Sanderson, the UK’s largest independent IT and change recruitment organisation, celebrated a successful fifth year of operations in Scotland this week.
The business, which specialises in the financial services and IT sectors, opened its office in Edinburgh in 2012 to better support its banking, financial services and utilities clients, most of which have headquarters of major bases in Scotland.
Sanderson have since expanded into Scotland with a second office in Glasgow opening in February of this year. Both Scottish teams work with a number of high-profile brands in Scotland and have reached an annual turnover of £25 million in just five years.
The firm puts its success down to understanding and creating solutions for the large separation and integration programmes taking place across both Scotland’s financial sector as well as other Scottish corporates.
Andrew Morton, Scotland Regional Director, said: “It’s a very interesting time to be involved with the teams heading up financial instructions within Scotland as the pace of change in line with growth is astronomical.
“We pride ourselves on having the insight and capabilities to help our clients drive these ambitions and strategies forward by also working with a very talented and dynamic group of contractors.
“Scotland remains at the top of peoples lists as a desirable and competitive place to work and we are looking forward to growing our reach and relationships even further in the year ahead.”
Jon Ball, Managing Director of Sanderson, said: “It was a very proud moment for us to open our first office in Scotland and now, as we enter our sixth year we have a second office under our belts to help drive things forward.
“We are in a privileged position being part of the growing jobs landscape in Scotland and look forward to continuing our work with some of the finest employees, contractors and clients in the area.”
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Scottish five-star resort, Cameron House, has revealed its newly refurbished bedrooms and suites following completion of its £4 million investment.
The 136 bedrooms, including 26 suites, have all been fully refurbished to offer a contemporary, luxury look while retaining the warm and inviting atmosphere guests have always enjoyed at Cameron House.
The design scheme takes inspiration from the hotel’s stunning surroundings, injecting a Scottish flavour with contemporary nods to tartan and layered paisleys throughout the rooms.
The completion of the bedrooms marks the end of a 12 month refurbishment plan at Cameron House. The year-long project has included a revamping of the food and beverage offering along with the hotel’s other public spaces, and the addition of the new Great Scots Bar Terrace, which offers a stunning open-air space overlooking Loch Lomond.
The interior design gives the rooms a rich, colourful and opulent feel, by adding bold reds, including mixed eclectic furnishings and accessories that use a mixture of warm copper, bronze and antique brass fittings. Luxurious touches include fabrics from Osborne & Little, bespoke carpets from Gravity Flooring and upholstery from Zoffany with the main focal point in every room being the sumptuous handmade leather sleigh beds by Paton Developments.
“It’s fantastic to finally see the culmination of this exciting multimillion-pound investment,” says Resort Director, Andy Roger. “We hope guests will agree the new-look bedrooms now match the investment made throughout the resort, ensuring we continue to deliver a truly luxurious experience that offers guests only the best standards and showcases our hotel and its stunning location.”
Cameron House is a five-star resort situated on the banks of Loch Lomond. It offers a range of amenities, from Michelin star dining, seaplane trips and loch cruises to the ultimate relaxation spa and golf days. To find out more visit: www.cameronhouse.co.uk
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Lindsays has moved to new offices in central Glasgow, reflecting the growth of the award-winning law firm’s team, services and client base in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
The new offices are at 100 Queen Street, at the heart of the city’s corporate and professional services district in the building recently recognised as the Best Refurbished and Recycled Workplace at the British Council for Offices’ regional property sector awards. The new base offers a client-friendly and professional environment for the full-service legal firm, which now has almost 60 staff in Glasgow.
Lindsays has taken the 3rd floor of the newly refurbished Art Deco building, which is close to all major transport links and convenient for clients from both Glasgow and beyond.
Alasdair Cummings, the firm’s Managing Partner says, “As a result of our growth in Glasgow, we’d outgrown our old offices in Royal Bank Place. The move to Queen Street has put us exactly where we want to be – with the space, professional facilities and location to support corporate clients, charities, families and individuals with all the legal services they need.”
Alasdair added, “Our move sees the relocation of an award-winning firm to an award-winning building. This gives us a great place to develop our team in Glasgow and we are excited about embarking on this new chapter for the firm.”
Lindsays’ growth in Glasgow has been both organic and through acquisitions. The firm acquired Brodies’ personal injury business earlier this year which strengthened the Glasgow team, and brought the number of partners based here to 11. These partners include the heads of Lindsays highly-regarded employment law, family law, and personal injury teams.
Overall the firm has grown significantly over the last five years and staff numbers have increased by 46%, expanding its full-service presence across all three of its city-centre offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. Lindsays now has 44 partners and over 200 staff.
