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SUPERPARK GLASGOW IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! Ribbon is cut at UK’s first SuperPark at Braehead Renfrewshire which will open its doors to the public early September In a VIP ceremony held today (Friday 21st August 2026), Harry Nimmo, the Honorary Consul of Finland to the UK, has cut a ribbon to officially open SuperPark Glasgow. Joining […]
Haventus, owner and developer of Ardersier Port on Scotland’s east coast, and Dajin, a leading Chinese manufacturer of offshore wind foundations and operator of specialist transport vessels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to work together in the UK and European offshore wind market. The MoU will see the companies explore […]
Dundee-HQed EQ, part of Sumer Group, the fastest-growing mid-market accountancy practice in Scotland, has announced a merger with Innes & Partners, a firm serving the Inverness and Livingston area. This merger represents a strategic priority for EQ to extend into the North of Scotland. The 7% increase in headcount gives the firm further opportunity to […]
A Prestwick business supplying commemorative coins to some of the world’s biggest sporting organisations is continuing to expand after receiving support from Business Gateway. Established in 2020, Zenith Coins has built a reputation for designing and producing premium collectable and memorial coins for the sports and commercial sectors. Operating from Shawfarm Industrial Estate in Prestwick, […]
The latest Red Flag Alert data, released quarterly for over 22 years, shows that Scotland’s businesses have the highest rate of increase in the most serious ‘critical’ instances of financial distress in Q2 2026, when compared to the same period in 2025. The data, that is analysed by leading independent financial and real estate advisory group BTG, […]
Glasgow City Region has launched a Glasgow Living Wage Trail, a new interactive trail encouraging people to explore local spots across the city while supporting businesses that pay the real Living Wage. The trail features 15 accredited Living Wage employers across Glasgow, spanning cafes, museums, retail, live music venues and more. People can follow the trail […]
City of Edinburgh Council has declined to disclose the names of businesses with outstanding non-domestic rates on three of the city’s most prominent retail thoroughfares: Princes Street, George Street, and the Royal Mile. This refusal follows a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from The Herald, which sought to identify businesses that had not paid their […]
Ember, a Scottish all-electric intercity bus operator, has announced a new high-frequency express route connecting Glasgow city centre with Edinburgh Airport. The E20 service, set to launch on 2 September, will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing a vital transport link for travellers, including those on early morning and late-night flights. […]
BBC Scotland is facing significant workforce reductions and operational cuts as part of a wider UK-wide savings initiative by the public service broadcaster. The BBC is targeting £500 million in savings across its operations over the next three years, a directive that has led to warnings of “severe cuts” and potential redundancies within its Scottish […]
Renowned Scottish actor, writer and director Tony Roper celebrates his 85th birthday today (Wednesday 19 August) in rehearsals for The Steamie, as the company prepares to take his much-loved Scottish classic on tour later this month. The milestone comes almost 40 years after The Steamie was first performed, with Roper returning to the rehearsal room […]
One of Scotland’s most experienced events teams is entering an exciting new chapter, after the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) confirmed QD Events will rebrand as SEC Creates. The move reflects the SEC’s ambition to bring all of its event creation expertise together under a single, recognisable brand, reinforcing the SEC’s position as not only […]
Scottish Water will now be able to access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire after completing a solar power and battery storage project. The scheme, at Linwood Wastewater Pumping Station, has seen nearly 2,000 ground-mounted solar panels installed at the site alongside 12 battery racks, helping to capture and store renewable […]
Scottish Engineering, the representative body for Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector, has this week launched a new training arm designed to address skills gaps across the industry. The Scottish Engineering Skills Academy provides training and practical skills development – including CPT-accredited programmes – for individuals and businesses working in engineering and manufacturing,…
Leading civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has reached a major project benchmark following the official topping out of a nine-storey extension at the Category A-listed Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh. The milestone marks significant progress on the development for client Klarent Hospitality, and Principal Contractor, Edgewater, which will add 96 guest rooms – increasing […]
Scottish Water has become the first utility in the world to adopt an innovative technology aimed at substantially reducing plastic laboratory waste and making the handling process more efficient, lower carbon and easier to track. Scottish Water and Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited (Envetec), a clean technology company focused on the treatment and recovery of […]
Clyde Gateway and commercial property consultancy Ryden have launched the marketing campaign for the letting of XWORKS, a landmark £11 million mid-tech development designed to support the next generation of science and technology businesses in Glasgow. Currently under construction in Dalmarnock, XWORKS will deliver at least 36,000 sq ft of flexible mid-tech workspace, with capacity […]
Scotland’s leading provider of older person and specialist care, Meallmore, is celebrating after winning a Catey, one of the UK hospitality industry’s most prestigious awards. Held in London, The Cateys, often described as the ‘Oscars of hospitality’, celebrates the sector’s strongest performers, most inspirational brands and highest achievers. Meallmore took home the Health and Nutrition […]
Dundee-based marketing, branding and web agency Jigsaw Media has created the new brand identity, website and campaign assets for the return of the Tennents’ Sixes football tournament. Launched across Scottish Premier League clubs earlier this week, the revival brings back one of Scottish football’s most recognisable indoor competitions. The original Tennents’ Sixes captured fans’ imaginations […]
A new affordable housing development will provide 74 sustainable and high-quality homes in Dumfries & Galloway. The Stansfield Farm development in Eastriggs, designed to meet specific local need, will provide safe and affordable homes for local families, older residents and people requiring accessible housing. The new homes will be made available for social rent, comprising […]
