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Training and development reap double dividend
A duo of chartered surveyors at Davidson & Robertson are celebrating qualifications as Fellows of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers – they are two of only seven in Scotland to qualify. The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) is a specialist professional body whose members provide advice and valuation expertise on issues affecting the…
Read MoreWhy the Scots enjoy meeting their neighbours
Neighbours – everybody needs good neighbours, according to the TV, and that’s definitely true in Scotland. New research from People’s Postcode Lottery reveals that over 50% of Scots want to build real-life relationships with their neighbours. 53.5% of Scots always make an effort to speak to their neighbours – ahead of the British average of…
Read MoreGlasgow shoppers are the UK’s most independent
Glasgow has been crowned as the UK’s most ‘independent’ city, new research has revealed. The research, conducted by business finance provider Liberis, looked into where the hotspots for independent retailers are, looking at the number of local businesses per capita in 20 major cities, as well discovering which demographics are most supportive towards small local…
Read MoreJo takes the title as Britain’s top business woman
A Scot took the crown in a search for Britain’s best business woman. The search for the nation’s best business women brought together a host of inspirational women at an illustrious awards ceremony at Wembley Stadium for the finals of the National Business Women’s Awards 2018. The awards, which cover every aspect of business, from…
Read MoreInnovation at the heart of watches’ ‘butterflies’
The innovative PanoInverse watch is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. In 2008, Glashütte Original staged a premiere for a very special element of its horological art. The PanoInverse XL unveiled its inner beauty, presenting the duplex swan-neck fine adjustment as an exceptional element on the dial side of the watch. Today, two Pano models in particular…
Read MoreShoppers on foot spend more than those who drive there
New research shows that Christmas shoppers who walk to high streets could be spending more than those who drive there. Living Streets Scotland, part of the UK charity for everyday walking, has launched its updated research, The Pedestrian Pound in Edinburgh this week. A review of academic evidence in the report shows that shoppers on…
Read MoreDress for success at Famous Blacksmiths Shop
This Sunday marks an exciting day for Gretna Green, the original home of romance. 25 November 2018 will see a special handover ceremony, showcasing a new addition to the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Museum. They will celebrate the instalment of a glorious 21st century wedding dress, representing its generation alongside our current exhibition, one of which…
Read MoreCalling all Aberdeen City and Shire dog walkers!
Us Scots love our four-legged friends. There’s nothing quite like going out for a walk in the fresh air, and seeing our dogs enjoying a romp in the hills. In the north-east of Scotland we are lucky to have some extraordinarily beautiful places to stretch those energetic legs. Here at Scottish Field, we want to…
Read MoreRetirement living just got more comfortable
From the Lowlands to the Scottish Borders, retirement housing developments around Scotland have been benefiting from investments made by a leading housing provider. As part of its vision for the future, Bield Housing & Care has invested more than £5 million into improving its properties over the last 12 months. While upgrades have been made…
Read MoreChef Tony Singh urges people to Light Up a Memory
Scots celebrity chef Tony Singh is urging people to Light up a Memory on the world’s first interactive memory-powered map to support people living with terminal illnesses. Tony has joined forces with the St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh, to help launch the world’s first interactive memory-powered map as part of the charity’s new Light up…
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