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Ironman adds two new races to its 2022 calendar.

Ironman announced today the addition of two new races to its event calendar, one will be held in  Vouliagmeni - Greece on October 23 and...

Are low windspeeds to blame for low clean energy output?

2021 saw some of the lowest clean energy output for windfarms and peak-hour energy prices have risen to their second highest level since 2018. Energy providers...

Motorists warned of the danger of unlit roads.

In an attempt to reduce carbon footprints many of the UK’s roads are left unlit presenting a significant danger for motorists and pedestrians. The Department for...

Scots hostels steal first and second place awards

The Great Outdoor Reader awards for the hostel or bunkhouse category 2021 have been given to the Scots Torridon and Loch Ossion youth hostels. The Torridon...

A successful year for Scotland’s nature reserves following COP-26

NatureScots National Nature Reserves (NNRs) are celebrating a number of environmental success stories this year. Some of the more prominent stories include the first sightings of...

Scots distillery unveils low environmental impact building plans

The Ardgowan distillery has unveiled building plans for their new visitor centre with construction planned for next year. The design uses low environmental impact materials to...

Historic manse and former chapel for sale in Dumfries and Galloway

A 200-year-old former manse steeped in Scottish history is up for sale for over £750,000. Quarrelwood is an 18th-century B-listed Covenanters’ Manse boasting an adjoining octagonal...

West Lothian charity named as Edinburgh Airport’s charity of the year

The Larder, a charity providing training for young people in employability, health, wellbeing and life skills, has become Edinburgh Airport's corporate charity of the year. The...

BMJ editors ask Zuckerberg to correct fact checker errors

In an open letter to Mark Zuckerburg British Medical Journal (BMJ) editors have asked that he corrects an “incompetent and irresponsible” fact check of one...

Speakers announced for Scottish Empty Homes Conference 2022

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) has announced the first speakers of the annual Scottish Empty Homes Conference 2022. The event will begin on the 1st...

UK’s largest ship operator, kick starts its fleet decarbonisation plans

North Star, the UK’s largest ship operator servicing the oil and gas industry, has kick-started its fleet decarbonisation plans with an in-depth sustainability study across...

Scots university Covid survey could help young people’s well-being

The Edinburgh university survey, centred around young people with intellectual disabilities (ID) asks parents to share their lockdown experiences. The hope is that the survey will allow...

Scots oil pipeline technology specialist sold to Australian company

STATS an oil pipeline technology specialist headquartered in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, has today announced that its shareholders are selling 100% of their issued share capital of...

New Covid-19 test approved for use in UK

A new Covid-19 test kit has been approved for use in UK hospitals. The test kit developed by R-Biopharm is able to detect the Omicron variant...

Musselburgh Racecourse says Cin Cin to new Edinburgh Gin deal

Edinburgh Gin has today extended their sponsorship deal with Musselburgh Racecourse by three years. The ‘six figure’ sponsorship deal extends the partnership between the two organisations...

Jonny O’Mara’s ‘next-gen’ tennis tournament

Jonny O’Mara has created a new ‘next-gen’ tennis tournament in partnership with Tennis Scotland. As part of his new role as Tennis Scotland’s Official Ambassador, O’Mara...

Scots University research team recommend new alcohol policy measures

Tougher alcohol policy measures could reduce ambulance call-outs according to study. A University of Stirling team, led by Professor Niamh Fitzgerald, recommended new alcohol policy measures...

History based video game launched by Scots University

A SCOTS university has launched a history based video game taking players to back to Scotland's plague ridden streets. University of Aberdeen historians launched the game,...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s 9 steps for a fire-safe home.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have launched a campaign encouraging homeowners to keep their home safe from fire in the coming winter months. The...

Advertising Standards Authority rules Diesel ads “sexually suggestive”

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have warned Diesel (London) Ltd today that if their ads contain sexually suggestive imagery, “they must take all reasonable steps...

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