Campaigning electrical trade association SELECT has issued an urgent appeal to Deputy First Minister John Swinney, asking him to allocate additional funding for apprenticeships to prevent a shortfall in essential training. Scotland’s voice of the electrical industry is calling on Mr Swinney to use some of the £46 million of extra money announced for colleges
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Christopher Coates, Gregg Glass and Michael McLaren Gregg Glass of Whyte & Mackay has won the coveted McLaren Packaging-sponsored Master Distiller/Master Blender of the Year category of Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky and World Whiskies Awards 2023 Scotland. The winners were announced at a ceremony at Edinburgh’s Balmoral Hotel honouring some the biggest names in
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A multi-million-pound deal has been agreed to build a new road salt storage facility to support Scotland’s road network for future winters. Peel Ports Clydeport has begun construction of a new 5000m2 storage shed at King George V dock in Glasgow, which will be able to hold a minimum of 40,000 tonnes of road salt. It is
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Private health clinic, Quantum Health is looking back on a successful first year at its Shawlands location. Founded by trained GPs Dr Kashif Ali and Dr Usman Haq both of who grew up in south of Glasgow to help the local community live healthier and happier lives. The clinic opened in 2021 and can be
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Cala Homes (East) has confirmed sponsorship of Linlithgow Rose FC as the club targets domestic success this season. Linlithgow Rose FC players will wear the Cala Homes (East) logo on their home and away kits this season as the developer becomes its latest sponsor, supporting the teams push towards promotion to the Lowland League and
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Scottish smart building connectivity specialist, Exchange Communications has partnered with Vodafone to deliver futureproofing high-capacity upgrades at five UK airports including Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. Installed by Exchange Communications, the technology is now live across George Best Airport in Belfast and Newcastle International Airport. Meanwhile, dedicated 5G systems are also being installed in Birmingham, Edinburgh
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Scotland’s leading independent living specialist has appointed a new chief executive following a rigorous recruitment process led by external advisors. Simon Fitzpatrick (pictured above) will be promoted internally to lead Blackwood Housing and Care, which has 600 staff and operates more than 1500 properties across 28 local authorities. Blackwood is renowned for championing the use
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A fast growing Scottish tech company has notched up its 100th Oracle NetSuite client, thanks to a delighted finance boss. The century of projects is a major milestone for Eureka Solutions, which works with growing enterprises to tailor and deploy the business management software, which transforms company fortunes. Its newest client is Trinity Grain, one
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Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has appointed Gareth Cordiner its new North Division Managing Partner and Douglas Smith its new Dundee Partner. Promoted to Partner three years ago having joined Hardies three years previously as an Associate within its Aberdeen office, Mr Cordiner is a Chartered Building Surveyor specialising in dilapidations, expert witness reports, and
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A planning application for a development of high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Edinburgh’s Canongate has been given the green light following an appeal by property developers to the Scottish Government. Summix (CGE) Developments and S Harrison have been granted permission for the partial demolition of existing buildings and the delivery of PBSA on the
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