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An Aberdeenshire sports coach has delivered free sports coaching to 7,000 pupils through weekly sessions at rural primary schools across the region, a year after launching his business with support from Business Gateway.

Leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed Graeme Bain as Head of Restructuring.

A South Lanarkshire-based facilities management company has restructured its operations after reaching a record £4 million turnover, with support from Business Gateway helping to position the business for its next phase of growth.

First Minister John Swinney joined community representatives from Kelso, including His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, and conservation specialists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) this afternoon (Friday 24 July) to celebrate the reopening of Kelso Abbey.

Scotland's hospitality industry has rallied behind The Drinks Trust Chair Neil Barker as he embarks on his SIXTREME challenge.

Edinburgh and Glasgow | Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups and one of the largest in Scotland, has called for a renewed focus on Scotland’s long-term economic competitiveness to attract investment, skilled professionals and entrepreneurs.

Edinburgh-based football apparel brand Universal Language has credited Business Gateway support with reshaping its commercial foundations as it prepares for its busiest period of trading since launching in December 2024.

A Dundee-based gas supply business that launched from one entrepreneur’s determination to protect local customer relationships and continue a trusted service is now celebrating a six-figure turnover with plans to expand further.

Award-winning hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced plans to welcome The Douglas Hotel into the business, marking another milestone in the group’s growing accommodation offering.

A housebuilder with headquarters located across Scotland has been named as one of TIME magazine World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies for 2026 for a third consecutive year.

Total Concept Logistics Ltd (TCL), a specialist manufacturer of bespoke cardboard and timber cases, freight forwarding, hazardous and export packing services based in Wishaw.

People across central Scotland living with secondary breast cancer will come together in Falkirk this summer for a gentle, supportive walk designed to boost their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Business Gateway has played a key role in supporting Central FM, a long-established local radio station serving The Forth Valley, as the business continues its growth and expansion across the region.

A Dundee entrepreneur has successfully launched his own cycle repair business with support from Business Gateway after more than two decades working in the local cycling trade.

A University of Dundee scientist whose discoveries are transforming drug discovery has received national recognition for his ground-breaking research.

An Inverclyde boat tour operator is setting sail for business growth ahead of the summer tourism season with support from Business Gateway.

Allied Mobility, the UK’s leading wheelchair accessible vehicle manufacturer, has been announced as the Official Accessibility Partner for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Aldi is thanking shoppers in Scotland for helping the supermarket raise £13 million for Teenage Cancer Trust through their nine-year partnership.

Scottish food and drink businesses, including direct competitors, have been urged to work closer together to overcome growing barriers to international trade and strengthen the sector’s export resilience.

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its audit offering in Aberdeen with the appointment of Teresa Gilligan as audit director to support the firm’s continued investment in the North East.