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Milne Wealth Management founder Elaine Milne has spoken of her difficult journey from a housing scheme in Dundee to running a wealth management firm with hundreds of clients across the country. Ms Milne, originally from Dundee, and now based in Bristol, has worked in financial services for more than

Shell-volution, an initiative aiming to boost sustainable growth, create jobs and contributing to national net-zero targets, has been awarded £4.4 million of investment from the UK government as part of the Islands Growth Deal. The industry-wide initiative is underpinned by partnerships betwee

Knight Property Group has welcomed Ener-G Services Limited as its latest tenant to Kingshill Commercial Park in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The electrical engineering company, which specialises in servicing the renewables, marine and offshore sectors has let Unit 6E, which extends to 2,500 sq ft on a 5

Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA, which has offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has outlined its strategy to become net zero by 2030 as part of a wide range of commitments in its Sustainability ESG Report 2024. The report, which will be published voluntarily on an annual basis, is MHA&rsquo

More than 400 business leaders have backed the Scottish Hospitality Group’s (SHG’s) call for business rates relief in the coming Scottish Government budget. Iconic Scottish hospitality businesses such as Buzzworks, McGinty’s Group and Culloden House have joined hundreds of other re

Twelve innovative young companies have successfully completed Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) latest accelerator programme, committed to amplifying sustainable innovation and decarbonisation solutions. Part funded by Scottish Enterprise and delivered by Skillfluence, the MSIP Accele

Stellar Insurance Services, a provider of insurance reinstatement solutions, has reported significant growth and resilience amidst a challenging time for the property insurance industry which saw a surge in claims due to extreme weather events and a trade shortage.

Chartered accountants and business advisory firm Saffery has relocated its Edinburgh office to 9 Haymarket Square. The firm has had an office in Edinburgh for more than 30 years and its 65-strong team are now based in almost 6,000 sq ft of office space on the fourth floor of 9 Haymarket Square.

Family-run ice cream producer Mackie's of Scotland has achieved double digit market share growth over the past year, defying tough market conditions. Increased distribution in major retailers like Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Co-op, coupled with targeted marketing, has led to a 22% rise in mark

Project management and integration company Camm-Pro has posted significant growth in 2024, with turnover having more than doubled to £18 million in the last financial year. Continuing to exceed expectations, the Aberdeenshire-headquartered firm says it is on track for a further 40% increase th

Ferguson Whisky Limited has secured a new £450,000 funding package from Virgin Money with backing from UK Export Finance (UKEF), to support the purchase of whisky stock, enabling it to expand operations and meet growing international demand. Founded in 2021, the Glasgow-based company is dedica

One year after the City of Edinburgh Council began implementing Scotland’s short-term let rules, Airbnb says its new analysis shows the licensing scheme has failed to have any impact on the affordable housing crisis in Edinburgh.

OakNorth Bank has appointed Michael McGregor as director of debt finance at its Glasgow office in a move to boost corporate lending across Scotland. Mr McGregor brings over 12 years of banking and finance experience, most recently serving as relationship director for high-growth businesses at Santan

Maurizio Cattelan’s artwork which involves a banana duct-taped to a wall has been sold for $5.2 million (c. £4.2m) at auction.  

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has written to Scottish Ministers calling on them to ditch the mooted surtax on grocery stores and deliver competitive business rates. The call comes in the wake of the UK Government’s colossal increase in employer’s national insurance contributions w