New plans for leasing seabed for wind projects
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) has unveiled proposals to lease seabed to encourage a new generation of offshore wind projects in Scotland’s waters.
Bid to tighten up on static fishing gear
The widespread use of items such as milk cartons and netted footballs as buoys to show where inshore fishing gear is located will be outlawed under new legislation, the Scottish Government said yesterday.
Investors back gender diversity via ‘Girl’ fund
Financial services giant Legal & General (L&G) Group has launched a “Girl” fund for investors who want to back gender diversity at UK-listed companies.
North-east firm Scotframe opens base in England to increase share of market
North-east timber-frame kit home specialist Scotframe has opened a sales office and showroom in Swindon as it targets a larger share of the English self-build housing market.
EnerMech ‘will double Africa revenue’ to £50m
EnerMech, of Aberdeen, said yesterday it was looking to double revenue from its operations in Africa to £50 million over the next three years.
Bank group reports big underlying profit jump
CYBG chief executive David Duffy said yesterday payment protection insurance (PPI) woes were “in the rear view mirror” for the Clydesdale Bank owner.
Scotland has big share of inspirational businesses
North and north-east businesses are well-represented in an annual celebration of some of the fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.
Aberdeen business wins awards at film festival
An Aberdeen-based digital media production company won two of the accolades up for grabs at the world’s oldest independent film and video festival.
UK’s largest fishing show landing in Aberdeen for eighth year
The UK’s largest annual fishing industry showcase is back in the north-east next week.
Journey of discovery and love of sailing led to creating rescue kit
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Richard Glanville, owner of Inverness-based rescue equipment firm MacInnes Stretchers.
Scots still prefer to use cash according to survey
Equifax says uncertainty about security may be one of the reasons why more than a third (34%) of Scottish consumers prefer using cash, rather than contactless, when buying goods and services.
Too many investors missing out on healthy returns from forestry, says Galbraith
Scottish rural management and property consultancy Galbraith says too many investors are missing out on healthy returns from forestry.
Waste management firms hired to clean up Granite City
Two Aberdeen businesses have won contracts to help city businesses improve their green-energy credentials.
Roads’ pothole epidemic branded ‘a national disgrace’ by AA
The AA has called the number of potholes around the UK a “national disgrace” after finding massive car repair bills are costing drivers and insurers at least £1 million a month.
Hopes tourism will take off when airline launches flights between Aberdeen and Belgium
New flights between Aberdeen and Belgium have been hailed as a major coup for north-east tourism after the Granite City was chosen over Edinburgh and Glasgow for the route.
RBS agrees £3.6bn penalty in its efforts to clean up the business
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) said yesterday a £3.6 billion deal struck with the US Department for Justice was a “milestone moment” in its efforts to clean up the business.
Granite City among the best for producing future chiefs
New research shows Aberdeen University is the best in Scotland and among the top 20 globally for producing top-flight company chief executives.
Check to ensure finances are fit for the road ahead
Much like a car, your finances need regular maintenance to ensure optimum performance.
Plans to simplify home loans market
Plans to make it easier for UK mortgage borrowers to shop around have been proposed by the City regulator after it found nearly a third of people are unable to find the cheapest deal.
Fishing fleet facing ‘critical’ risk
Scotland’s fishing fleet is facing a “critical” risk which could force boats out of business or scupper the EU-wide ban on discards, it has been claimed.
Good times flowing at BP as pre-tax profits rocket
Oil giant BP said yesterday earnings for the first quarter of 2018 rocketed by more than £1billion on the back of rising oil prices and production.
Awards galore for SMWS at leading whisky event
Whiskies from distilleries in Moray and the Highlands have helped an exclusive club devoted to Scotland’s national drink to a massive medals haul in an international contest.
Plans for growth as first liner of the season docks in Scrabster
The start of the new cruise ship season at Scrabster coincides with plans to step up the port’s involvement in the sector.
All-Energy renewables showcase kicks off in Glasgow
The UK’s biggest annual renewable energy event gets under way in Glasgow today.
Entrepreneur has top tips for success
Never scrimp on quality, always pay well and hire the best people.
Rotech opens Far East office
Rotech Subsea said yesterday a recent project in Asia had led to so many inquiries that it had set up a new subsidiary and opened an office in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, to meet demand.
Atlantic Offshore in tie-up with Restrata
An offshore incident management centre (IMC) in Aberdeen has signed up its first emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) operator.
HIE hosts seminar to show Highland companies opportunities
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is urging businesses across the region to embrace trade opportunities in Germany.
Firms not ready for data law changes
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced a series of events to help people, whether FSB members or not, prepare for looming changes to data protection law.
Offshore rota hits workers’ health
A new report from Robert Gordon University (RGU) says North Sea workers on a three weeks on/three off rota are nearly twice as likely to experience ill health as those on a two weeks on/two off shift.
RBS shares take a tumble
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) investors were unimpressed by forecast-busting first quarter results from the banking giant yesterday.
Multi-millionaire is now the largest single shareholder in North Sea oil and gas firm Cluff Natural Resources
A multi-millionaire who pours cash into the coffers of the Conservative Party is now the largest single shareholder in North Sea oil and gas firm Cluff Natural Resources.