Business
Senior promotions made at Scottish law firm
SCOTTISH law firm Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal has made two internal promotions and appointed a new solicitor. Susan Grierson-Rattray has been made senior solicitor. She has worked with Clarity for over 3 years and specialises in Family Law and Private Clients. Molly Somerville also takes this role having worked with the firm since August 2022 as a […]
Public consultation on redevelopment of Leith bingo hall to be held
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to offer feedback on plans to redevelop the bingo hall located on Leith’s Manderston Steet in Edinburgh. Developer Longstone (2) Limited has unveiled plans to conserve and redevelop the existing building into new student homes. This is in response to a local desire to preserve the building, located […]
Exhibition captures the pride within Scotland’s fishing sector
Individuals from across the industry profiled in major visual project THE MOVING accounts and portraits of 12 passionate workers within Scotland’s fishing industry take centre-stage as part of an ambitious new exhibition titled “Pride in the Seas”. A celebration of the passion, heritage, and commitment to sustainability of today’s fishing communities, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation […]
Scottish cancer treatments firm receives bumper £9m funding
SCOTTISH cancer therapeutics development specialist, Cumulus Oncology, has secured a bumper £9m funding package. The Edinburgh-based business creates spin-out companies involved in the development of groundbreaking new cancer treatments. Cumulus will use the funding, which includes £6m from the Scottish National Investment Bank, to expand its portfolio of companies and help accelerate the way new cancer […]
Scottish pharma business closes Italian acquisition
A SCOTTISH specialty pharma business based in the Scottish Borders has closed its acquisition of a Milan-based firm. The purchase of Velit Biopharma by Kelso Pharma was first announced on 13 November 2023. It is the first step for Kelso in its European expansion strategy and Velit is now part of the Kelso group of […]
New £6m build completed at Glasgow’s Hillington Park
SCOTLAND’S largest industrial estate Hillington Park sees completion of £6m project to develop a new vehicle showroom. National motor vehicle dealership TrustFord, part of the world’s largest dedicated Ford dealer group, will open the new showroom and service facility this year. The 29,000 square-foot building has been finished on time and on budget, seven months […]
Scots lawyer issues warning as post-Brexit rules edge closer
HOLIDAY pay, working hours and transfer changes set to become law in 2024 with ‘significant impact’ for firms with seasonal staff. Companies across Scotland are being urged to check that employment contracts remain legal as a raft of post-Brexit legal changes come into force. Long-awaited new UK Government rules surrounding working time regulations, holidays and […]
Brits left unimpressed by Nigel Farage’s moves amid Wizzard frontman’s performance following live GB News show
BRITS have been left unimpressed by Nigel Farage’s moves amid Wizzard frontman Roy Wood’s performance of the band’s Christmas classic following a live GB News show. The controversial politician-turned-presented aired his last GB News show of the year from Birmingham following his return from the I’m a Celebrity jungle. The 59-year-old discussed Brexit with Wood […]
Cloud experts boost offering through data partnership
ONE of the UK’s leading cloud software experts has further bolstered its burgeoning offering by striking up a partnership with The UK’s leading data validation specialist. Eureka Solutions has teamed up with AFD (also known as The Postcode People), an award-winning software provider, to boost its Sage 200 cloud accounting solution. The new Lookup and […]
‘Game-changing’ North East Coastal Path receives £30,000
Macphie funds key link in Platinum Jubilee project FOOD ingredients firm Macphie has donated £30,000 towards the creation of a new coastal walking route from St Cyrus to Aberdeen in North East Scotland. The Platinum Jubilee Coastal Path, named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, will stretch around 90 miles […]