High Growth Scotland News

09/08/2024

Glasgow Duo Mixes Style with Sustainability in DJ Accessories and Apparel Launch

https://highgrowth.scot/glasgow-duo-mixes-style-with-sustainability-in-dj-accessories-and-apparel-launch/

Chris Robertson BEng (Hons) Nicola R. MXER Andy Fishburn Virgin StartUp

A husband-and-wife team from Glasgow has unveiled an innovative, sustainable accessory and apparel line tailored specifically for DJs, producers, and audiophiles following a financial boost from the British Business Bank. The enterprise, MXER, was founded by Christopher and Nicola Robertson, who man...

09/08/2024

Leading Moray Solar Firm Acquires Heat Pump Specialists
https://highgrowth.scot/leading-moray-solar-firm-acquires-heat-pump-specialists/

AES Solar Jamie Di Sotto

09/08/2024

Warmworks Secures Multi-Million Pound Funding for Scottish Social Housing Upgrades

https://highgrowth.scot/warmworks-secures-multi-million-pound-funding-for-scottish-social-housing-upgrades/

Warmworks Paul McGhee

Warmworks has secured new funding for the installation of energy efficiency improvements and zero emissions heating systems in hundreds of tenants’ homes on behalf of social landlords across Scotland, including Wheatley Homes South, Waverley Housing, Langstane Housing Association, and West of Scot...

09/08/2024

iconsys Opens First Office in Scotland

https://highgrowth.scot/iconsys-opens-first-office-in-scotland/

iconsys Chris McComb MBA CEng MIET Nick Darrall University of Warwick

A leading industrial automation specialist, iconsys, has opened its first office in Scotland, aiming to boost productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainable performance for its clients. The new facility at Regus Eurocentral in Lanarkshire marks a significant expansion for the company, which h...

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

Elanic Medical achieves major milestone for new Glasgow hospital

The distinctive façade of Glasgow’s newest city centre hospital, Elanic Hospital Glasgow, has been revealed as it prepares to open this September. Located on the former Royal Bank of Scotland site on Bath Street, this purpose-built hospital by Elanic Medical has reached a significant milestone wi...

08/08/2024

Scots Firm’s Expertise Helps Drive Czech Republic’s Largest Hydrogen Project

https://highgrowth.scot/scots-firms-expertise-helps-drive-czech-republics-largest-hydrogen-project/

Bill Ireland Logan Energy Limited Dalibor Čápek ČEZ

Scottish hydrogen technologies firm Logan Energy has won a multi-million-pound contract to fuel zero-emission buses in the Czech Republic. This project marks the largest hydrogen initiative in the country and will power a fleet of buses using hydrogen generated from a nearby hydroelectric scheme. Lo...

08/08/2024

Valneva Scotland Receives Prestigious Award for Health and Safety Excellence

https://highgrowth.scot/valneva-scotland-receives-prestigious-award-for-health-and-safety-excellence/

Paulina Meducka kathleen haddow Valneva Greig Rooney

Scotland’s largest vaccine producer, Valneva Scotland Ltd, based in Livingston, has achieved an esteemed Silver Award for health and safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). These international awards recognise the highest standards of safety and excellence within the...

07/08/2024

SD expands portfolio in Scotland, doubling its workforce alongside the appointment of Operations Manager

The UK’s leading sealants and finishing group, SD Team, has appointed Stewart Montgomery as its new Operations Manager for Scotland. Stewart takes on the role at a time of exponential growth for the business, which has its Scottish base in Glasgow and under his new leadership is adding cosmetic re...

07/08/2024

Green Bioactives awarded £100,000 Scottish Enterprise grant

The Scottish Enterprise SMART grant will fund a groundbreaking project aimed at producing a biomanufacturing platform for high-value molecules in the personal care industry. These molecules are essential components used in a wide range of personal care products, including skincare, haircare, and cos...

07/08/2024

Renewable fund delivers £630k of benefits in seven years

Over half a million pounds worth of funding has been used to support vital community projects across South Lanarkshire thanks to a fund from a nearby wind farm. Since Kype Muir started generating in 2019, OnPath Energy (formally known as Banks Renewables) has provided over £630,000 worth of fundi...

