Macfarlane Group PLC Trading Update

Zach O’DonnellGeneral News, Macfarlane Group, Macfarlane Packaging

Macfarlane Group PLC, the protective packaging specialist, today provides an update on trading for the period 1 January to 31 October 2024. The Board anticipates the Group’s performance for 2024 will be broadly in line with its full year expectations. Revenue year to date is 4% below the same period last year, with continued challenging market conditions resulting in weaker …

Forth Ports Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Zach O’DonnellForth Ports, General News

Forth Ports Limited, the UK’s third largest ports group, has appointed Stuart MacGregor as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Group’s main board. Stuart brings a wealth of expertise to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in the international drinks and UK house building sectors, in financial leadership, strategic business transformation, commercial and operational …

Tenants Take Up New Homes At Coldside Road Development In Dundee

Kiana GreenanCaledonia Housing Association, General News

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has handed over the keys to all 30 homes to tenants at its Coldside Road development in Dundee.

The £5.4m development, which received £2.6m of Scottish Government funding, was constructed by GMC Ventures. It consists of 30 homes including 18 two, three and four[1]bedroom houses and 12 one and two bedroom flats. Six of the flats have been developed in collaboration with Dundee City Council’s Health and Social Care Partnership (DHSCP) for supported accommodation.

Forth Ports Achieves Prestigious Silver Accreditation of The 5% Club

Kiana GreenanForth Ports, General News

Forth Ports announces that, following a rigorous review across their business, the group has been awarded the Silver accredited membership of The 5% Club*. This accolade highlights the business’ strong commitment to early career employees through “earn & learn” initiatives including apprenticeships, graduate opportunities and sponsored student placements.

‘Choose Public Transport’ campaign launches as the city gears up for the busy winter season

‘Choose Public Transport’ campaign launches as the city gears up for the busy winter season

Declan BarbourGlasgow Bus Alliance

As businesses across the City of Glasgow gear up for the busy winter season ahead, public transport operators have joined forces with Glasgow City Council and the Night-time Economy team* to launch a ‘Choose Public Transport’ campaign to encourage visitors coming into the city in the evening to make use of the wide range of public transport options available throughout …

Prominent Scottish entrepreneur launches campaign to raise £1million for endometriosis project

Prominent Scottish entrepreneur launches campaign to raise £1million for endometriosis project

Declan BarbourMarie Macklin

Prominent Scottish businesswoman, entrepreneur and founder and Executive Chair of The HALO Urban Regeneration Company and Macklin Enterprise Partnerships Investments, Dr Marie Macklin, is providing a boost to a major women’s health research project with the launch of #TALKENDO – a campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis and £1 million of funding for the ENDO1000 research project into the condition. The support will enable the recruitment of 1000 women with endometriosis to participate in the pioneering research.