This autumn we will be offering a series of informative and entertaining seminars, which will be hosted at our offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
As part of our commitment to going above and beyond for our clients, we run BInformed, which brings together the wide-ranging expertise of our lawyers in one place and includes blogs, legal updates, e-bulletins, videos, training sessions and our popular free seminar programme.
The wide variety of hot topics that will be discussed include what organisations should be doing now to prepare for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); IP protection; an update on the All Scotland Personal Injury Court; recent trends and issues in commercial law; managing corruption risks; Entrepreneur’s Relief; the impact of Brexit on environmental law; and claim defensibility training.
Please download our brochure and visit us at http://www.brodies.com/seminars-and-events to sign up today!
Please use our hashtag #BInformed to pose questions before each seminar, and to give us your thoughts and feedback.
If you have any questions or queries relating to our seminars, please do not hesitate to contact us at seminars@brodies.com
We look forward to seeing you!
The Summer season of Business Fives came to a climax on Thursday as 20 companies took part to win the prize of £3,120 for their chosen charity.
£19,600 has been raised for charities throughout Scotland over the course of the national business 5 aside tournament.
Supported by sponsors White Tree Chiropractic, health and wellbeing partners for the season and Dr Gary Blackwood advised the players of the benefits of using a dynamic warm up as part of the preparations against the traditional school of thought on static stretching. On the pitch the action was intense with the standard high in the business end of the tournament.
Companies from across 8 industry sectors of the Scottish economy have been raising money for their chosen charity in a model that has proven very successful in enabling Business Fives to make a much greater impact on charities throughout Scotland.
The tournament was supported by a host of ambassadors from the football world who finished off the season with a well-received Q & A session hosted by TV presenter, David Tanner with Scotland hall of famer Rhonda Jones, Hibs hero Pat Stanton, Aberdeen and St Mirren star Lee Mair, former Partick Thistle and Celtic goal scorer Jim Melrose.
Business Fives founder, John McClarey said “We’re blown away by the efforts of all the companies involved in our summer season and we’re absolutely delighted almost double our initial £10,000 charity target.
CSR is hugely important to us as our company has a commitment to donating 10% of all proceeds to charity. We’re delighted to see our charity donation going to such a wonderful cause in Glasgow Children’s Hospital and offer our congratulations to A.C. Whyte & Co.”
The tournament, now in its third season, has been supported by health and wellbeing sponsors White Tree Chiropractic and 98 teams have taken part with the top 20 qualifying for the National final taking place in Edinburgh with companies such as BT, Scottish Gas, Scottish Water, Standard Life, Anderson Strathern, Sir Robert McAlpine to name just a few involved.
On the pitch it was Glasgow Construction, Housing & Property champions, A.C. Whyte & Co. who have been playing for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital committing to a £1,000 donation to the Hospital who continued their 100% win record for the season. The company who narrowly missed out on a final place in the winter season went one better in the summer to take home the £3,120 prize for Glasgow Children’s Hospital.
It was the Edinburgh Construction, Housing & Property champions who ran them close in the final, recruitment firm Hudson who were playing for MacMillan but they were unable to find a way to stop tournament top scorer Mate Lacsi as the EWI installers ran out 3 nil winners. It was Hudson goalkeeper Greg McDermott who was chosen by the ambassadors as Man of the Match in the final, a testament to how much pressure Hudson withstood.
David Melhuish, director of the Scottish Property Federation who have supported the tournament, said: “We are delighted to support Business Fives again after such a success last year. Backing this unique event, whilst promoting healthy lifestyles, is something we are thrilled to be involved with. To hear that nearly £20,000 has been raised for good causes is fantastic news and we look forward to continuing to support this fun and competitive event.”
Chartered accountants, Geoghegans qualified by winning the financial services industry heat look to be in great form ahead of the final as they raised £201 for Medic1 Trust. They suffered their first defeat of the summer season in the semi-finals as Hudson won 4-1. In the other Semi-final Standard Life were unlucky to lose 2-1 after overcoming Sir Robert McAlpine on penalties in the Quarter final.
Professional Services champions Anderson Strathern beat Aviva in the champions league last 16 stages but couldn’t find a way passed Geoghegans in the quarter finals. Scottish Water and Turner & Townsend also walked away with a respectable quarter final showing.
You can find out more information and get involved in Business Fives via their website www.businessfives.co.uk
Capital Document Solutions will be once again exhibiting at Procurex Scotland Live 2017.
The most important day of the year for Scottish Procurement is back at the SEC (Scottish Event Campus) with Procurex Scotland 2017 on Wednesday 25th October.
Procurex Scotland Live 2017
Procurex Scotland Live is the annual exhibition for the public sector. The event gives buyers access to an array of suppliers for business products and service. Also included will be exhibitors who are on the Scottish Procurement Framework.
