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CIOB AWARDS CELEBRATES THE BEST IN SCOTTISH CONSTRUCTION

Leading lights from the Scottish construction industry came together last Friday for the inaugural CIOB Scotland Awards. In total eight built environment professionals were recognised for their contribution to the sector at a celebratory lunch at the Hilton Doubletree, Cambridge Street, Glasgow hosted by writer and broadcaster Nicky Marr. The winners were: Graduate Award – […]

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CUBE GLASS EMPOWERS EMPLOYEES WITH PART OWNERSHIP IN THE BUSINESS

Eleven long-standing team members at fast growing Scottish glass and aluminium specialist Cube Glass have been allotted up to one fifth of the equity shares in the company by existing shareholders, principally, founder and managing director, Gary Thorn (pictured above). The arrangement, which entitles shareholders of the Cumbernauld-based precision manufacturer both to part-ownership and dividends

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OFFICE EQUIPMENT GIANT BECOMES PART OF UK WIDE GROUP

 For the image from Left to Right: Andrew Aikman, Pam Flockhart director of the firm and Agilico CEO Simon Davey One of Scotland’s best known B2B specialists has been acquired in a deal which was started by the firm’s founder – then completed by his family and close-knit team following his death from cancer. Capital Document

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SCOTTISH LAW FIRM BRINGS HOLLYWOOD GLITZ TO CHARITY EVENT

Gilson Gray, one of Scotland’s most-acquisitive law, property, and finance firms, hosted its annual Grace Charity Gala, raising £121,000, proceeds of which will go to Edinburgh and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charities. Guests from Scotland’s business community were transported to the golden age of Hollywood at the Prestonfield House event, which included a tribute Marilyn Monroe

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ALLIANCE CREATIVE OFFERS FREE WELLBING COURSE TO STAFF

  For the Image: Alliance Co Founders (L) Steve Johnstone & (R) Dan Hay Leading Scottish creative collective Alliance Creative has partnered with health specialists Wellness EQ to offer its staff and their families a free wellbeing course as the workforce readjusts in the wake of the pandemic. Running for three months, the nutritional programme is

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IBIOIC STRENGTHENS TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT FROM OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has appointed a new senior business engagement manager to accelerate the growth of Scotland’s bioeconomy and achieve ambitious targets set out in the National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology. Andrew Bowen (pictured above) joins IBioIC from Oxford University Innovation, where he was a senior licensing and ventures manager, focusing on

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SCOTTISH FEMALE LED PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS GETS SUPPORT FOR GLOBAL GROWTH

Scottish pharmaceutical business Cheemia is continually growing after receiving support from Business Gateway.   The business works with Pharmaceutical clients looking to supply the NHS. It provides knowledge and facilitates connections, to create relationships that generate efficiency savings for the NHS while increasing patient access to quality medicines.   Established in 2017 after founder Mehrnaz Campbell –

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GLAMPITECT APPOINTS NC 500 FOUNDER IN NEW ROLE

Glampitect, the UK’s leading glamping site design consultancy, has appointed North Coast 500 founder and chair Tom Campbell (pictured above) as its first Managing Director after he stepped down from that role last month.  It’s another significant step for the Edinburgh-based firm, which has enjoyed rapid growth since its formation in 2019.  Since its inception

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LIVINGSTON JAMES STRENGTHENS SENIOR TEAM WITH NEW APPOINTMENT

Livingston James Group has appointed Alistair Shaw (pictured above) to its Executive Search & Leadership Advisory Practice, Livingston James, to drive growth in the Manufacturing and Technology sectors. Shaw most recently led the Group’s specialist technology brand Hamilton Forth and was previously MD for Hudson in Scotland.  Along with being sector lead in Livingston James, he

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SCOTTISH TRADE SEEKING TO ESTABLISH INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN BARBADOS

A trade mission, which aims to establish a direct exporting route from Scotland to Barbados and highlight investment opportunities, is set to take place between 20th and 25th November to the Caribbean island. Bringing together a range of delegates from sectors including finance, education, training, hospitality and tourism, the mission will aim to highlight the

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