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Murray Estates completes sale of West Edinburgh development site to Places for People Murray Estates is pleased to announce the sale of a 110-acre site on the outskirts of Edinburgh to Places for People, the UK’s leading social enterprise. The first phase of the Edinburgh Garden District – Redheughs Village – is set to deliver […]
Q & A with Sir David Murray and David D Murray from the latest edition of The Watt Magazine
The Watt is the annual magazine for alumni and friends of Heriot-Watt University Talking pathways to success, entrepreneurship and Access Bursaries with business leaders Sir David Murray and his son, David. Heriot-Watt Honorary Graduate, Sir David Murray (DEM), is a Scottish entrepreneur and leading businessman, who was knighted in the 2007 New Years Honours List […]
Murray Capital marks 50 years in business with a new look and a new HQ
Murray Capital, the family-run business with a diverse portfolio of interests, is celebrating 50 years in business with a refreshed brand, a new website and a move to new premises in Edinburgh. Murray Capital has its roots in the steel business, Murray International Metals, founded by Sir David Murray in 1974. It has grown and diversified […]
Hillfoot celebrates 100 years in business
With summer in full swing, Hillfoot recently celebrated a century of trading with an afternoon BBQ for staff, along with former Managing Directors, consultants and other suppliers. An opportunity to reflect on 100 remarkable years in an industry which has seen incredible growth and change, the afternoon also saw speeches, awards and the hidden culinary […]
Murray Foundation Review 2020-2022
Today we publish the 2nd Murray Foundation review of its activities for the period 2020 – 2022. Trustee David D. Murray said: “I am proud to continue the important work pioneered by our father, Sir David Murray, with our family foundation. We are wholly committed to assisting people whose lives have been affected by traumatic […]
Murray Capital reports strong growth in financial year to June 2022
Murray Capital has recorded double-digit growth in turnover, profit, and shareholder funds in annual accounts filed with Companies House today (Wednesday 12 October). Murray Capital is a family-run business whose principal activities are the development of land for the residential and commercial sectors, investment in private companies and real estate, wine importing and distribution, and […]
Maven exits CRM specialist ProspectSoft
Murray Capital formed part of a syndicate, led by Maven Investor Partners, to acquire a stake in ProspectSoft in 2017. Maven completed a profitable realisation for investors following the sale of the award-winning Customer Relationship Management software provider ProspectSoft to trade acquirer, The Access Group. The sale has generated an initial 2.0x cost return for […]
Scottish IT firm Capito acquired by XMA
Scottish IT services provider Capito has been acquired by English reseller XMA. Murray Capital backed a management buyout of the Livingston-based IT services provider in 2006. Capito was established in 1990 and serves a wide public and private sector customer base. The business will continue to operate from its Livingston headquarters. XMA is one of […]
Murray Estates receives green light from Scottish Government for 1,350 homes and supporting infrastructure
Murray Estates has received final approval from the Scottish Government for a £500 million housing development and supporting infrastructure in West Edinburgh. The first phase of the Edinburgh Garden District – Redheughs Village – is set to deliver 1,350 homes of various types and tenures, including more than 330 new affordable homes, as well as […]