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28 September 2018

    Independent review of Royal Bank of Scotland branches earmarked for closure

    Johnston Carmichael, has today published its independent review of 10 branches earmarked for closure by Royal Bank of Scotland.


    22 August 2018

    Strong brand is key in competitive drinks industry

    Scotland’s spirits industry has grown exponentially, with HMRC recording a 107 per cent rise in the number of new gin and whisky distilleries across the UK in the last five years. In a competitive market, producers need to differentiate themselves to unlock the funding they need for growth.


    Robin Dandie

    Robin Dandie

    Business Advisory Partner

    8 August 2018

    Managing cash-flow for a dry weather harvest

    The effect of this year’s unseasonably warm weather on harvest patterns is likely to have a knock-on impact on farmers’ cash-flow. Most farmers will have secured the winter barley and oilseed rape by now and will have started to harvest the spring barley crop. In stark contrast to last year’s harvest, this season’s heatwave means farmers will be concerned about a potential loss of yield.


    2 August 2018

      Kiltwalkers go the extra 100 miles for charity

      A group of exceptionally kind-hearted Kiltwalkers are at the halfway point of an incredible 100 mile charity challenge.


      1 August 2018

      New tax heavyweight warns of construction VAT changes ahead

      Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its market leading tax team with the appointment of a new Head of VAT & Duty, who warns that the construction sector must prepare now for upcoming VAT changes.