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Scottish Honey Tasting Experience with Simply Honey

Join us for a delightful evening of indulgence at the Scottish Honey Tasting Experience! Get ready to savour the rich flavours of Scotland’s finest honey varieties. This in-person event will take place on Thursday the 19th of October 2023 at 415-417 Saint James Square #Level 4, Edinburgh, EH1 3AE Immerse yourself in the…

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SHE Strategy launch – International Day of the Girl

SHE Scotland CIC invite you to share our celebration of International Day of the Girl and our brand new SHE Strategy Launch on Wednesday 11th October. SHE welcomes partners, funders, SHEROs and all our friends to hear how SHE aims to support girls and young women become more empowered, supported, aspirational,…

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New board member for Scotland’s leading environmental charity, Changeworks

Jason MacGilp, Chief Executive for Cairn Housing Association, has been appointed as Changeworks’ newest board member. Jason will be instrumental in providing governance in support of Changeworks’ strategic aim to decarbonise Scotland’s homes to tackle the climate emergency.     Jason brings over 35 years’ experience through his work across a…

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Shoring up the UK’s coastline: Balfour Beatty features in New Civil Engineer

Peter Mumford, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty’s UK Construction Regional Civils business, has featured in New Civil Engineer exploring how the company is spearheading a new way of delivering coastal protection works. In the article, Peter emphasises the importance of adapting with agility and rethinking traditional approaches to combat the…

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Burges Salmon advises Pulse Clean Energy on energy storage acquisition

The firm’s Corporate Group has completed the acquisition of a 99MW battery energy storage system on behalf of Pulse Clean Energy Burges Salmon has advised Pulse Clean Energy Limited, a London based energy transition company, on its acquisition of a 99MW battery energy storage system in Hampshire from Harmony Energy…

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Dentons grows in Scotland with double partner hire

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has announced the hires of Philip Knight and Steph Innes as partners in Scotland. Philip joined the firm’s Edinburgh office on 12 September, while Steph joined in Glasgow on 18 September. Claire Armstrong, Managing Partner of Dentons in Scotland, said: ‘Steph and Philip…

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University develops a replacement for palm oil that is healthy and environmentally friendly

University food experts have developed a new ingredient to replace palm fat in a wide variety of products across the bakery sector, such as cakes and biscuits. This development could reduce dependency on palm-based ingredients. New palm fat replacer is healthier than palm oil – with less total fat and…

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Edinburgh marks Organ and Tissue Donation Week 2023

The Capital is gearing up to celebrate Organ and Tissue Donation Week 2023 which runs from September 18-24. This annual campaign is all about raising awareness for the ongoing need for organ donation, encouraging people to make a decision about whether they wish to opt in or out of donation, and making…

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National Robotarium hits public engagement milestone as it celebrates 1st anniversary

Over 10,000 young minds have been inspired to consider a career in robotics, thanks to the significant public engagement activities fostered by the National Robotarium that aim to increase the representation of disadvantaged young learners. The world-leading centre for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) has successfully hosted over 50 in-person…

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Edinburgh falls prevention programme, Steady Steps, secures additional funding

With Falls Awareness Week happening from 18-22 September 2023, Steady Steps, a community-based falls prevention programme which supports local people in Edinburgh to improve their strength and balance and maintain their independence through physical activity, is celebrating its 5,000th referral. Delivered by the Active Communities team at Edinburgh Leisure and…

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