Stagecoach West Scotland is pleased to announce a partnership with Ayr Racecourse, making the company the official transport provider of the Coral Scottish Grand National. It will now be easier than ever for racegoers to attend Scotland’s biggest horse racing event on Saturday 12th April 2025 using the bus. This comes after a successful trial at the Ayr Gold Cup …
World’s First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator Showcased at the Port of Leith today
Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, today (13 March) showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, green hydrogen energy to reduce carbon emissions from vessels when berthed in port. The project integrates innovative water treatment, waste heat utilisation and hydrogen production to provide clean …
Kelso Pharma’s European growth story continues with appointment of new General Manager in Italy
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK based specialty pharmaceuticals business, has appointed experienced pharma executive, Giovanni Mauri, as General Manager at Velit Biopharma, the Italian-based pharma business that was acquired by Kelso Pharma in November 2023.
Grand Day Out – Stagecoach partner with Ayr United Football Club to visit Hampden Park
On Tuesday, 18th February 2025, Stagecoach West Scotland, in partnership with Ayr United Football Club (AUFC) filled a bus full of members of the club’s walking football group for a ‘Grand Day Out’ to Hampden Park for a tour of the stadium and to visit the Scottish Football Museum. The group departed from Ayr Bus Station and travelled to Hampden …
Shaping conversations across key markets – Forth Ports launches official podcast, ‘The ForthCast’
Forth Ports has today (25th February) launched its official podcast, The ForthCast.
Forth Ports strengthens Exec Board with appointment of two Regional Directors
Forth Ports Limited, the UK ports group with eight ports on the UK’s strategic estuaries – the Thames, the Forth and the Tay – announces the promotion of David Webster and Derek Knox to newly created Regional Director roles. To enhance the growing business and drive Forth Ports’ long-term success across the UK, they will join the group’s Executive Board …
Bringing power to the nation – HALO and XLCC plan to bring 300 new jobs to Kilmarnock
The HALO Kilmarnock and XLCC have entered into an exclusivity agreement that is expected to see the Sales and Project Delivery Headquarters of subsea cabling manufacturing company, XLCC, being established at the award-winning The HALO Enterprise and Innovation Centre Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Premium, spiced Rum Cay Rum inspired by Scottish family’s Bahamas connection launches
Rum Cay Rum, a brand new, premium, Bahamian spiced, craft rum, distilled in Scotland, has just been launched and is aimed at those who enjoy rum with a sophisticated taste.
Kelso Pharma acquires UK pharma business, ALTURiX
Kelso Pharma, the growing specialty pharma business backed by Apposite Capital, the healthcare specialist private equity investor, today (19 February 2025) announces the acquisition of the UK pharma business, ALTURiX Holdings Limited (ALTURiX).
Forth Ports celebrates apprentice achievements as it offers 20 new early career roles across the group
Forth Ports hosted celebration events in Scotland and in Tilbury to recognise the achievements of their talented apprentices, recognising the value they contribute to the business, and acknowledge the skills they have developed throughout their journey.
Maritime Minister visits Port of Tilbury to see major expansion plans and Thames Freeport opportunities
The Port of Tilbury welcomed the Maritime Minister, Mike Kane MP today (6 February) for a briefing and tour of the UK’s fastest growing port, where, through significant private investment, the port is developing plans to further expand within the Thames Freeport land area to support their major markets. The Port of Tilbury is working on plans on a 100 …
Stagecoach partners with Ayr United for Dementia-Friendly Walking Football pilot
The pilot will run for an initial six weeks with the aim of gathering a large group of attendees to then continue the sessions permanently. The first session on Monday 20th January 2025 kicked off at Shoot Soccer in Ayr and saw an impressive turnout with good numbers of male and female participants as well as some of the Stagecoach team, including drivers, engineers and graduates who joined in the fun. The launch of the pilot was well-received by everyone involved, demonstrating the importance and benefits of this initiative. One of the Stagecoach drivers has also expressed an interest in attending the sessions on a regular basis.