ACCOUNTANCY firm Ernst & Young has added its 12th new partner in Scotland this year.

Paul Copland, who has previously been with Deloitte, has worked in sectors including technology, media and telecommunications, transportation, oil and gas and manufacturing.

Mr Copland said he was looking forward to taking up his post and added: “Scotland continues to see the emergence and growth in exciting and dynamic businesses across the country and sectors.”

Mark Harvey, senior partner for EY Scotland, said: “Paul’s appointment comes at a time of significant expansion and investment for EY in Scotland.”

The firm recently promoted 10 of its staff to partner.

The appointment of Mr Copland means EY now has 33 partners in Scotland.