The Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Scotland’s stage for live entertainment, business, and culture, is marking its 40th anniversary with a bold new campaign, SEC & Me, and a season of celebratory activity that puts audiences at the heart of the story. Since opening in September 1985 as the nation’s first purpose-built conference and exhibition […]
Holmes Mackillop director and Head of Corporate Ralph Riddiough (pictured above) has predicted that Ofcom’s (Office of Communications) authorisation of satellite connectivity for standard smartphones will revolutionise the emerging direct to device – D2D – market. Ofcom’s confirmation that it will progress with plans to make the UK the first country in Europe to enable
Charities and social enterprises across Inverness and the Highlands are being invited to a dedicated funding event aimed at helping them secure resources and expertise to grow their community impact. Taking place on Thursday, 25th September at Eden Court, Inverness, the session will bring together local third sector organisations with key funders and support
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The UK’s largest on-demand grocery service, Beelivery.com, is expanding its services to include pharmacy deliveries, positioning itself to offset the impact of a sharp rise in community pharmacy closures. According to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA), England saw 248 pharmacy closures in 2024 alone, averaging almost five closures per week. By January
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Edinburgh’s Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club, home to the award-winning Energy Gym, has secured a £100,000 loan from leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to expand its fitness facilities and capacity for new members. Based at the Meggetland Sports Complex, Energy Gym is an integral part of the club, regularly used
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Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, has launched a new technology services offering to support its client base of UK SMEs. As part of its growth strategy and investment in technology solutions to enhance the client experience, the launch of Wbg Technology Services, in partnership with its Information and Communication
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As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their exam results, two leading electrical bodies have reminded students that there’s no wrong path to a rewarding and successful career in the electrotechnical industry. With many school leavers unsure of their next step, and others disappointed by their grades, SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry
Darwin Leisure, the parent company of Darwin Escapes, which operates 26 holiday parks across the UK, has secured £50m in funding to help grow its portfolio. The funding, from Metro Bank, comprises a £10m revolving credit facility and a £40m term loan and will provide Darwin Leisure “with flexible growth financing as it continues
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Cocktail bar operator Simmons was acquired by its founder Nick Campbell for £6,051,660 in pre-pack administration, an administrators’ report has revealed. It was revealed last month that Simmons had been working with Kroll Advisory on its options and completed a strategic restructuring process, supported by existing backer Lonsdale Capital Partners – designed to streamline its
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Knight Frank has expanded its burgeoning project management service in Scotland with the appointment of Abbie Brown (pictured above). Abbie joins the independent commercial property consultancy as a project manager in Edinburgh, providing support to developments across the country. Having recently relocated from Melbourne, Abbie brings with her seven years of project and contract
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