Macfarlane Group PLC, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed significant further progress on the delivery of its Sustainability Strategy. Its 2024 Sustainability Report, published today (8 May), highlights a range of measures being taken and reveals that the Group have reduced their carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years. …
Loch Duart Salmon is once again setting the benchmark for innovation and transparency in Scottish salmon farming with the launch of the ‘Loch Duart Standard’. This bespoke assessment process has been carefully designed to reflect the unique way Loch Duart raises its salmon from Scottish broodstock, in small-scale, low-density pens, and using a natural, welfare-led approach to farming. The new …
Construction has officially begun on the first phase of the Bellsmyre Regeneration project in West Dunbartonshire, marking a significant milestone in revitalising the area. Caledonia Housing Association will deliver the £7.3million project alongside partners CCG (Scotland), West Dunbartonshire Council and the Scottish Government who provided £4.4million of grant funding. The first phase of this significant regeneration initiative will deliver 27 …
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK-based specialty pharmaceuticals business, has appointed life sciences leader, Dr. Bee Koen Low, as its first Chief Operating Officer. With over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Bee brings extensive scientific expertise and understanding of the sector to the role, including in the key areas of: M&A due diligence and integrations, technology transfers; supply chain …
Forth Ports Limited announces that its Chair, Lord Smith of Kelvin, is retiring from his role at the company and is being succeeded by Robin Watson CBE. Lord Smith was appointed Chair of Forth Ports in 2015 and is stepping down in accordance with appropriate corporate governance guidelines at the conclusion of his 10-year tenure. Lord Smith of Kelvin said: …
Forth Ports’ new deep water riverside berth at the Port of Leith – designed to host the world’s largest offshore wind construction vessels – was formally opened today (24th April).
The Brave Tern offshore wind installation vessel sailed down the Tay from the Port of Dundee on Friday on its way to the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm for the last time, signalling the successful completion of the port’s role in the construction phase of the project. Loaded with its final NnG cargo of wind turbine blades, the vessel …
The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm (NnG) has reached another significant milestone with the completion of the installation of its final wind turbine in the early hours of this morning (Monday 7thApril 2025). The project is due to be fully operational this summer after the next stage of commissioning has been completed. NnG is located 15.5 km off the …
Stagecoach is proud to support Scotland’s Kiltwalk this year by offering free bus travel for the ‘Kiltie’ volunteers who help make the Kiltwalk possible every year. ‘Kilties’ will have access to free travel through the Stagecoach Bus App, enabling convenient and easy travel between Kiltwalk events in Scotland’s major cities. The app offers additional benefits, allowing volunteers to plan their …
Kelso Pharma, the growing specialty pharma business backed by Apposite Capital, the healthcare specialist private equity investor, announces that it has secured over £140 million of acquisition funding and appointed former ADVANZ PHARMA CEO, Graeme Duncan, as Non-Executive Director.
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 …
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 …
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