Posts Tagged ‘growth’
Aberdeen considers bronze statue for football legend Denis Law
Aberdeen is looking at creating a bronze statue of football legend Denis Law in the city centre. It followed a motion at Aberdeen City Council by the Lord Provost, Barney Crockett, who said they: ‘should approach the Denis Law Legacy Trust with a view to enabling a bronze statue of Denis Law to be sited…
Read MoreSocially-responsible investing – ESG and impact investing
The experts from independent financial planning and mortgage management firm RobMac share their thoughts on socially-responsible investing. AT ROBMAC, we receive a lot of enquiries about socially-responsible investments and whether we are able to prepare appropriate portfolios either on a standard or tailored basis. These types of investment are sometimes referred to as environmental, social…
Read MoreMagical tales from ancient Scots mythology
The Old Grey Magician is a compilation of short stories featuring Fionn and his crowd of men (the Fianna) and his poet son, Ossian. The Old Grey Magician is a mystical figure who frequently appears throughout Celtic mythology, often taking on different forms and shapeshifting. This book is one of the first collections featuring a…
Read MoreHotel strikes gold for its investment in young people
Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel has today announced it has achieved a ‘gold’ accreditation for its work with Investors In Young People. The Investors in Young People Good Practice Award accreditation report concluded that the Grand Central Hotel is regarded as an ambassador for its work with young people. Paul Bray, general manager of the Grand…
Read MoreLack of homes is biggest barrier to Scots’ retirements
Those planning for retirement in Scotland have revealed the biggest barriers to achieving their retirement property plans. In a survey from Market Harborough Building Society, the poll of 500 UK adults aged over 54 has discovered that the majority of home owners in the region 59% view a lack of suitable homes as the main…
Read More7 myths and misconceptions of laser hair removal
We’ve all got an annoying hair somewhere that we’d like to get rid of. Laser hair removal is one of the most effective ways to remove hair permanently from your body, and with more and more women opting for this treatment over other methods such as waxing and removal cream, there’s no sign of it…
Read More7 ways to achieve Meghan Markle’s glossy locks
The Duchess of Sussex is a natural beauty – she looks picture perfect and with every angle her hair looks healthy and glossy. From her Suits adventures to the royal romance she has always maintained her stunning locks. Being one of the most photographed women in the world we have seen her channel a updo,…
Read MoreKeep your garden alive in the heat of August
Traditionally one of the hottest months of the year, August is the time to relax in the garden enjoying long summer days. Watering is key this month, particularly for container-grown plants or border plantings that are not yet established. Regular feeding and dead heading will help keep the garden looking its best until autumn. Follow…
Read MoreChildren could be millionnaires by 43 with pension plan
Children born this year could become millionaires by their 43rd birthday if their families contribute to a pension for the first 18 years of their lives. That’s according to , according to figures compiled by Brewin Dolphin. The wealth manager’s analysis found that parents, or grandparents, contributing £2880 per year (£3600 after tax relief) until…
Read MoreHousebuilder is first in Scotland to get award
Mactaggart & Mickel Homes have become the first housebuilder in Scotland to be awarded the coveted Investors in People Platinum accreditation – and the second across the UK. The IIP Platinum accolade is the highest level which can be achieved against the Investors in People Standard. Only 2% of IIP-accredited organisations in the UK –…
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