Rowan Alba, the Edinburgh-based charity that tackles homelessness, has appointed a new Chair at its AGM yesterday.Calum Wilson, a former energy industry expert, has stepped up from his role on the board, where he has been a member for more than two years, to take on the role.
The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations* for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived in the Port of Leith marking the start of a new phase of offshore construction for the project and a new era for the recently completed Forth Ports’ renewables hub.
The 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Inch Cape will be the first to use the transformed port facility, where the components for all the project’s 72 foundations will be off loaded, marshalled, stored and then loaded out for installation after completion works.
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA), one of Scotland’s largest registered social landlords, welcomed Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan, to Bellsmyre in West Dunbartonshire to tour the first new energy-efficient homes being delivered as part of a major regeneration programme.
Scotland’s Climate Week is an annual campaign celebrating the positive climate actions being taken across Scotland. It emphasises the need for change and inspires individuals, communities and organisations to take meaningful steps towards implementing those changes.
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) announces the appointment of its expert team who will deliver the ambitious vision to attract investors and bring major economic benefits for Scotland while ensuring a high level of governance and adherence to the FGF’s Fair Work and Net Zero charters.
Stagecoach West Scotland unveiled its fleet of 26 fully electric buses and new charging infrastructure at an official launch event today (22 September) at its depot in Ardrossan, Ayrshire – a fitting celebration on World Car Free Day, which promotes sustainable transport and cleaner air in communities across the globe.
Forth Ports has earlier today (17 September) been awarded Detailed Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent by The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for their exciting development on land within the Port of Leith known as ‘The Dry Dock at Harbour 31’.
At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Dundee today, the new Tay Discovery pilot boat was given a traditional marine blessing for its service on the River Tay.
With the Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT) and National Oceanography Centre (NOC) present, the pilot boat has been named Tay Discovery which highlights the important role the port plays in the City of Discovery. The naming also coincides with the centenary of the original Discovery ship receiving its Royal Research designation.
Kelso Pharma, the high-growth specialty pharmaceuticals business, announces that Allan Watson, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire from his role and is being succeeded by life sciences financial specialist, Alan King.
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging and growing in Europe, today (9 July 2025) launches its 10th annual unboxing* survey, which for a decade has enabled consumers to unpack their experiences and provide feedback on the packaging used by the UK’s online retailers.
Macfarlane Packaging, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed the winner of its Supplier of the Year for 2024 is Board 24, the UK’s largest independent sheet feeder. In a change for its 2024 awards, Macfarlane Packaging has also introduced three new award categories in addition to the Supplier of the Year, …
To mark National Windrush Day 2025, the Port of Tilbury has today (20 June) released a commissioned film which takes a retrospective look at celebratory events hosted by the port, the Tilbury on the Thames Trust, and the local community and the legacy they have helped to create.
77 years ago on the 22 June 1948, the port played a significant role for the Windrush generation as it was their first arrival point into the UK after a long voyage on board the Empire Windrush from the Caribbean. When she docked, a generation of people were able to move through the Cruise Terminal on Tilbury’s riverside to start their new life in the UK.
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