Category: News

A trailblazing Scottish business has won a coveted top 10 place in a global Shell competition.  Shell LiveWire’s Top Ten Innovators highlights high-performing entrepreneurs from across the world who are making a positive impact in business innovation, environmental sustainability and social impact.  Scottish software firm Energy Mutual, which was up against companies from the USA, […]

Concept Life Sciences (CLS), a leading integrated drug discovery, development, and manufacturing organisation backed by Limerston Capital, today announced key strategic appointments and advancements to further strengthen its services for the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. CLS is pleased to welcome Professor Luke O’Neill, and Dr. Shane Liddelow to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), while […]

Property Consultants FG Burnett have announced that current Managing Director, Richard Noble, will be stepping down from the leadership role with effect from 1 May and current Head of Agency, Graeme Nisbet, will succeed him. Richard, who has held the role since 2016, commented “It has been a privilege to lead this business for 9 years, I have […]

Aberdeen-based engineering firm John Wood Group is close to finalising a £242 million sale to Dubai’s Sidara, marking a key step in its recovery from financial struggles and governance issues. This offer, valuing shares at 35p, follows Sidara’s abandoned £1.5 billion bid last year. The deal also includes a £340 million cash injection to stabilise […]

An up-and-coming powerhouse of the local accountancy sector has reached the finals of an exciting new awards scheme. Peter Cowan of leading independent chartered accountancy firm Hall Morrice has been named as a finalist in the Rising Star category of the inaugural Finance & Accountancy Business Awards.  The so-called “Fabbies” awards were created to celebrate […]

Crieff Hydro has announced the appointment of Przemek Kaminski as General Manager and Ryan Whitcut as its new Executive Chef, as the hotel nears the completion of a £5 million transformation of its dining experiences, set to launch in April. Przemek Kaminski, joins the company with a wealth of hospitality leadership experience, following his 13-year […]

Langstane, a leading name in the Office Supplies Industry, today announced a major restructuring of its Sales and Purchasing teams as part of an ongoing strategy to build upon its legacy and drive future growth. This restructuring comes as Graham Taylor, Commercial Director, retires after nearly 50 years with the company. Graham began his journey […]

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced the appointment of Guy Hinks as its new Scotland chair, with the role officially beginning on 1 April. A former solicitor who now runs his own photography business, Hinks has served on the FSB’s Scotland Policy Unit since 2021, contributing to its work supporting small businesses during […]

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s leading firms of Chartered Surveyors, is enhancing the strength and experience of its West of Scotland commercial valuation team by bringing in highly experienced property professional Iain McGhee as a consultant. Iain, who hails from Kilmarnock, will be based initially in the firm’s Glasgow city centre office, but will subsequently focus on Ayrshire […]

BDO has named Craig Goold as its Head of M&A in Scotland. Craig has been with the firm since 2016 and has stepped up from his position as M&A Managing Director.  In his new role he will lead the team which has experienced revenue growth of circa 30% in the current financial year. Craig has advised […]