Leading business advisory and accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Tech Advisory Board (TAB) by adding leading Scots gaming figure Colin Macdonald (pictured above) to its ranks. Colin, a former producer on the multi-billion dollar generating Grand Theft Auto franchise and a previous Channel 4 Games Commissioner, has joined the firm’s TAB, which includes […]
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A partnership to accelerate access to technology design capabilities for Scotland’s SMEs has been announced by Heriot-Watt University and Technology Scotland.The five-year agreement will see the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), based at Heriot-Watt University; collaborate with Technology Scotland’s networks to accelerate the progression of novel medical and healthcare solutions to market.The partnership will allow
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It was the Big Event, the Final of the massive WorldSkills Plumbing competition, all the pressure was on, the crowds were cheering and Scotland’s Connor Cruden (pictured above) stepped up to the plate. In a stellar performance, the hugely-gifted plumber from Turriff in Aberdeenshire walked away with the Medallion for Excellence, coming within a whisker
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A Scottish pavilion will return to Aqua Nor next summer, showcasing the nation’s blue economy expertise and offering aquaculture supply chain companies a chance to do business on an international stage once again. From 22 to 24 August, a Team Scotland partnership comprising the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Salmon
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Property developer Summix Capital has announced the purchase of one of the most exciting development sites in Glasgow from XLB The prime brownfield site includes a current office building at 2 Central Quay, as well as a neighbouring 4.43-acre development site. Ideally located between the city centre and the west end, the development site is
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(L) Danny McArthur and (R) Charlie Pelling Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has completed the major refurbishment of Poppy Scotland’s Lady Haig Poppy Factory in Edinburgh, where all items for the Scottish Poppy Appeal are manufactured. Work included a comprehensive refurbishment of the factory, stores, and office areas, a full upgrade of electrical, heating, and
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Fife-based specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Matthew Smith as Operations Manager. With 12 years of industrial concrete flooring experience, his arrival is part of ongoing expansion being enjoyed by the Rosyth firm. Smith joins from Technic Concrete Floors Ltd, where he was in
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Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is bringing a popular Montrose pub and guest house to the market due to the owners’ planned retirement. South Esk Inn is located on Wharf Street at the corner junction with Shore Wynd/Apple Wynd and overlooks the busy Montrose Harbour area. The sale of the building will include the owner’s flat at
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Senior figures from the drinks and hospitality industries have demanded that the Scottish Government pause its deposit return scheme (DRS) for empty bottles and cans to avoid a “catastrophic impact” on businesses and consumers. More than 500 leaders have signed an open letter to circular economy minister Lorna Slater calling on her to postpone the
FIGURES FROM DRINKS & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES DEMAND A PAUSE TO RETURN SCHEME Read More »
Following its acquisition by the Donaldson Group in 2020, Donaldson Door Systems (DDS) is the new brand of the business formerly known as Rowan Manufacturing Ltd (RML). Established in 1979 as the manufacturing arm of the Rowan Group, DDS specialises in manufacturing, merchanting and supplying internal and external door sets, as well as staircases from
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