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HARRISON REVEALS LATEST RESIDENTIAL LED PROPOSAL

Property developer S Harrison Developments have revealed exciting proposals for a residential-led development at Ocean Point 2 in Leith. Neighbouring Ocean Point 1, whose occupiers include VisitScotland, the brownfield site will aim to comprise a mix of residential homes for rent alongside other potential uses, which are currently being ascertained. These will occupy two buildings on […]

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BUSINESS ADVISERS EMPHASISE PATIENT CAPITAL TO SMES

Wylie & Bisset, Accountants and Business Advisers, says that the development of ‘patient capital’, together with ‘buy and build’ and ‘hub and spoke’ investment models, are making SMEs more attractive for private equity (PE) firms. Last year saw £895m invested into businesses in Scotland by PE firms, a strong increase on previous years, according to

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STIRLING BUSINESSES REWARDED WITH NEW AWARDS CEREMONY

 The Go Forth Stirling team – Ambassador Josie Brown, Digital Communication and Community Engagement Officer Jitka Fleglova ,Project Director Danielle McRorie-Smith & Ambassador Gail Lamb Stirling’s independent businesses are set to be recognised with a series of new awards launched by the city’s BID – Go Forth Stirling.  The Independent Stirling Business Awards 2023 will

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SCOTTISH HOUSE PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE

The Scottish housing market continues to weaken, with last month bringing another decrease in buyer demand and agreed sales, according to the October 2022 RICS Residential Market Survey. Prices though were still increasing according to respondents. Demand for residential property fell for the sixth consecutive month in Scotland, with a net balance of -45% of

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UNIVERSITY & TECH FIRM JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL DEVICES

A partnership to accelerate access to technology design capabilities for Scotland’s SMEs has been announced by Heriot-Watt University and Technology Scotland.The five-year agreement will see the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), based at Heriot-Watt University; collaborate with Technology Scotland’s networks to accelerate the progression of novel medical and healthcare solutions to market.The partnership will allow

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TEAM SCOTLAND GEARS UP FOR AQUA NOR 2023

A Scottish pavilion will return to Aqua Nor next summer, showcasing the nation’s blue economy expertise and offering aquaculture supply chain companies a chance to do business on an international stage once again. From 22 to 24 August, a Team Scotland partnership comprising the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Salmon

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FIGURES FROM DRINKS & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES DEMAND A PAUSE TO RETURN SCHEME

Senior figures from the drinks and hospitality industries have demanded that the Scottish Government pause its deposit return scheme (DRS) for empty bottles and cans to avoid a “catastrophic impact” on businesses and consumers. More than 500 leaders have signed an open letter to circular economy minister Lorna Slater calling on her to postpone the

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