The changing landscape of tourism

Lord John Thurso, Outgoing Chair, VisitScotland I have been Chair of VisitScotland for eight years and the end of my term is an opportune moment to reflect on all that’s happened in those eventful years. As well...

Getting to grips with new holiday rules

In January this year, the UK government updated the Working Time Regulations to introduce new rules aimed at clarifying, and in some areas to changing, workers’ rights to take holidays and be paid for them....

Raising the Skills Generation

Scottish Apprenticeship Awards celebrates business’ commitment to apprenticeships Growing its own talent through apprentices has helped award winning employer RI Cruden become an eco success story, driving the green energy revolution throughout the Highlands. The business...

The Backbone of the Industry

Providing the best solutions for the power generation, industrial, manufacturing, and agri-structure of Ireland and the UK. Established in 1977 as Grants Electrical Services (NI) Ltd., the Company has grown and developed into GES Group, a...

Securing a safe route to solar energy

With the government net zero carbon targets to hit and ESG goals to achieve, it is no surprise that the use of renewables is becoming a key consideration for developers across real estate. Independent...

Move more for mental health and wellbeing

Supporting healthy, happy, and engaged employees can be as easy as a walk in the park. Scotland’s walking charity, Paths for All, are offering workplaces a unique way to enhance staff wellbeing by getting...

Promoting energy efficiency for over 140 years

Every day, ABB technologies empower our customers to electrify, optimize and decarbonize their businesses and so ABB is playing a key role in enabling the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon energy economy. In some ways...

Specialists in design, supply, and installation of electrical distribution infrastructure up to 66kV

Established in 1992, ESE Ltd is still managed today by its founding members which is fundamental to our success. Through dedication, commitment and a lot of hard work, we have grown into a renowned...

Onshore Wind key to getting back on track to Net Zero

Scotland has earned its reputation as the powerhouse of Europe in recent years with policies focussed on tackling the climate emergency, renewables generating more than the equivalent of Scotland’s power needs annually and renewables...

Driving the development of wave energy technology in Scotland

Since 2014, Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has run a competitive wave energy technology programme funded by £50 million from the Scottish Government. The programme has involved over 300 organisations from industry and academia and delivered...