UK rocket company Skyrora has taken another important stride towards achieving a sovereign orbital launch from British soil by opening a new manufacturing and production facility, the largest of its kind in the UK. After recently opening its engine test facility in Midlothian, this new facility in Cumbernauld allows the company to concentrate its launch […]
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One in five businesses in Scotland were started because founders were jealous of their former boss, according to new research, with entrepreneurs desperate to experience the freedom of their own business. Start My Business, a business launchpad platform, commissioned the polling of 500 UK SME owners and senior decision makers, via Censuswide, to observe what
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Glasgow hairdresser and owner of the ROAR Hair and Beauty salon group, Brian McCallum (pictured above) has been announced as a finalist in the 2022 Goldwell Global Creative Awards for Creative Colourist. These internationally renowned awards run by Goldwell, celebrate creativity in hairdressing from all around the world. Brian was required to submit an image
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The Hospitality & Leisure division of Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has completed the sale of one of Scotland’s most iconic hotels, The Drovers Inn at Inverarnan, Loch Lomond from an asking price of offers over £3m to the Bruce Group. The Drovers has been on the same site for over 300 years and, as the T-shirts
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Around 700 services were cut on 23 May when the dispute began and an emergency timetable was introduced. This reduced train services across Scotland has impacted several major events. Fans at Scotland’s World Cup play-off against Ukraine at Hampden Park in June had to leave early if they wanted to take the last service home
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Caroline McKenna (Far Left) with the Social Good Connect A Dundee-based not-for-profit, which matches business employees with local and remote volunteering opportunities, has been hailed one of the best B-Corps in the World. Social Good Connect, which has made a powerful and tangible difference to individuals, communities and charities in need since its launch in
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An extensive community consultation is to step up a gear to help shape what will become one of Scotland (and Europe’s) most powerful and efficient onshore wind projects. Representing a major investment, the up to 40-turbine Bodinglee Wind Farm will provide an opportunity to drive a positive social, economic and environmental legacy for South Lanarkshire.
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Gigged.AI Founders (L) Rich Wilson and (R) Craig Short Tech start-up Gigged.AI has been awarded a £100,000 SMART: Scotland grant by Scottish Enterprise to develop its digital talent sourcing platform. The company uses artificial intelligence-driven technology to match businesses with internal talent and external freelancers by creating a clearly defined statement of work outlining the
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For the Image from L to R: Caryn Gibson, Angie De Vos and Marieam Adghaim A new collaboration aimed at reskilling and upskilling hundreds of local women, while filling local labour shortages, has been announced in Dundee. By teaming up with Women’s Business Station as an Empowerment Partner, Dundee and Angus College will deliver training
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A week-long series of events delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation will be officially opened on Monday 8 August 2022 by Patrick Harvie as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights will be the keynote speaker at the
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