Souter urges more risk-taking as fund hits £750m
Leading Scottish entrepreneur Brian Souter — who was co-founder and CEO of Stagecoach, the global FTSE 250 plc — believes risk-adverse attitudes in business and wider society are holding back...
Scotland remains fertile ground for investment banks
Scotland’s equity investment landscape has remained buoyant during the first half of 2025, with university spinout activity leading the way, according to new research.The British Business Bank’s annual Nations and...
Chancellor aims hard hit on higher income taypayers
Concern widespread over Chancellor’s warnings of ‘tough choices’ If ‘soak the rich’ is now a serious statement of intent from the Labour Govern ment, then an increasing number of moderately...
Cruise ship operators fear port levies will scupper success
International visitors arriving in Scotland on cruise ships remain a vibrant aspect of the tourism economy. But the industry is warning that this success story will be damaged by cruise...
Redundancy warning as Baillie Gifford adapts to changing markets
Edinburgh’s investment powerhouse, Baillie Gifford – which manages £200bn – is responding to changing global markets conditions by repositioning some of its 1,600 international staff, which will lead to the...
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...
Morton is first CEO of Angel Capital Scotland
Margaret Morton has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive of Angel Capital Scotland, the newly established successor body to LINC Scotland.Morton’s appointment signals a new chapter for Scotland’s business...
Craneware agrees to £75m refinance package
Craneware – a leader in healthcare financial performance solutions – has refinanced its balance sheet with £75m banking facilities allowing it to press on with its plan for growth.The Edinburgh-headquartered...
Limitless adapts AI for human creatives
Two of Scotland’s pre-eminent design companies — both with strong international credentials — have rebranded after joining forces: LEWIS and Tayburn are now Limitless.Tayburn is a well-known Scottish brand design...
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...