07/08/2024

New trainees start work at Lindsays

https://highgrowth.scot/new-trainees-start-work-at-lindsays/

Alasdair Cummings Lindsays Solicitors Rebecca Nally, Evie Campbell, Kirstie Cameron, Summer Meekison, Kara Valentine, Cheryl Mcdonald, Kathryn Short and Rachel Lind

Lindsays, the leading Scottish independent legal firm for people and businesses, has welcomed one of its biggest intake of trainee lawyers in a number of years. Eight new trainees have now started work, joining various departments at offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth. Recent years have...

06/08/2024

Equi's Ice Cream Scoops Up Great Taste Awards Eighth Year in a Row

This marks the eighth consecutive year that Equi’s has been honoured with multiple Great Taste Awards, reaffirming its status as a premier producer of exceptional ice cream. David Equi, the owner of Equi’s Ice Cream, said: “Winning these Great Taste Awards is a wonderful acknowledgement of our...

06/08/2024

Funding from procurement firm transforms community

https://highgrowth.scot/funding-from-procurement-firm-transforms-community/

Hawthorn Housing Cooperative Gillian Halliday Lesley Anderson FCIPS SPA (Scottish Procurement Alliance)

A HOUSING co-operative has hailed a community grant fund as a “crucial cog” in helping the organisation strengthen a local community. Since 2017, Glasgow-based Hawthorn Housing Co-Operative has received £80,000 worth of funding from a leading procurement expert, with the money being used to tra...

06/08/2024

Scottish Hospitality Group Secures Energy Advice Partnership

The Scottish Hospitality Group, representing family-owned hospitality businesses in Scotland, has teamed up with USAVE Utility Contracts to offer its members transparent energy savings advice.

The Scottish Hospitality Group, representing family-owned hospitality businesses in Scotland, has teamed up with USAVE Utility Contracts to offer its members transparent energy savings advice. The sector continues to face significant challenges, with many hospitality businesses severely affected by....

06/08/2024

Mackie’s Thrives Amid Tough Summer for Ice Cream

https://highgrowth.scot/mackies-thrives-amid-tough-summer-for-ice-cream/

Mackie's Ice Cream & Chocolate Will Dixon Stuart Common

The UK’s fastest-growing premium ice cream brand has bucked the trend amidst a difficult summer for ice cream sales due to unusually wet and cool weather. Research conducted by Nielsen GB across 12 weeks – ending on 13th July – found the overall market value of ice cream sales had fallen by 8%...

05/08/2024

Maison Sport Announces Partnership with Ski Lifts to Deliver Ultimate Skiing Experience

https://highgrowth.scot/maison-sport-announces-partnership-with-ski-lifts-to-deliver-ultimate-skiing-experience/

Maison Sport Ski-Lifts Richard Smith Nick Robinson

 Maison Sport, the leading online platform connecting ski enthusiasts with professional instructors, has announced a strategic partnership with Ski Lifts, an award-winning ski transfer service. This partnership promises to bring an unparalleled experience to ski enthusiasts worldwide through the tw...

05/08/2024

Aberdeen firm expands into four new cities with major acquisition

https://highgrowth.scot/aberdeen-firm-expands-into-four-new-cities-with-major-acquisition/

First Integrated Solutions Ltd. Tusk Lifting Martin Suttie

Aberdeen equipment rental specialist First Integrated Solutions has completed a major acquisition which will see it expand into four new cities and extend its services across multiple sectors. The fast-growing firm has sealed a seven-figure deal to buy Tusk Lifting, which has depots in Middlesboroug...

05/08/2024

Wbg Announces Senior Appointments to Drive Growth Plans

https://highgrowth.scot/wbg-announces-senior-appointments-to-drive-growth-plans/

Wbg Gordon Merrylees Victoria Kirkhope (FCIPD) Allan Dowie N4 Partners

Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist accounting advisory, audit, and tax firms, has made two senior appointments to newly created roles to drive forward its growth plans. As People & Culture Partner, Victoria Kirkhope’s role is to lead the people and culture agenda across Wbg to...

05/08/2024

Art student wins awards with her homage to home

https://highgrowth.scot/art-student-wins-awards-with-her-homage-to-home/

Dumfries and Galloway College Gray's School of Art Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University Kirsty MacDonald

DUMFRIES and Galloway College (DGC) alumni Kirsty MacDonald showed ‘home is where the art is’ after receiving plaudits and prizes for her honours degree exhibition. Kirsty, from Stranraer, is currently studying at Gray’s School of Art (GSA) in Aberdeen after starting her journey, firstly on DG...

