The dynamics between farming and forestry and some of the many challenges facing the rural economy will be explored at the launch of The UK Forest Market Report 2025 in Edinburgh on 18 November and in London, on 19 November. Published annually by  Tilhill Forestry  and  Goldcrest Land and Forestry Group , the report records forestry transactions and investment trends across the UK. Xander Mahony, head of forestry investment at Tilhill and Jon Lambert, partner at Goldcrest Lan

Effective Hospitality Management (EHM) has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp) company. The firm said that this underscores its longstanding commitment to building commercially resilient hospitality businesses while creating positive social and environmental impact. Kevin Keenan, EHM co-founder and director commented: “Hospitality should enhance places and people as well as profits. Achieving B Corp certification formalises that commitment. We’re

The owners of Pilgrim Bar, in Robertson’s Close, on the Cowgate, have announced plans to refurbish the bar next year, with around £20,000 earmarked for further improvements to the facilities. This follows a £20,000 upgrade which took place over the summer, including an investment in all live sports channels, as well as redecoration and new furniture. The owners also reported that the bar has experienced a 15 per cent growth in turnover over the past few years. A new manager,

A quartet of businesses from across Edinburgh and Midlothian have emerged triumphant at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2025. Oscha Slings, which makes baby carriers, picked up the Sustainable Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise. Graphic-design business, Studio Lutalica, was named Purpose-Led Business of the Year. Computer-games specialist, Glitchers took home the Innovation Business of the Year award and marketing consultancy, LOOP Agencies wo

Law firm Clyde & Co is relocating its Edinburgh office, moving from its current premises at Albany House to Saltire Court, a landmark Grade A building in the heart of the city’s Exchange District. Global real-estate adviser CBRE, working alongside Cushman & Wakefield, secured the move on behalf of the landlord. Clyde & Co has signed a 10-year lease and is expected to take occupancy later this year. Property consultants, CuthbertWhite represented Clyde & Co in the transaction.

KPMG UK has announced the appointment of Jo Thomson to lead its Edinburgh office. Based at the firm’s Saltire Court office, Jo will lead a team of more than 400 people, strengthening the firm’s connections within the city’s business community. Jo has also been appointed as the firm’s public-sector lead for Scotland. In this role, she will bring the full breadth of KPMG UK’s expertise in tax, audit and advisory to help public bodies navigate Scotland’s evolving policy landscap

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and specialist events and catering company, Heritage Portfolio, have announced an extension of their...

Scottish fashion brand, Islander, is set to take its Harris Tweed handbags to London, creating jobs and building on a sales surge that...

Law firm Burges Salmon has advised AlphaReal, the specialist real-assets investment manager, on a bespoke £40m lending solution to...

Edinburgh-based, commercial-cleaning specialist, Perfect Clean, has agreed an £8m contract with Fife Council. The agreement runs until...

An East Lothian skin therapist has launched a partnership with an award-winning local skincare brand following support from Business...

Sterling Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has expanded, with the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa. The six-figure deal is the fifth...

Deloitte in Scotland has welcomed 75 people to its graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes this month,...

Edinburgh-based media-conversion business, Transfermagic is supporting people with dementia and other memory-related conditions to share...

Solicitors and estate agents, Neilsons, have won three awards at the Scottish Legal Awards, which celebrate excellence in the legal...

Law firm, Burges Salmon, has announced the appointment of Lillian Mackenzie as a partner in its projects department, in the Edinburgh...

Edinburgh-based regenerative-marketing consultancy, Zebra Growth has launched a strategic three-year business plan, with the appointment...

Edinburgh-based Energy Training Academy (ETA) has won a notable accolade by becoming the first CORGI Skills approved training provider in...

Thomson Cooper Accountants has announced that seven new starts are joining the team, as part of the firm’s annual trainee intake.   The...

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the West Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning)...