Business
Jobs boost as Edinburgh Boiler Company expands with air source heat pump division
A SCOTS company is aiming to meet the rising demand for renewable energy with the creation of a dedicated air source heat pump division by the Edinburgh Boiler Company. The new arm of the business is set to create up to 15 jobs in the coming year (2024). Graeme Porter has been appointed as operations […]
Public buildings and social housing safeguarded by vital £20m framework
PUBLIC SECTOR organisations across Scotland are being invited to attend a launch event that will share vital information on a major framework geared towards improving the safety of social housing and public buildings. Taking place at the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s (SPA) headquarters in Livingston on 23 November, those attending will gain vital information about the […]
Winter Jackets wanted as Cosy Coats campaign kicks off
A SCOTS football team’s community trust have launched their annual winter clothing drive to help people across the region. Arbroath FC Community Trust have launched their campaign with the Cosy Coats initiative with the aim of keeping people in Angus warm over the winter. The Cosy Coats initiative sees Arbroath Football Club Community Trust, supported […]
Social Print and Copy CIC attains Living Hours accreditation
A SCOTTISH social enterprise has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland. Social Print and Copy CIC (SP&C), the Edinburgh-based social enterprise, has become the latest business to be approved for meeting the standards for employees over 18. The accreditation requires employers to pay the real Living Wage to all their employees over […]
Scottish hotel group triumphs at Hotel Honours Awards
SCOTS hotel group Crerar Hotels saw success at the Hotels of the Year’s Hotel Honours Awards on Sunday, winning seven awards. Crerar Hotels attended the black-tie Grand Annual Awards Dinner with seven award wins on the night across several different categories including spa, hotel, and people. Balmoral Arms located in Ballater and Loch Fyne Hotel […]
Communications consultancy appoints non-executive director
GLASGOW-based communications consultancy, Perceptive Communicators, has appointed Ed Monaghan as non-executive director with immediate effect. Ed Monaghan spent 40 years with Mactaggart & Mickel Group, and was Chief Executive for 15 years. Perceptive Communicators is a communications consultancy with a range of clients including Clyde Gateway, Cruden Group, hub South West, Lost Shore Surf Resort […]
Scots whisky company nets new sponsorship deal with Livingston FC
A SCOTS whisky company has unveiled a new sponsorship with Livingston FC, a deal that sees the brand named on the back of the club’s shirts. Label 5 is a whisky produced at Glen Turner’s Starlaw Distillery, just a few miles from Livingston Football Club’s grounds. The initial deal will run for the remainder of […]
Manchester courier company expands into Scotland
MANCHESTER-BASED courier company, Speed Couriers, is expanding into Scotland with its purchase of Caledonian Couriers of Glasgow, in a private deal for an undisclosed sum. The Manchester courier company is the largest independent same-day and medical courier company in the North West of the UK. Speed Couriers also operates in Leeds and West Yorkshire. Caledonian […]
Campaigners celebrate ground-breaking new laws for children in Parliament
YOUNG people, abuse survivors and bereaved families have celebrated the Online Safety Act becoming law at an NSPCC reception in Parliament. The legislation was given Royal Assent on 26 October after years of campaigning. It will put a legal duty on tech companies to protect children from sexual abuse and harmful material on social media […]
Renowned legal firm adds five experts to coveted teams
Departments add to roster thanks to year-on-year growth HIGHLY respected law firm Gibson Kerr has bolstered its family and personal law departments with the addition of five new staff members. The firm has strengthened its family and personal law teams with several new hires across its Central Belt locations. Joining the firm’s family […]