Business CNCT

June 2025

STV Children’s Appeal launches Ignite Fund with 11 charity partners from across Scotland

  The STV Children’s Appeal has announced 11 charity partners that will receive multi-year funding and support through its newly created Ignite Fund. The charities will receive a share of over £1 million this year, delivering positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families in Scotland. The Ignite Fund aims to break […]

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HFD golf day tees up record fundraising for Scottish charities

  HFD, Scotland’s leading commercial property company, has raised almost £130,000 for good causes in Glasgow and the surrounding area through its sell-out annual golfing fundraiser. Organised by the HFD Charitable Foundation, the event took place on 23 May and welcomed over 170 players from Scotland’s construction, property and engineering sectors to Gleneagles. While teams

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Grangemouth specialty chemicals producer to expand following £2.2m grant support

  Specialty chemicals manufacturer and agricultural life science company Syngenta has been awarded £2.2 million from Scottish Enterprise towards a £14.7 million project to expand production at its Grangemouth site, creating 38 new jobs and safeguarding 14 existing roles The grant was announced today during a visit to the company by Deputy First Minister Kate

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Development proposals revealed for The Postings in Kirkcaldy

  Award-winning housebuilder Cruden has unveiled proposals to deliver much-needed affordable homes on the site of the former Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy Town Centre. The Shopping Centre was opened in 1981 and demolished in 2023. Design proposals include a mix of affordable housing tenures, including properties for those aged over 55. The development will

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Inspire Awards 2025 opens its nominations

  The prestigious annual, free-to-enter Inspire Awards 2025, now in its third year, officially opens for nominations this month (May 2025), celebrating extraordinary individuals who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. The awards ceremony will take place on 3rd of September 2025 at the Scottish Parliament, which Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP, Scottish Labour’s Education Spokesperson; will

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Two more high profile Scotland-based businesses lend their support to SAMS fight against Modern Slavery

  Two more high-profile Scotland-based businesses have expressed their support for the Scotland Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) movement. Caledonian Sleeper, which operates overnight train sleeper services for a unique way to travel between Scotland and London and Stena Line, the Swedish shipping line company and one of the world’s largest ferry operators, have both joined

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Thomas & Adamson hires new director for project management team

  International construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson, part of Egis group, has appointed experienced project manager Mark Humphries (pictured above) as a director. Mark brings over two decades of industry experience to Thomas & Adamson’s project management division, most recently as a partner at Gardiner & Theobald. Prior experience also includes roles at

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John Heaney Electrical posts record turnover of £11.5m

  John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the West Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC firm, has posted a record turnover for the third year running following a series of significant contract wins. The Livingston company’s latest set of financial results to the year end December 2024 show an increased revenue of £11.5 million, up 51% on

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St-Andrews distillery launches first-ever cask ownership programme

  A St Andrews based distiller producer has launched its first-ever cask ownership programme, giving whisky lovers the chance to purchase their own barrel of whisky through a secure and transparent process. St Andrews-based Kingsbarns Distillery has introduced the initiative with a strong focus on safety and trust, offering what it describes as the highest

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Derby tech firm celebrates national award win and multiple award nominations

  Staff at Derby-based technology firm Alton Valley are celebrating after winning a national award for delivering the best IT service in the UK. The Pride Park company, which provides market-leading technology products and services to businesses nationwide, was named Best IT Service at the 2025 Small Business Awards – a ceremony that honours companies

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