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New figures highlight 145 children waiting more than a year for mental health treatment
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, has raised concerns that 145 children and young people have been waiting more than a year for mental health...
Love is in the Highlands air at Black Sheep Hotels
Image: Whispering Pine Lodge Love is truly in the air as a trio of Highland hotels launch their Valentine’s Day package. With their romantic remoteness and wild weather, the Highlands offer the perfect last-minute hideaway for couples seeking the serenity and charm of...
The View From Orbit – No danger from AI
At one PR industry breakfast two years ago, the mood was a little sullen. In the morning chatter, there was a feeling of when, not if, a not-quite-thinking-or-feeling-but-basically-prescient-robot would consume our industry's most basic functions. Unlike some...
Wemyss and March Estates receives prestigious award from The King’s Foundation for Longniddry South
Image: Aerial view of Homes Longniddry South Wemyss and March Estates, together with land-promoter Socially Conscious Capital, has been named by The King’s Foundation as the 2024 winner of its prestigious, UK-wide “Landowner Award” for its visionary approach to...
Call for urgent action as number of legal plans for vulnerable children in Scotland slumps to a new record low
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, is calling for urgent action following a sharp decline in the number of legally binding education support...
Keiller Quarter set to bring new lease of life to Dundee city centre
Image: Artist’s impression of the view of the propose development from New Inn Entry. Proposals to breathe new life into Dundee City Centre, through repurposing the Keiller Centre site, have been revealed. The announcement of Keiller Quarter a mix of new student...
St George’s School hosted Women in Computing encouraging girls across Edinburgh to consider a career in tech
Image credit: Tony Marsh St George’s School invited girls from 12 state and private schools across Edinburgh* to an event today (Wednesday 11 December), Women in Computing, aimed to inspire, motivate and empower females from P6 upwards to take their first steps...
Coalition calls for greater support as the number of pupils with additional support needs reaches a record high
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, is calling for greater support as the number of pupils identified with additional support needs (ASN) reaches...
Coalition calls for budget for mental health as new figures highlight treatment challenge
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, is calling on the Scottish Government to deliver a budget for mental health tomorrow (4th December). The call...
Green light from Council for refurbishment of Calton Square office building in the capital
Planning permission for the refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, currently home to Baillie Gifford until the end of 2025, has been granted subject to conditions by City of Edinburgh Council. Promoted by Ardstone Capital on behalf of Manova Partners,...
Local businesses set for economic windfall from Middlerigg battery storage proposals
Image: Galileo Senior Project Manager Laura Petrie Potential economic benefits from Middlerigg battery storage facilities to businesses in West Lothian have prompted the opening of formal supplier registration, allowing them to register interest in the project....
Local businesses set for economic windfall from Craighead Wind Farm
Potential economic benefits from Craighead Wind Farm to businesses in Perth and Kinross have prompted the opening of formal supplier registration, allowing them to register interest in the project. Local businesses across Perth and Kinross are being actively...
Raising awareness for occupational health and employee wellbeing
Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) begins on Monday 23 September with the aim to raise awareness of occupational health (OH) and explain the value it provides. The week is facilitated by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), whose research shows that OH...
Public to be given the chance to view updated proposals for former Saica site in West Edinburgh
Image: Indicative aerial sketch of MQE development The public are to be given the chance to view and comment on updated proposals for a sustainable residential-led development at Maybury Quarter Edinburgh, site of the former Saica packaging facility in West Edinburgh....
Argyll and Bute communities offered wind farm stake
Image: Left - Dr Lynda Mitchell, CEO of ALIenergy - Right - Cris Thacker, Communications Manager, Galileo Renewable energy developer, Galileo, and Argyll, Lomond and the Islands Energy Agency (ALIenergy), have signed an agreement that will pursue opportunities to give...
Redevelopment of New Picture House in St Andrews set to start before end of the year
Work to begin the redevelopment of the New Picture House Cinema in St Andrews has taken a further step forward with the approval of the operator’s alcohol licence by Fife Council. The New Picture House, along with T- Squared Social, received planning permission for...
Revised proposals for luxury lodge development aim to boost Borders
Image: CGI of proposed luxury lodges Revised proposals for a market-leading luxury holiday lodge development have been submitted to Scottish Borders Council. Rutherford Park, located between Carlops and West Linton, is situated on the former Rutherford Castle Estate,...
Delivery of Portcullis House in Glasgow given the green light
Responding to the decision of the Planning Applications committee of City of Glasgow Council to grant, subject to conditions, the redevelopment of Portcullis House in Glasgow, a spokesperson for Watkin Jones Group said: “We are delighted that our planning application...
Planning application for refurbishment of the Calton Square office building in Edinburgh submitted
Image: CGI view of the building from Leith Street. A planning application for the proposed refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, currently home to Baillie Gifford, has been submitted to City of Edinburgh Council by Ardstone Capital on behalf of the...
We Are Hiring – Senior Account/Account Manager Role
Job description Orbit Communications, one of Scotland’s leading PR, public affairs, digital and design agencies, is actively seeking an experienced and driven Senior Account/Account Manager to join our dynamic team, playing a key role in our continued success. If you...
Green light for Central Quay development in Glasgow
Regeneration specialist, Summix Capital, has been given the green light to deliver a low-carbon mixed-use development at Central Quay in Glasgow by councillors on the Planning Applications Committee (Tuesday18th June). The granting of planning permission, subject to...