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Stick or Twist: oil services have a crucial choice to make on their future path as energy transition accelerates
19th February 2021Oil services companies are at a strategic crossroads as energy transition gathers momentum underpinned by increasing pressure from customers and stakeholders. Firms need to act decisively, choosing to either focus solely on hydrocarbons or pivot towards low carbon – but regardless, companies must reduce their carbon footprint. For those companies…
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Loch Ness, Arthur’s Seat and the Tower of London have emerged in a list of Britain’s best views, according to the nation
19th February 2021Loch Ness has topped a nationwide poll for the most picturesque views in the UK that inspire, delight and excite us, with Arthur’s Seat, Loch Lomond and Ben Nevis also making the list. Twenty-seven per cent of Brits insisted that Loch Ness was their favourite vista, alongside the Lake District…
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Lothian announce new links to NHS Lothian vaccination centre at Royal Highland Centre
19th February 2021Lothian Buses has today (19 February) announced its intention to introduce new daily transport links to the NHS Lothian Vaccination Centre located at the west of the city at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston which opened to the public on 3 February. From Sunday 21 February, Skylink services 200, 300…
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 Newsletter
19th February 2021Fairtrade Fortnight 2021 is almost upon us (22 February to 7 March) and, while we are unable to meet in person at events, there are still many ways we can participate. The theme is Choose the World You Want, which highlights the growing challenges that climate change brings to farmers…
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John Lewis Partnership signs up to HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta
19th February 2021The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer to sign-up to HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, which forms part of HRH’s Sustainable Markets Initiative, and puts nature, people and planet at the heart of global business. Launched by HRH on 11 January 2021, the Terra Carta lists ten action…
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New man at the helm: Gordon McArthur steps into the chair of the Electrical Engineering Training Foundation
19th February 2021It’s all change at the top as the Electrical Engineering Training Foundation (EETF), the organisation which helps develop the next generation of skills in the electrotechnical sector in Scotland, appoints a new chair and a new board member. The EETF will now be led by Gordon McArthur, Managing Director of…
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Wanted: Engineers to inspire 3-7 year olds
19th February 2021The Let’s Do Engineering project led by Heriot-Watt University needs 20 engineers to help bring engineering to life for 3-7 year olds. Research shows that, even at this early age, children rule out certain careers as being “not for them”. Dr Helen Bridle is leading Let’s Do Engineering to help…
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New chapter for historic Dalmahoy Hotel
19th February 2021Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club appoints new general manager – who will oversee property’s reopening. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club has appointed one of Scotland’s foremost hospitality professionals, Murray Thomson, as its new general manager. With 30 years of hospitality experience, Thomson has worked with some of Scotland’s top hotels…
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Fairer, greener, better-connected: Council budget stays true to core priorities for Edinburgh
19th February 2021Balanced budget agreed for 2021/22 despite ongoing pressures of Covid response (around £85 million to date) Budget shaped by – and addresses – key priorities of poverty, sustainability and wellbeing Council Tax to be frozen in 2021/22 One-year rent freeze for Council house tenants following a joint motion by Conservative,…
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Hart Builders to deliver 265 new council homes in Midlothian
19th February 2021Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group – one of Scotland’s largest independently owned and longest established construction and residential development businesses, is working with Midlothian Council to deliver 265 new homes in the region, supporting the Council’s Local Housing Strategy. 49 of the new homes have already been completed and…
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