SEM join forces with Coventry University to slay Water Dragons competition

Leading developer and operator of environmental technology solutions, SEM, have become one of just six international businesses to secure a place in the finals of the Water Dragons competition to discover the future entrepreneurs...

Borders firm leads the way with virtual reality technology to assist understanding of dementia

A Galashiels-based business have helped develop a revolutionary virtual reality device that aims to provide a better understanding of what someone with dementia experiences. With the help of South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Virtual-Reality Empathy...

Rum distillery in good spirits following Business Gateway Support

A business that specialises in manufacturing small batches of spiced rums, has successfully launched with help from Business Gateway. The owners have gone on to increase its organic search traffic by 100% since launching...

Merger sees property expert return to Thorntons

Leading Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has strengthened its Dundee conveyancing team by merging with Kim Barclay Solicitors. Founder Kim began her career at Thorntons, later launching her own successful residential property and will and executry...

Volunteers at the Cullen Sea School are “proud” to have been asked to build...

Cullen Sea School, run by charity Three Harbours Association (THA), has been asked to build a St Ayles Skiff by Banffshire Lieutenancy to commemorate Prince Phillip’s seafaring legacy. Local schools and those taking part in...

Start-up street offers perfect premises for new Renfrewshire businesses

Budding entrepreneurs and business owners considering their first commercial premise could find the answer in Start-Up Street – with new centres being developed across Renfrewshire. Start-Up Street is the Renfrewshire Council initiative offering new and...

‘Unprecedented’ interest in Scottish trade mission to USA

Places on the first in-person trade mission from Scotland to the USA since the pandemic began have been snapped up in just four weeks as UK businesses look to new markets in the wake...

Harper Macleod commits to more Modern Apprentices

Law firm Harper Macleod aims to grow its number of Modern Apprentices as it congratulates its latest cohort of successful graduates coming through the programme. There are currently 32 colleagues who are working towards, or...

Bouncing back with life changing impact

This time two years ago our business, Power a Life, was reaching new heights. In turn, we were providing life-changing impact for thousands of disadvantaged children in developing countries with solar lights. In the blink...

Timings confirmed for Lomond Banks planning submission

Plans for £40m sustainable world-class tourism resort to be submitted in April Plans for a £40m sustainable, world class tourist destination on the banks of Loch Lomond, are now set to be submitted at the...