Forbes launches Deep Tech pilot programme
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has launched the Deep Tech Supercluster Programme at an event at the Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh.The pilot programme, which begins on November, is part of...
Burges Salmon make leap in Scotland
UK law firm Burges Salmon – which opened its Edinburgh office just over five years ago – has increased turnover by 9.2 per cent, rising from £163m to £178m. Burges Salmon...
Mitsui’s port deal with Roy MacGregor’s GEG
Global Energy Group, created by Highland entrepreneur Roy MacGregor, has agreed the sale of three group companies, including the Port of Nigg, to long term Japanese investor, Mitsui.The acquisition by...
Glasgow fibre deal delivers £35m uplift for Commsworld
A five-year £35m deal with Glasgow City Council has helped Edinburgh-based Commsworld turn in a robust performance for 2024.The Edinburgh-headquartered telecoms services provider increased turnover from £36.5m in 2023 to...
Ana Stewart joins The Business’ panel for Glasgow dealmaking breakfast
Ana Stewart, Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur-To-Be, joins the panel for The Business Dealmakers’ Business Breakfast in Glasgow in September.Ana founded her digital consultancy business after graduation and grew it into a...
Miracle of globalisation sowed seeds of today’s income challenges, says financier
Scottish financier and former global capital markets specialist Angus Macpherson — speaking in a personal capacity — delivered an eloquent introduction and explanation which calmed nerves despite the turmoil in...
Building a business fit for the future
Shoosmiths sponsored the recent CAN DO Scotland Innovation Summit in Glasgow. Amid discussions about the legal considerations for tech SMEs and the rise of artificial intelligence, delegates had a laser-like...
Helping young children make the most of their educational adventure
It is always a great excitement to welcome visitors to Belhaven. This is a home with classrooms as opposed to a school with dormitories. It is a place that cares...
Personalised education for each child
Morrison’s Academy in Perthshire is a vibrant independent day school which offers every pupil a personalised education. Whether it’s in the purpose built Nursery or Sixth Year common room, children...
How First Bus is steering towards a greener future
Modern 21st-century buses are leading what is seen as a transport revolution. Every day, the fleets operating on our roads become greener. New hydrogen and electric vehicles are emission-free, and...