Investment opportunities were central to Tartan Week celebrations as some of Scotland’s most innovative tech firms pitched to leading North American venture capital investors in New York. Companies covering sectors including data, robotics, health tech software as a service (SAAS) and clean tech had the opportunity to make valuable connections at Scotland’s Tech Company Showcase […]
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Edinburgh based coach tour operator Timberbush Tours has marked its 25th anniversary by rolling out a multi-million-pound coach replacement programme, as the company’s founder urges the Scottish and UK Governments to offer more support for the coach industry’s transition to zero emission coach travel. The company is in the process of taking delivery of £1m of
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For the image from Left to Right: Linda Leaworthy, Lesley Stewart & Matthew Garstang CFO Solutions group Opulus has expanded east with the acquisition of George + Co, the long-established firm of Chartered Tax Advisers and Accountants based in Edinburgh’s West End. Commenting on the acquisition, Matthew Garstang, CEO at Opulus, said: “As part of
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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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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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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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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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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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(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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In the last week, all Asda stores across Scotland have begun to stock three products from the retailer’s new Scottish supplier FreshMex, in what is the award-winning restaurant’s first retail venture and listing. The three new products to fire onto the shelves include two sachet rubs, smoky Tex and a sweet Mex and a Chipotle
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