The UK and Ireland’s most active investor BGF has reported continuously strong momentum over the last 12 months, investing close to £60 million within the Scottish growth economy – more than double the previous year’s figures. BGF is a long-term patient investor, making initial investments between £1 million to £15 million for a minority equity
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A Fraserburgh based textile designer has successfully grown her business with the launch of a new online shop, after accessing support through DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme delivered by Business Gateway. Owned by Fiona Ross, Candy Coated Accessories specialises in the creation of high-quality textile products which includes luxury knitted scarves, mini hot water
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A specialist provider of sports education for primary schools is opening its first operation in Scotland as part of its ambitious expansion plans. SportsCool works with schools to enhance the delivery of curricular and extra-curricular physical education, with the view that every child should have the chance to participate, progress and achieve. Its first branch
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Business angel syndicates in Scotland finished 2021 on a high, investing more than double than the previous year and beating the record set in 2019 by 70%. Before the pandemic struck, 2019 had been a high point in the angel investment market in Scotland, with a record number of deals and a record £86m invested.
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Youth employment non-profit organisation Generation UK, today announces it will launch a new digital skills training programme for unemployed people aged 18-29 across Scottish city regions to tackle the digital skills crisis in the area with support from the JP Morgan Chase Charitable Foundation and Microsoft. With unemployment for 16–24-year-olds in Scotland affecting nearly 42,000
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The Cumberland Building Society has kicked off 2022 by announcing a six‐figure investment to support a luxury hotel rebrand and refurbishment project. Whilst the hospitality sector is still facing the challenges of COVID‐19, the Cumberland has made a statement of intent by financing more than 60% of the acquisition of the hotel in Oban, a
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Business confidence in Scotland rose 13 points during January to 37%, the highest reading since September 2021, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 23 points at 45%. When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up four points to 30%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 37%. The Business Barometer, which questions 1,200 businesses monthly, provides
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Boss Pizza has announced plans to create 300 jobs as it plans to open branches across the UK. This announcement is part of a national expansion plan which is due to commence in March 2022. The new jobs will create a variety of opportunities from franchising, marketing, logistics, warehousing, retail and customer service. The expansion
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Shepherd Commercial Auctions has been appointed to market for sale by auction a range of public sector properties on behalf of the Scottish Government. The contract, which will encompass a broad range of public bodies, is for an initial two-year period with an option to extend. The intention is to operate four auctions on behalf
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Scotland’s largest online and offline platform for women Egg & Co opens its own physical space. A new space hosting female-led retail brands has opened on Edinburgh’s George Street. They opened the doors to its 7,000 sq ft space at 51 George Street, on the former site of Laura Ashley and more recently home to
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