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New legislation has been published that aims to give councils more choice in how they design and apply a visitor levy to raise funds for local tourist services.  While local authorities currently have the power to apply a charge on overnight stays based on a percentage of accommodation costs, t

Bank of Scotland has appointed Alison Scott as area director for Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Ms Scott will lead a team of experienced Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers and will support a diverse range of sectors including professional services, hospitality, manufacturing, retail

Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives as part of the celebrations ahead of its 90th anniversary this year. The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or community initiatives that m

Decommissioning and late-life specialists NMC Energy has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-pound contract by Spirit Energy to provide Project Management and Specialist Services across their operated asset portfolio. Effective from 1 December 2025, the five-year agreement includes optional ext

The earliest known coin to be minted within Scotland has been secured for the nation following its discovery by a metal detectorist. Found in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023, the silver coin dates to the late 1130s during the reign of King David I. Following an assessment by the Sco

Angus Dundee Distillers recorded pre-tax profits of £13.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, a decrease of £4.3m from the previous year, as rising costs and global instability impacted the sector. Despite the fall in profitability, the company, which produces Tomintoul and Glencada

Blackadders LLP has reported a period of strong financial performance, with combined turnover of the law firm and Blackadders Wealth Management LLP hitting a milestone £20.2 million, a 19% increase from the previous year. This growth was significantly outpaced by a 46% surge in group profits,

Thousands of taxpayers opted to ring in the New Year by organising their finances, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revealing that 54,053 people filed their self-assessment tax returns over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Scottish Friendly is celebrating a successful year defined by a dedicated commitment to supporting local communities through strategic partnerships, volunteering, and fundraising.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed fines totalling £371,700 on two former finance directors of Carillion plc for their roles in the construction giant's collapse. Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were sanctioned for knowingly issuing misleading statements regarding the company’

A new soft play featuring a three-storey climbing frame will open its doors in Bathgate next month thanks £80,000 funding package from HSBC UK.

Legal firm DWF has appointed Gary Georgeson as a director in its real estate team in Edinburgh, marking another step in its continued investment and growth across Scotland. Mr Georgeson brings 20 years' experience in the commercial property sector, advising on all aspects of real estate matters with

Edinburgh Innovations, the commercialisation service for the University of Edinburgh, has appointed Dr John Cassidy and Gary McRae as non-executive directors to its board. The recruitment of these industry veterans aims to support the organisation’s growth and ambition, building upon a success

Independent quarry business Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Alistair Borthwick will join the family-run business from global air-traffic control organisation NATS, where he served as chief financial officer, bringing extensive

The Scottish National Investment Bank has appointed David Ritchie as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Mr Ritchie is currently chief strategy officer of the bank and was a founding member of the team that designed and launched the organisation in November 2020. He replaces Al Denholm, who has s