The boss of Angus jam manufacturers Mackays said the company has faced an "extraordinary period of uncertainty". Martin Grant, managing director of the Arbroath-based jam and preserve company, said rising bills and material costs were a "significant" challenge for the business. However,...
Read MoreAn Angus coffee business set up by two professional footballers is looking to the future after three major contract wins. Maison Dieu Coffee Roasters in Brechin is run by Scotland and Rangers defender player John Souttar and ex-Dundee United player Euan...
Read MoreAngus businesswoman Patti Smith has a simple piece of advice for any young person wanting to become an entrepreneur: "Keep at it." She has now run Smithies Deli and Gin Emporium in Arbroath for 22 years and has built it into...
Read MoreThe Angus Farmers' Market has announced its first-ever market in Carnoustie, which is set to become a regular location going into 2023. The farmer's market will take place on October 2 at the old Kinloch School site from 9am until 1pm...
Read MoreAn Angus couple with a love for trikes now offer countryside and coastal tours. Gordon Carr and Ellie Whitehead opened their trike dealership Rewaco Trikes Scotland on April 1. Since the end of last year, the pair have refurbished their Brechin site...
Read MoreConvergix Automation Solutions (“Convergix”), an automation solutions company backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners (“Crestview”), has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation (“AGR”), the Arbroath headquartered UK provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to...
Read MoreArbroath Market has finished its fifth year with a flourish and plans to cement amongst the best in the country. This summer it has attracted thousands to Victoria Park and accolades by the barrow load from traders, tourists and locals. The 2021...
Read MoreA Brechin woman whose business survived the death of her husband and the Covid pandemic is retiring after nearly 30 years. Moyra and Graham Robertson opened Westro Building Materials at Westwood in August 1995. The couple then set up an animal supplies...
Read MoreThe two directors at Angus business Royal Oak Tree Services have ambitious expansion plans for the fast-growing venture, which works in many parts of Scotland. Jake Bedwell and brother Callum have revealed that their workforce will jump from the current 11...
Read MoreResidents of Coronation Gardens were greeted by Angus Councillors and Officers in Montrose as they moved into their new homes at Coronation Gardens. Representing a £1.4 million investment in council housing, the development makes use of vacant land at Forties Road...
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