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Highland Spring targets £200m sales with new Bank of Scotland and Barclays support

Published 3 months ago

Highland Spring Group, producer of natural source waters, has secured £50 million in funding from Bank of Scotland and Barclays

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MFMac sponsors Fife Whisky Festival

Published 3 months ago

MFMac is championing Scottish Whisky as a key sponsor of the Fife Whisky Festival 2025.

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Mackie’s of Scotland sees 67% pre-tax profit rise

Published 3 months ago

Aberdeenshire ice cream producer Mackie’s of Scotland has reported a significant profit increase, driven by expanded supermarket distribution and successful marketing.

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Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company expansion backed by HIE funding

Published 3 months ago

A sea salt producer on the Isle of Skye is expanding to increase production and create more jobs.

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Pulpex raises £62m for fibre bottle factory near Glasgow

Published 3 months ago

Pulpex Limited, a sustainable packaging technology company, has today announced a £62 million Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the Scottish National Investment Bank.

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Morris & Spottiswood resumes work on Islay distillery after ISG collapse

Published 3 months ago

Fit-out, refurbishment, construction and housing provider Morris & Spottiswood has expanded its drinks sector presence in Scotland as work recommences on a new-build distillery project for a drinks producer, located on the island of Islay.

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Plans submitted to revive Scotland’s infamous legal distillery

Published 4 months ago

Sustainable distilling expert Organic Architects submitted a planning application to Highland Council last week for a new whisky distillery, visitor centre, and warehouse on Mulchaich Farm, located in the district of Ferintosh on the Black Isle.

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Edinburgh start-up infuses coffee with whisky heritage thanks to Business Gateway support

Published 4 months ago

An Edinburgh-based business is brewing up success with its unique whisky barrel-aged coffee.

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Seven-year director ban and £30k fine for Aberdeen takeaway

Published 4 months ago

A former Aberdeen takeaway boss has been banned from being a company director for seven years after employing three illegal workers.

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Loch Lomond Group gets green light for new distillery in Luss

Published 4 months ago

Loch Lomond Group has secured planning permission and started construction on a new distillery and visitor centre in Luss with completion anticipated for summer 2025. 

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Glasgow Fort celebrates bumper festive season following major new retail openings

Published 4 months ago

Glasgow Fort has reported a strong end to the year with December seeing a 10.6% increase in footfall from 2023, following a series of major new store openings providing greater choice for shoppers.

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Irn-Bru maker’s shares bubble as revenues rise 5%

Published 4 months ago

Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr saw its shares climb after reporting a 5% rise in annual revenue, driven by strong performances from its core brands.

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Scottish Edge champion Tailored Spirits Co releases first whiskies

Published 4 months ago

Set to revolutionise the private whisky bottling world, Edinburgh-based Scottish Edge 2024 champions Tailored Spirits Co has secured £100k funding at Scotland’s biggest business funding competition and now launches its first-ever series of whiskies under the brand name The Experimental Series.

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Biffa entitled to sue Scottish Government over delay to Deposit Return Scheme

Published 4 months ago

A lord ordinary has ruled that a waste management company is entitled to sue the Scottish Government over its decision to delay the coming into effect of the Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland.

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Walker’s Shortbread wraps up festive season with 19.5% sales growth

Published 4 months ago

Walker’s Shortbread has reported a 19.5% year-on-year growth in festive sales, driven by a six-figure, multi-channel marketing campaign that highlighted the joy of sharing shortbread during Christmas and New Year.

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