Posts Tagged ‘Fraser’
Luxury jeweller Laings names new director
LAINGS has unveiled Brian Nelson as its new retail director. Nelson will be in charge of the jewellery chain’s shops in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Southampton, as well as its Omega watches showroom in Wales. He will also look after the company’s website and will be involved in the opening of its flagship showroom in…
Read MoreBroken rules, lost money and customers violated
The fall of Royal Bank of Scotland in 2008 was arguably one of the most disastrous events within the world of finance in more than 50 years. Ian Fraser recalls where it all went wrong for one of the biggest money making businesses that came just hours away from complete collapse. Fraser asks how and…
Read MoreBon Accord Steam Engine Club marks golden years
The Bon Accord Steam Engine Club will mark its 50th year this summer. The club’s golden jubilee will see the Bon Accord Steam and Vintage Fair take place at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, from 10am-4pm. The organising committee of Scotland’s largest steam fair are planning a special celebration…
Read MoreHistorical adventures after Culloden
I’m normally a fan of historical novels so Son of a Jacobite sounded right up my street. Beginning at Culloden in 1746, Thomas Lovat enters the world on the same day that his father is killed in action. Inspired by the author’s family heritage to the Clan Fraser of Lovat, the novel takes its protagonist…
Read MoreMorphsuits you, sir, with a business leap of faith
A few beers on a night out led three Edinburgh entrepreneurs to ditch the day jobs and get serious about skintight spandex. Many entrepreneurs dream of finding a way to make a living that involves working with their mates to build up a business founded on a common passion. Andthat’s exactly what brothers Ali and…
Read MoreSchool of Furniture appoints a new principal
One of the UK’s leading furniture design schools, The Chippendale International School of Furniture, has announced the appointment of Tom Fraser as its new principal. Former deputy principal at the Chippendale School, based in Gifford, East Lothian, Tom takes over from his father, Anselm Fraser, who founded the school in 1985. The school has established…
Read MoreScottish Golf to make new push for young golfers
Scottish Golf is planning for the future to get more youngsters involved in the sport. Scottish Golf is creating a new junior framework website, which will be created by Glasgow-based web development and marketing outcome agency, ADEO Group . ADEO Group, whose specialties include websites and progressive web apps, have been engaged to deliver a…
Read MoreRomantic getaway awaits after refurbishment
A boutique Edinburgh city centre hotel which was refurbished following a devastating fire is offering a romantic getaway. Nira Caledonia reopened its doors to the public just in time for summer following a £1.4 million intensive project to restore half of the hotel devastated by a fire in 2017. The Stockbridge establishment called on the…
Read MoreJust 12 bottles have been given a whisky finish
An ultra-premium rum, Dictador Glenfarclas 1972, is now on sale at Harrods for £1,300. As its name suggests, the rum has a Scots connection through the Glenfarclas Distillery. Dictador 2 Masters is a limited-edition collaboration rum, there are just 12 bottles of each expression on sale at Harrods and online at Harrods.com. Dictador Glenfarclas 1972…
Read MoreGlasgow’s festive lights brighten up the dark nights
Christmas is coming – and Scotland’s cities and villages are being lit up in preparation for the festive season. No matter where you, there seem to be lights everywhere, bringing a hint of colour to the long, cold, dark evenings. Glasgow’s Christmas Lights in George Square look spectacular this year, as the Square plays host…
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