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Sir Richard Branson boosts three Scottish businesses
Representatives from three of Scotland’s leading startup businesses got a surprise at Virgin StartUp’s inaugural search for Scotland’s startup Business of the Year – when Sir Richard Branson appeared in person. Celia Hodson from Hey Girls, Loral and Eishel Quinn from Sustainably and Pooja Jain from CogniHealth were left in disbelief when Sir Richard Branson…
Read MoreAn easy way to unlock some extra income
Home owners are being encouraged to earn extra money by letting out their houses. Owning your own home is a dream that many of us aspire to, but it’s one that’s becoming further out of reach – not only due to mounting purchase prices, but also to the increasing cost of running your own property.…
Read MoreMake sure you’re covered ahead of the big day
Scottish brides and grooms-to-be are being warned they risk huge financial losses, as the Royal Wedding draws near. As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get set to tie the knot on May 19, specialist insurance expert William Barne, of Lycetts, is urging others planning their big day to be aware of a hidden risk –…
Read MoreUse your ISA wisely to benefit your savings
More and more Scots are being braver in the way they try to save their money. Statistics were released last week by HMRC, showing the Number of individuals subscribing to an Individual Savings Account (ISA). The results show 1.638million Scots now have an ISA, with 22,148,000 in the UK as a whole. Among the Scottish…
Read MoreS-Marty thinking as Scottish firm exports its robot
A robot developed in Edinburgh is to teach children in South Korea all about computer coding. The educational Marty the Robot in extremely high demand, as a huge order has been placed by the Wise Club in South Korea, and it has also been named a finalist in the 2018 Made In Scotland Awards. Usable…
Read MoreA magnificent gesture to boost a great charity
The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of £3081.50, was raised at the event,…
Read MoreFarming tenants and landlords working together
A survey demonstrating the positive relationships between tenant farmers and landlords, and the conduct of agents within that process, has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates. Published by the Scottish Land Commission’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, research seeking the views and experiences of landlords and tenants regarding their business interactions with agents found that: Ratings…
Read MoreLuxury Edinburgh care home opens information suite
Edinburgh’s newest luxury care home has officially launched its information suite which is now open to locals across the city for an exclusive first look tour. The much-anticipated Cramond Residence is welcoming guests to its beautifully-designed suite to showcase the high quality of accommodation and facilities that will be available when it opens later this…
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