Scotland

THIRD SECTOR LEADERS SUPPORT SCOTLAND’S CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Leading responsible finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is inviting leaders from Scotland’s social enterprise and third sector to join a new coaching initiative designed to develop Scotland’s circular economy. Funded by Zero Waste Scotland, Circular Economy 360+ is a programme of online and in-person training that will help organisations to embrace planet-friendly and sustainable […]

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VEHICLE HIRE FIRM BOOSTS PROFIT EXPECTATIONS DUE TO INCREASED DEMAND

North East vehicle hire operator Redde Northgate says it is trading ahead of expectations with strong demand for its services. The Darlington-based plc told investors on the London Stock Exchange there had been demand from for both vehicle rental and accident management services, including growth from major insurance contracts launched over the past 12 months.

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MET TOWER TRANSFORMATION PLANS UNVEILED

Detailed plans for the redevelopment of the Met Tower in Glasgow have been unveiled by Bruntwood SciTech. The proposals include both its refurbishment vision for the former City of Glasgow College building, as well as specifications for a new, adjoining tower, which collectively should create a new technology and digital hub in the city centre.

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LEADING FAMILY SNACK FIRM REVEALS FRESH NEW LOOK

Its crunch time for a popular crisp maker as it unveils its brand new packaging and prepares to hit supermarket shelves next month. Taylors Snacks will launch the ‘Taylors’ brand on its crisps and popcorn ranges, replacing the Mackie’s of Scotland branded bags, while the award-winning products within will remain the same. The move follows

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE STRENGTHENS BOARD WITH TWO NON EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

Left to Right: Donald MacKay, managing director; Ken Robertson, non-executive director; Neil Skene, non-executive director and Jonathan Smith; chairman of Glencraft Aberdeen-based social enterprise Glencraft has appointed two non-executive directors to bolster its existing team as part of a broader development strategy. The addition of Neil Skene and Ken Robertson as non-executive directors takes the

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TMT TAKE UP HELPS DRIVE EDINBURGH OFFICES IN 2023

Edinburgh’s office market has seen a strong start to the year led by the Technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector, despite well-publicised macro-economic challenges, according to new analysis from Knight Frank. The independent commercial property consultancy found that the first quarter of 2023 saw another 90,872 sq. ft. of office take-up, excluding regears. While slightly

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SCOTTISH MARKETING TECH FIRM REPORTS RECORD BREAKING START TO THE YEAR

Edinburgh based MarTech firm MRM Global has reported a record breaking start to the year, with revenue growth up to 18% year on year, but also for internal growth with the tram growing by 35%. Now MRM Global is once again recruiting as it looks to strengthen its team following a recent multi million pound

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SCOTTISH COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW TECH TO CHANGE HOW SHIPS ARE WEIGHED

A consortium of researchers in Scotland has developed new artificial intelligence (AI) technology that will modernise the way shipping vessels are weighed and checked for stability, a process still based on principles formulated by Greek scientist Archimedes more than 2,000 years ago.  Glasgow based naval architecture firm Tymor Marine and the University of Edinburgh, with

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SCOTTISH TECH FIRMS SHOWCASED STATESIDE

Investment opportunities were central to Tartan Week celebrations as some of Scotland’s most innovative tech firms pitched to leading North American venture capital investors in New York. Companies covering sectors including data, robotics, health tech software as a service (SAAS) and clean tech had the opportunity to make valuable connections at Scotland’s Tech Company Showcase

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