Scotland

Hospitality firm hits new heights as it celebrates 20 years

A major player in Scotland’s hospitality sector is celebrating its 20th anniversary in what it anticipates will become its most successful year to date. Surgeons Quarter Ltd (SQ), the commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), is on track to see turnover exceed £12 million, through growth across its conferencing, events and […]

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Proposed hub to future proof St Andrews mediaeval harbour

A Harbour Hub, aimed at revitalising and future-proofing the town’s mediaeval harbour, could be created in St Andrews.            St Andrews Harbour Trust, which is responsible for the development, maintenance and promotion of the 14th century harbour, has lodged a planning application to Fife Council to construct a 1.5-storey building for harbour users, the wider community and

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Major new research to tackle health inequalities among Roma communities

A new £1.1 million research project led by Heriot-Watt University is set to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for Roma communities across the UK. Roma populations experience some of the poorest health and wellbeing outcomes, including significantly lower life expectancy of 10 or more years below the national average as well as a higher prevalence

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HFD launches first-of-its kind office service in Scotland

HFD – Scotland’s largest commercial property developer – has today announced the launch of its new serviced office concept Ospa, with a unique offering in the Scottish market. Ospa will provide occupiers with all-inclusive, flexible serviced office space, without the hidden fees typically associated with similar offerings. Figures from HFD suggest that over a three-year

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Work starts on idyllic River View Luxury Lodges on the Clyde

An exciting, new holiday resort destination just 25 minutes from Glasgow city centre is set to open this summer as 18 luxury lodges, available for rental all year round, get under construction on the picturesque banks of the Clyde. The £2.5 million investment project is being undertaken by River View Luxury Lodges, whose site is

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Family-run gin distillery uses blockchain for water clarity

An artisan, family-run gin distillery near Keith, Moray, Roehill Springs, is using blockchain technology – a digital ledger – to be completely clear about the amount, quality, and provenance of the water used in the creation of its award-winning spirits. Roehill Springs is using the system, developed by CENSIS, Scotland’s innovation centre for sensing, imaging,

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TAB makes its debut in Scotland

TAB, the real estate finance and investment house has expanded its reach to Scotland, where it is now operating its bridging loan services to customers. TAB will focus on main towns and cities within Scotland catering to all commercial and residential properties.  Sales Development Director Jon Sturgess (pictured above) will spearhead the Scotland team to develop new

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Record number of guests explore Edinburgh’s underground streets

The Real Mary King’s Close reports a record-breaking year for 2023 after welcoming over a quarter of a million guests underground to explore the hidden streets of Edinburgh. Located beneath the Capital’s iconic Royal Mile, the Close saw over 257,000 visitors last year, smashing their previous record year in 2019 by over 10,000 people. The

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XL-size contracts push Cumbernauld’s Cube Glass revenues skywards and international partnerships start to pay dividends

In one of its strongest trading advances on record, innovative Scottish glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass has boosted its revenues by well in excess of £1 million as well as developing lucrative new international partnerships. The Cumbernauld-based tech pioneer has pushed its turnover to a record £4.5 million in the year to October 2023, up from £3.25

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Scottish financial services experts forecast economic headwinds

Scotland’s financial services sector will continue to navigate challenging conditions in 2024 amidst ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, a national finance report suggests. While the overall economic forecast for Scotland is largely unchanged bar slow and fragile growth, Core-Asset Consulting’s Industry Trends and Salary Guide has predicted that those in Scotland’s financial sector can expect

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