Olympians team up with ultra-athlete to turn the tide on the sea at Talisker’s epic triathlon
SCOTS OLYMPIAN Sir Chris Hoy teamed up with fellow Team GB gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes and passionate environmentalist Ross Edgley to raise awareness of wild seas. The trio took part in a relay race with a twist in Edinburgh, Scotland the country that Talisker whisky calls home, and the athletes triumphed over the tide […]
Scots secondary school signs up for new ‘revolutionary’ new curriculum
A SCOTs secondary school has made waves after signing up for a new curiculum which will see youngsters learn a wide spectrum of life skills. Craigie High School has signed up with the Gen+ programme – a nation-wide curriculum initiative which helps inspire and equip first year secondary students and their teachers. A teacher training event hosted […]
Scots company shows a growing appetite for more office space
A SCOTS company has shown huge promise after an increasing demand for office space, and defying the odds. DM Hall has successfully let an entire townhouse in a prime location in what is seen as a remarkable time in the current environment. Claire Hutton. The Glasgow-based office has shared how this exciting development may signal new […]
Coastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Huge experiment would see salmon equivalent to 11,000 cows in Loch Linnhe A COMMUNITY living on the pristine shores of one of Scotland’s most picturesque lochs have called plans to create Scotland’s largest fish farm a potential “act of unimaginable vandalism.” Long Live Loch Linnhe is a collective of highly concerned local residents who have […]
Scots councillor who was muse for Franz Ferdinand song receives good luck message from frontman
FRANZ Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos has wished the muse behind one of his band’s biggest hits good luck after she announced that she would be running for Parliament. Jacqueline Cameron was dating the band’s drummer Paul Thomson when Franz Ferdinand were writing material for their first album, and features in the first song named after […]
Scots woman left battered and bruised after claiming former neighbours attacked her and stole her dog in “sick” ordeal
A SCOTS woman has claimed that she was assaulted by her former neighbours in a “sick” ordeal that saw her dog being stolen and her being rushed to A&E. Penny Sivewright was at home on Sunday when she says he received a knock at her front door from the “alcoholic” family of former neighbour, who […]
Man seemingly refused boarding by easyJet after staff spot skateboard
A MAN was seemingly refused boarding by easyJet after staff would not accept his skateboard as an “assistance aid vehicle”. Mat Mora was travelling from Gatwick Airport, London to Paris with his girlfriend last month when they were confronted by staff at the gate as they attempted to board their flight. The 29-year-old claims to […]
Hilarious video shows footie pundits in stitches after finding “worst mascot” they’ve ever seen
A HILARIOUS video shows football pundits in stitches after being alerted to the “worst mascot” that they’ve ever seen. TalkSPORT hosts Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy were hosting their show The Sports Bar on Wednesday when they asked for callers to phone in and name the worst mascots in football. The duo’s request was answered […]
Scots building sells for a cool £4 million
A SCOTS building has sold for a whopping £4.3 million after a highly compeititive bidding process. The Orbital House in Kilbride, near Glasgow, has been acquired by a HKIP-sponsored investment vehicle. Orbital House. The deal represents a net initial yield of 15%, with independent commercial property consultancy Knight Frank representing the purchaser. The building comprises […]
Scots company aims to help employees balance work and wellbeing during cost-of-living crisis
A SCOTS company has worked out a balance for wellbeing and work life, using rewards and incentives to change employee expectations. Miconex shared how they aim to support employees with their concerns and the cost of living. Colin Munro. The Perth-based business found in their research that 63% of employees place work-life balance/wellbeing as their […]