A major whisky maker has unveiled plans to expand its historic Scottish distillery.
The company said the move would deliver a "step change in capacity" after it recorded a significant hike in profits.
Loch Lomond Distillers revealed its plans to expand its Glen Scotia distillery in Campbeltown as the company posted positive results.
“The continued success of the Glen Scotia brand means that having continually increased production since acquiring the distillery in 2014, we are now exploring opportunities to invest further in the site and deliver a step change in capacity and capability in the near-term,” the firm said.
Read Scott Wright's story here
Plans for 600 student flats and 150 family homes at Scottish city centre gap site
Plans for nearly 600 student flats at a city centre gap site have been brought forward.
The proposals include 150 homes for rent and a park with “meadows, orchards and seating”. Plans for a £95m multi-use residential development in Calton in Glasgow with the 2.5 acre park and a contemporary arts centre have been submitted.
The plans are by Glasgow Enlightenment, is a joint venture between Dawn Developments Limited, who designed the original Collegelands masterplan and have delivered the previous phases, and Drum Property Group.
The new neighbourhood will be built on the last gap site of the popular Collegelands development, which was launched more than 20 years ago to help regenerate the Calton area.
Read Brian Donnelly's story here
Impact of Scottish Government income tax decisions on businesses
More than half of Scottish businesses have experienced “little to no impact” from the Scottish Government's income tax policy, a key survey has revealed, although a few say they are considering moving operations or investments south of the Border.
The second-quarter Scottish business monitor from the University of Strathclyde’s highly regarded Fraser of Allander Institute, published this week, shows that 28% of firms reported no impact from the policy, while 29% felt only "a little” effect. Meanwhile, 17% of respondents experienced a "fair amount" of impact, with another 17% stating that the policy had a "significant" effect on their operations.
The Scottish Government has used its devolved tax powers in a way that means there is a greater tax burden for higher earners north of the Border relative to those in the rest of the UK.
Read Ian McConnell' story here
'End of the Earth' Scottish golf resort in £100m expansion
The owner of a remote resort in Argyll has revealed that expansion plans to bring more golfers to "the end of the Earth" will cost upwards of £100 million over the course of the project.
Read Kristy Dorsey's story here
Tommy Southworth, who took over his family's golf development company five years ago from his father, said the addition of a second links course plus expanded accommodation and training facilities will turn Machrihanish Dunes into a destination akin to Bandon Dunes in the US state of Oregon, the rather unlikely home of some of the world's best golf courses.
Boston-based Southworth announced last week that it has been granted planning permission for the expansion, with work on the new course expected to begin next year. The company is currently in discussions with potential partners to provide capital and hospitality expertise, and hopes to make an announcement on this by March.
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