Capital are proud to be a long-standing supplier on the Scottish Government National Procurement Framework Agreement for Office Equipment.
“As a major independent Scottish dealer, I’m delighted we’ve again been appointed to the latest Scottish Procurement Framework Agreement.
We’ll continue to build on our well established reputation for providing market leading products. Our document solutions are matched by our outstanding client service and support,” says Tom Flockhart, Managing Director.
National Framework Agreement for Office Equipment
The framework was designed for the Scottish public sector, charities and housing associations to simplify acquiring office equipment, reduce costs and therefore, ensure the best possible advice on the most suitable print solutions.
Competitive prices are also agreed under the Framework. By introducing print management software, organisations can achieve a reduction in the amount they spend on copying / printing. As a Framework supplier, we provide photocopiers, printers, scanners, associated software and also support services to all Scottish public sector bodies.
The Scottish Governement’s 13th National Procurement Conference is also hosted at Procurex Scotland. The hugely important conference provides attendees an invaluable insight into the latest developments and opportunities taking place across Scotland.
The confirmed speakers at this year’s conference include Derek MacKay, Cabinet Secretary for finance and construction, Gerry Walsh, Interim CEO at CIPS and Tim Jenkins, director at Wheelspinner.
Why not drop by and introduce yourself at Gold Stand 24 where we would be delighted to meet you?
If you would like to learn more about our relationship with the public sector, please visit our public sector page or give us a call on 0800 844 744.
– Major infrastructure works to deliver faster journeys, more seats and better services
– Railway remains open for business during peak hours – only late evening services between Sunday and Thursday affected
– Customers advised to check dedicated webpage for more information
The railway will remain open for business during the busiest times while the ScotRail Alliance carries out major improvement works starting next month.
From 11 September, work will be carried out to improve the network in central and northern Scotland – including Glasgow and Edinburgh services to Perth, Stirling, Dunblane, Alloa, Falkirk, Aberdeen and Inverness.
Services will continue as normal for the vast majority of the time, meaning people can travel hassle free throughout the day.
On those routes affected by the work, there will be changes to journeys after 9pm between Sunday and Thursday. The work will continue until May 2018. Some journey times will be longer and customers can expect to see queuing systems in operation at key stations where replacement buses are in operation.
Customers are being advised to plan their journeys in advance as the ScotRail Alliance continues its upgrade programme to deliver faster journeys, more seats and better services.
To help customers plan ahead, the ScotRail Alliance has set up a dedicated webpage at scotrail.co.uk/improvements.
ScotRail Alliance Infrastructure Director David Dickson said: “The work we will be doing will help deliver the best railway Scotland’s ever had, with faster journeys, more seats and better services.
“The railway will be open for business while we carry out this essential work. People travelling during morning and evening peak times will not be affected, and will be able to travel hassle free.
“Where we have had to change services, we will keep people moving by providing replacement bus services. We would encourage customers to visit scotrail.co.uk/improvements to find out more information about the changes.”
As Scotland prepares for the Pride Glasgow 2017 weekend on 19-20 August, five ScotRail trains will be displaying the rainbow flag in support of Scotland’s biggest LGBTI festival.
The trains will be in service on the Edinburgh – Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk route, and other routes across the country.
The trains were unveiled by Managing Director Alex Hynes at Glasgow Queen Street station. The ‘Pride Trains’ are the latest demonstration of the ScotRail Alliance’s support for Pride Glasgow, following the flying of rainbow flags and banners at Glasgow Central and Queen Street stations in the run-up to the 2015 and 2016 events.
Around 40 ScotRail Alliance employees will join the 5,000-strong Pride parade on 19 August as it makes its way through the streets of Glasgow.
Queen Street Station has a large Pride banner hanging to demonstrate the ScotRail Alliance’s support for the movement, and members of the LGBTI community are being encouraged to consider careers on the railway through adverts in the Pride event magazine.
To help some LGBTI youth groups take part in the weekend’s events, the ScotRail Alliance has also offered free rail tickets to allow their members to travel to and from Glasgow.
Alex Hynes, ScotRail Alliance Managing Director, said:
“It’s great to see our trains fitted with the rainbow flag – a very visible symbol of the ScotRail Alliance’s support for the Glasgow Pride 2017 weekend and the wider LGBTI community.
“At the ScotRail Alliance we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our customers. We’re building the best railway Scotland has ever had, and we need the best people to do this.
“I would encourage anybody attending Pride Glasgow to come and speak with us about the work the ScotRail Alliance is doing to celebrate diversity and promote equality.”
Alastair Smith, Pride Glasgow CEO, said:
“Pride Glasgow is excited about further developing the relationship with the ScotRail Alliance, so that together we can ensure that LGBTI people feel safe on our transport systems.
