Tag: Business

Scotland's Golf Industry: A Comprehensive Overview and Analysis Scotland's iconic golf industry is not just about the famed courses like the Old Course at St Andrews, but it encompasses a wide array of businesses, from...

Potential Guinness Shortage Threatens Scottish Pubs: Diageo Limits UK Supply Guinness lovers across Scotland might find themselves facing a shortage of their beloved stout this festive season, as Diageo, the maker of the iconic Irish...

Businesses in Scotland have high hopes for the upcoming Scottish budget, with rates relief at the top of their Christmas wish list. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG)...

Businessman and former Apprentice star, Mike Soutar, recently criticized the Scottish Government's tax policies, particularly the SNP's additional income tax rate. Speaking at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual business address, Soutar highlighted the...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is facing a challenging situation in the upcoming Scottish Budget, as experts from the Fraser of Allander Institute have warned that she has limited room for manoeuvre despite the significant...

Construction has officially begun on a new ship at the historic Scottish shipyard, marking a significant milestone for British shipbuilding. The UK's newest warship, HMS Sheffield, had its first steel cut at BAE Systems'...

The closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland has sparked criticism from Green MSP Gillian Mackay, who believes there has been a 'dereliction of duty' at Holyrood. The refinery, which is Scotland's only...

A new brunch and breakfast spot called Saints of Ingram has recently opened in Glasgow city center. The restaurant is located in the historic Hutchesons Hall, a Category A-listed building that was built between...

Insurer Direct Line, a major employer in Glasgow, has turned down a £3.3 billion takeover bid from Aviva, a fellow company in the insurance sector. Aviva had approached Direct Line with an acquisition offer,...

Three community landowners in north-west Lewis have come together to develop plans for a new community-owned windfarm. The project is expected to consist of nine turbines, with hub heights reaching up to 110 meters....

Sales of hotels in Scotland have seen a significant increase compared to last year, exceeding the long-term average. Investment in Scottish hotels reached £110 million in the third quarter, a significant rise from the...

The financial services industry in Scotland, represented by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Scottish Government's tax policy. SFE has emphasized the need for the Scottish Government to...

A Highland distillery has recently been named the World's Leading Whisky Distillery tour at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The Singleton of Glen Ord, located in Muir of Ord near Inverness, took home the...

The new CEO of STV Group had a reason to smile as shares in the company rose nearly 7% following the positive update delivered to the City. Despite expectations of a decline in total...

An outdoor festival on one of Scotland's islands has created a significant economic boost for the local community and surrounding area. The 2024 Tiree Music Festival (TMF) has been estimated to have generated a...

Rent prices for a two-bedroom property in and around Edinburgh have more than doubled since 2010, according to new figures released by the Scottish Government. The average rent in the Lothian area, which includes...

A popular fast-food chain, KFC, is making a comeback at the St. Enoch Centre in Glasgow. The new restaurant is scheduled to open on Tuesday, creating 30 new job opportunities for the local community....

Scottish retailers are facing a daunting challenge as they are required to generate an additional £3.1 billion in sales to counteract the effects of a significant tax increase announced in the recent Budget. The...

A former parsonage in a Scottish city is now home to a well-known pub called Cloisters Bar, which has recently been put up for sale. The agent handling the sale, Simon Watson from Christie...

UK inflation has reached its highest level since April due to a spike in household energy bills, according to the latest official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the Consumer Prices Index...

Scottish Biotech Firm Overcomes Market Challenges to Raise £5m A Scottish biotech firm, Cytomos, has successfully raised £5 million in funding to drive sales of its rapid cell analysis technology. Despite facing a challenging market,...

Since 2022, new rules have led to a high rejection rate for planning applications for Airbnb-style accommodation in Edinburgh. According to data from a freedom of information request by the Gilson Gray law firm,...

Donald Trump Jr., son of the President-elect, criticized Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, for endorsing his father's rival in the US presidential election. Trump Jr. called the intervention "nasty" and suggested that it was...

Orbex, a Scottish rocket company, has recently secured an additional €5.6 million in funding from the Boost programme run by the European Space Agency. This funding extension will help Orbex in moving towards the...

Offshore Energy UK (OEUK) reported that despite an increase in spending on offshore decommissioning, the actual work carried out decreased last year. In 2023, £1.7 billion was spent on decommissioning in the UK continental...

A former student union building in Glasgow is set to undergo a massive transformation into a digital, entrepreneurial, and social engagement hub thanks to a generous £30 million contribution from Dr. Charles Huang, a...

A new dive bar and grassroots music venue is getting ready to open its doors in Glasgow city center. The Lazurri Group, known for other popular city venues, is behind this exciting new venture...

Fraser Gillies, the managing partner of Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, a well-established Scottish law firm, shared his insights on the firm's successes and challenges in the legal sector. The firm, with offices across...

A new holiday park development has been announced on the shores of a famous Scottish loch. The Seventy Ninth Group, led by entrepreneur David Webster and his sons, has acquired a 17.5-acre site in...

The Macallan Distillery, a legendary Scotch whisky brand with a 200-year history, has undergone significant changes over the years. From its humble beginnings with schoolteacher and barley farmer Alexander Reid to the modernization era...