A letter sent by Lord of the Rings writer JRR Tolkien to a young fan is being put up for auction. The author wrote to eight-year-old Christopher Howard in 1961. Now, Mr Howard from Kent has decided to sell the letter after keeping it for sixty years.
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The number of new technology companies incorporated in Scotland jumped by more than a fifth (21%) last year to 1,553, putting Scotland’s tech sector just behind the UK national average of 22%. The figures suggest the Scottish tech sector remains resilient despite broader economic challenges, a
Q&A Law Practice has agreed to lease the final available suite at St Swithin Row, a long held Aberdeen property within Knight Property Group's portfolio, marking full occupancy of all four office suites within the building. Established in 2021 by partners Lewis Quinn and Mike
Paton’s Mill Retail Park, located on the edge of Johnstone, has been sold in a multi-million-pound deal.
Social enterprise and luxury mattress manufacturer, Glencraft, has signed its first retail partner contract in North America.The contract, expected to yield Glencraft an annual six-figure turnover, has been secured with Inform Interiors, a high-end furniture retailer based in Canada.A not-for-profit
The Scottish housing market has shown a strong increase in activity from both homebuyers and sellers for the second consecutive month in February, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.
Fife business The Buffalo Farm will return to the ownership of founder Steve Mitchell through a pre-pack sale. Through a pre-pack administration sale, Mr Mitchell has bid for the company's assets, aiming to secure the jobs of 60 employees and safeguard his herd of buffalo.
The UK economy has exhibited indications of a potential recovery, as January's GDP growth of 0.2% reversed most of the decline experienced in the latter part of 2023. The rise, driven by a rebound in retail sales and robust construction activity, aligns with market expectations and could signify the
A social media account posing as the "Government of East Africa" went viral after posting an image of a fake new single currency called the "sheafra". The East African Community was forced to dismiss the sheafra notes as rumours, confirming that plans for a regional currency remain a work in progres
The liquidity of Scotland's registered social landlords (RSLs) remains strong despite the challenging economic and operating conditions, but they have reduced financial headroom and reduced capacity to respond to further challenges, a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator has found.
Legislation to give Edinburgh and other Scottish local authorities the power to introduce a visitor levy took another significant step forward yesterday with MSPs approving its passage to a third and final stage.
Bio-based businesses in Scotland will soon have access to a vital new infrastructure that will enable them to scale up their products. Through Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Government has announced an £847,000 investment to support the purchase and installation of a 300-litre fermenter at
The House of Bruar retail destination at Blair Atholl has reported a robust financial performance in the year to 31 January 2024, with turnover rising 15% to £45 million. The results, filed at Companies House, were driven largely by the expansion of direct shopping channels, which now account
Scotland’s hotel sector saw a seasonal decline in demand and room rates during January, but the slow start to the year is set to be exacerbated further by the upcoming national minimum wage (NWM) increase in April, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced b
A new masterclass led by procurement sector experts has promised to provide prospective suppliers with vital information on how to submit a successful bid for its upcoming frameworks. The event will equip potential suppliers with essential knowledge on how to put themselves in the best position for