Business
Pharmaceutical company launches UK approved dermatology products
A BRITISH-based pharmaceutical business has acquired two UK approved dermatology products. Kelso Pharma has launched into the specialty of Dermatology with prescription medicines for the treatment of actinic keratoses and plaque psoriasis. The two dermatology products, purchased from an organisation within the Dermapharm Group, represent a move in another direction for Kelso Pharma as the […]
Funding secured to extend programme enhancing Scotland’s IOT capabilities
A SCOTS business support initiative, designed to boost the adoption of cyber-secure Internet of Things (IoT) technologies among SMEs, has secured additional funding to reach more companies from across a range of sectors vital to the Scottish economy. IoT Secure – led by IoT experts at CENSIS, Scotland’s innovation centre for sensing, imaging, and IoT […]
British charity advises on how to reduce harm to hedgehogs in lead up to Bonfire Night
THE BRITISH Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) has issued top tips on how best to reduce the risk of harming hedgehogs this bonfire night. Founded in 1982, the BHPS is dedicated to protecting the wellbeing of hedgehogs native to the UK. Pictured: A hedgehog. Image from Unsplash.com/Piotr ?askawski. Through their campaigns, the BHPS dedicates itself to […]
Housing provider strengthens Board with new Chair
Former Care Inspectorate Chair appointed to drive ambitious growth A LEADING Scottish housing provider has bolstered its Board with the appointment of a new Chair. Paul will play a pivotal role in guiding Bield’s new Corporate Strategy and Business Plan, steering the organisation towards its goal of meeting Scotland’s urgent housing needs, as well as […]
Scottish gift cards help communities through cost of living crisis
SCOTLAND Loves Local gift cards are being used by organisations across the country to support families, regional economies and local businesses. The action to provide financial support to people when they need it most is being championed by charities, social enterprises and local authorities. A 30-minute lunchtime webinar, ‘The Local Revolution: Connecting with Communities Using the […]
Gilson Gray hires property duo to boost Dundee expansion
LEGAL firm Gilson Gray has appointed Ben Finnie and Charlotte Caird to its team, strengthening its property division in Dundee. The full-service firm is based in Lincoln and also has offices located in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Aberdeen and Dundee. Ben Finnie has been appointed as regional sales manager. He joins the firm from boutique […]
Historic shop to close
Huge retirement sale announced at Berwick home furnishers Martin Fairbairn and Susan Shirreff A PROMINENT Northumberland business that has served thousands of customers over eight decades has announced that it will be closing its store in the near future. Fairbairns of Berwick is now gearing up for its largest-ever sale starting from 27 October in […]
Scots company reveal plan for more sales and operations to support sustained growth
A SCOTS company has made plans to create more sales and operations throughout the Western Hemisphere in an attempt to strengthen the business. Coretrax, the global leader in oil and gas well integrity and production optimisation, has made two key appointments in order to strengthen its sales and operations team as the business experiences continued growth across […]
First Scots “graduate” of Kirk Murdoch Scholarship is fitting tribute to respected lawyer
A SCOTS student who went on to graduate through the Kirk Murdoch Scholarship has started a traineeship at Pinsent Masons. Emilia Gordon, who is the first law student to graduate through the scholarship started in respect of lawyer Kirk Murdoch, is dual qualified in Scots and English law after graduating from the University of Dundee. […]
Record number of urban artists unite in support of Glasgow children’s hospital charity
A SCOTS charity will benefit after almost 250 leading urban, street and contemporary artists from around the globe have joined forces in a ground-breaking auction. The initiative, organised by charity supporter and art enthusiast Steve McGill, marks the third and final McTear’s art auction in support of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, which has successfully raised […]