Regional publisher DC Thomson has announced the purchased of a Scottish wedding magazine.

The company has bought Scottish Wedding Directory to add to its portfolio of newspapers, magazines and comics.

The magazine is the longest established wedding title in Scotland and its website has a comprehensive directory of venues, services, events and fairs.

Scottish Wedding Directory will remain a separate legal entity, with Lorna Leckie continuing as managing director and Craig Carson as sales director.

Ellis Watson, CEO of DC Thomson Publishing, said, “Scottish Wedding Directory will complement our existing brands, in particular our mature and women’s titles, and strengthen our business portfolio.

“There are many synergies that exist and we are eager to develop these over time to benefit both organisations.”

Lorna added: “This is a great opportunity for Scottish Wedding Directory and will have many benefits for our readers and clients alike.

“DC Thomson’s extensive experience combined with our industry knowledge will improve our brand exposure and the accessibility of our magazine and online presence.”

The publisher’s titles include The Courier, the Dundee Evening Telegraph and The Sunday Post, as well as the Beano, Dandy and The People’s Friend.