Mergers & Acquisitions

Turas Hotels has acquired the landmark Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore, previously under family ownership for three decades. The purchase, for an undisclosed sum, strengthens the group's presence within the Cairngorms National Park. The 32-bedroom Victorian hotel, a prominent feature of Aviemore's main

Howden Scotland, part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, has acquired the book of business of Edinburgh-based SKB Independent Insurance Brokers Limited. Founded by CEO Satvinder Breeze, SKB provides insurance services to businesses throughout Edinburgh, Scotland, and the UK.

Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history. The move follows investment in WJM from Irwin Mitchell and marks a major step in their strategic plan for growth in Scotl

Glasgow-headquartered construction consultancy services provider Soben is set to be acquired by professional services firm Accenture.

Edinburgh-headquartered Alba Partners has acquired data and AI specialists Core Consultants Group, bolstering its service offerings and expanding its team. The deal, which sees all Core Consultants Group staff integrated into Alba Partners' UK and Middle East operations, marks a significant growth p

Family-owned pharmacy chain M&D Green Group has acquired nine Scotland-located community pharmacies from Northern Ireland-based N.R. Gordon Ltd. Azets and Blackadders LLP advised M&D Green on the multi-million pound deal, which sees its network increase to 42 pharmacies across Scotland and n

Partners Wealth Management LLP (PWM) has acquired Johnston Carmichael Wealth, significantly expanding its presence in the UK wealth management sector. The acquisition sees PWM's client assets rise to approximately £6 billion, servicing around 5,500 private clients.

Glasgow-headquartered Weir Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire Australian mining software firm Micromine for £657 million. Perth-based Micromine provides software solutions across the upstream mining value chain, encompassing mine design, planning, operational scheduling, and minin

Financial planning and investment specialist Scott James & Associates has significantly expanded its operations with the acquisition of a fellow St. James’s Place (SJP) partner practice. This acquisition, effective from January 2025, brings the firm's total funds under management to over &

AAB has again retained its top spot in Scotland's financial adviser rankings with 34 deals, the latest Experian M&A report has revealed. The M&A Review (FY 2024) details that there were several notable deals announced in the final months of the year. HM Treasury continued to reduce its stake

An IT managed services company headquartered in Edinburgh has significantly bolstered its global operations with the acquisition of Australian-based EDF Systems, made possible by £1.8 million in funding from HSBC UK. Purview Consultancy Services, which provides IT solutions and cutting-edge pr

Ayr-based JST Ports & Logistics Holdings Ltd has acquired Essex firm RFS Works Ltd, with backing by £11.7 million funding from Cynergy Business Finance. The transaction enables JST to enhance the breadth of its port and rail logistics service offering, whilst expanding its operations

A Dundee teenage entrepreneur, Mitchell Carling, has finalised the takeover of his second hospitality venue on the Costa del Sol. Carling, now 17, made headlines earlier this year after acquiring his first bar, a Rangers Supporters Pub named Bar None, at just 16. His investment company, PTR Hospital

Dains Group has expanded its Scottish presence with the acquisition of Glasgow-based Consilium Chartered Accountants. This marks Dains' first acquisition since receiving private equity backing from IK Partners. The team in Scotland is now almost 200 people strong with offices across the central

Edinburgh-headquartered Miller Homes has completed its purchase of St. Modwen Homes following clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).