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A record number of women leaders are helping to transform the rural economy in Scotland

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Following International Women’s Day, Scotland’s leading entrepreneurial support organization Elevator is celebrating not only the imminent appointment of its first female CEO but a remarkable surge in the number of women participating in its Scottish Rural Leadership Programme. At the end of this month (March), Rachel Ross (Pictured above) will take over from Professor Gary McEwan to lead Elevator […]

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Beamish hitting all the right notes in Northern Ireland stout market

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IRISH stout brand Beamish is definitely striking a chord with drinkers in Northern Ireland, having experienced double-digit growth in the local on- and off- trades, driven largely by the brand’s strong associations with music and comedy. Distributed in Northern Ireland by Craigavon-based United Wines, Beamish has enjoyed stout-standing sales across the province, fuelled by a growing appreciation from people frequenting arts, music and comedy

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Peter Kyle champions stronger US-UK AI Partnership as part of ‘rewiring’ the economy to run on AI

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UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will showcase Britain’s credentials as the global hub for AI investment during his visit to the United States this week, aiming to ‘bang the drum’ for a closer AI partnership with the US. He will emphasize how the UK and US can further develop their relationship in the age of

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Lantra gears up to tackle harmful algal blooms with sector-wide training rollout

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Lantra, the training and skills body for the land-based and environment sector, has expanded its capabilities in the aquaculture sector after taking over the leadership of a UK-wide training initiative focused on harmful algal blooms (HABs). Funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) UK Seafood Fund: Skills and Training Scheme, the

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£9 million funding boost to bring key semiconductor manufacturing capability to Scotland

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A new R&D development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging has received a £9 million funding injection, helping to reshore a critical part of the UK’s £500 million electrification supply chain and create new opportunities for manufacturers to access new markets and cut costs. Hosted by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), the

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Final phase of Edinburgh Home Demonstrator, ‘net-zero ready’ development, begins with rigorous testing

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The development of 75 affordable, ‘net-zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards. Across three pilot projects, including the Granton site, the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme is set to deliver 324 homes designed

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Chicking shortlisted for prestigious business award

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Global chicken brand, Chicking has been shortlist for the British Business Awards 2025, in association with NatWest, in the category of Retail Business of the Year. Chicking has been shortlisted in this category alongside Seasalt Cornwall, Moto, Champo, Six Stories and Stephens Bakery. They will look to take home this accolade when these prestigious awards

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Barrhead Travel invests £300,000 in store refurb programme

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The UK’s leading travel agent, Barrhead Travel, has invested £300,000 in the revamp of its stores in Braehead, Dunfermline and East Kilbride. As part of an ongoing programme of existing store refits and refurbishments, the group is planning investment in at least five of its Scottish stores this year. Its Braehead store completed its refurbishment

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Left to Right: Katy Ralph, COO at Ralph Sayer,, Tzana Webster, Head of Estate Agency at Ralph Sayer & MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Lib Dem Leader applauds transformation of in-demand development

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Left to Right: Katy Ralph, COO at Ralph Sayer,, Tzana Webster, Head of Estate Agency at Ralph Sayer & MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has praised the redevelopment of 78 homes at Scotland’s former Army Headquarters, commending ongoing revitalisation efforts. In a recent visit to the project within his constituency, Mr

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Ospa secures 100,000 sq. ft. of lettings in its maiden year

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Ospa, the flexible office service provided by Scotland’s largest commercial property company, HFD, secured just under 100,000 sq. ft. of lettings in its first year since the new concept was launched, as the office market in the greater Glasgow area bounced back. Introduced in February 2024, Ospa provides occupiers in Scotland with a unique, all-inclusive

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