Young people to lead the way on cutting carbon in Aberdeenshire schools
Education leaders in Aberdeenshire are to discuss the approach taken to reducing carbon emissions in the area’s schools this week. The council’s education and children’s services committee will also consider…
Council to install GPS signage by riverside after death of teenage boy
A local authority is to install global positioning system (GPS) signage by a waterway after the death of a teenage boy earlier this year. Officials at Renfrewshire Council have made…
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…
Future of Highlands strategy will put green energy revolution at heart
A new strategy for the Scottish Highlands was unveiled today with a focus on capitalising on its abundant natural assets to fuel a green economic recovery. Highland Council voted to…
Stirling drivers ‘appy with new cashless parking
Forget rifling through your pockets, wallet or purse for loose change, drivers in Stirling will be able to pay by mobile phone to use on and off street parking in…
App allows buses to be hailed like taxis in ground-breaking Aberdeenshire trial
A mobile app that allows people to hail local buses like they would a taxi has been launched in rural Aberdeenshire. The ‘demand responsive’ service, Ready2Go, started in the Inverurie…
Council opts not to switch on live facial recognition on new £1m CCTV system
A local authority is upgrading its CCTV system with a new £1m network of state-of-the-art digital cameras – but opted not to turn on its live facial recognition capability over…
Virtual Scottish high street group to challenge dominance of online retailers
A virtual community platform to connect local businesses, services, and amenities online has been launched today – to challenge the dominance of “established” online platforms. The project, which aims to…
‘Ambitious’ vision to transform Edinburgh city centre unveiled
Core elements of an ambitious vision to transform Edinburgh into a more attractive and people-friendly city have been published by council planners. A concept design for the project, which aims to…
Can Renfrewshire ‘beat the street’ in physical activity game?
A popular physical activity challenge unlocked by sensors that has taken Scotland by storm will launch in Renfrewshire this autumn. Beat the Street is a real-life interactive game that aims…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…