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A TEXTILE DESIGNER GROWS WITH HELP FROM DIGITALBOOST

A Fraserburgh based textile designer has successfully grown her business with the launch of a new online shop, after accessing support through DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme delivered by Business Gateway.  Owned by Fiona Ross, Candy Coated Accessories specialises in the creation of high-quality textile products which includes luxury knitted scarves, mini hot water […]

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LEADING SPORTS EDUCATION BRAND LAUNCHES IN SCOTLAND

A specialist provider of sports education for primary schools is opening its first operation in Scotland as part of its ambitious expansion plans.  SportsCool works with schools to enhance the delivery of curricular and extra-curricular physical education, with the view that every child should have the chance to participate, progress and achieve. Its first branch

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GENERATION UK LAUNCHES IN SCOTLAND

Youth employment non-profit organisation Generation UK, today announces it will launch a new digital skills training programme for unemployed people aged 18-29 across Scottish city regions to tackle the digital skills crisis in the area with support from the JP Morgan Chase Charitable Foundation and Microsoft. With unemployment for 16–24-year-olds in Scotland affecting nearly 42,000

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BUILDING SOCIETY INVESTS IN LUXURY HOTEL REFURBISHMENT

The Cumberland Building Society has kicked off 2022 by announcing a six‐figure investment to support a luxury hotel rebrand and refurbishment project.   Whilst the hospitality sector is still facing the challenges of COVID‐19, the Cumberland has made a statement of intent by financing more than 60% of the acquisition of the hotel in Oban, a

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SCOTTISH BUSINESS SEES CONFIDENCE BOOST IN JANUARY

Business confidence in Scotland rose 13 points during January to 37%, the highest reading since September 2021, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking.    Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 23 points at 45%.  When taken alongside their optimism in the economy, up four points to 30%, this gives a headline confidence reading of 37%.   The Business Barometer, which questions 1,200 businesses monthly, provides

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PIZZA COMPANY SET TO CREATE 300 JOBS

Boss Pizza has announced plans to create 300 jobs as it plans to open branches across the UK. This announcement is part of a national expansion plan which is due to commence in March 2022.  The new jobs will create a variety of opportunities from franchising, marketing, logistics, warehousing, retail and customer service. The expansion

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EDINBURGH NAMED BEST BUSINESS CITY OUTSIDE LONDON

Business magazine Management Today recognises Edinburgh in-depth data analysis to rank the largest cities and towns outside of London on how attractive they are for business. It assessed 63 urban areas across 15 criteria including the scale of the private sector ecosystem, the strength of innovation, the number of high-growth businesses, access to a skilled

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