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Scotland’s cyber security system robust – but firms must test their resilience says NCSC chief

BRITAIN’S most senior cyber security official has urged all organisations to carry out a basic "cyber hygiene" test to reduce the risk of a cyber...

COMMENT: Commercial property starts to fizz as Aberdeen once again demonstrates all the resilience it has shown over the past half century

Few have ever filled their boots by trying to correctly call a turning point in markets. But a remarkable concatenation of circumstances in Aberdeen in recent...

Scots forensic experts use VR technology to advance fire training

EXPERTS at the University of Dundee have developed a cutting-edge training tool for fire investigators using virtual reality (VR) technology. Current training for police and fire...

Scots scientists solve martian meteorite mystery

A TOXIN which makes pigs vomit is the surprising key which may have unlocked the century-old mystery of the origins of a Martian meteorite. In 1931,...

National Museums Scotland acquires rare Medieval sword pommel

NATIONAL Museums Scotland (NMS) has acquired an extremely rare gold sword pommel, created around 700AD.  Discovered in Stirlingshire, the object is one of the first of...

Compass Scotland launches charity partnership with FareShare

COMPASS Scotland has announced a new surplus food partnership with food charity, FareShare. This partnership will encourage Compass Scotland sites to work with FareShare to donate...

Proposed salmon farm met with opposition from National Park officers

THE Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park are seeking to stop plans to bring a salmon farm to Loch Long despite agreeing that it...

CICV issues positive welcome for new Scottish Construction Accord

THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has welcomed the launch of the new Scottish Construction Accord but warns the industry to build on the opportunity. Launched last week by Scottish...

Aberdeen based company signs MOU with the Acorn Port Project

ASCO the Aberdeen based material management and logistics company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Storegga-led Acorn Project.  The MoU demonstrates ASCO’s commitment...

Campaigners say announcement on assisted dying bill is “saddening”

AN EXPERT on disability policy says he’s “saddened” by an announcement, on World Mental Health Day, that a bill to permit 'assisted dying' will move...

Ambitious plans for major Scottish port unveiled in Forth Green Freeport bid

A CONSORTIUM have unveiled their visions for a major Scottish port with a view to a potential £1bn of investment. Babcock International, Forth Ports Group and...

Scotland clans unite to crown first Buchanan Chief in over 340 years

THE CLANS of Scotland have reunited for the inauguration of the first Buchanan Clan Chief in over 340 years. Bringing together the Buchanan clan for the...

Showpiece conference explores a new future for Scotland’s towns

A KILMARNOCK venue will host a Scottish Government Minister among other speakers at the first in-person Scotland’s Towns Conference in three years. A New Future for...

EnerMech promotes new marketing and communications director

AN ABERDEEN-headquartered engineering firm has announced its latest promotion amidst efforts to bolster its management team. EnerMech has promoted Alison Hazell into the newly created position...

The Leith Collective launches coat exchange while ‘season of crisis’ looms

THIS Saturday (October 1st) will see The Leith Collective launch its winter coat exchange across its three Scottish stores.  Locals are being urged to donate good...

International Beverage appoints Malcolm Leask to managing director role

GLOBAL drinks business International Beverage Holdings has announced the appointment of Vice President of Sales Malcolm Leask to the new post of Managing Director. The producer...

Aberdeen-based ADC Energy wins contract worth over $1m

ABERDEEN-based ADC Energy has secured a contract worth more than $1 million to deliver baseline condition assessments for five vessels for a North American company. The...

Virtual reality technology set to transform training in the care sector

DUMFRIES-based company Care Reality has introduced digital twin technology, which uses a real-time digital model of a care home to improve training.  Plans are in place...

REVIEW- Pierre Novellie- Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things?

Rating: 4/5 PIERRE Novellie returned to the fringe this year bringing with him what was supposed to be his 2020 Monkey Barrel Fringe appearance, Why Can’t...

REVIEW- Chelsea Birkby- No More Mr Nice Chelsea

Rating: 3/5 FRINGE first timer Chelsea Birkby makes a good first impression this year with her show No More Mr Nice Chelsea.  Focusing on her want to...

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