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The UK's North Sea oil and gas industry is a mature one that is having to grapple with decommissioning and transition.

Demand for new North Sea oil tax regime as industry 'hanging in the balance'

Bryce Cunningham, owner of Mossgiel Farm in East Ayrshire. Picture: Colin Mearns

How a Scots farm where Rabbie Burns ploughed the fields is taking on ‘Big Dairy’

Puma Private Equity said its team in Scotland will be led by investment director Ben Leslie. Picture: Igor Emmerich

Private equity firm moves into Edinburgh with pledge to boost scale-up economy

Shortbread on the Walker's Speyside production line.

How Scotland’s most famous shortbread maker’s new identity has generated £184m

Shop around for the best deals on home and car cover (Picture: Adobe)

How to save on your home and car insurance renewals

Knight Frank said current interest in the St James Quarter in Edinburgh was a vote of confidence in the retail sector.

How ‘decisive’ election result has impacted Scotland’s property investors

​Demand for homes in Edinburgh is sky high and far exceeding supply (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Prices keep rising despite high volumes of homes for sale - David Alexander

Instagram has introduced Teen Accounts. Photo: Instagram

Instagram announces new protections for teens - how it works

An increasingly number of UK and Scottish homes now feature roof-mounted solar panels.

Tie-up could save homeowners £1,000 on heat pumps and solar panels

Dobbies to shut two Scottish garden centre sites as part of major restructure

Ad Feature Investing in marine renewables: opportunities from as little as £500

Exclusive Ferguson Marine boss keen to complete Glen Sannox to end negativity

Peter Lawson, Lindsay Wallace, Mark Ellis and Jill Moore of Burness Paull.

Scottish legal giant unveils new managing partner and senior roles

Wi-Fi 7 is coming to the UK. Photo: A Stockphoto - stock.adobe.com

A new type of Wi-Fi is coming to the UK - what to expect

Andy Murray tees off on the fifth hole during the Pro-Am prior to the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club last month. (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

How Scottish golf clubs can tee-up for greater success - Martyn Kendrick

Scotland's salmon farms have a long history of innovation (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How climate change threat is being tackled by Scottish salmon farmers Tavish Scott

2024 Enterprise Vision Awards - The Winners

Scottish entrepreneur, Katrina Hutchinson-O'Neill wins Business Woman of the Yea...

Chairman of 2i Testing David Cotterell (left) and CEO Dave Kelly

Significant appointment announced to lead expansion of £30m software QE firm

Lauren Hyder

Why staff want a different Christmas party this year

The average household bill is set to rise by 149 pounds a year from October, under the energy price cap rise. Picture: PA

Energy bills to rise for millions as Ofgem lifts price cap

"Farmers Against Farmwashing" is gathering momentum in the UK. From left to right: Kriss Woodhead, Zoe Colville, Guy Singh Watson, Jimmy Doherty, Ben Andrews.

'Stop lying to us': Highland anger over 'farmwashing' as staff axed

Sir Tom Hunter

Exclusive Sir Tom's plan for 15% tax zone to prevent Scotland 'appalling legacy'

Ireland's economic growth was nearly ten times Scotland's between 2012 and 2022 (Picture: Paul Faith)

How to turn Scotland into an economic powerhouse – Sir Tom Hunter Sir Tom Hunter

The Brent Charlie oil rig is towed into the mouth of the River Tees as it heads for dismantling (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

Why North Sea oil companies are vital in fight against climate change Scotsman comment

A personal finance expert talks about what help is out there for the 10 million pensioners that won’t qualify for the winter fuel payments this year (Photo by Adobe Stock)

Alternative winter support payments if you're struggling with bills

A property on Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, marketed by Rettie, which has released its latest house price research.

Scottish house price growth projection doubled to 3% and here’s why

The annual Scotsman Green Skills conference is returning this year with a twist, launching a Green Series starting in Aberdeen on the 13th of November to discuss energy transition and skills.

