Dains Scotland

02/06/2026

We’re delighted to see our colleagues at Consilium officially transition to the Dains brand today.

Over many years, the team has built a strong reputation across the Scottish market through trusted relationships, expert advice and a commitment to helping clients succeed.

This marks another important step in strengthening the Dains Scotland offering, bringing together teams across Glasgow, the East and the West to create an even more connected business.

Having worked closely together over the past year, this transition reflects the journey we've already been on and the strong foundations that have been built across our teams. Together, we're excited to continue supporting clients across Scotland as one connected Dains team.

For those we support, it means continued access to the people and relationships they know and trust, backed by broader expertise and the wider capabilities of the Dains Group.

Congratulations to the entire team on this important milestone.

Read more here:
https://loom.ly/VRy3TfE

29/05/2026

A brilliant day at Turnberry earlier this week with clients, contacts and friends on the King Robert the Bruce course.

Steven Wright was delighted to host the day, with fantastic weather, great company and excellent hospitality from Trump Turnberry making it one to remember.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success.

Congratulations to our winning team of David, Conrad, Patrick and Chris Brophy. Special congratulations also to Patrick for winning Longest Drive and Alex for Closest to the Pin.

A special mention as well to Steven, Rob and Scott, who were picked out by Steven and Ellys as standout performers on the day.

Judging by some of the action shots, it looks like we may also have a talented photographer in the team. 📸⛳

28/05/2026

We’re pleased to share that Laura Nicoll, Accounting & Business Advisory Director at Dains, has been appointed to the Board of the
Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA).

Laura supports GP practices, consultants, locums, dentists and healthcare providers across Scotland, helping clients navigate the financial and operational challenges facing the healthcare sector.

Her appointment reflects both her experience within healthcare advisory and Dains’ continued commitment to supporting healthcare professionals across Scotland.

Read more about Laura’s appointment, the role AISMA plays in supporting the healthcare sector, and the challenges currently facing healthcare professionals across Scotland: https://loom.ly/YClp8j0

27/05/2026

Most businesses don’t realise they’ve outgrown their accountant until frustration starts to feel normal.

Slow responses.
Reactive advice.
Conversations that never move beyond compliance and deadlines.

As businesses grow, the questions become more strategic:

🔹Are we structured correctly?
🔹Are we planning ahead properly?
🔹Are we as tax efficient as we could be?
🔹What risks or opportunities are coming next?

If your accountant only appears at year-end, rarely talks about the future, or never really feels like part of the journey, it may be time to review the support around your business.

In our latest insight, we explore five signs you may have outgrown your accountant, and what proactive support should actually look like as your business evolves.

👉 Read the full article below: https://loom.ly/pm4-noI

14/05/2026

Many growing businesses still use their accounts to report the past.

The challenge is, most business decisions happen in real time.

The businesses gaining an edge are the ones using live financial insight to stay closer to cash flow, margins and performance, giving leadership teams greater clarity and confidence as they grow.

For owner-managed businesses across Scotland, accounting should do more than keep you compliant. It should help you make better decisions.

As Xero’s National Partner of the Year, we see first-hand how the right combination of digital tools and proactive advice can help businesses move faster and plan with confidence.

We’ve explored this further in our latest insight piece below.

https://loom.ly/zCDrbBg

13/05/2026

For sole traders and landlords, Making Tax Digital is more than a compliance change, it is likely to change how day-to-day financial records and reporting are managed.

Our own Carole Porter FCCA recently joined the Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce “Take A Seat” podcast to discuss what the changes mean in practice, who will be affected, and why preparing early matters.

Watch on YouTube: https://zurl.co/3mZEm

In this week's episode of Take A Seat, our CEO, Alison Henderson, sits down with Carole Porter from Dains (Scotland). Carole shares the updates that sole tr...

06/05/2026

We’re proud to be part of a significant milestone across Dains, with 100 promotions announced across the UK & Ireland.

It’s fantastic to see colleagues progressing across our Scotland teams, spanning Audit, Tax, Accounts & Business Advisory, Private Clients and Finance recognising the contribution, commitment and support they bring to clients and colleagues every day.

Brian Thomson has been promoted to Audit Partner and will help lead the Audit function in Scotland, while Ian Brown becomes Indirect Tax Partner, supporting businesses across Scotland and Northern England with specialist VAT and indirect tax advice.

Alongside the Partner promotions, Andrew McKay has been appointed Audit Director within the Scotland Audit team, and Laura Nicoll becomes Director in Accounting & Business Advisory, continuing her work supporting healthcare clients and owner-managed businesses across Scotland.

Graeme Bryson, Regional Managing Partner for Scotland, said:

“Our teams work closely with clients and build long-standing relationships. These promotions reflect the strength of those teams, ensuring clients continue to receive consistent support from people who know their business and understand the challenges they face.”

Congratulations to everyone across Dains. 👏

Read the full promotions announcement across the Group here: https://loom.ly/hsI8A1M

30/04/2026

Great to have 10 of our healthcare team together at the 2026 AISMA - the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants Conference in Daventry, and don't they all look lovely.

Colleagues joined from across Ayr, Dunfermline and Stoke, connecting with specialist medical accountants and advisers from across the UK.

A strong couple of days, and a clear theme throughout: change is constant across NHS pensions, tax and GP funding.

A particular highlight was hearing from our own team. Laura Nicoll shared insights on NHS pensions and Making Tax Digital, while Linda Nelson covered the latest GP contract updates and what they mean for practice funding, capacity and reporting.

Exactly why staying close to this network matters, it ensures the advice we give is practical, current and grounded in what’s actually changing.

And not just about the technical side, time to reconnect, share experiences and enjoy each other’s company. In a specialist sector like this, those relationships really matter.

Huge thanks to everyone who attended and represented Dains, contributing to and bringing back valuable insight from across the healthcare sector.

Andy Masterton, Linda Nelson, Jason Condie, Lynn Collin, Stephen Bargh CA, Laura Nicoll, Rachel Murphy, Patrick Storer, Nicola Crawford and Emma Whitehouse

Expert advice from people who truly understand your world.
And when you need it, we’re always here.

If you’d like to understand what these changes mean for you or your practice, or how we can support you, we’re always happy to talk.
https://loom.ly/Wa1t2lE

28/04/2026

We’re pleased to confirm that our Business Recovery team in Glasgow has relocated to a new office, just a short move within the city centre.

📍 169 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2LB

From our new location, the team continues to support businesses, lenders and stakeholders across Glasgow and the wider region with a full range of Business Recovery and Insolvency services.

They are now co-located with our colleagues at Consilium, part of the Dains Group, bringing our expertise together in one location.

24/04/2026

A webinar designed for our clients impacted by MTD who are not yet set up.

If that’s you, this session will show you exactly what to do next.

Getting ready for MTD doesn’t need to be complicated, we’ll show you how to get set up properly and keep things running smoothly using Xero.

In this practical session, we’ll cover:
• How to get set up in Xero quickly and correctly
• Simple ways to capture and manage your income and expenses
• How Xero supports MTD compliance
• Tips to make day-to-day financial management more efficient

You’ll hear from Claire Lawrence (Dains) and Ben Lockwood (Xero), who will walk you through how this works in practice so you can take the next step with confidence.

This session is for Dains clients impacted by MTD who are not yet set up.

📅 28 April 2026 | 9:00am
📍 Online

Secure your place today:
https://loom.ly/ftEfAg8

Not a Dains client?
If you need support with MTD, get in touch, we’re here to help.