Action for Children appoints National Director for Scotland
A SCOTS charity has announced a new National Director who will be responsible for their current services across local authorities. Fiona Steel was named by Action for Children new National Director for Scotland and will look into intervening against child criminal exploitation and fostering in her role. She takes over from the previous Scotland national […]
Wind farm off coast of Scotland completes Site Investigation
A WIND FARM located on the northeast coast of Scotland, has completed its offshore site investigations. Developer of a 1GW floating offshore wind farm, Buchan Offshore Wind, had the objective to identify and quantify geotechnical and environmental characteristics of both the development site and the export cable route. This information will now be assessed and […]
How forward-thinking John Clark Motor Group works with Elite Training to secure the future with modern apprenticeships in IT
A SCOTS motor group have been praised for their dedicated, industry-leading IT department during the rapid technological changes in their sector. John Clark Motor Group are meeting this challenge not only with a dedicated, industry-leading IT department but with an ongoing IT apprenticeship scheme which continually feeds fresh talent into the skills pool. The rapid digitalisation […]
Wind farm hits the right note with historic male choir funding
ONE of Scotland’s oldest male choirs has received nearly £5,000 through a community grant thanks to a nearby wind farm. With roots dating back to the 1930’s, Stonehouse Male Voice Choir has received £4,600 from Banks Renewables’ Kype Muir Community Partnership Fund (KMCP). The funding allowed the choir to transform its image by creating 20 sets of […]
Scots amateur snapper stunned after capturing ‘breathtaking’ shot of Aurora Borealis
A SCOTS amateur photographer was left stunned after capturing a ‘breathtaking’ shot of the Aurora Borealis as it danced around the night sky in Scotland’s north-east. Richard Mullen from Edinburgh had travelled north to the tourist attraction Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie, Moray in anticipation of capturing his shot. Determined, the 49-year-old set off from […]
Scots footy boss Mick Kennedy reveals how his chicken restaurant chain was meant to be just “one store” before business boomed
SCOTS footy boss Mick Kennedy has revealed how his popular chicken restaurant was originally intended to be just “one store” before business boomed to 17 locations. The East Kilbride boss appeared on the Glasgo Podcast on Tuesday when he was asked by host Gary Dempsey how the concept for his Black Rooster restaurants came about. […]
Influencer left furious after shopworker allegedly asked baby’s due date – despite her not being pregnant
AN INFLUENCER was left furious after a shopworker allegedly asked when her baby was due – despite her not being pregnant. Lauren Saddington has racked up a following of over 550,000 people who regularly tune in to watch her content covering travelling, fashion and daily life. However, the 26-year-old was travelling to Frankfurt, Germany on […]
Artist wows Ginger Spice with incredible arty tribute to singer
A STUNNING video shows the moment an artist wows Geri Halliwell with his artistic tribute to the Spice Girls singer with a collage of pictures of the pop star throughout her career. Nathan Wyburn is a renowned artist who is most known for creating celebrity portraits using culinary items. The Welshman has also given his […]
Investment in Edinburgh commercial property surges ahead of last year
THE SCOTS capital has exceeded last year’s total investment in the commercial property market. According to figures from Knight Frank investors continue to show interest in the city despite the challenging economic backdrop. The independent commercial property consultancy’s analysis of RCA data found that £596 million was sold to date in Scotland’s capital, up on […]
Scots researcher given “incredible” award for Parkinson’s research
A SCOTS professor has been awarded a prize for his research on Parkinson’s Disease. Dario Alessi was recently awarded the?Robert A. Pritzker Prize for his Leadership in Parkinson’s Research by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). Professor Dario Alessi and Shalini Padmanabhan. (C) University of Dundee. The University of Dundee professor was […]