Man charged following £25,000 drug recovery in Shetland
A man has been charged in connection with drugs offences after a significant amount of herbal cannabis and cocaine were seized in Lerwick.
North of Scotland
Property firm’s key role in third of all office deals
Bosses at commercial property consultancy FG Burnett have toasted a successful year, with the firm at the heart of a third of all office deals in Aberdeen during 2019.
Top deal maker to focus on future of M&A activity at P&J business breakfast event
One of the north-east’s top deal makers will address the future of the region’s mergers and acquisitions market at a P&J event next month.
Serco chief says changes likely in rail franchising
Caledonian Sleeper operator Serco is in “sit and watch” mode as a battle looms over ScotRail, the outsourcing giant’s boss said.
Woman pens North Sea-based thriller Black Blood after quitting oil and gas job
A former contracts specialist who has published a North Sea-based novel said she “just bought a laptop and started writing” after quitting her job in the wake of the oil downturn.
Record number of deals for Anderson Anderson & Brown
The Aberdeen-based accountants and business advisers Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) completed a record 70 transactions, with a total value of more than £500 million, last year.
North brewery owner hoping to toast more success in the future
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Craig Middleton, founder of north beer-maker Cromarty Brewing Company.
Former north-east colleagues pay tribute to BP engineer killed in Ukrainian Airlines crash
A former Aberdeen oil and gas engineer was named among the UK victims of the tragic Ukrainian International Airlines crash in Iran yesterday.
Tourist tax would be ‘entirely inappropriate’ for Shetland says tourism body
Shetland’s tourism industry has reiterated its opposition to the introduction of a local tourism tax.
BP selling £475m worth of North Sea assets to Premier Oil
Oil major BP has struck a deal to sell its stakes in the Andrew area in the central North Sea to Premier Oil. BP will also divest its non-operating interest in the Shearwater field to Premier. >> Read more on Energy Voice here <<
Highland businesswoman Cathleen has 2020 success in the bag
An award-winning designer is looking forward to seeing her creations hit more shops across Europe, New York and London this year.
Tess motivated by desire to help others maximise their potential
Each week we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Tess Day, who owns and runs Aberdeen-based life coaching business Mindblox
‘Ambitious growth’ plan includes new laboratory in Aberdeen for NovaBiotics
The biotechnology firm NovaBiotics opened a new laboratory in Aberdeen as it prepares for the next key phase in its growth.
Aberdeen’s Atholl House part of £65m Elite investment
A building that just a few years ago was at the heart of plans for a major regeneration project in Aberdeen is changing hands as part of a £65 million property deal.
Aberdeen firm set to mark 10 years with record turnover
An Aberdeen-headquartered oil and gas consultancy is heading towards a decade in business with continued growth and industry recognition.
Accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael ready for changes in industry
Johnston Carmichael (JC) boss Andrew Walker expects Brexit and the UK Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) ambitions to keep his growing team busy next year.
Knowledge and skills gleaned in Far East put to use in Highlands
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions. Here we speak to Keith Martin, managing director of Strathpeffer-based project management consultancy iPAc.
Closure of friend’s shop was the gift Laura received with thanks
Each week, we ask small businesses some key questions. Here we speak to Moray-based retailer Laura Hanson, owner of Babalu gift shop in Forres
Exclusive Highland castle resort enjoys surge in profits
The company that runs the exclusive Carnegie Club resort at Skibo Castle, near Dornoch, has seen a significant rise in revenues and profits over the last year.
Score group to be sold to a private equity firm for £120 million
Score group is to be sold to a private equity firm for £120 million.
Aberdeen is UK’s ‘most affordable’ city to live in
Two Aberdeen streets have been named among the most expensive in the country, while the Granite City has been recognised as the wealthiest region in the UK.
Giant Shetland wind farm plans revived with new mainland link proposal
A giant Shetland wind project has renewed its commitment to push on with construction, as a fresh proposal to connect the island to the mainland was approved by officials yesterday.
RigQuip make move to city headquarters
International offshore drilling equipment and maintenance firm RigQuip is relocating its Aberdeen headquarters.
North service axed as demand for route fails to take off
A service between Inverness and East Midlands Airport, launched less than four months ago, has been axed by operator Loganair.
SPONSORED: AIS Training and Survivex release record number of 2020 course dates
2020 course bookings are now being taken as the UK’s largest energy sector trainers release a record number of course dates to give companies greater choice and help with training planning.
Bomb squad called to harbour after suspicious package found on oil rig
Bomb disposal experts were called in after a suspicious package was found on an offshore platform near the Fife coast.
£100k given to help rural companies to grow faster
New funding has been announced to create “digital communities” among rural firms in Scotland.
Designing and creating glass in class of its own worked a treat
Each week, we ask small businesses some key questions. Here we speak to Brodie Nairn, director of Tain-based companies Glasstorm and North Coast Glass
Macphie’s appetite for growth pays off
North-east food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has reported an “encouraging year” during what the firm described as a time of uncertaintly in global markets.
Concern for Aberdeen as Apache confirms redundancy plans
A US oil firm with a large North Sea operation has confirmed plans to reduce its global headcount by 10-15%.
Tech firm secures £4.8m investment
A Dundee tech firm hopes to almost double its city workforce after receiving a £4.8 million investment.
Aberdeen creative firm wins agency of the year
An Aberdeen-based creative firm has scooped the agency of the year title at the Scottish Tech Startup Awards.