Aberdeen, 06/11/2026 - Aberdeen-based Balmoral Group has been recognised as one of Scotland's top performing private companies, collecting two awards at the inaugural Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 Awards, held at Edinburgh Castle on Wednesday 4th November.
The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 celebrates 50 privately owned, independent companies headquartered in Scotland that have demonstrated high speed sales growth and business resilience. Balmoral Group, the sector leading strategic investment family firm founded by entrepreneur Sir Jim Milne CBE, was named on the list.
On the night, the Group also received a special recognition award: the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, presented to Sir Jim Milne CBE in recognition of the determination, commitment, endurance and reinvention that have been at the heart of Balmoral from the very beginning.
Both awards were collected by Bill Main, Managing Director of Balmoral Group, and Sarah-Jane Hogg, Non-Executive Director of Balmoral Group and Chief Executive of Friends of ANCHOR.
(left)Bill Main, Managing Director, and (right) Sarah-Jane Hogg, Non-Executive Director, Balmoral Group, collecting the Group's awards from Bob Hair, Head of UK Regions, Cazenove Capital at the inaugural Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 Awards at Edinburgh Castle.
Bill Main said: "To be recognised among Scotland's fastest growing private companies, in the very first year of the Fast 50, is a proud moment for everyone at Balmoral Group. It comes at an important time as we reshape the Group into a family investment office, and it reflects the hard work of our teams across every business. Our plans to invest more than £50 million will expand our existing portfolio and open new opportunities in high growth sectors, with Aberdeen and the north-east remaining central to our ambitions. We are determined to ensure the Balmoral name continues to be recognised as one of Scotland's leading businesses for many years to come."
Sarah-Jane Hogg said: "The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is a fitting tribute to our Chairman, Sir Jim, and to the Balmoral team who share his vision. Determination, commitment, endurance and reinvention are the qualities he has always stood for, and they remain at the heart of the Group as it enters its next chapter. It was a privilege to accept the award on his behalf."