Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of Polyformes Limited (“Polyformes”) for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up to £4.8 million over two years.
Easy-to-use transport solutions launched for the 152nd Open, Royal Troon
Stagecoach has announced a range of easy-to-use bus services for golf fans attending The 152nd Open in Troon.
Stagecoach will operate park and ride shuttles, which are funded by The R&A, from the official car parks to the Championship at Royal Troon. On approach to Troon, fans should follow signs to “The Open Park & Ride”. In addition to the park and ride services, a complimentary shuttle service will run every afternoon throughout the Championship from South Beach, Troon, to Troon town centre to enable fans to easily access the variety of local businesses in Troon town centre.
Forth Ports submits plans for next phase of Harbour 31 as part of the regeneration of Leith
Forth Ports has submitted a Proposal of Application (PAN) to The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for phase two of Harbour 31, known as The Dry Dock at Harbour 31, an exciting new creative and commercial hub on land to the east of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith.
UK consumers asked to share their unboxing experience in Macfarlane Packaging survey
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, today (1 July 2024) launches its 9th annual unboxing* survey.
‘Enough is enough’ – Pest Solutions launches litter campaign and calls on the next UK Government to rid our streets of rodent-friendly litter
Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business, has today (18 June) launched a litter purge to tackle the growing amount of rubbish in towns and cities across the UK, which contributes to the rise of rodents and other pests in businesses and homes, creating what is becoming a public health emergency.
Stagecoach Proudly Supports Doonfest 2024 with Free Late-Night Bus Service
Stagecoach West Scotland is excited to announce the return of the ‘Doonfest Express’, which will offer free late-night bus travel for festival goers at Doonfest on the weekend of July 5th and 6th. This service was well received at last year’s festival and attendees will once again be able to hop on a Stagecoach bus from the festival site in Dalrymple to get home safely to Ayr after the festival.
Forth Green Freeport is “Open for Business” as tax sites go live
The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) is officially “open for business” today, 12 June 2024, following approval from the Scottish and UK Governments of its Outline Business Case and the designation of its three tax sites located in Grangemouth, Rosyth, Mid-Forth (Leith and Burntisland). This major step unlocks the investment incentives to deliver the green freeport vision.
Leith’s A-listed Victoria Swing Bridge Reopens after Refurbishment by Forth Ports
Following a full refurbishment by Forth Ports, the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith, was officially reopened at the weekend with a walk over procession and a colourful community flag parade.
Plans unveiled for £25m malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle
Argyll Estates and European spirits company, Stock Spirits Group, owner of the Clan Campbell whisky brand, have lodged a Planning Application Notification with Argyll and Bute Council for the construction of a £25 million (EUR 30 million) malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll, who is Chief of Clan Campbell. It will be named Inveraray Distillery and, once completed, it will create more than 20 local jobs.
Introducing Tap the App: Digital single and return tickets launched on Glasgow’s X19 Queen Elizabeth University Hospital service
Stagecoach West Scotland introduces new digital single and return ticket options for the X19 Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to Easterhouse service.
Pest Solutions driving forward net zero ambitions as part of Step Up to Net Zero programme
Pest Solutions, the award-winning UK pest control business based in Glasgow, is leading the way on prioritising sustainability and the journey to net zero in the pest control industry as part of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce ‘Step Up to Net Zero’ programme.
Fully funded by Glasgow City Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, delivered by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, this project aims to support the city’s net zero ambitions and create jobs.
Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship arrives into the Forth on her maiden visit
Forth Ports tugs welcomed Cunard’s new cruise ship, the Queen Anne, into the River Forth on Sunday 26th May 2024.
