World is your oyster with Loganair-BA deal
British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Loganair which will allow passengers in the north to connect with the wider world.
North of Scotland
Family brewery takes top accolade at World Beer Awards
A Highland brewery has picked up a top industry accolade for one of its ales and is in the running for another.
North-east firm under fire over tunnel safety working
A north-east firm has been criticised for the way it handled work being carried out on an underground tunnel used to transport fish between the harbour and its factory.
Study reveals vital role of tourism in Scotland
The Highlands welcomes more overnight visitors than Glasgow each year, according to a study showing the industry’s “vital impact” on local communities.
End of an era as furniture store set to close doors for last time as recession bites
The stark “Closing Down Sale” sign spelled out in huge letters on sheets of paper blocking out the windows of Third Brothers furniture store will have come as a shock to many.
Make sure your child is alert to big bills pitfalls
Mobile phones plus children can equal a big bill shock for parents.
Standard Life completes £11bn merger with Aberdeen Asset Management
The £11 billion merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management is complete, with the tie-up creating Europe’s second-biggest fund manager.
Sheryl has found a real appetite for business in Aberdeen
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Business in the north: What’s coming up this week?
There is good news for one of the north of Scotland’s important industries with the release of the latest export figures for fresh Scottish salmon.
Business in the north: What’s coming this week?
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing will today announce EU funding worth £8.4million to the maritime and fisheries industry.
Macduff soft drink factory changing hands
The north-east firm behind the popular macb range of still and sparkling flavoured water is being sold by its US owner to a Dutch company a part of a near £1billion deal.
Coastguard issue danger warning for busiest month
A warning has been issued to stay safe on the Scottish coast after it was revealed that more people die in the sea in August than any other month.
Loganair’s tartan ready for take-off
Scottish airline Loganair has unveiled new tartan aircraft livery and cabin crew uniforms as it prepares for take off under its own name.
Marine Scotland seafarers poised for strike action
The prospect of Royal Navy vessels being used to police fisheries in the seas around Scotland grew bigger yesterday after a union boss said Marine Scotland seafarers may take industrial action this month.
North-east coach takes “bit of a gamble” with £1m investment
The boss of an Aberdeenshire coach firm admits it has taken a “bit of a gamble” by investing around £1million in its fleet during the past six months.
Morag Mundie just loves the Ellon barber shop banter
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Fishing for the financial truth in north-east ports
Industry body Seafish is targeting the north-east next week as it starts its 12th annual economic survey of the UK fishing fleet.
Amazon among top names touted as potential tenants after Altens site sale
Online retail giant Amazon is among the names being touted as a potential tenant for a major new logistics park on the south side of Aberdeen.
Momentum grows behind coalition of Peterhead firms working to improve the town
More than 90 businesses have pledged to support a new coalition to help resurrect the heart of Peterhead.
Thailand-based entrepreneurs poised to take over string of north and north-east hotels
Thailand-based entrepreneurs are poised to take over a string of north and north-east hotels after their sale by west Highland businessman Paddy Crerar and other investors.
Smelter owner plans hundreds of new Fort jobs
Hundreds of new jobs could be created through plans to redevelop a huge area of land beside Fort William’s aluminum smelter.
North-east company Leiths’ deal set in stone
North-east company Leiths (Scotland) has acquired a local stone supplier and processor whose roots go back more than 170 years to the golden age of granite quarrying.
“Rare opportunity” to back ‘one of the last student accommodation developments’ in Aberdeen
Property investors are being offered a “rare opportunity” to back what is being billed as one of the last remaining student accommodation developments next to Aberdeen University’s main campus.
Employment tribunal fees ruled ‘unlawful’
A landmark Supreme Court ruling that fees charged to people bringing employment tribunal claims are unlawful is a blow to the UK Government and a triumph for democracy, a leading lawyer said yesterday.
Hotelier considering business rates strike until review carried out
An Aberdeen hotelier has said he is considering paying no business rates at all until a review is carried out.
Turnover up after port authority diversifies
Harbour bosses in Shetland say diversifying their customer base has served them well during the oil and gas downturn.
Property experts report rise in north-east sales
Property experts have reported a rise in house sales in the north-east over the past three months.
North-east MP warns region could be £500million out of pocket despite rates increase
A north-east MP has warned the region could miss out on £500million of business rates and council tax revenue during the next five years.
Business in the north: What’s coming this week?
Scottish windfarms generated record output during the first half of the year, thanks to a blustery June, new figures from WWF Scotland show today.
Inverness Airport future secured after boost from Brussels
Inverness Airport has received a boost after EU chiefs ruled it could continue to receive Scottish Government cash.
Baltic takeover for historic Aberdeen firm
A 160-year-old smokehouse which supplies fish to the Queen has been swallowed up by a Baltic food production giant.
Mark and Pat are about to hand over the reins to their firm
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