Why energy industry leaders will work together to train future workers

Halifax and Lloyds online banking down for thousands of customers

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I'm a personal finance expert - my tips to save on energy bills

The award-winning restaurant has been forced to close

Award-winning Scottish restaurant forced to close

An aerial view of the Belstane Racing Stables, which is located in South Lanarkshire, about a mile from Carluke.

Look inside the £750k horse racing stables that has produced 1,000 winners

Submit your story online - it's easy to do. See our video for details

Fund supports five new innovative business and culture partnerships

Figures show business confidence in Scotland rose during September

Scottish businesses 'among most optimistic in UK'

Successful business Rainbow Railways evolved from simple hobby

The Mac-Talla Lighthouse edition 2024

Islay single malt unveils 'lighthouse partners' info programme

Expansion: Lukasz Poplawski of Perfect Clean

Scots cleaning firm poised for growth after contract success

Asda stores are now open as usual.

Asda stores open as normal after till issue saw customers turned away

Salmon farming is a hugely valuable industry in Scotland (Picture: Terje Maroy)

MSPs need to be able to establish the truth about fish farm conditions Christine Jardine

Akshay Kaul, Director General, Infrastructure at Ofgem

Net zero is the route to secure, more affordable and cleaner power - Akshay Kaul

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How shoplifting raises prices: the hidden costs on consumers in shops

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How to budget for the hidden costs of anti-social behaviour

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How small businesses can combat shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

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Vandalism's toll: how damaged property affects local funds and taxes

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What to do if your rental property is damaged by silent crime

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

The Styled by Macs boutique is located on Linlithgow's High Street but growth plans include a potential expansion into a larger store in the town.

Sisters-in-law who quit financial world to launch boutique eye growth

No one wants to answer the door to a bailiff so be prudent with your borrowing (Picture: Andrey Popov/Adobe)

Borrowing cash? Here’s what to watch out for

AI bots on the likes of X are increasingly forcing people to work at their speed

AI boom is driving ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’

Jo Morris, head of insight at Novuna Business Finance: 'The challenges of recent years have undoubtedly tested the resilience of Scottish small businesses'

Future bright for Scotland’s small businesses - and now is the time for action

The Grangemouth oil refinery is to close with the loss of hundreds of jobs (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Exclusive Workers to 'leave Scotland for England' due to Grangemouth closure

Dan and Kayleigh Cater won £100,000 on the National Lottery app.

Check your tickets: unclaimed National Lottery prizes could be waiting

Millions of Brits have found themselves continuing to work from home post-pandemic.

Analysis Why Amazon’s CEO is wrong to demand everybody gets back to the office

Sir Tom Hunter

Hunt for Scotland's next billion pound unicorn is on

​The UK’s rules on sanctions have been altered as the confilct in Ukraine continues (Picture: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images)

Restrictions on sanctions law advice eased, but hurdles remain ​- Stacy Keen

The existing properties on the site off Edinburgh's Leith Walk comprise a mixture of one and two storey office, showroom and warehouse buildings.

Edinburgh site labelled 'real one off' could house 235-bed student scheme

Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh. Picture: Craig Paton/PA Wire

Scottish pensioners take legal action over winter fuel payment cut

The Ruddicot Hotel, in Stranraer, is currently looking for a new owner.

9 pictures of a hotel with pub and owners flat - yours for £365,000

Edinburgh Council is consulting about plans to introduce a tourist tax in the city (Picture: Oli Scarff)

Have Your Say: How much should Edinburgh's tourist tax be? Ian Johnston

Ad Feature Hawick is full of eclectic delights and inspiration for your home

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How to register for tax self assessment with HMRC as deadline looms

Primark has turned 50 in the UK and these are the first stores it opened in Britain. Generic picture of a Primark store. Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

The first 10 Primark stores to open in Britain and where

First Primark store in Britain and an advert for it (R). Photo: Primark

How Primark prices have changed since its first store opened in the UK

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Gen-Zers might be sitting on £2,000 of free money - how to check