A well-known Angus-based firm of independent financial advisers has been acquired in a multi-million-pound deal. Ferguson Oliver has been re-branded after Chase de Vere acquired the entire share capital of the Brechin company in a £3.85 million deal. Founded in 1989 by...
Read MoreCrown Estate Scotland has announced the purchase of a commercial development site near Montrose, Angus. The 123-acre Zero Four site has been bought by Crown Estate Scotland from ISLA Developments at a cost of £3.7m. As managers of Scotland’s seabed, and just...
Read MoreThe new site at Brent Avenue will encompass existing production and also see the introduction of new technologies which will significantly improve operational consistency and performance. A spokesperson for the company said: “This investment demonstrates our commitment to long-term reliable operations...
Read MoreIn her lunchtime briefing earlier this week, the First Minister announced that Developing the Young Workforce has created a national programme for this year's school leavers in Scotland. The programme is a series of virtual and online experiences which aim...
Read MoreVisitScotland alongside the national tourism bodies of England, Northern Ireland and Wales have announced today (25 June) a new UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide confidence for visitors, communities and tourism businesses alike, as the sector works towards...
Read MoreA ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced this week to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus. •Package of measures designed to turbo charge UK food and drink as...
Read MoreAn Arbroath-based chemical production company has revealed plans to produce up to 340 tonnes of hand sanitiser a month. Stakam has converted a third of its production capacity to hand sanitiser gel in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Based at Elliot Business...
Read MoreScotland has entered the second phase of easing lockdown restrictions as of Friday 19 June 2020. Over the coming weeks shops will start to reopen, work will resume in certain industries, and some of the rules about meeting other people will...
Read MoreAt the start of June, Seagreen Wind Energy Limited, a 114-turbine offshore wind farm than 27km off the Angus coast, got the greenlight to help kick-start Scotland’s green recovery. This is exciting news for all of us at Montrose Port. We...
Read MoreLinks between local businesses and education are in the spotlight, as the winners of the annual Developing the Young Workforce Dundee & Angus Awards have been announced. These awards highlight the impressive work going on across the area to inspire...
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