Business

Aberdeen-based transport giant FirstGroup has reported strong financial performance in FY 2023 with profits more than doubling to £82.1 million, exceeding expectations.

Dundee-based aquaculture technology firm, ACE Aquatec, has received £2.5 million in investment from sustainability-focused investor, Earth Capital.

Dr Catherine Fernando, a GP based in Haddington and a mother of four, recently unveiled IYASU, a line of luxury medical bags specifically designed for women. The move follows two decades of service as a doctor in Scotland and is influenced by the increasing number of women entering the field of medi

Maxi Caledonian Ltd has posted a rise in pre-tax profits from £4 million to more than £4.3m and an increase in turnover from £80m to over £89m, in its 2022 financial results, showing resilience in a challenging business environment.

Final plans to redevelop the former Marks & Spencer store in Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street to provide student accommodation for 634 residents have now been submitted. Student housing developer Fusion Students has lodged £76m proposals with Glasgow City Council for the prominent c

Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging Ltd has secured a £475,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise to enable the firm to extend its Glasgow premises to bring in new machinery to make them even more energy efficient and sustainable. The company takes the offcuts from the cardboard boxes it produces for su

In an initiative to raise awareness about Scottish produce among high-profile French chefs, a four-day visit has been arranged by Scottish Development International (SDI), supported by the Scottish Government's office in Paris and the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership.

Frasers Group, predominantly owned by Mike Ashley, has plans to significantly upgrade its iconic House of Fraser store on Buchanan Street, Glasgow.

Glasgow-based firm N4 Ventures, spearheaded by Gordon Merrylees, previously the managing director of entrepreneurship at NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank, has announced the initiation of its inaugural venture capital fund following regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). N4

  The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has unveiled its Big Small Business Survey results, shedding light on the future prospects of Scottish SMEs.

Scottish home furnishings retailer, Gillies of Broughty Ferry, has reported a notable increase in sales, achieving a turnover of £24.5 million for the financial year ending 31 August 2022.

Glasgow-founded restaurant group, Six by Nico, is set to expand its portfolio with a brand-new restaurant in Leeds – the first for the chain in Yorkshire. This marks Six by Nico's 12th venue after a phase of substantial growth since its launch in Finnieston in 2017.

Scottish family-owned luxury jewellers, Laings, has unveiled plans for a new TAG Heuer boutique to be situated on Glasgow's Buchanan Street, also known as the city's 'Style Mile'. This announcement marks the company's first mono-brand venture with the renowned TAG Heuer, signifying a deepening partn

A third (36%) of UK businesses plan to adapt their strategies to navigate financial challenges over the next six months, according to new research from HSBC UK.

Scottish business confidence has experienced a decrease, falling nine points to 22% in May, according to the latest Business Barometer from the Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.