“We welcome the commitment the ScotRail Alliance has shown to challenging any form of discrimination on its services. We jointly believe that LGBTI people, their friends and families should feel safe as they travel, not just to the festival but all year round.”
Capital Document Solutions would like to invite you to their upcoming HP Tech Hub Roadshows.
Capital Document Solutions is hosting a series of HP Tech Hub Roadshows across Scotland.
We’re demonstrating the latest in HP technology in our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and also Aberdeen at the end of August and start of September.
You’re invited to attend any of our HP Tech Hubs. We’ll be showing the latest innovation in printing and computing solutions, with the chance to experience the following:
Thought Leadership
Our experts will cover key themes of discussion in today’s technology world. These include innovative IT solutions and ways of doing business.
Latest HP Technology
We’ll showcase the latest HP products, with a focus on innovative business printing solutions. This includes a first look at the new HP A3 printing line up.
Networking
A great opportunity for you to network with HP and Capital. A chance to discuss IT solutions that could change the way you do business.
What can you see at the HP Tech Hub Roadshows?
• The new generation of HP PageWide and laser printers will be on display.
• The latest HP Sprout technology. Sprout is a fully integrated desktop 3D scanning solution with 3D object capture, editing and multiple streamlined 3D print options.
• Samples of HP’s up to date laptops, mobiles and tablet devices.
• The soul of a powerful PC inside a beautiful modular body. HP Elite Slice is like no desktop you’ve ever seen. Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/aoyRd8KjZnE
The HP Tech Hub Roadshows will consist of either morning (10am-1pm) or afternoon (2pm – 5pm) sessions. The dates are Edinburgh 29th August, Glasgow 31st August, Inverness 5th September and also Aberdeen 7th September. So to visit the booking sites please click on your desired location link.
HP are one of the world’s greenest companies and are continual winners of Excellence and Global Sustainability awards.
As an HP Gold Partner, Capital has achieved the highest level within HP’s select group of print specialists.
Images and video by permission of HP Inc UK Limited.
Coronary heart disease is Scotland’s single biggest killer and all too often it strikes suddenly and unexpectedly.
For the past 56 years, the British Heart Foundation has been fighting back against heart disease by funding research that saves lives. Great strides have been made but there’s so much more to do, to prevent the sudden devastation families face as a result of heart disease. BHF Scotland are always keen for local people to join the fight and show their support and there are 3 great events happening in September you can get involved in:
LADIES LUNCH – 10th September – Edinburgh
The first event is a ladies lunch on the 10th September at Village Hotel on Crewe Road South, from 12-4pm. This is being run by the hotel in collaboration with BHF Scotland, who will be there on the day to speak a bit about the work of the BHF, their research and the importance of donations. In addition, guests will enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival and a two course lunch with entertainment from solo swing tribute singer Andy Miller. £5 from each ticket plus all proceeds from the raffle will go to BHF Scotland. BHF Scotland are also in the midst of organising some bespoke retailers to join the event for some shopping opportunities on the day. If you would like to donate anything to the raffle, please contact Sarah Miller, Fundraising Manager at BHF Scotland on 07702 917 677 or millers@bhf.org.uk. To book tickets or for further info on the event please contact Village Hotel directly on 0131 297 7111 or email edinburghhub@village-hotels.com.
KILTWALK – 17th September – Edinburgh
Would you like to be a Kiltwalk hero and take big steps for the BHF on 17th September? With three walk lengths to choose from (5 miles / 12 miles and 26 miles), there is sure to be a Kiltwalk to suit you! If you would like to take part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk this year and pledge to raise £200 for BHF Scotland, Sarah at the BHF can offer you a free place but don’t delay as places are limited!
The usual fee to take part is £31.65. BHF are already delighted to have members of staff from Haines Watts (one of the BHF’s wonderful corporate partners) and members of the Edinburgh BHF Researchers Fundraising Group signed up. For more info please visit: http://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinburgh/.
HEART OF SCOTLAND DINNER – 21st September – Glasgow
The third event is the inaugural Heart of Scotland Dinner. It will be held at Oran Mor in Glasgow on Thursday 21st September, 6:30pm until late. The aim of this event is to raise funds for the pioneering research carried out by BHF’s researchers but also to raise awareness locally of the research taking place at their Centre of Research Excellence in the West End of Glasgow, just a 10 minute walk from Oran Mor itself. The ticket price (£60 pp) includes a drinks reception, a 3-course meal with tea or coffee and live entertainment. There will also be a charity auction and some surprises on the night! For tickets please contact Deirdre Curley on curleyd@bhf.org.uk or 07412 573274