02/08/2024

Golf tech firm raises $8.5m in funding

https://highgrowth.scot/golf-tech-firm-raises-8-5m-in-funding/

Shot Scope

GOLF technology firm, Shot Scope, has raised $8.5m in a Series B funding round led by Guinness Ventures which invested $4m. The funding round also included investment from key participants; Scottish Enterprise, Growthdeck, The SideBySide Partnership, and Edinburgh-based Equity Gap, alongside Virgin....

02/08/2024

Law firm moves to boost its profile with key PR appointment

https://highgrowth.scot/law-firm-moves-to-boost-its-profile-with-key-pr-appointment/

Aberdein Considine Katie Spence Clare Neil

LONG-established law firm Aberdein Considine has appointed media relations specialist Katie Spence as its new PR & External Affairs Manager as it seeks to boost its profile across Scotland and the north of England. Spence, a former journalist with nearly 20 years’ experience in public sector, corp...

02/08/2024

University of Aberdeen awarded the EmilyTest Charter

gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, intervention, and support. The charity EmilyTest is dedicated to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) in education. In a statement announcing the award the charity states: ‘the University of Aberdeen has been awarded the EmilyTest Charter for its outstanding...

01/08/2024

Network Rail Reports Retail Sales Growth at Scottish Stations

https://highgrowth.scot/network-rail-reports-retail-sales-growth-at-scottish-stations/

Network Rail Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) Hamish Kiernan

As previously covered on Scottish Business News, The latest quarterly figures (Q4 covering January to March 2024) released by Network Rail Property have revealed a like-for-like (LFL) retail sales* increase of +23% across its Scottish retail portfolio at Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central statio...

01/08/2024

Beyond Blue Appoint new Chair of Advisory

https://highgrowth.scot/beyond-blue-appoint-new-chair-of-advisory/

Beyond Blue Limited Gaven Smith CB David Ferbrache OBE

Beyond Blue, an award-winning consultancy that helps organisations tackle their most complex cyber security and resilience challenges, today announced it has established a Strategic Advisory Board. The Board has been set up to advise and develop the Beyond Blue consulting team and to establish a ....

01/08/2024

Hillhouse Group Acquires Skene Group Construction Services

https://highgrowth.scot/hillhouse-group-acquires-skene-group-construction-services/

Hillhouse Group SKENE GROUP Construction Services Limited Neil Skene Jill Mason Robert McNaughton Darren Forrester

Hillhouse Group, one of the largest independent suppliers of quarry materials in Scotland and a third-generation family business, has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd, reinforcing its position as a leader in its sector.   The deal will see Skene Group Construction Services Ltd, a sec...

01/08/2024

Johnston Carmichael grows private client tax team as client demand soars

https://highgrowth.scot/johnston-carmichael-grows-private-client-tax-team-as-client-demand-soars/

Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants and Business AdvisersAdvisers Margaret Heggie Alex Docherty

Top UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael is bolstering its award-winning private client tax team with a significant new senior hire and a series of internal promotions. Margaret Heggie has joined Johnston Carmichael as a senior tax manager, bringing over 25 years of expertis...

31/07/2024

Energy firm appoints new CFO

https://highgrowth.scot/energy-firm-appoints-new-cfo/

Spirit Energy Nick Harrison

Aberdeen-headquartered Spirit Energy has expanded its team with the appointment of a new CFO. Nick Harrison has joined the firm with more than three decades of experience working within the energy sector, having previously held positions with Repsol Sinopec, Talisman Energy and Shell. Spirit Energy....

31/07/2024

Campaigning electrical trade association appoints new Director of Employment Affairs and Secretary of the SJIB

Catherine Gillon, a highly accomplished Human Resources (HR) professional with almost 30 years’ experience, has been appointed Director of Employment Affairs by SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction industry trade association. Most recently HR Business Partner for EDF Energy at Torness power s...

31/07/2024

New HQ for Edinburgh’s Top Employer and Charity

CAPELLA, the non- profit operating Teens+ and Sleep Action, is pleased to announce plans to open the charity’s new headquarters at 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh in September 2024. Capella joins Hanover Scotland at McDonald Road. The move expands the capacity of Teens+, a pathway for school leavers w...