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The Aim-quoted firm, which in 2011 launched an initial public offering valuing it at £50 million, is being bought by Sienna Bidco. Picture: contributed.

Glasgow-based Smart Metering Systems snapped up in £1.4bn mega deal

Nicola Anderson, chief executive of FinTech Scotland, says the cluster body is 'uniquely positioned' within the Scottish financial technology industry to lead the initiative.

FinTech Scotland launches 'ground-breaking' lab to stimulate collaboration

'We always knew that this year was going to be a challenging year in terms of the ad market, but actually, we’ve delivered a pretty strong, resilient performance so far,' says the STV boss. Picture: Kirsty Anderson/STV.

Interview: STV boss Simon Pitts on channelling growth for the broadcaster

Tracy Black, director of CBI Scotland: 'The Scottish Budget marks an important moment for the Scottish Government to outline its ambitions for growth.'

'Restrictive' and 'uncompetitive' - CBI says Scottish Government must act now

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Whisky: the future is green

Dr Leslie Mabon is a Lecturer in Environmental Systems in the School of Engineering and Innovation at The Open University. Image: contributed

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Dentons partner Adam Knowles. Image: Graham Clark

Ad Feature Whisky: Making a dram-atic entry

The Macallan 1926 at auction. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images

Whisky: yes invest but wisely

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We want people to enjoy our whisky responsibly - Tom Sellis

The Scapa Noust tasting room

Whisky: visitor numbers on a high

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Whisky: crystal whisky glass gazing

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Whisky: origins of the whisky trail distilled

Paddy Fletcher, left, and Ian Stirling of Port of Leith Distillery. Image: AwAyeMedia

Whisky: dram fine city slickers

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Whisky: from bootlegging beginnings to a multi-billion-pound industry

Prestwick Airport was bough by the Scottish Government for a nominal £1 in 2013 to save it from closure. (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images)

Prestwick Airport’s £52m debts ‘may not be repaid until sale’

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire

BBC licence fee to rise from April

CosMc aims to open ten stores in the coming year

McDonalds to launch new CosMc cafe chain to rival Starbucks

The Edinburgh Whisky Academy, the only SQA approved whisky education provider, is well-placed to dispel myths and provide in-depth knowledge of Scotch whisky. Picture by Cameron Allan

Ad Feature Nosing out the facts at the Edinburgh Whisky Academy

Ignite your passion for Scotland’s national drink in the heart of Edinburgh at The Scotch Whisky Experience. Supplied picture

Ad Feature Ignite your curiosity in Scotch whisky

Chivas Brothers engineers celebrate carbon cutting technological success for the whisky industry. Supplied picture

Ad Feature Scotch whisky and net zero

Here are the top 10 richest celebrities in the world in 2023

The BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

More arts and culture radio shows set to be made in Scotland under BBC shake-up

How E.ON is working with Scottish businesses, including whisky firms, to help them achieve their sustainability ambitions. Supplied picture

Ad Feature E:ON - Scotch whisky and net zero

With Aberdeen South Harbour now complete, the new facility can accommodate vessels up to 300m in length. Supplied picture

Ad Feature The Scottish National Investment Bank – working for a just transition

Mortgages or home insurance may become dependent on EPC ratings (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Boiler consultation needs a more conciliatory tone - David Alexander

The Crieff Food Company, which was established in 2017 by local farm owner Jamie Landale, houses a food hall, deli, gift shop and cafe and has become popular with locals and tourists visiting Perthshire.

New chapter for award-winning Perthshire farm shop and deli loved by tourists

Exhibits in The Glenlivet Distillery may be added to soon. Image: Torval Mork

Whisky: Q&A with Chivas Brothers's archivist Robert Athol

Frank O'Donnell (left) and Malcolm Robertson of Edinburgh-based Charlotte Street Partners. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Former editor of The Scotsman among new faces at Edinburgh communications agency

From left: Bancon Group’s operating board - David Crawford, Deeside Timberframe MD; Senga Buntrock, people, culture and organisational development director; Kevin McColgan, Bancon Group CEO; Jamie Tosh, business operations director; and Andrew Tweedie, group finance director. Picture: contributed.

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilder Bancon cements 'another strong year of trading'

The report outlines how 70 per cent of leaders believe the oil and gas industry should allocate more resources to advance UK offshore wind (file image). Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

Pessimistic offshore wind bosses urge industry overhaul to reach net zero goal

North Sea oil and gas companies' expertise in offshore engineering can help build renewable energy schemes (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Why oil and gas companies are a vital part of the transition to net zero

A CGI image of how the towers would add to the Charing Cross skyline

Plans submitted for 36-story student tower block in Glasgow

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Whisky: sampling what's hot today

Chris Murray, Legal Director at Eversheds Sutherland

Are there problems on the horizon for public sector purchasing? - Chris Murray

Glasgow-headquartered Iomart is a cloud computing and IT managed services business providing hybrid cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, security and digital workplace capability.

Iomart 'very much on front foot' as Glasgow cloud firm seals latest takeover

Jude Innes, the great great granddaughter of George Innes who opened the book shop with his brother John in 1879.

Sadness as historic St Andrews bookshop J&G Innes set to close after 144 years

Dr Calum Ross is a research associate in Heriot-Watt’s school of engineering and physical sciences.

Heriot-Watt researcher nets £1m in bid to scale up next-gen optical fibre tech

PEN Partnership associate partners Jenny Simpson and Ruari Scullion. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Interview: Ruari Scullion of consultancy PEN on its strategic Scottish expansion

Heat pumps like this one on a house near Oslo are commonplace in Norway and other Scandinavian countries (Picture: Petter Berntsen/AFP via Getty Images)

Heat pumps are new battleground for those opposed to climate change action

Pubs and bars are calling for more more support

Scotland’s pubs and bars ‘closing at twice the rate of those in England’

Livingston's The Centre - one of Scotland's largest malls - encompasses some one million square feet, housing 166 shops, restaurants, cafes and leisure amenities.

Vast Scottish shopping centre targets more 'big names' after change of owner

Ed Monaghan is a non-executive director at Perceptive Communicators

Don’t wait for a crisis to call in your communications team - Ed Monaghan

The Rocco Forte Hotels portfolio includes Edinburgh's famous five-star Balmoral, situated on Princes Street.

Saudi wealth fund takes big stake in Balmoral hotel owner Rocco Forte

Jill Arnold, Anne Muir, Calum Keddie, Rob Halliday and Ana Stewart of Eos. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Fife investment firm with record cyclist on team gears up for funding drive

Bioliberty has secured a £435,000 boost from the Biomedical Catalyst, national innovation agency Innovate UK’s flagship grant funding mechanism. Picture: Ryan Blackwood.

Pioneer of robotic glove to aid stroke patients grasps funding boost

Controlling short-term lets and growing tourism economy is a balancing act Scotsman comment

Vladimir Zabnin says: 'People can have a high income but a low wealth, and I aim to change that by helping them have their money working as hard as possible for them.' Picture: contributed.

Estonian soldier turned Dundonian finance expert launches online investment firm

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

Nick Freer
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Is it time to be more wary of Artificial Intelligence? - Nick Freer

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

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

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

Charles White Thomson, CEO at Saxo UK

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