Dains Scotland

23/06/2026

Professional growth takes time, dedication and a lot of determination, which is why we're proud to celebrate the continued success of our people.

👏 Jennifer Carey has passed both of her recent ICAS exams, Advanced Tax and Corporate Finance Modelling.

👏 James Hewitson has also achieved success in his latest AAT exam, Internal Accounting Systems and Controls

Both Jennifer and James have worked incredibly hard to balance study with client work, showing exactly what it means to work and succeed together.

A huge well done to you both! 🌟

15/06/2026

It's been a busy few weeks for the Dains Scotland team, with colleagues out across Scotland attending events, meeting clients and building connections within the sectors and communities we support.

Most recently, Linda Nelson and Daniel Braidwood represented Dains Scotland at the Scottish Dental Show, spending two days catching up with dental professionals from across the country and discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Supporting a sector goes beyond the services we provide. It means staying close to the people, priorities and developments that shape it, and events like the Scottish Dental Show remain an important part of how we do that.

11/06/2026

We were delighted to sponsor the Press Room at the Fife Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026 and celebrate the achievements of businesses from across the region.

Our East Coast team, Jason Condie, Carole Porter FCCA and Claire Lawrence, joined fellow members of the Fife business community for an evening recognising innovation, growth and success.

The Fife Business Awards were a great reminder that behind every successful business are people with ambition, determination and a commitment to making a difference. It was fantastic to see so many individuals, organisations and businesses recognised for the contribution they make across Fife and beyond, something we see reflected in communities right across Scotland.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners, and thank you to the organisers for another fantastic event.

OnFife, Sephra Europe Ltd, AJ Renewables, Diageo - Leven, Environment and Building Services, Electricity Asset Services, Fife Council, Hayden Gordon, Homelands Trust, Rusacks St Andrews

09/06/2026

Following the strong response to our recent webinar series, we're pleased to invite business owners, HR professionals, payroll teams and finance leaders to our latest session.

Join Employment Tax Partner James Shepherd and Payroll Partner Samantha Johnson as they explore two areas that continue to create challenges for employers: Employment Related Securities (ERS) reporting and holiday pay compliance.

The session will provide practical guidance to help employers understand their obligations, avoid common pitfalls and stay ahead of key reporting requirements.

Register here:https://loom.ly/rWGHJ-4

05/06/2026

Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge 🌇

On 3rd July, Dains Partner Stephen Bargh CA will be taking on one final challenge before his retirement this summer, and it’s a big one!

Joined by Dains colleagues Euan Pope (Accounts Advisory Senior Manager) and Josh Kean (Accounts Advisory Trainee), the team of 3 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️ experienced cyclists are embarking on the Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge, a ride across Scotland in a single day, all in support of Prostate Cancer UK and Breast Cancer UK.

Setting off at sunrise🌅from Dundee on the east coast, the team will cycle to the west coast, calling in at each of our Dains Scotland offices along the way – first south across the Tay Bridge through Fife to Dunfermline, across the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh, then west to Glasgow, south west to Kilmarnock, before aiming to reach Ayr by the time the sun sets!🌇 An incredible 155 miles in total!!

This challenge is not only a fitting ‘final fundraising hurrah’ for Stephen as he prepares to retire after 43 years with the business, having been a key part of William Duncan + Co before it joined Dains in 2022, but also a fantastic opportunity to raise money for two charities that are close to everyone’s hearts. Few are the families who have not been touched by the cruel hand of cancer.

This is not the first time Stephen and the team have taken on an ambitious fundraising challenge. Previously, they cycled 525 miles from John O'Groats to Ayr over five days, raising thousands of pounds for Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland.

Stephen said –

“As my retirement approaches, the team and I would love to have your support as we take on my final fundraising challenge. It’s the longest distance in one ride that I will ever have attempted, and your support will certainly help me keep pace with Euan and Josh (who has represented GB in triathlons!!) .

Whether you can donate, share/publicise the challenge, or just cheer the team on along if you see us on the route, every bit of encouragement will be a huge help to this old guy in completing this challenge!”

Please give your support by visiting: https://loom.ly/pwilzAY

04/06/2026

It's always good to see our teams out and about supporting the business communities they work with every day.

Recently, Claire and Carole attended the Dundee & Angus Chamber AGM, while Neil, Kevin and Emma joined members at Ayrshire Chamber's Drive the Future event at The Gailes alongside Arnold Clark Irvine BMW & MINI.

For us, these events are all about conversations, connections and keeping close to the businesses we support across Scotland.

Thanks to everyone involved.

03/06/2026

Temporary VAT relief may create opportunities for hospitality and leisure businesses this summer — but it also brings a number of practical and commercial decisions.

For some, the question will be how best to use the relief. For others, the challenge will be identifying qualifying supplies, updating systems and implementing changes within a tight timeframe.

Our Indirect Tax Partner, Ian Brown, explores what the temporary 5% VAT rate could mean for businesses, including some of the opportunities and considerations operators should be reviewing now.

Learn more:

The Government’s temporary 5% VAT rate on children’s meals and family attractions creates opportunities and challenges for hospitality and leisure businesses.

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