Deveron Homes, the north-east housebuilder, saw its healthy profits almost disappear in 2009, according to results published at Companies House, but is confident of rebuilding its business to 2007 levels next year.

Transport group Go-Ahead has said prospects for the year ahead are shrouded in uncertainty despite better-than-expected annual profits.

John Swan Ltd commenced its breeding sheep season at St Boswells on Wednesday with 2727 gimmers and 400 young ewes.

FTSE Group has revealed Glasgow engineering company Weir is above 90th position in the size league of UK stock market-listed companies, the level required for promotion to the prestigious FTSE-100 index of leading shares.

The two Scottish lawyers behind frozen yoghurt chain Frae are preparing to take on outside investment for the first time to accelerate their business expansion.

Upmarket retailer Harvey Nichols’ regional division has seen a drop in sales of £2 million although its profits are up.

UK construction sector growth slowed for a third consecutive month in August, a key survey revealed yesterday.

The Scottish engineering sector enjoyed extremely strong expansion in the latest three months, with trends in orders, output and optimism at their most positive in 12 years, a key industry survey reveals today.

The rebound in sales of Pernod Ricard’s key whisky brand Chivas Regal is accelerating but the group is struggling to return to profit growth.

A Scottish biotechnology pioneer hopes to take the hassle out of treating head lice after licensing its know-how to the maker of some of the country’s best known medicines.