ACE Winches to sponsor 2017 Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
ACE Winches is to continue to be the main sponsor of the 2017 Scottish Traditional Boat Festival held annually in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire.
The Scottish Traditional…
City Living Study launched as Aberdeen Masterplan gears up
Aberdeen City Council has commissioned Savills to undertake a major study which will be used to take forward a number of City Centre Masterplan…
Hampton by Hilton opens two new hotels in north east
Hampton by Hilton is investing more than £34 million in creating two brand new, purpose-built hotels at Dyce, Aberdeen and Westhill.
The move will add…
Ecosse Subsea Systems makes new commercial appointment
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Iain Middleton to the newly created role of commercial manager.
The subsea…
Sparrows Group wins five year Maersk Oil contract
Sparrows Group has secured a five year contract to deliver hydraulic, lifting and rigging services for Maersk Oil’s UK floating assets.
The agreement will see…
RGU to hold the three-day entrepreneurial event
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is hosting a roster of events to promote entrepreneurship and enterprise to students from all subject areas.
The RGU Careers and…
Toni&Guy Aberdeen Launches Mentorship Programme With Local School
A globally recognised hairdressing brand has embarked on a mentorship programme to introduce Aberdeen school pupils to the industry.
The recurring 4-week mentorship programme, which…
Aberdeen Harbour Board chief executive to retire at end of year
Aberdeen Harbour Board has announced the planned retirement of Colin Parker, chief executive, who will step down at the end of 2017.
Having joined the…
Scottish office market remains buoyant according to new report
Despite a year of uncertainty, the Scottish office market remains buoyant, according to Savills latest office Market Watch.
With 2.3 million sq ft (213,670 sq…
Another national first for local double glazing firm
Ellon based ClearviewPVCu has become the first window installer in Scotland to receive a new accreditation to reflect its expertise in this extremely competitive…
DNV GL makes two new senior internal appointments
DNV GL, the multinational provider of risk management services, is further developing its Aberdeen consultancy services with the appointment of Peter Boyle as Aberdeen…
Scottish Business Network receives £30k boost for London expansion
Businesses will be able to benefit from advice and support from Scottish organisations operating in London, thanks to a £30,000 boost for the Scottish…
Drum Property agrees £54.7 million sale of Ipswich site
Aberdeen based Drum Property Group has agreed terms to sell the Buttermarket centre in Ipswich to the National Grid Pension Fund for £54.7 million.
Drum…
Right People to be main sponsor of ACCA Aberdeen dinner
A north-east recruitment specialist is again supporting a key event for accountancy professionals in Aberdeen.
Right People, which provides accountancy and finance personnel for clients,…
Two senior management team appointments for HB Rentals
Offshore accommodation and workspace specialist, HB Rentals has strengthened its team with the appointment of two senior managers to its Aberdeenshire office.
Dave Mair joins…
iSURVEY secures Shell rig positioning and surveying contract
iSURVEY, a provider of survey and positioning services has secured a non exclusive call-off contract with Shell UK Ltd, Shell NAM, Norske Shell and…
Aberdeen housing association secures £12.5million funding for new homes
Castlehill Housing Association has secured further funding of £12.5million from Clydesdale Bank to build 147 affordable homes in Aberdeen and Inverurie.
The loan will fund…
Entries open for DF Communications Business Golf League
Entries are now open for the DF Communications Business Golf League which tees off in April.
The competition provides North East firms with the opportunity…
BP group chief executive Bob Dudley to open Offshore Europe 2017
BP group chief executive Bob Dudley will underline the value of the North Sea in the oil major’s global portfolio when he leads the…
Craig International signs Shell global agreement
Craig International has signed a global agreement with energy major, Shell to provide services for equipment stock resale.
The oilfield procurement specialist recently launched…
Converged expands team with trio of new starts
An Aberdeen-based IT provider has started 2017 by recruiting three new members of staff as it continues to invest in developing its business.
Converged Communication…
Yekemi Otaru: 50 tips from 50 days since starting a business
The first time I sold something for profit, I was eight years old. I knitted my first jumper and it was too small for…
RGU partners to host ‘Powered by Purpose’ leadership event
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has partnered with a leadership development company to bring the biggest one-day leadership event in the world to Aberdeen.
Leadercast Live…
Mackie’s scoops more business as ice cream tastes shift
Scottish consumers are buying more upmarket ice cream than ever before – and are turning their backs on budget and often non-dairy tubs as…
RAMCO signs of on £35million of new deals
Tubular management company, RAMCO, has signed off on four contracts totalling more than £35million to deliver services throughout the globe.
The independent Aberdeen-based organisation, which…
New north east golfing initiative to build on £20 million market
A new initiative to market the comprehensive golf product in the north east of Scotland was launched earlier this week.
Bringing together golf courses, hotels…
Oil and gas industry needs to return to a “matchsticks and cardboard” approach to…
Josh Valman, the 22 year-old CEO of RPD International, who built his first robot aged ten, and was earning £10,000 a week from his…
Energy firm gives family support charity a £5,000 birthday boost
A local family support charity has received a welcome 30th birthday gift in the form of a substantial donation from a major energy company.
Nexen…
Aberdeen’s The Chester Hotel named ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’
The Chester Hotel, based on Queen’s Road, was named ‘Boutique Hotel of the Year’ and IX Restaurant’s executive chef Kevin Dalgleish was named ‘Head…
Aberdeenshire Council seeking suggestions for Business Rates Relief Scheme
Aberdeenshire Council is calling on all businesses to give their opinions on how best to structure a Business Rates Relief Scheme for Aberdeenshire.
Up to…
Scotland’s business leaders line up for the IoD Director of the Year Awards
Scotland’s top crop of directors have been shortlisted for the Director of the Year Awards, celebrating individuals’ business achievements in 2016.
A record number of…
New £8m funding for Scottish fisheries businesses
Sea fisheries, aquaculture and processing businesses will receive more than £8 million of EU and Scottish Government funding, including £1.6 million for projects in…
KCA Deutag secures platform drilling contract with Russian operator
Aberdeen based drilling and engineering contractor, KCA Deutag, has been awarded a contract extension by Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. for platform drilling services…
Industry collaboration signals renewed demand for training and competency services
Two Aberdeenshire firms have joined forces to offer enhanced training services to businesses operating across a range of high-risk industries.
Polaris Learning and AquaTerra Training…
Maybe baby: UK maternity rights post-Brexit
Eric Gilligan, partner, Head of Employment, Stronachs LLP.
The European Union has been a major source of the development of workers’ rights in UK employment…
Navigating International Tax with Specialist Training from AAB
For all UK companies operating overseas, planning for and managing potentially complex international tax arrangements can be a time consuming journey into the unknown…
New appointment at AAB following significant growth in its Upstream Oil & Gas services
Anderson Anderson & Brown (AAB) has announced the appointment of Ian McPherson as Head of Upstream Oil & Gas services.
Ian is a Director in…
Mark Gillanders: “Hustle” The most important word ever in sales?
"Your talent is not enough you’ve got to put in the work"
The title of this post is taken from a Gary Vaynerchuk video –…
Plant Integrity Management set to grow by 10% with five new recruits
Aberdeenshire based Plant Integrity Management Ltd (PIM) is set to increase the size of its workforce by 10% by the end of the first…
Focus farms unveiled at Farm Profit Programme launch
Six diverse farms in the north and north east of Scotland have been announced as the focus at a Farm Profit Programme update evening…