Business
Integrated Graphene looks to strengthen commercial capabilities with new hire
SCOTS company Integrated Graphene have hired Helen Adams to their board as Non-Executive Director in a bid to drive the business’s commercialisation. The Stirling-based company is behind the development of a sustainable nanomaterial – a three-dimensional carbon-based material patented as Gii™. Ms Adams has more than 30 years’ experience in commercial management across the microelectronics […]
Clinical study success for Scots medical microwave pioneers
Leading podiatrist hails device as most effective treatment NEW RESEARCH has shown that over four out of every five patients suffering from a common skin condition are likely to see successful outcomes after using innovative microwave technology. Studies conducted in New Zealand found that 83% of patients who opted to use medical microwaves to treat […]
Scots farmer Raises £13,000 for RSABI and Diabetes UK
A SCOTS farmer has raised £13,340 for RSABI and Diabetes UK by hosting a stock judging event in memory of her mum and sister. Caitlin Ross organised the event, with help from her partner Allan McKenzie, which was hosted by Luss Estates, on November 11, after the planned date in October had to be rescheduled […]
Scots pet owners increasingly relying on foodbanks to feed animals
SCOTS pet owners are increasingly relying on food banks to feed their animals as the cost of living crisis escalates. At the end of 2020, the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home supplied fifty food banks in East and Central Scotland with vital meals for pets. They now supply 88 and requests from pet owners since […]
Hospital hub bolstered by Edinburgh developer
Children’s charity helped during toughest months with new funding Edinburgh’s Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) has been boosted at a crucial time following an £8,000 donation from a business close to its heart. After completing the capital’s gruelling Seven Hills of Edinburgh challenge, an 11-strong team from residential developers Square & Crescent raised thousands of pounds […]
Forth Ports announces Stuart Wallace as new CEO
SCOTTISH ports operator Forth Ports’ has announced a change in CEO as Charles Hammond OBE steps down from his role next year. His successor will be Stuart Wallace, who is currently the company’s chief operating officer. Charles will work closely with Stuart over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition prior to Charles […]
Scottish recycled brick maker Kenoteq on display at COP28
SCOTS company Kenoteq built a brick wall using construction waste which is being used as a centrepiece of one of the major showcase spaces at COP28. The wall is built from a total of 7,000 bricks made using recycled waste from the construction industry. It is paired with a living wall containing greenery, giving Dubai […]
Scotland’s new reindeer centre opens in time for Christmas
SCOTTISH county Caithness sees the successful opening the doors of its new reindeer centre in time for the holiday season. Lichen Caithness is home to Sven, Levvi and Mr Antlers, who are the UK’s most northerly reindeer. The animals are the stars of the centre’s daily reindeer experiences, which give visitors the chance to learn […]
Scots legal firm Lindsays announce hiring of five new trainees
FIVE new trainees join legal firm Lindsays, in positions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee, to train in a variety of departments. The departments in which they will train include Personal Injury, Commercial Property, and Private Client. They join Lindsays following a competitive recruitment process which attracted a high number of applicants to take up the […]
Assistant Curator appointed for National Gallery bicentenary project
CURATOR and producer Laura McSorley has been appointed as one of four Assistant Curators to work on a commission by artist Jeremy Deller. McSorley has been appointed by the National Gallery to work on the commission by the Turner Prize-winning artist for it’s Bicentenary year The Triumph of Art, a UK-wide performance work, will mark […]