Bank Of Scotland

House prices across Scotland rose by 8.8% on average throughout 2021, more than the UK average of 6.2%, according to the latest figures released by Bank of Scotland. The average Scottish home now costs £207,778, an increase of £16,761 on 2020’s figure of £191,017.

Business confidence in Scotland fell three points during December to 24%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.

Aberdeen-based residential property developer Claymore Homes has commenced the build of a new luxury residential development in St. Combs thanks to a seven-figure loan from Bank of Scotland.

Edinburgh-based property developer Gallo & Gallo Developments has broken ground on a new housing project on the outskirts of the city, with support from Bank of Scotland.

Moffat-based Selcoth Farm has commenced the second phase of its native woodland project that will see 180,000 trees planted by the end of 2021, with six-figure funding support from Bank of Scotland.

Dunbar-based business AR First has acquired its first dental practice as it looks to kickstart a new growth journey, with six-figure support from Bank of Scotland. AR First is a new business, founded by Ahmed Abdou and Riyad Rawashdeh. The partners have more than four decades of dental experience be

Business confidence in Scotland fell eight points during October to 31%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported lower confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, down one point at 38%. When taken alongside th

Falkirk-based Carron Bathrooms has invested in new state-of-the-art robotics technology to improve and automate its manufacturing processes after securing a seven-figure loan from Bank of Scotland.

Customers of Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds Bank spent a fifth more on household energy (24%) and fuel (20%) in the last fortnight, according to the latest analysis of the bank’s debit card spend. Across the UK, people spent a fifth (20%) more at petrol stations in the past two weeks, compared

More UK financial institutions are targeting acquisitions and partnerships with fintech firms to boost their position in a growing market, according to a report from Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds Bank. More than two fifths (46%) of financial services firms plan to grow investment in their fintech ca

Glasgow-based dental business Smart Dental Holdings has acquired its sixth dental surgery in a bid to further expand its footprint, with a six-figure funding package from Bank of Scotland. Smart Dental Holdings is managed by clinical director Dr Michael Tang and his business partner Dr Summon Ramzan

Financial services firms are upping their efforts to tackle climate change and become more environmentally sustainable, as the UK prepares to host the COP26 summit in Glasgow, according to a report from Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds Bank. Almost twice as many UK financial institutions consider envir

Melrose-based developer Rural Renaissance Limited (RRL) has broken ground on a new 14-flat retirement complex in the town centre, with support from Bank of Scotland.

Business confidence in Scotland rose five points during September to 39%, the second consecutive month of growth, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Scottish firms reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 14 point

Prestwick-based hardware and housewares supplier Wright’s Home Hardware is tripling the size of its Helensburgh premises to cope with rising demand from UK gardeners and DIYers, thanks to a £385,000 funding package from Bank of Scotland. Wright’s Home Hardware, founded in 1969, off