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Stephen Leckie says: 'I’m pleased with the strong trading performance... considering the pressures we have faced on all fronts.' Picture: contributed.

Scots hotel group Crieff Hydro welcomes 'strong' FY trading despite hurdles

Edinburgh Airport has been owned by GIP since 2012. (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Edinburgh Airport ‘to be put up for sale by Christmas’

From left: Rachel Curtis, CEO of Inicio AI, and Gillian Fleming, CEO of Mint Ventures, celebrate the tie-up. Picture: contributed.

Women-led angel group Mint Ventures bankrolls tech firm helping people in debt

Spring Solutions picked up the prestigious Best Business Award, sponsored by West Lothian Chamber, which recognises a local business which has demonstrated true business excellence.

Ad Feature West Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2023

Scottish Engineering chief executive Paul Sheerin. Picture: Guy Hinks

Scottish engineers dismayed at UK government’s 'flip-flop approach' to climate

Keylocks are a familiar sight across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets

Parts of short-term lets crackdown in Edinburgh ruled unlawful for second time

David Flower, who heads up Rearo's commercial operation, says the firm is looking to rebalance its commercial and retail work.

Glasgow washroom specialist eyes post-pandemic commercial contract growth

The winners of the 22nd round of Scottish Edge, who share the £1.5 million prize pot. Picture: contributed.

In depth: Scottish Edge unveils 'bold, brave and brilliant' 22nd round winners

Steve McMahon, who has joined Ingenious Audio, alongside the Edinburgh firm's chief executive John Crawford.

Key hire and six-figure funding boost for Edinburgh audio tech pioneer

Ashtead Technology chief executive Allan Pirie with founder and chairman of ACE Winches Alfie Cheyne.

Aberdeenshire winch specialist with more than 200 staff bought in £53.5m deal

The firm uses lustrous seaweed and pure spring water collected in its stunning native Lewis. Picture: contributed.

How Hebridean seaweed-based skincare brand ishga is growing at a rate of knots

The agreement marks the return of a dedicated shipbuilder in Stornoway for the first time in 100 years.

Shipbuilding returns to Stornoway for first time in 100 years

Hugh Lightbody says Small Business Saturday is an excellent way to draw attention to the 'vitally important' sector. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Interview: Business Gateway boss Hugh Lightbody backs Small Business Saturday

There are a number of pubs up for sale in Scotland at the moment for prospective publicans.

10 Scottish pubs currently up for sale to prospective publicans

Exclusive W Edinburgh opens: first look at luxury hotel

Scientific innovation is helping Scotland along the road to hitting its net zero targets

Between the lines: Scottish successes lead biotech revolution

“The nationwide 5G rollout should be treated as a matter of urgency if we are to continue to narrow – rather than widen – the digital divide.” Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Vodafone UK: Why we need to address the rural digital divide in Scotland

Managing partner Jennifer Young hailed a number of achievements at Ledingham Chalmers but said the firm was 'not wedded to the numbers we outlined in 2019 to double turnover to £25m by 2025'. Picture: Alastair Robb

Ledingham Chalmers hails record revenue but pushes back on £25 million goal

Muir Group chairman John Muir said the firm was pleased to mark 50 years in business with a strong set of financial results overall. Picture: Denise McIntyre

Planning delays hit Muir Group's homes arm but Fife firm 'pleased' overall

Braincube says its manufacturing data software platform with specialist industrial applications is used across 35 countries. Picture: contributed.

Scottish Equity Partners leads investment of £70m-plus in French software firm

Duncan and Todd Group CEO Mat Norris outside the firm's new Caledonian Optical lab at Dyce.

