Posts Tagged ‘jobs’
North Coast 500 joins the fight against Scotland’s litter
Scotland’s iconic touring route along the country’s northern coastline has joined a national campaign to clean up the nation’s roads. The North Coast 500 is now part of a national campaign to ensure the roads are kept clean, keeping the stunning natural beauty of the area intact. This initiative, led by environmental charity Keep Scotland…
Read MoreIt’s fuel speed ahead for Borders community petrol station
The first privately owned petrol station to open in the Scottish Borders in more than 25 years has opened its doors. The Newcastleton Community Fuel Project was officially opened last week by three schoolchildren, with 70 pupils from the local primary school lending their support. The community and project supporters were also out in force…
Read MoreMeetings set to be held to encourage more Scottish tree planting
Borders farmers and landowners are being invited to forestry talks in the next two weeks. Forestry Commission Scotland is hosting three evening talks in the Scottish Borders aimed at encouraging farmers and land owners to integrate tree planting into their business. The free talks will also provide information on the attractive forestry grants now available…
Read MoreStirling Gin will forge ahead in its new premises
Stirling’s first gin distillery has been given the go-ahead. Stirling Gin’s plans to make a six figure investment in creating the distillery and visitor centre in Stirling have been given the green light by the Stirling Council planning department. After having their planning permission application passed the award-winning gin company are now looking to complete…
Read MoreScottish brewery launches crowdfunding campaign to open new bar
An Aberdeen brewery has started a crowdfunding campaign to open a bar in its hometown. Fierce Beer’s campaign went live at 10 am on Friday, 15 December, and has already reached £77,972 of its £100,000 target, before it closes on January 12, to raise money for the project, which see will the business to fit…
Read MoreBorders aims to capitalise on success of re-opened railway line
Plans to boost business in the borders has been approved, to expand on the success of the reopened Borders Railway. Scottish Borders councillors have agreed to progress plans for an innovation park in Tweedbank to maximise the economic impact of the Borders Railway and provide modern facilities for new and expanding businesses and support future…
Read MoreCommunity throws weight behind £11m Glencoe hotel plan
The planned £11m rejuvenation of the Kings House Hotel to create approximately 40 jobs and provide a facilities for tourists, walkers, skiers and climbers in Glencoe has been given an encouraging response. The project team has been hugely encouraged by the response to its public information forum which was held last Saturday in St Mary’s…
Read MoreDundee named one of world’s top 10 ‘hot destinations’
Dundee has been named as one of 10 ‘hot destinations’ in 2018 for ‘adventurous sophisticates, curious foodies and deep-pocketed beach bums’. The list, published by The Wall Street Journal describes Dundee as ‘Scotland’s coolest city’, ranking it alongside Shanghai, Madagascar and the Faroe Islands as one of the places to travel to next year. Jim…
Read MoreDundee is named as one of the hottest places in the world to visit for 2018
The Wall Street Journal has named Dundee as one of 10 ‘hot destinations’ in 2018 for ‘adventurous sophisticates, curious foodies and deep-pocketed beach bums.’ Referred to as ‘Scotland’s coolest city’, Dundee has been ranked alongside Shanghai, Madagascar and the Faroe Islands as one of the places to travel to next year. In naming the City…
Read MoreAmbitious £10million development at Glenrothes town centre
A major £10million town centre retail development plan has begun in Glenrothes. The massive investment will begin a legal agreement between the developers and Fife Council was reached earlier this year. The redevelopment, that will transform and regenerate the North Street site, is set to create over 150 new local jobs. Atmore Properties Limited and…
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