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Seal pup named Judi Dench arrives at sanctuary in time to meet namesake
A GREY seal pup rescued from the Cornish coastline has been named ‘Judi Dench’ – and even managed to meet her namesake on the very same day. Dame Judi Dench, one of the country’s most beloved cinematic jewels, was visiting the Cornish Seal Sanctuary last month with her family in Gweek, Cornwall. That same day,…
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Scots award-winning specialist flooring contractor appointment first commercial director
A SCOTTISH award-winning specialist flooring contractor, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Ross Andrew as its first commercial director. The Fife based Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Andrew to step up from his position as senior quantity surveyor to help lead the firm’s ongoing growth plans at its Rosyth headquarters.…
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Scots legal firm give out hattrick of promotions
A SCOTS legal firm, Lindsays is further investing in its future with another series of promotions. The promotions have been made among its 61-strong Private Client team – with one each at its offices in Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Kirsty Preston makes the step up to Senior Associate at Seabraes in Dundee. She joined the…
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Scottish farmers celebrated at Harvest Thanksgiving festival
SCOTS FARMERS were celebrated in the capital over the weekend at a special Thanksgiving service to celebrate the hard work of the harvest. The service, organised by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) took place on Sunday at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. The service gave thanks for an abundant harvest and…
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Scots law firm appoints new legal director to strengthen services
A SCOTTISH law firm, Pinsent Masons has strengthened its financial services offering in Scotland with the appointment of Legal Director, Caroline Whitten, who has joined from Sainsbury’s Bank. Edinburgh based consumer credit specialist Caroline will work alongside recently appointed insurance regulatory and commercial Legal Director, Chris Riach, who has rejoined Pinsent Masons after several years…
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First staff move into showpiece new £4m Stirling office
Dawn of new era as Council leaders welcome Emblation arrival A SCOTTISH health tech leader has announced that it is well underway in moving staff into its stunning, new £4m office in Stirling, ushering in the start of a new era. Medical microwave technology innovator Emblation has invested heavily in its new HQ Emblation House…
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Ambitious Scottish health pioneer en route for global expansion
Tech firm strikes major deal to leap towards Southeast Asian market A SCOTTISH health tech firm has partnered with one of the top aesthetic equipment distributors in Singapore to expand the global reach of its innovative microwave device. Since launching Swift® in 2016 for the treatment of stubborn skin lesions, Emblation has secured distribution agreements…
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Scots health tech could hold key to cervical cancer treatment
Lancet reports latest research which offers hope for simpler, less invasive therapy TECHNOLOGY pioneered by a Scottish health innovator has featured in promising new research which could deliver less painful and more effective treatment for cervical cancer patients. Respected medical journal The Lancet has published results from university lab tests which demonstrated how cancerous cells…
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Scots surfer shares “daunting” moment he is surrounded in middle of the sea by group of giant basking sharks
A SCOTS surfer has shared the “daunting” moment he came face-to-face with a group of giant basking sharks whilst out in the middle of the sea. Phil Macdonald was paddle boarding off the coast of Nairn Beach in Nairn, Scottish Highlands on Saturday when his session was interrupted by the surprise visitors. The 36-year-old was…
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