Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed impact investing pioneer Amir Rizwan (pictured above) to its board, as it steps up efforts to build an impact economy. Amir is a prominent leader within the UK’s social investment and impact landscape, bringing over a decade’s worth of experience supporting mission-driven organisations to secure […]
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Hamilton College has been shortlisted for a prestigious honour at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards (ISOTY) 2025. The school has been nominated in the Performing Arts category, the first time it has achieved that recognition, having been shortlisted for Student Wellbeing three years ago. The awards are open to independent schools throughout
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Apprentices across the west of Scotland are gaining hands-on experience with the digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing, through collaboration between the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), West College Scotland, and Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd. The initiative forms part of the Data-Driven Design and Manufacturing CoLab (D3M_CoLab) programme, which is led by NMIS,
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The Energy Training Academy (ETA) has stepped up its bid to address the skills shortage in the sector by joining forces with the Electric Heating Company (EHC). The specialist training centre in Edinburgh is hosting a six-month approved renewable installer course, the first of its kind to be fully funded by the Blantyre-based company.
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Food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, with 85 finalists representing 60 businesses. Running for 24 years, the annual awards recognise the highest quality of produce, as well as leading suppliers, individuals, and companies. This year, winners will
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The British Business Bank’s Investment Fund for Scotland has delivered over £25 million in financial support to Scottish businesses since it launched 18 months ago, supporting 58 firms across the country to develop and grow. Alongside the significant investment from the Bank, an additional £26 million in private sector funding has also been committed,
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie McWilliams (pictured above) as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and her formal appointment to the SEC Board. Debbie steps into the newly expanded role, within new Chief Executive’s Dominic McKay’s Executive Team at the SEC. This following a successful tenure as Interim
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Full-service law firm Gilson Gray is celebrating a landmark win on behalf of its client, Rene Hiddink, brother of former Real Madrid and Netherlands manager Guus Hiddink, in a case that marks a first for world football. Following the unlawful termination of his three-year contract just eight months into his role as technical director
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Property development and asset management group Evergold has instructed Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to bring to market 50 units at Regent Shopping Centre in Hamilton for lease. Occupying a dominant position in Hamilton town centre, the Centre’s positioning and scale means that it makes up a significant proportion of the town centre core. The six-acre
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A former textiles teacher has launched a new sewing initiative in Shetland after trading the bustle of London for a slower pace on the isles. Helen Barwick, founder of Shetland Stitch Club, moved to the North Mainland with her husband and rescue dog in November 2024. After years as head of textiles at a
