm JLL has appointed Alistair Reid as the new head of its Glasgow office. Bringing over 17 years of experience with the company to the role, Mr Reid has been a key player in the Glasgow office market and will continue to lead the Glasgow office agency team while servicing clie

PwC made 234 promotions across Scotland, including two new equity partners and seven director appointments. The latest round of promotions – which extends to team members across all lines of service in PwC’s three Scottish offices – also includes seven new directors.

 Founder Barrie Clarke and Roy MacGregor, a volunteer and member at Kintore Golf Club A 53-year-old self-taught golfer is hoping to share his newfound passion for the sport with other golf novices in an accessible, beginner-friendly format with the launch of a new business venture, Big Golf Tou

Two major Scottish cities have improved their performance in PwC's Good Growth for Cities Index.