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BUSINESS ADVISORS APPOINT INTERIM LIQUIDATOR

Donald McNaught (pictured above), restructuring partner at accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael, has been appointed as interim liquidator of Staels Design Limited, trading as WheelAir. The Glasgow-based disability equipment supplier has developed a range of innovative products to regulate the temperature and moisture levels of wheelchair users, who are at higher risk of […]

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LAW FIRM ANNOUNCES MAJOR GLASGOW EXPANSION

Full-service law firm Thorntons is targeting substantial growth in the West of Scotland with the opening of a prestigious new Glasgow office which is double its existing capacity. The Scottish firm, which has a long history of working with Glasgow clients, has operated from serviced offices in the city since 2019. Thorntons employs more than

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ORGANISATIONS PARTNER TO ENCOURAGE TOURISM CAREER OPPERTUNITIES

A range of organisations and further and higher education centres in the South of Scotland have teamed up to launch a new South of Scotland Visitor Economy Week in March. The dedicated information and awareness week, which organisers hope will be an annual fixture, aims to encourage young people and people wishing to re-train or

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LAW FIRM APPOINTS SENOIR PARTNER AS PART OF GROWTH PLANS

Renowned private client lawyer Lisa Law (pictured above) has joined Ledingham Chalmers as partner in Inverness: underpinning the firm’s ambitious growth plans. Mrs Law takes up this senior role as Ledingham Chalmers looks to double its turnover to £25million by 2025. She is one of only ten solicitors accredited by the Law Society of Scotland

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WHISKY SOCIETY OWNER REVEALS SURPRISE CHANGE

Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner Artisanal Spirits Company has unveiled a surprise change of leadership after toasting double-digit growth. The Edinburgh-based group, which listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021, said David Ridley was stepping down as managing director after six years in the role. Finance director Andrew Dane has been appointed as chief

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BULLET EXPRESS APPOINTS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR DESIGNATE

Bullet Express, one of the UK’s fastest-growing supply chain logistics, worldwide distribution and storage businesses, has appointed logistics specialist, Martin Craghill (pictured above), as its Commercial Director Designate. Martin will take responsibility for Bullet Express’s entire commercial programme, including Worldwide and Sales activities, alongside working with the company’s Managing Director, John McKail, on mergers and

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MACKIE’S PROMOTES FROM WITHIN FOR MILESTONE MD APPOINTMENT

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new Managing Director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad. Stuart Common (pictured above), 36, has secured the pivotal role after working at the family business for more than 16 years at the Aberdeenshire firm, latterly as its Sales and

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Offshore Energies UK responds to Harbour Energy’s job cuts

Harbour Energy, the North Sea’s biggest oil and gas producer, has told staff it plans job cuts, linked to the windfall tax imposed on the UK sector last year. The jobs would be cut in Harbour Energy’s headquarters in Aberdeen. Mike Tholen (pictured above), sustainability director at Offshore Energies UK, which represents 400 companies involved

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise makes several new appointments

For the image from left to right: Francesca Scott, Georgia MacRury, Amy Murray, Claire Davidson, Emily Macleod, Grace Henderson and Rachel Law Seven young people have been appointed in a range of posts in the Outer Hebrides by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The posts, which have all been filled in recent months, are based

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TECH ENTREPRENEURS REACH FOR THE STARS WITH FUNDING BOSST FOR SPACE MISSION

    For the image: Co Founders (L) Charles Altuzarra and (R) Yash Shah A Glasgow-based start-up specialising in advanced imaging technology is hoping to send its cameras to space after securing support from the Start Up Loans programme to take the business to new heights.  Launched in January 2022 by metasurface physicists Charles Altuzarra and Yash

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