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Scotland has introduced the UK's first statutory licensing framework for non-surgical cosmetic procedures through the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026. This landmark legislation establishes legal controls over higher-risk cosmetic treatments, introduces criminal offences for non-compliance, and sets clear standards for premises, training, and age restrictions. With England expected to follow suit, businesses offering these services need to understand what this r

Scotland's Land Reform Act grants public access rights for wild camping, but irresponsible behavior threatens the countryside through wildfires and environmental damage. This analysis examines the legal boundaries between responsible access and trespass, exploring what remedies landowners can pursue when wild campers fail to meet their obligations under Scottish law.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has launched Scotland's first intellectual property-backed lending product, allowing innovation-led businesses to borrow between £250,000 and £10 million against their IP assets rather than traditional fixed collateral.