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Employee ownership drives growth of Fife textiles company

Image by Donald Milne Photography An award-winning Scottish technical textiles company, celebrating its 160th anniversary, is announcing ‘impressive’ profits despite a highly challenging year. Scott and Fyfe, an employee-owned company based in Tayport, Fife, started out as a linen works in 1864. Today, with a clear focus on design and innovation, the company’s 90-strong team

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Ice Drinks is set to launch soon in the UK

Ice Drinks, a new brand from the UK, is getting ready to hit the shelves in the next month. They’re all about making fizzy drinks that taste amazing and are made with natural ingredients. The brand promises consumers an unparalleled taste experience with premium ingredients, delivering refreshing drinks of exceptional quality. Their specially curated selection

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£5m investment helps Scottish dental biotech prevent decay

Left to Right: Paul Callaghan (the Bank), AdamChristie (Calcivis), Mark Sterritt (British Business Bank) and DavidMilroy (Maven Capital Partners) Edinburgh-based biotechnology firm, Calcivis, has secured £5 million in funding to roll out its cutting-edge dental technology. The firm’s patented system enables early detection of tooth decay, which in turn can enable timely preventive treatment, by

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Popular Wings chains announce ambitious expansion plans

WNGZ, the famed quick service restaurant (QSR) chain specialising in chicken wings, has outlined their ambition to expand to 100 stores in the next two years across the nation. Established in late 2021, WNGZ currently has four outlets in Poplar, Clapton, Camden, and Mile End with each new branch has quickly become a popular go-to

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Thorntons opens the doors of its first permanent Inverness office

Full-service law firm Thorntons is formally opening its new Inverness office, which is its first permanent home in the Highlands after operating from serviced office space since December 2023. Since the business announced its plans to establish a permanent base in the north it has confirmed a string of strategic hires including commercial property partners

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ForrestBrown promotes Patent Box specialist to Associate Director

Leading innovation incentives adviser ForrestBrown, has recently announced the promotion of Angela Banerjee (pictured above) ATT to Associate Director in recognition of her role in successfully developing a Patent Box relief service for clients. After joining ForrestBrown’s Scotland office as a Senior Tax Manager in 2022, Angela has helped innovative businesses across the UK benefit

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Co Armagh family opens third community pharmacy with Ulster Bank support

A family-run pharmacy group has acquired its third community pharmacy in the Craigavon area as part of a six-figure investment supported by Ulster Bank, marking a significant milestone as the business approaches three decades of service. The Hunter family opened their first business, Eden Pharmacy, in Portadown in 1995 and soon after expanded into nearby

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US tech firms come calling for Glasgow-based digital marketing agency as it sets its sights on international expansion

Innovative Glasgow-based digital marketing agency, GRA has embarked on an ambitious international expansion phase with a series of significant contract wins from new players in the dynamic US tech sector. While Scotland remains the dominant market for the full-service agency, the move into the US arena – and the associated reputational boost – opens up

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SMASH wins AI accolade as fundraiser nears £500K

Left to Right: Christine Hartland (co-founder andCOO), Fiona Gillies (co-founder and CEO) and Mahesh Ramachandra(co-founder and CPO) My SMASH Media, a disruptive AI matchmaking platform for the creative industries, is nearing half a million pounds of investment as it targets the fast-growing global content streaming market. My SMASH Media matches content creators like script writers

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Global Life Science Agency appoints Chief Financial Officer

International specialist marketing and commercial growth agency, ramarketing has announced a senior leadership appointment as it continues to expand globally. The Newcastle headquartered agency, which has offices across the UK, Europe, and North America, partnered with private equity firm NorthEdge 18 months ago to drive growth. As part of its growth strategy, it has recruited

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