Tag: spending

£1.9 billion boost from walking and cycling

Business

Joe Hutchison - February 15, 2021

A NEW report shows how users of Scotland’s National Walking and Cycling Network (NWCN) spent £1.9 billion in 2019. The NWCN includes Scotland’s Great Trails,...

Retail report shows Christmas spending to stall due to Brexit

Business

Joe Hutchison - October 22, 2019

Christmas spending is forecast to increase by just 0.8% this year due to concerns over the impact of Brexit, with the figure expected to...

Egyptian papier mache masks among 123 free shows enjoyed by Scots cons

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - June 10, 2015

SCOTTISH prisoners have been treated to opera performances, beekeeping presentations and Ancient Egyptian papier mache classes over the past two years. High-security offenders across the...

Councils hand over £13m to consultants

Business

Peter Laing - May 20, 2015

ALMOST £13m has been spent on private consultants by Scottish councils in the past 15 months. Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request showed...