February 2024



Sallyport Commercial Finance eyes expansion

Glasgow-based commercial lender Sallyport Commercial Finance said it is poised for significant growth in 2024, capping off a successful first year with £4.4 million of funding…







Weir Group announces more board changes

Weir Group, the Glasgow-based global mining and engineering FTSE 100 firm, announced that National Grid CFO Andy Agg has been appointed to the Weir board as an…






Abrdn challenges Apple on artificial intelligence

By Mark McSherry Apple shareholders Abrdn and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) are planning to challenge the tech giant’s disclosure practices regarding artificial intelligence (AI)…














Edinburgh Park 8,500 arena plans submitted

AEG Europe, owner of The O2 venue in London, said it has submitted a planning application to City of Edinburgh Council for its proposed 8,500-capacity arena in…










Forth Ports orders new pilot boats

Forth Ports, the UK’s third largest port group, said it has placed an order for two new pilot boats to join its fleet working on…



Scotch Malt Whisky Society grows membership

Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company plc (ASC), owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), has announced that SMWS membership growth increased significantly in the year…














Wood Group hires Babcock boss David Lockwood

John Wood Group, the Aberdeen-based global engineering and consulting giant, announced that Babcock International Group CEO David Lockwood will join the firm as a non-executive director…






Crown Estate Scotland reappoints Bidwells

Property consultancy Bidwells announced it has been successful in securing a further tenure as managing agents for Crown Estate Scotland’s coastal portfolio, following a full public procurement exercise….













Màiri McAllan appointed economy secretary

First Minister Humza Yousaf has appointed Màiri McAllan as Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy. Setting out portfolio changes to the Scottish…



Alba Bank makes big executive changes

Rod Ashley has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of Glasgow-based Alba Bank after six years. Alba Bank is the UK’s newest challenger bank…