Duncan and Todd's new CEO has a clear vision for historic eyecare business

Much more work needs to be done to ensure a 'just transition' for workers when the Grangemouth oil refinery closes (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Grangemouth closure plan no surprise, so lack of just transition is worrying

Tom Walker is head of wind at renewables multinational Statkraft, which operates several onshore wind and solar assets in Scotland and the UK has recently opened a new headquarters in Glasgow

How wind sector deal will help meet an era-defining challenge

Cerulean Winds has signed three floating wind Exclusivity Agreements as part of Crown Estate Scotland’s INTOG leasing round. Picture: contributed.

Deals signed for trio of wind farms helping decarbonise North Sea oil and gas

The firm was started with less than £200 in 2019 by friends and product designers Conor McKenna (left) and Ben Greenock. Picture: contributed.

Corporate gifting firm set for growth after unwrapping new global partnership

These are the 10 richest people in the world in November 2023

Consarc Engineering, owned by Inductotherm Group, manufactures furnaces that can process metals, specialty alloys and engineered materials.

Lanarkshire engineering firm 'turbocharging ambitions' and adding jobs

Charles White Thomson, CEO at Saxo UK

Impact of wrecking ball on economy will last for years - Charles White Thomson

Stuart Cronin is Head of Business Engagement and Development at the University of Stirling

Ad Feature Stirling Business Excellence Awards: celebrating business in and around Stirling

The landmark Platform scheme becomes one of Glasgow’s tallest buildings at 20 storeys, with the full development set across four blocks next to the Clyde.

500 Glasgow flats with riverside views up for rent as huge project completes

Floods, droughts and wildfires are a growing problem for many parts of the world (Picture: Rizwan Tabassum/AFP via Getty Images)

Is COP28 climate change summit turning into an oil industry trade fair?

Arran Dewar, executive director of SIS Ventures, says: 'I am particularly pleased with the steps taken by our investee companies towards commercial growth and progress on delivery of impact.' Picture: Stewart Attwood.

In depth: key Scottish impact investment vehicle reveals positive impact to date

Average rents are highest in Edinburgh

Average rents in Scotland soar, with Lothian most expensive

The collapsed crane on a building site in Leith. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Public warned to stay away from site of crane collapse in Edinburgh

Lorraine McGrath is Chief Executive of the Simon Community Scotland, Scotland’s major provider of homeless support services

Scotland’s homelessness emergency isn’t going away - Lorraine McGrath

Brodies has appointed Stephen Goldie as managing partner, set to take the reins on May 1, 2024. Picture: contributed.

Scottish legal giant Brodies announces change of managing partner guard

The attaches at the Port of Leith Distillery

How Government attaches are promoting Scotch across emerging markets

Foodmek supplied processing equipment for the food and drink industry to some of the biggest names in food manufacturing in the UK and abroad. The closure of the firm resulted in all staff being made redundant.

Hopes raised for former Foodmek workers after Tayport firm attracts new owner

Don Smith, chief innovation officer and co-founder of Edinburgh-based 1nhaler. Picture: Jamie Williamson

Edinburgh firm gets £2m boost for 'revolutionary' drug delivery device

Kirsteen Beeston, global marketing director – Bowmore, Auchentoshan & Irish Whiskey, is chair of The Marketing Society Star Awards 2024

When the marketing stars of Scotland are in alignment

ExxonMobil Chemical plant at Mossmorran (Pic: TSPL)

Mossmorran strike: contract workers picket line in cost of living payment row

Grant Logan visiting 10 Downing Street to meet with The Chief Disability Advisor to the PM

Disabled voices unleash the power of inclusivity and diversity - Grant Logan

Grangemouth oil refinery could close as early as spring 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Grangemouth closure plan sees the SNP heading for a collision with reality

Organiser Hashtag Events says the Expo Scotland Business Show has 'something for everyone'. Picture: contributed.

Expo Scotland Business Show that helps foster SMEs gears up for 25th edition

The firm, responsible for the Cononish mine near Tyndrum on the West Highland Way, has appointed administrators. Picture: contributed.

