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£4k Donation To Help Glasgow Homeless
West Lothian-based social enterprise The Ootsider, which makes all-weather coats, has been boosted by a four-figure donation which will see 25 of the garments donated…

Specialist Communications Consultancy Relaunches ‘Improving Lives’ Initiative To Support Charities
Award-winning communications consultancy, Perceptive Communicators, has announced the launch of its ‘Improving Lives’ initiative for 2026, offering free communications training to charities.

Verdant Parks responds to growing appetite for glamping staycations with new accommodation offering
Leading Scotland and North East holiday park operator Verdant Parks has enhanced its accommodation offer in response to customer demand for glamping staycations and elevated UK…

Cruden helps deliver life-saving defibrillator for Borders community
A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Cruden’s Howdenburn development in Jedburgh following a partnership between Cruden, Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and…

Will Rudd reaches milestone with 75th agricultural underpass project in Ireland
Dublin-based, civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has reached a significant milestone in Ireland after being appointed to deliver its 75th agricultural underpass project…

Gensource Swings Into Action With Golf Deal
East Lothian-based sustainable energy specialist Gensource has made its first move into professional sport sponsorship by backing rising Scottish golf star Matty Wilson.

Lawyer’s warning to employers as unfair dismissal laws reach watershed date
Employers need to act from today (July 1) to ensure they do not fall foul of new employment laws which come into force on New…

A third of professional services leaders say poor data is blocking effective AI adoption
New research from Dayshape reveals that organisations are rapidly increasing their focus on AI as a driver of growth, but are being held back by…

Garry Takes On New Role At JHE
Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical has appointed Garry Eggo as its new health and safety manager.

Fatima Is First Winner Of Special Law Award
Fatima Arif, a pupil at St John’s High School in Dundee, is the recipient of the inaugural Edinburgh Angus Club Award for Law.

Cruden’s Shawfair Development recognised with prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Award
Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has secured a coveted NHBC Pride in the Job Award for its Longthorn Gardens development at Shawfair, recognising the exceptional standards…

Cruden Enters Next Chapter As Record Pipeline Drives Growth
Scottish housebuilder Cruden is entering one of the strongest periods in its 83-year history, with a record development pipeline worth more than £1 billion, expansion…

Leading architectural practice Smith Scott Mullan transitions to employee ownership to support long-term future
Scottish architectural practice Smith Scott Mullan will officially transition to employee ownership from today (22 June 2026), with owners Graham Acheson, Eugene Mullan and Rick…

Briar Homes’ Kennoway Carnival initiative delivers support for local projects
Local projects in Kennoway are set to benefit following a fundraising initiative launched by Briar Homes at this year’s Kennoway Carnival.

Spiritfilled Toasts Mythical Beasts’ Gold Medal Win
The Finn Russell-backed whisky bottler Spiritfilled is celebrating after its Mythical Beasts label struck gold at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Brexit at 10: Novuna Business Finance report reveals small business sentiment to Brexit and it’s impact over the last years
In June 2016 theEU referendum took place and the UK public voted to leave the European Union.

Irish Surfing designates Scotland’s Lost Shore as National Performance Centre and Olympic Training Facility
Irish Surfing, the national governing body for surfing in Ireland, has officially designated Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh as its National Performance Centre for…

Gensource Plugs In To Royal Highland Show For First Time
Gensource, the Musselburgh-based sustainable energy specialist, is to exhibit at this year’s Royal Highland Show for the first time.

MNB Scotland CIC Announces “Proud All Year Round” Pride Craft Market 2026
MNB Scotland CIC is delighted to announce the return of Proud All Year Round Craft Market, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ creativity, community and local handmade…

Westlife star Kian Egan catches waves at Lost Shore ahead of worldwide tour
Westlife star Kian Egan swapped the stage for the surf this summer, enjoying a family getaway at Scotland’s Lost Shore Surf Resort ahead of the…

Scottish Female Leadership Network Shortlisted For UK Construction Industry Award
Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC) has been shortlisted for a major UK industry award less than two years after launching, marking a significant milestone for…

New homes released in one of East Lothian’s most desirable coastal communities
Homebuyers seeking a coastal lifestyle within easy reach of Edinburgh have a fresh opportunity to secure a home in one of East Lothian’s most sought-after…

Golfers Tee Up £1000 Donation To SCAA
A transatlantic golfing alliance has marked its seventh anniversary with a donation of £1000 to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).

St Kentigern’s Top Of The Class In Heat Pump Challenge
St Kentigern’s Academy from Blackburn has been crowned the winner of this year’s Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!