New Citibase Aberdeen business hub open day for small businesses looking to grow
Having recently just opened its doors, a new fully serviced business centre in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End is holding an open day…
Eagle first courier company to receive top grade in emission scheme
Eagle Couriers has become the first Scottish courier covering the North East to be awarded the top grade in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire…
Shepherd promotes two Aberdeen surveyors to partner
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has promoted a pair of North East residential surveyors to partner.
Aberdeen-based Stuart Dunne and Peterhead-based Andrew Sykes are two of nine…
BGF makes £10m investment in Aberdeen’s Frontrow
Growth capital investor, Business Growth Fund (BGF), has invested £10m in Aberdeen based Frontrow Energy Technology Group to support the company’s growth plans, alongside…
New US patents for Aberdeen medical device company
Aberdeen based medical device company SIRAKOSS Ltd has received two patents for its bone graft technologies from the United States Patent and Trademark Office…
Room rates buoyant for Glasgow and Edinburgh, but decline for Aberdeen
The monthly LJ Forecaster Scottish Intercity Report, from tourism market research specialists LJ Research, tracking city centre hotel performance showed another month of occupancy…
Carbon tees-up five figure support for Paul Lawrie Foundation
Financial planning and investment firm Carbon Financial Partners has committed nearly £20,000 to support the Paul Lawrie Foundation.
The charity created by Scotland’s 1999 Open Championship…
Top student award for ANM Group auctioneer
Rory Livesey, an auctioneer wih Aberdeen & Northern Marts, has been awarded top Scottish student of the year by the Institute of Auctioneers and…
Aberdeen’s City Council to benefit from Gigabit City transformation
Aberdeen’s schools, libraries and other public buildings are set to receive in internet connectivity boost after Aberdeen City Council became the latest organisation to…
Subsea Expo to explore global opportunities for UK firms
With UK subsea exports valued at almost £5 billion, Subsea UK is encouraging British firms to set their sights on international expansion to sustain…
Power Jacks opens new German office
Specialist engineering business Power Jacks has bolstered its international growth plans by establishing a dedicated sales office in Germany.
The move not only provides the…
Spotlight on harbour expansion opportunities for local businesses
Specialists in a variety of specific disciplines are being invited to an event designed to help them play a part in the £350 million…
Your Inbound Marketing New Year’s Resolution
How are your resolutions going? Are you still in the gym three times a week or is the pub beginning to look more appealing?…
Masdar purchase 25% stake in Hywind floating offshore windfarm
Abu Dhabi renewable energy company, Masdar has acquired a 25% stake in Statoil’s Hywind Scotland floating offshore windfarm.
The 30MW wind farm, to be located…
Two New Industry Leaders Join Oil & Gas UK’s Board
Two leading figures in the UK oil and gas industry, Greta Lydecker from Chevron Upstream Europe and ConocoPhillip’s Terri King, have joined the board…
North-east businessmen invest in international integrated crew management company
OLYMPUS Marine Services, which provides staffing solutions to the oil and gas sector and marine industries, has received a significant inward investment from local…
Laura Sutherland: Tips on how to integrate PR and SEO
PR and SEO can and should exist side by side.
One of the biggest challenges for PR and SEO is assuming either everyone knows everything or no-one…
Oil & Gas industry confidence remains low
New research has revealed low confidence among UK-based senior oil and gas professionals for hitting revenue and profit targets this year. Nearly a third…
Solicitor traineeship numbers in Scotland continue to rise
The number of traineeships available for aspiring solicitors in Scotland continues to rise.
According to a Law Society of Scotland report, the number of training…
Safety education charity adds to board
Safety education charity Absafe has announced new additions to its board of trustees, with Les Linklater, Executive Director of Step Change in Safety, elected…
Aberdeenshire Council considers innovative planning scheme for Peterhead
A planning based initiative, aimed at supporting business growth and encouraging economic activity is to be considered by Aberdeenshire Council’s Infrastructure Services Committee next…
2016 investment levels resilient for Scottish commercial property
Investment in Scottish commercial property held up in 2016 despite an unpredictable 12 months, according to figures released by Knight Frank.
Across all sectors, including…
VisitAberdeenshire targets Icelandic tourism operators at Mid-Atlantic tradeshow
VisitAberdeenshire is continuing its work to attract holidaymakers to visit the north east of Scotland at the Icelandair Mid-Atlantic Tradeshow later this week. The…
Large scale expansion plans for Kirkwood Homes
Aberdeen-based housebuilder, Kirkwood Homes, plans to acquire six new sites in 2017 as it expands its operations to Inverness, the Highlands and Dundee.
After doubling…
First Caspian contract mltech
mltech, specialist in pipework set-up and measurement software development, has increased its global presence after securing its first contract in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The one year…
EnerQuip invests $1million in US expansion
Designer and manufacturer of torque machines, EnerQuip, has opened a new $1m facility in Houston following a growing demand for its products and services.
The…
Top chefs unite for unique Aberdeen foodie event
Three of Scotland’s finest chefs are teaming up to share their passion for food in a unique culinary experience, which is set to be…
BP sells 25% of Magnus oil field to EnQuest
EnQuest PLC has agreed to acquire an initial 25% interest in the Magnus oil field from BP for $85m (£68m).
The deal also includes a…
Food and drink strategy engagement road tour
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scotland Food & Drink and Scottish Enterprise are holding a series of events to discuss the emerging 2030 food…
17th annual Elevator Awards launched
Entrepreneurs and business leaders from throughout the North-east are being invited to enter the biggest celebration of the region’s achievements with the launch of…
New technology collaboration lights the way for improved diver safety
A new on-demand wireless ribbon lighting system, designed to revolutionise diver safety and efficiency in remote subsea locations, has been launched following a collaboration…
“The Post-Paris Energy Transition” – A lecture by Professor Sir David King
The Energy Institute (EI) Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands Branch is holding a lecture by Professor Sir David King HonFEI, recipient of the EI’s 2016…
Abbeyfield Scotland expands in Aberdeen with older residents offering
Abbeyfield Scotland, the charity which provides support for older people, is introducing an innovative initiative that will expand its operations in Aberdeen through a…
ITCA Training bolsters team with two key appointments
A North-east apprenticeship-training centre has strengthened its team with two key appointments.
ITCA Training, which is headquartered in the Kirkhill Industrial Estate in Dyce, has…
Xodus wins Apache subsea contract
Xodus Group has won a contract with North Sea operator Apache to deliver subsea engineering services for two new infill well developments at the…
Stuart Mason: How long does your ONE HOUR Meeting last?
How long does your ONE HOUR Meeting last? The hint should be in the title! Most businesses I work with find that meetings rarely…
SengS founder to kick-off series of events aimed at inspiring entrepreneurs
The founder and managing director of engineering services firm SengS has been named as the first in a series of keynote speakers designed to…
Merger creates £7m turnover turnkey operation
Aberdeen firms Abersea Engineering and Raisepower have merged to form a new company to be called Mesh Global with an annual turnover of about…
4000 attend North East wedding exhibition
Nearly 4,000 people attended the North-east’s biggest wedding fair this weekend to seek inspiration for their big day.
The 21st Your Wedding Exhibition, was held…
Marks & Clerk Scotland retains ‘Gold’ status
Marks & Clerk’s Scottish operation has been awarded ‘Gold’ status by intellectual property publication, World Trademark Review, making it one of the few firms…