Digital MiMinister visits Geovation Scotland

A government minister has praised two historic organisations for helping to drive Scotland’s digital revolution. Kate Forbes, MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy, visited Geovation Scotland today (Thursday, November 14) see for herself how the programme is supporting the digital economy and assert Scotland’s reputation as a…

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DM Hall lets retail units at Brandon Parade Motherwell to “healthy” fast food franchise Pepe’s PiriPiriand Geek Retreat

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s largest independent firms of chartered surveyors, has let two retail units at MotherwellShopping Centre to Sassh Foods Ltd, trading as Pepe’s Piri Piri, and to Geek Retreat. Acting on behalf of the shopping centre’s owners, DM Hall has concluded a new 15-year full repairing and…

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Find your forever home at Fairnielea

-With amazing festive incentives, there’s never been a better time to buy- Home to a modern, thriving town centre as well as excellent commuting links to Glasgow and Edinburgh, it’s no surprise that Livingston is fast becoming one of the most popular towns to put down roots. Miller Homes’ Fairnielea…

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House prices in Scotland continue to grow faster than the UK average

Monthly UK House Price Index figures released for September 2019. Three key figures for September: £155,029 The average price of a property in Scotland 2.4% The annual price change of a property in Scotland 0.3% The monthly price change of a property in Scotland Estimates for the most recent months…

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Pup into ‘Bark-lays’: Bank offers free puppy sessions in branch to soothe stressed students

Students find first term of university the most financially stressful Almost two thirds (64 per cent) run out of money by the term’s mid-way point Nearly half of students (44 per cent) aren’t sure where to turn to get help with managing their money Barclays is trialling puppy sessions in…

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Parties must reignite business confidence and investment at this election, says BCC 

Avoiding a no-deal Brexit and delivering an urgent confidence boost through action on infrastructure, immigration, skills and business costs must be at the forefront of the next government’s agenda, says the British Chambers of Commerce. 2020 and beyond: business priorities for the next UK government – compiled with input from the…

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Scottish commercial property market outperforms UK, Colliers report shows

Strong Q3 investment means investment should still pass £2bn by year end Edinburgh, 13 November 2019 – The Scottish commercial property market is weathering the Brexit storm far better than its counterpart south of the Border, according to the latest figures from Colliers International. The commercial property specialist’s Q3 Scotland…

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Waverley Bridge to be pedestrianised for festive weekends during peak hours

Council public safety officers have approved a series of temporary changes on Waverley Bridge to ensure safety and accessibility at peak times during weekends over the busy festive period. Waverley Bridge will be vehicle-free from 11am until 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays from 16/17 November to 4/5 January. The Waverley…

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Grangemouth chemicals seminar to help sector navigate commercial landscape

A free seminar to support business in Scotland’s chemicals sector will be held in Grangemouth this Thursday (November 14). Organised by leading IP firm Marks & Clerk, it will bring together experts offering advice on finance, business support, IP, law and more. Marks & Clerk partner Richard Gibbs, a Chartered…

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Thorntons celebrates living wage accreditation

Thorntons, one of Scotland’s largest full-service legal and estate agency firms, has become an accredited Living Wage Employer through Living Wage Scotland. Headquartered in Dundee, the company has 11 offices across Scotland, and employs over 500 people.  Thorntons received its accreditation during Living Wage Week. Running 11th– 15th November, the…

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