Scottish
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 […]
Scots newlyweds captured in breathtaking pic under the Aurora Borealis in Scottish Highlands
A SCOTS snapper captured a once-in-a-lifetime picture for a pair of newlyweds with the Aurora Borealis adorning the sky behind them. Michael Carver had been sitting down to eat at the wedding of Kerry and Stephen Campbell over the weekend when he got a notification that the natural light show in the sky was beginning. […]
Scottish businesses celebrate success at awards night
SCOTS businesses were recognised for their high-growth potential at the 22nd round of the Scottish EDGE Awards in Glasgow last night. The awards were attended by Simon Hannah in his first official engagement as Chair of the organisation, and Mark Scott, CEO of pet wellness brand Bella & Duke. This year also saw the introduction […]
More than 2,000 Ukrainians supported by Scottish charity, new report reveals
A SCOTS charity has supported more than 2,000 young Ukrainians and their families since the beginning of Russia’s invasion, according to their latest report. To mark World Children’s Day today, Barnardo’s Scotland have released a report highlighting the service they have provided to accommodate those displaced from the ongoing conflict in the country. Barnardo’s Scotland […]
Scottish hotel unearths 160 years of history
SCOTS history from the last 160 years ago has been discovered by staff at The Old Manor Hotel in Lundin Links, Fife. Operations Manager Steven Carleschi revealed that historical documents such as birth certificates and newspaper clippings were discovered during recent work at the hotel. The building has been under the ownership of the Wallace […]
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 […]
Scottish whisky company opens doors to share net zero journey
SCOTS whisky company Chivas Brothers opened the doors of its distillery to the wider spirits industry this week to share its recent success. The open house event took place in the Glentauchers distillery as the company celebrated their successful implementation of heat recovery technology at the site. They made the design and implementation findings of […]
Scottish drink-drive casualties report show lowest numbers ever
THE NUMBER of drink-drive casualties on Scotland’s roads in 2021 was the lowest ever recorded, shows a report from Transport Scotland. Published on 25 October, the report shows a total of 210 people were injured in accidents where a driver was over the legal limit, which compares with 1,270 in 2002. There were 10 deaths, which is half […]
Scottish campervan firm accredited as Living Hours employer
Converter company becomes first employer based in East Lothian to gain the accreditation A CAMPERVAN converter company has become the latest accredited Living Hours employer in Scotland demonstrating its commitment to fair work practices. Jerba Campervans will now offer its staff a minimum of 16 contracted hours per week, unless the employee requests otherwise. Employees will […]
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 […]