17 Jan, 2025

TechFest launches new programme to develop Aberdeen’s innovators of the future

STEM charity TechFest is launching a new programme aimed at helping Scottish secondary school pupils in Aberdeen to discover their innovative side. In June 2023 the Scottish Government published its national innovation strategy for the next 10 years. It set out its vision for Scotland to be one of the most innovative small nations in […]

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Scottish boiler company looks to the future with new appointment

A SCOTTISH boiler company has launched a new era with the appointment of Dougie Bell as managing director (MD), with previous MD Mark Glasgow becoming chairman. Bell, who steps up from his role as The Edinburgh Boiler Company‘s operations director, also becomes a partner in the Dalkeith-based firm. Glasgow has been at the helm since […]

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Furniture firm showcases their sustainable vision for the hotel of the future

A UK FURNITURE firm has revealed their sustainable vision for the hotel of the future thanks to a collaboration with three design studios. Furniture Fusion‘s project was unveiled at industry event HIX2023, where it featured an AI-generated concept for a hotel lobby. Bell & Swift, Studio du Feu and 3D Reid were each tasked with […]

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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 […]

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“Predicting the future”: Everton fan left in stitches after finding fake home kit for sale in Laos – boasting one major difference

AN EVERTON fan was left in stitches after finding his side’s home kit for sale in a shop overseas – but boasting one major difference. Callum Tait has been travelling for the past five months and is currently in the Luang Prabang region of Laos, in Southeast Asia. Whilst there, the 28-year-old stumbled across a […]

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Top performing arts school opens doors to future stars 

MGA Academy welcomes future talent to new home in West Lothian  ONE OF SCOTLAND’S leading performing arts schools is opening its doors to the public, encouraging future stars to remain in Scotland to study.   The MGA Academy of Performing Arts, Scotland’s only fully accredited performing art college, is holding its first open day at its […]

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Conference is set to explore how Scotland can improve towns for the future

DUNDEE is set to host a conference with a Scottish Government Minister and a council leader to focus on the future of Scottish communities. Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) is joining forces with Dundee City Council to host this major event which will see delegates from across the country will travel to the The Apex City […]

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