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CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY OF DIRECTOR RETURNING

Respected Chartered Accountant, Richard Patterson (pictured above), has this month celebrated a full year back with his old firm, Robb Ferguson, one of the oldest and most venerable Chartered Accountancy practices in Scotland.  Returning as a Director in the firm where he was a Partner for five years between 2002 and 2007, Richard, 55, has […]

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STUDY SHOWS RETIREES ARE PREFERRING URBAN LIVING

New research has found approximately a quarter of all luxury new build homes in UK towns and cities are being bought by over 60’s. Findings from leading property agents, Savills, revealed downsizers are increasingly viewing accessibility as the most important factor when relocating from their family home, dispelling the notion retirees set their minds on a

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MYENERGI SECURES FUNDING TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Left to Right: Jordan Brompton, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at myenergi; Frances Howell, MD, Head of Corporate Midlands at HSBC UK; Lee Sutton, myenergi co-founder and Chief Executive; Melissa Hemming, Relationship Director at HSBC UK; and Emma Dutton, Chief Financial Officer at myenergi. High growth green tech specialist MyEnergi has secured a £30 million

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HFD ACQUIRES HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL PARK INDUSTRIAL UNIT

HFD, Scotland’s leading commercial property company, has acquired 4 Bell Drive, an industrial building at Hamilton International Park in a deal valued at £4.5 million.  Sold by Wemyss Properties, who refurbished the asset in conjunction with Rankeilour Properties, the 36,055 sq. ft. unit is occupied by Galaxy Insulation and Dry Lining – a specialist in energy efficient

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ICE CREAM BRAND LAUNCHES NEW INDULGENT FLAVOUR

A family run ice cream brand has launched a new flavour after consumer research found it to be the nation’s most appealing choice. Mackie’s of Scotland will see its new ice cream flavour, toffee fudge, hit shelves this month after it commissioned a thorough market research campaign which surveyed new and existing flavours with consumers.

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COLMORE BID ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF AN EVENT SERIES FOR PROFESSIONALS IN BIRMINGHAM

Colmore BID has announced the return of “Welcome to Birmingham” this May. The events series will allow new professionals to develop vital business skills, understand networking benefits, and connect with like-minded individuals.  Between Monday 15 May, and Friday 26 May, Colmore BID will host a week of insightful events for professionals who work in the

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EMPLOYERS BODY SACKS ITS DIRECTOR GENERAL

Employers organisation the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has sacked its director-general Tony Danker (pictured above) with immediate effect following the conclusion of an independent probe into complaints of workplace misconduct. The investigation, carried out by leading employment law firm Fox Williams, followed allegations over Mr Danker’s conduct involving a female employee. Three other CBI

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SCOTTISH PROPTECH COMPANY ACQUIRED BY AIRBNB

Scottish proptech firm Letting Cloud has been acquired by US holiday rental company Airbnb. The Edinburgh-based property portal has been trading for four years since being set up by tech entrepreneur Grant MacCusker (pictured above) in 2019 to provide the market with an advertising platform for agents and landlords. Providing a turnkey operation that enhances

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LANDMARK EDINBURGH BUILDING TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO LUXURY HOMES

(L) Simon Cook and (R)Euan Marshall of Square & Crescent inside Royal Meadows development A premium developer is to rejuvenate Edinburgh’s former Royal Hospital for Sick Children, by carefully restoring it into a range of high-quality homes. Square & Crescent has kicked off construction at its Royal Meadows development which will see eight townhouses and

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