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Johnston Carmichael has agreed a new partnership with STAC (Smart Things Accelerator Centre), supporting Scotland’s innovation economy and the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Based in Glasgow, STAC is Scotland’s industry-led accelerator for product-focused tech startups.

BDO Scotland’s deal advisory team has advised on 46 completed deals in 2025, with a combined enterprise value of £1.5 billion. Across the year, almost two thirds of the transactions (29) had private equity involvement, an increase of over 30% on the prior year, with a further 17 deals in

With the final today and contestants in the fourth series of The Traitors watching the prize pot dwindle with each challenge that goes by, savers dreaming of a £120,000 bonanza themselves can build up a similar-sized fund from £208 per month according to Murphy Wealth. New figures from t

Drax Group has agreed to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimiser Flexitricity from Quinbrook in a deal valued at £36 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026 and is projected to yield returns significantly above t

A pre-tax profit of just over £1 million has been posted by Dean’s of Huntly for the year ended 30 June 2025, marking a significant turnaround for the premium shortbread manufacturer after consecutive years of losses.

Virgin Money and Scottish Agritourism have joined forces to launch a new business plan skills support programme, designed to support the continued growth and resilience of Scotland’s agritourism sector. This initiative recognises the increasingly important role agritourism plays for farming bu

Twelve start-up companies have each been awarded £35,000 by the Scottish Government to fast track high-tech solutions to help improve people’s lives and public services. Projects include finding new ways to improve support for people with long term health conditions, systems to help tack

Quality assurance specialist 2i has announced the appointment of David Scott as Strategic Adviser. Having retired from his executive role as chief enterprise technology officer at Aberdeen Group in April 2025, Scott brings over three decades of experience linking technology strategy to business outc

The Artisanal Spirits Company, owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) and Single Cask Nation (SCN), has announced that trading for the year ended 31 December 2025 was in line with market expectations. The group reported a distinct improvement in trading momentum during the second half of the

The SPFL Trust has announced the appointment of finance and governance leader Charles Barnett as its new chair, as the charity continues to expand its impact across communities in Scotland through the power of football. Experienced non-exec director Mr Barnett takes over from Bernadette Malone, who

A record number of new Scottish technology companies were incorporated in 2025, highlighting underlying confidence in the sector despite headwinds, according to RSM UK. RSM’s analysis shows there were 1,885 new Scottish tech incorporations in 2025, up 15% from 1,633 the previous year and in li

Cazenove Capital, the wealth management business of Schroders in the UK, has appointed Lynsey Carson as business development director for Scotland and the North. In this newly created role, Ms Carson will accelerate the firm’s growth and presence in the Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) mark

Investment manager Downing has supported long-term partner Care Concern Group in the acquisition of three newly built elderly care homes in Scotland. This latest investment marks another milestone in the strong partnership between Downing and Care Concern, aimed at delivering exceptional standards o

Quantify Advisors has appointed a new corporate finance manager alongside completing financial due diligence on its first fully overseas transaction outside of the UK. Sean Gibson joins the Aberdeen-headquartered corporate finance firm following over six years at Deloitte where, as assistant manager

Marking the Scottish National Investment Bank’s first investment in the Outer Hebrides, Stornoway Port has secured a £3.5 million from the bank to fund a new linkspan for its recently constructed deep water terminal. The terminal was built to facilitate larger ships, improve connectivity