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Jennifer Campbell, head of estate agency in DM Hall Baird Lumsden, the specialist rural department of DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, discusses the continued demand for rural properties of all shapes and sizes in Scotland. Even as the pandemic, with all its attendant anxieties, appears to be beginning

The Scottish Government has spent more than £1 million on the litigation involving the collapse of Rangers Football Club, a freedom of information request has revealed. The figure is part of a total of more than £5.8m the government has paid in legal fees over the past five financia

Elgin-based Speyfruit Ltd, one of the largest suppliers of fruit and vegetables in the North East of Scotland, has secured up to £24,110 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

UK house prices slipped 0.5% in June, signalling the first month-on-month decline this year, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Old Mother Hunt Rum, launched by a couple during lockdown in Strathaven, Scotland, has now opened a micro-distillery to take control of the whole process from molasses through to delivery to customers. Matt and Becky Hunt started their own rum business after he was made redundant as an airline pilot

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England are seeking views on regulatory plans to improve diversity and inclusion in financial services. In a discussion paper, the regulators have set out policy options including, among others, the use of targe

Projects that restore nature, safeguard wildlife and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss and climate change will get a share of £10 million through a new Scottish Government fund. The Nature Restoration Fund will support a mix of urban and rural-focused projects, such as improving greenspac

A part-time footballer lost a £55,000 personal injury claim after scoring a remarkable goal on live television with his allegedly injured foot.

Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has made seven director promotions across five of its service lines, to further strengthen its senior team. The firm, which is part of the PKF International network, has made 78 promotions to date in 2021.

Scottish accountancy firm Douglas Home & Co has reported steady growth despite the pandemic, insisting that a relentless focus on customer service has paid dividends for the business. As well as recording a 4% rise in turnover to £4 million for the financial year 2020/21 - despite the impa

David McGinness, a director in the Insolvency team at Scottish mid-tier chartered accountancy firm French Duncan, has obtained his Insolvency Practitioner Licence. Based in the firm’s Glasgow office, Mr McGinness, French Duncan’s Restructuring and Debt Advisory Director, has more than 10

Andrew Lothian, insurance partner at global provider of integrated legal and business services, DWF, discusses Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting and their impact on injury claims in Scotland. Wednesday 30 June 2021 was a landmark day for anyone dealing with injury claims in Scotland. That was the dat

Tesco Bank has announced the appointment of Gary Duggan to the roles of interim chief executive officer, Tesco underwriting, and interim chief insurance officer. Mr Duggan has spent his career in banking and insurance and is currently a senior adviser at Oxbow Partners, a European insurance consulta

The fund management firm formerly known as Standard Life Aberdeen has confirmed that its name change to abrdn has taken effect. Announcing the change, chief executive Stephen Bird said he was very excited to have reached this milestone”.

The Edinburgh Tax Network, in conjunction with CIOT, ATT and Terra Firma Chambers, will present a webinar which will take an in-depth look at Family Investment Companies (FICS) on 13 July 2021 from 2pm to 5pm. The speakers Ritchie Tout of Mazars, Alex Docherty and Billy Cleland of Johnston Carmichae