Murray Capital vies to win coveted British Business Award in star studded ceremony
Murray Capital vies to win coveted British Business Award in star studded ceremony Murray Capital in Edinburgh will compete against 149 UK businesses including household names, global giants, innovative UK SMEs and family businesses at this year’s British Business Awards, which feature special guest George Clooney at a star-studded ceremony in Edinburgh on 30 April […]
Why David Murray waited 10 years to build in west Edinburgh
Why David Murray waited 10 years to build in west Edinburgh – The business dynasty on “patient” developing, investors heading to Manchester and a 6-year wait for planning permission by David Forsyth – Edinburgh Inquirer There is a Persian proverb that says: “Patience is bitter, but it bears sweet fruit.” David Murray is a patient […]
Murray Capital reflects on “exceptional” year as it posts £18m profit
Murray Capital reflects on “exceptional” year as it posts £18m profit – Land sales provided significant boost to turnover and profits in year to June 2025 – Murray Capital Holdings (“Murray Capital” or “the Group”), the investment business of the Murray family, recorded an £18m profit last year thanks to proceeds from land sales. Murray […]
Colin Mitchell returns to Murray Capital
in group finance role
Murray Capital, the private investment office of the Murray family, has appointed Colin Mitchell as its group finance director. He succeeds Euan Campbell, who has moved on after more than 10 years in the role. Colin qualified as an accountant with KPMG and knows the Murray family’s business interests well, having worked for them from […]
MURRAY CAPITAL WINS ‘FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’ AT THE BRITISH BUSINESS AWARDS
The team at Murray Capital are incredibly proud and thrilled to have won the ‘Family Business of the Year’ award at the British Business Awards 2025 held at the EICC in Edinburgh last Thursday. The ceremony, hosted by comedian and TV star Rob Brydon, was attended by 1,600 guests and celebrated the best in UK […]
PLACES FOR PEOPLE ACQUISITION
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 […]
Murray Capital records £4m profit in “solid” financial year
Murray Capital records £4m profit in “solid” financial year Murray Capital Holdings recorded a profit-before-tax of £4m in its latest financial year, according to accounts filed with Companies House this week. Murray Capital is a family-run business with a diverse portfolio of interests. Its principal activities are the provision of metal stockholding, processing and distribution, […]
Scotland’s oldest wine merchant celebrates top drinks industry award
Cockburns of Leith, Scotland’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, has claimed a prestigious drinks industry prize. The Decanter Retailer Awards recognises the best drinks retailers up and down the country and Cockburns of Leith has been named this year’s winner of the “best regional wine shop – Scotland” award. This is the latest milestone in […]