Dains Scotland

15/07/2026

Keeping your own records and preparing for your first MTD quarterly submission?

If you’re using Xero, this practical session is designed to help you understand exactly what to do next.

Following strong interest in our recent MTD and Xero webinars, Claire Lawrence, Associate Director in our Accounting and Business Advisory team, will be joined once again by Ben Lockwood from Xero for the next session in the series.

They’ll walk through the submission process, answer common questions and share practical tips to help you avoid mistakes and submit with confidence.

📅 Friday 24 July 2026
🕤 9.30am–10.00am
📍 Online via Zoom

Secure your place: https://loom.ly/iqFEj8I

Not a Dains client? Explore how our team can support your business with cloud-led solutions and forward-thinking advice.

https://loom.ly/Wa1t2lE

10/07/2026

The future of business advice is shaped by the conversations happening today.

This week, members of our Accounting and Business Advisory team have been at London, joining thousands of accountants, advisers and technology specialists to explore the ideas and innovations changing the way businesses are supported.

Last year, Dains was named Xero National Partner of the Year in recognition of how our team uses technology to help clients gain clearer insight, save time and make more informed business decisions.

From AI and automation to smarter financial insights, Xerocon is an opportunity to see how technology continues to evolve and, more importantly, what that means for the businesses we work with.

Great to see our Accounting and Business Advisory team at Xerocon, not just to see what's new, but to understand what will make a genuine difference for the businesses we support.

09/07/2026

Ayrshire’s tourism sector is full of ambitious businesses, but growth can bring its own pressures.

From hotels and restaurants to visitor attractions and local experiences, tourism businesses help put Scotland’s towns, cities and regions on the map. But when demand grows, pressure can build behind the scenes.

We are pleased to feature in the latest tourism-focused edition of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Your Business magazine and to support its spotlight on a sector that plays such an important role in Ayrshire and across Scotland.

On pages 6–7, Gary Ferguson, Accounting and Business Advisory Partner, explores how businesses can prepare for growth while managing the impact on cashflow, systems and people.

📖 https://issuu.com/ayrshirechamber/docs/_your_business_summer_magazine_2026

📢 HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?

📖 Our summer magazine is LIVE! 📖

On Monday, Ayrshire Chamber was delighted to publish the summer edition on 'Your Business' magazine - showcasing the region’s vibrant tourism industry!

In this edition:
⭐ Meet some of the local businesses helping put Ayrshire on the map!
⭐ Discover Ayrshire Business Week 2026!
⭐ Read industry news!
⭐ Quarterly education and young people update, and more!

Use the link in the comments below to read the summer edition!

07/07/2026

🌇 They did it.

On Friday, Stephen, Euan and Josh completed the challenge they set out to achieve, cycling 155 miles across Scotland in a single day in support of Breast Cancer UK and Prostate Cancer UK.

Travelling from Dundee to Ayr via Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Kilmarnock, the team called in at each of our Dains Scotland offices along the way, completing the challenge from sunrise to sunset.

Together, they have raised an incredible £4,549 so far, putting them within touching distance of their £5,000 fundraising target.

Thank you to everyone who donated, encouraged and supported the team throughout the challenge. Your generosity helped them every mile of the way.

If you'd like to help Stephen, Euan and Josh reach their £5,000 target, there's still time to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/team/dainscoasttocoastchallenge

03/07/2026

Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge COMPLETE!

Miles completed: 155/155💪

🏁🏁🏁 AYR 🏁🏁🏁

Next stop: The pub!🍻

A huge well done to Stephen, Euan and Josh.

Thanks to everyone who has donated and cheered the team on.

If anyone would like to donate to two great causes Breast Cancer UK and Prostate Cancer UK the link is below 💚:
https://www.justgiving.com/team/dainscoasttocoastchallenge?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

03/07/2026

Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge

📍 KILMARNOCK ✔️

Miles completed: 130/155

Next stop :
The finish line🏁 AYR 🏁

Still time to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/team/dainscoasttocoastchallenge?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

03/07/2026

Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge

📍 GLASGOW ✔️

Miles completed: 115/155

Next stop:
KILMARNOCK

https://www.justgiving.com/team/dainscoasttocoastchallenge?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

03/07/2026

Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge

📍 EDINBURGH ✔️

Miles completed: 65/155

Next stop:
GLASGOW

https://loom.ly/pwilzAY

03/07/2026

Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge

Dundee to...

📍 DUNFERMLINE ✔️

Miles completed: 45/155

Next stop:
EDINBURGH

02/07/2026

🚴‍♂️ One day to go.

Tomorrow, Stephen, Euan and Josh take on the Dains Coast to Coast Sunset Challenge, cycling 155 miles across Scotland in support of Breast Cancer UK and Prostate Cancer UK.

Setting off at sunrise from our Dundee office, the team will call in at each of our Dains Scotland offices along the way, travelling through Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Kilmarnock before aiming to reach Ayr by sunset. 🤞

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. The team are now over halfway towards their fundraising target. 💚👏

There's still time to support the team before they set off, and we'll be sharing live updates throughout the challenge on Friday.

🔗 Donate: https://loom.ly/pwilzAY