According to a new St James’s Place (SJP) report, women are earning, creating, inheriting and managing more wealth than ever before, but the research also reveals that this development is not matched with increased confidence or engagement with long-term financial decisions. The report finds that women are comfortable to take the lead with day-to-day household finances (46 per cent), but less so than men when it comes to managing long-term finances, relating to choosing savin

The Old Chain Pier pub, in Newhaven, is celebrating a milestone following the implementation of the new Scottish Pubs Code. The landmark legislation, which gives pub owners the right to request a rent-only agreement without being tied to a pub-owning business for stock supply, has empowered the venue to break free from restrictive purchasing obligations. This means the historic pub can stock a wider range of beers and permanently slash the price of its house lager to just £5

Almost a century ago, a network of blue structures was installed across Edinburgh. Containing a phone, first-aid supplies and stationery, the police boxes were used for communication, decentralisation and efficiency in Edinburgh’s police force, pre-pocket radio. Today, locals and tourists frequent them for a coffee and cake on their way from A to B – like a drive-through on foot. Designed by city architect Ebenezer James MacRae and made of cast iron, the hut-like builds were

Property development company, S Harrison, has secured planning permission for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme on Edinburgh's Gillespie Crescent, creating a prime development opportunity in a sought-after location. The approved scheme will transform a vacant brownfield site within the Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area into high-quality student accommodation, with 124 bedrooms, within a contemporary five-storey building. Gavin Douglas, des

Buell Hospitality has announced the appointment of Vince Garrington, Nick Gamble and Diane Webster as the Scottish hospitality consulting and advisory company continues to expand its capabilities and presence across the UK hospitality sector. Buell said the appointments coincide with a period of significant growth for the company, including for Buell Connect – a community of owners and operators of independent businesses, as well as others with an interest in the hotel and ho

Craft-spirits producer, Stirling Distillery, based at the Old Smiddy beneath Stirling Castle, has announced that its Spiced Rum is now available in Co-op Local stores across Scotland. The rum joins Stirling’s Classic Gin, made with Stirlingshire nettles hand-picked from the slopes below Stirling Castle, which is already stocked in a wide range of Co-op stores. The listing was facilitated by Select Drams, a specialist Scottish spirits distributor. The rum is inspired by the B

Law firm, Holmes Mackillop has announced the appointment of Lauren Brown, as a paralegal in its Giffnock office. Lauren qualified as a conveyancing paralegal in 2023 and brings over 15 years’ experience in residential property work, with a particular focus on high‑volume remortgage transactions. Prior to joining Holmes Mackillop, she gained extensive experience at a Glasgow-based firm acting for lenders, where she developed in-depth understanding of lender requirements, title

Kirkcaldy-based Sephra Europe has won two major awards in the Fife Business Awards 2026, the awards scheme organised and run by Fife Chamber of Commerce. The business, which comprises the food equipment, ingredients, and confectionery brand, Sephra, together with the food, equipment and ingredients distribution division, CFW, picked up the Business of the Year Award, as well as winning in the Best Marketing & Engagement category. David Archer, managing director and owner of

Kitchens International (KI), an award-winning Scottish specialist in luxury kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces, has completed a management buyout from the James Donaldson Group. Founded in 1994, KI has featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs and BBC’s Scotland’s Home of the Year, showcasing the firm's expertise in delivering exceptional spaces for ambitious residential projects. The business, now under independent family ownership, with new owner and chief executive, Graham

Fashion brand Islander is taking its Harris Tweed craftsmanship to the men’s World Cup, with a bespoke collection on display in Miami alongside what is believed to be the world’s oldest football. The Edinburgh-headquartered business has created a one-of-a-kind range of bags and footwear using the newly developed ‘Spirit of Brazil’ Harris Tweed, as Scotland prepares to face Brazil at the FIFA World Cup. The new range features the ‘Spirit of Brazil’ tartan, created by pupils at

Maritime-technology company, Zelim, has strengthened its leadership team, appointing John Cumming, to help grow global market presence. Zelim, which was founded in 2017, specialises in enhancing search, rescue and security operations at sea, using advanced AI systems. As director of international business, John will lead the organisation’s focus on international market-expansion opportunities and strategic partnerships in the ferry, defence, superyacht and wider maritime indu

Getting out of town for a luxurious and peaceful Scottish break doesn’t necessarily involve a long journey. Just a short trip from Edinburgh, award-winning Gilmerton House, in East Lothian, could be the perfect place to relax and recharge. The house, which was built in the 1600s, has been in the Kinloch family for 13 generations. It sits on six landscaped acres, featuring a croquet lawn and a sunken botanic garden with rare, centuries-old trees and rose beds. Inside, the

An event celebrating the contribution of the armed-forces community is being held at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU). Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance Big Day Out comes to ENU’s historic Craiglockhart campus on Saturday 20 June, starting at noon. The event is free to attend. Among the highlights of the Big Day Out are a welcome from Edinburgh Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, pipers and a dog show run by veterans’ support charity Bravehound. As well as music and a range o

Ahead of today’s base-rates announcement from the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) at noon, Paul Joyce, partner and specialist in market and deal activity in the financial and professional-services sectors, at LAVA Advisory Partners, shares his thoughts on what we might anticipate: "If you’ve come to read about the Bank of England (BoE) doing something unexpected, you're looking in the wrong place. Rate holds have become the 'go-to' response for the Bank, and

SCOTCH whisky bar at The Balmoral has launched a new women-led flight in collaboration with whisky specialist, Stefanie Anderson. Available now, through to September, the exclusive menu is the first in a series of partnerships with women in whisky. The menu brings together a signature cocktail and a curated whisky flight, all designed to spotlight a different perspective on whisky – one that puts flavour, storytelling and passion at the forefront and reinforces that whisky c

A sporting estate has been brought to market by Savills, offering buyers the opportunity to acquire a property in a beautiful area of Highland Perthshire. Here’s what the agents have to say about it. Kinnaird Estate occupies an outstanding elevated position in the heart of Highland Perthshire, overlooking the Strathtay valley and framed by some of Scotland’s most iconic scenery. From the house and grounds, the landscape stretches towards the Atholl Hills, with Ben Vrackie,

First-time buyers, older borrowers and the self-employed could find it easier to get a mortgage, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sets out next steps to help reform the market. Its proposed mortgage rule changes would give lenders more flexibility to consider individual circumstances and develop products that better meet people's needs, while maintaining strong consumer protection. The proposed changes include reducing barriers for lenders to offer flexible repayments

Lloyds has unveiled its new in-app rewards hub, where Lloyds customers can access a range of new savings, rewards, prize draws and more ways to manage their money. A new prize draw is also available to Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds customers, offering the opportunity to win thousands of pounds each month. A total of 50 customers will be selected, at random, every month – each winning £2,026. To be eligible for the month’s prize draw, customers must pay at least £1,000

Globally recognised woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is opening its doors for the annual graduate exhibition and fine-furniture sale, taking place from 18-20 June. Now in its 41st year, the exhibition will showcase exceptional hand-crafted furniture from this year’s graduating cohort, featuring students from Scotland, Ghana, India, Turkey, Canada, the US and France. The public is invited to explore the collection and acquire one-of-a-kind

Law firm, Anderson Strathern, has announced its appointment to provide advice for a landmark project at the historic Royal High School on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill. The firm’s specialist teams will work closely with the National Centre for Music, the charity that is set to be the future tenant of the site, as it collaborates with the Royal High School Preservation Trust to transform architect Thomas Hamilton’s Category A-listed building into a world-class hub for music, educati