Poppy Watson
Scottish Government to offer Highers to all at new online school
The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to launch a National Digital Academy, which will allow learners to access the full Highers curriculum, regardless of age, school or location. The virtual…
Marty the Robot aims for US droid domination with new appointment
A Scottish education technology startup has appointed an overseas head to lead its US expansion. Edinburgh-headquarted Robotical – the company behind pocket-sized codeable computer Marty the Robot – has named…
Young people and politicians join forces to tackle climate emergency
Children and young people across Scotland are to engage with politicians as part of a new initiative which aims to ensure they have their say in the climate emergency debate….
2,000 Fife pupils to learn ‘vital’ coding skills
Around 2,000 pupils from 20 primary schools in Fife are to learn the “fundamentals” of computer programming in an 18-week remote course which launched this week. The Virtual Coding Academy…
Aberdeen pupils win race for place in Cop26 hydrogen challenge final
Two Aberdeen pupils are to compete in the grand final of a hydrogen challenge at Cop26 after building the best ‘green’ Lego vehicle. The two second year Cults Academy students…
Online safety app launches in Moray schools
Pupils, parents and teachers in Moray are being encouraged to download an app designed to protect children in the digital world. All schools in the region have been registered with…
Scots duo join Europe’s ‘fastest growing’ digital mapping company
Two cartographers based in Scotland have joined the ranks of one of the fastest-growing digital mapping companies in Europe. Outdooractive UK is expanding its team ahead of satellite tech advances which…
Glasgow launches data hub to ’empower’ citizens
Glasgow City Council has launched a new online data resource to “open up” access to data it manages. The new ‘open data hub’ offers a view into how Glasgow operates…
Edinburgh walking tour set for expansion after digital transformation
A provider of spooky tour guides is set for post-pandemic expansion after undergoing a digital transformation during lockdown with help from Scotland’s data innovation centre. Mercat Tours, Edinburgh’s oldest walking…
Aberdeenshire tour guide firm survives Covid thanks to app
A tour guide company hit hard by the pandemic has thrived since launching an app which takes holidaymakers on a series of adventures in Aberdeenshire. Grampian Escapes and Tours has…