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Edinburgh finance festival set to generate £1m for Scotland’s economy
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (783+ words) Figures from some of the world's biggest financial, tech, and energy organisations will gather in Scotland this summer for a major festival on the future of finance. More than 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the Edinburgh Finance Festival, running from…...
Historic Scottish family pastry-making business becomes employee-owned
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (709+ words) Pictured (L-R): Douglas Sword, David Sword, Alexander Gordon and Caitlin Stevenson with the wider William Sword team A Scottish pastry-making business run by its founding family for four generations has become employee-owned. Cumbernauld-based William Sword says its transition to an…...
Help to Buy plan ‘will worsen Scotland’s housing crisis’, Common Weal warns
1+ week, 1+ day ago (549+ words) A Scottish think tank has accused the Scottish Government of pursuing housing policies it knows to be ineffective, warning that John Swinney's proposed Help to Buy scheme for first'time buyers will inflate prices, waste public money, and deepen the housing…...
Lismore: Scottish commercial property investment surges in Q4 with £664m deal flurry
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (423+ words) The Scottish commercial property investment market concluded 2025 on firmer footing, driven by a surge in late-year activity that brought annual volumes in line with the five-year average, according to the quarter 4 review from Lismore Real Estate Advisors. The final quarter…...
FSB welcomes first step to recovery for small businesses hit by Glasgow fire
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (449+ words) The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the announcement of emergency funding for small businesses affected by Glasgow's Union Street fire as an important first step in their recovery. Glasgow City Council has announced grants of "2,000 to "25,000 for those…...
EY Scotland relocates to new premier office development with Baillie Gifford
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (441+ words) EY Edinburgh Office joint managing partner Mike Timmins and EY Scotland managing partner Sue Dawe EY will sublet a floor of the development, following eight years at its current headquarters. The new office will provide a modern high spec workplace…...
Property as legacy: Why more Scottish families are investing in futureproofing rather than relocating
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (395+ words) Scottish homeowners are increasingly treating property not simply as accommodation, but as a long-term financial asset designed to support intergenerational wealth and capital preservation. Instead of relocating, many families are choosing to invest in adapting and improving their existing homes....
International conference highlights healthy Scottish investment interest
2+ week, 1+ day ago (354+ words) Investment interest in Scottish property and land remains healthy on the international stage, according to Lindsays. Louise Norris, commercial property partner at Lindsays, says potential investors are closely monitoring the potential in key sectors such as renewable energy, data centres,…...
Savills Scotland unveils 12 promotions across key service lines
2+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) Savills Scotland unveils 12 promotions across key service lines'Scottish Financial News Savills Scotland unveils 12 promotions across key service lines Real estate advisor Savills has made twelve promotions across its Scottish business. The latest round includes a new director, five associate directors…...
Scottish spirits company moves to Glasgow city centre
3+ week, 1+ day ago (429+ words) Ronan O'Rahilly " CEO of CVH Spirits Premium Scottish spirits business, CVH Spirits, has relocated to Kintyre House in Glasgow city centre, marking a significant move for the premium spirits business, which is custodian for Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory distilleries. Global…...