Mining firm Scotgold Resources finally plummets into administration

MetLife UK says: 'For those UK adults expecting to use their own savings to pay for their funeral, there are other options available.' Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Scots encouraged to mull funeral planning amid many planning to use own savings

Oli Littlejohn is the VP of R&D CodeBase. The next NoCode Scotland event takes place at CodeBase Edinburgh on Monday 27th November.

No-code opens the door to a host of opportunities - Oli Littlejohn

A SNP MSP has warned about Scotland deepening economic ties with China. Picture: Getty Images

SNP MSP says Scotland deepening ties with China not in 'national interest'

Alex Lusty stresses that she and Equity Gap are keen to foster female entrepreneurs. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Interview: Alex Lusty on Equity Gap's work turbocharging ambitious firms

Workers walk through the Grangemouth oil refinery. Picture: PA

Scottish minister meets with Grangemouth refinery part-owners in China

Black Friday sale for smart Christmas gifting which starts on your doorstep. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Why smart Christmas gifting starts on your doorstep

Workers picket during a past strike at the Grangemouth oil refinery. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Acorn Project's future in doubt if Grangemouth refinery shuts, academic warns

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), part of NatWest Group, has been closing scores of branches in recent years amid the increase in online and mobile banking.

Fresh blow as another famous name to quit Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow-headquartered banking group Virgin Money has largely phased out the historic customer-facing Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank brands in favour of Virgin Money.

Virgin Money: More cost cutting and lower profit but £130m to tackle cyber crime

Why Grangemouth is a national emergency and demands an emergency response Louise Gilmour

Grangemouth oil refinery closure plan is a wake-up call Scotsman comment

Headquartered in Glasgow, Macfarlane Group employs more than 1,000 people at 39 sites, chiefly in the UK, as well as in Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands.

Glasgow's Macfarlane on track with profits despite ‘challenging conditions’

Kingston Industrial Estate at Port Glasgow has changed hands for an undisclosed sum.

Millionaire brothers eye further deals after buying Inverclyde industrial estate

The Petroineos oil refinery at Grangemouth is the second biggest climate polluter in Scotland, responsible for more than one million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Oil refinery closure is bad for workers and the economy – is there an upside?

A rendering of how SSE's electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles should look when completed.

Scottish green energy giant SSE pushes button on its first charging hub for HGVs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled what he says is 'the biggest-ever boost for business investment in modern times. Picture: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Reaction: Autumn Statement receives mixed response from Scottish business groups

Key things for investors to consider when exploring whisky cask investment. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Whisky investment: Key red flags to consider

Workers have been pressured into saving more money more regularly to provide for their retirement.

Pension 'pot for life' - what it means for millions of employees and employers

An overview showing the series of buildings that face onto Hanover Street, Princes Street, Rose Street and Rose Street Lane in Edinburgh city centre.

Edinburgh to see 'under-used' buildings transformed into luxury hotel suites

Grangemouth is Scotland's only oil refinery and its closure looms as an economic blow for the Scottish Government, writes John McLaren

Why Autumn Statement is only symbolic as Scotland outlook is even worse

The Chancellor is congratulated after his Autumn Statement.

Forecasts show worst-ever hit to living standards despite Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts

Hutcheon Mearns managing director Craig Hutcheon with Edinburgh team members Jack Ramage, Angela McCann, Karolina Slowik-Skiba, Daniel Burns and Lianne Ross. Picture: Michal Wachucik/Abermedia

Professional services advisory firm opens Edinburgh office and unveils key hires

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Whisky industry ‘raising a dram to the Chancellor’ after freeze in alcohol duty

Grangemouth oil refinery could shut as early as spring 2025

Making a house cosy isn’t the whole story. Picture - Sarah Lewis

Ad Feature Property Podcast: Reaching net zero

Duncan Turner, partner in CMS the technology and media team. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Develop staff to stay on upward path

Sarah Jackson OBE is a visiting professor at Cranfield University School of Management and a senior associate for Scottish social business Flexibility Works

Employers must strive for a new collective approach - Sarah Jackson OBE