Quality Green Flag Award parks are good for people and place Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that a record breaking 73 parks from across Scotland have been presented with a Green Flag Award this year in recognition of their high standards and provision of...
Ray Riddoch, UK Managing Director and Senior Vice President Europe of Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited has been appointed as The Prince’s Ambassador for Scotland. Each year, HRH The Prince of Wales personally appoints an inspirational business figure in each of the UK’s regions and nations to...
National coalition helps smokers to change cigarette litter levels A national coalition to clean up Scotland’s roads, led by environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has teamed up with the National Trust for Scotland to raise awareness of the growing problem of cigarette litter and provide pocket...
Following a high-level briefing exclusively received today (Friday, 30th June) from the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI), the inclusive economic development network SCDI has jointly launched a plan with FAI to bring forward a strategic response to the challenges outlined. SCDI will convene an informed...
First successful prosecution for mounted fox hunting in Scotland Two members of the Jedforest Hunt in the Borders have been found guilty of illegal fox hunting at Jedburgh Sheriff Court in what is the first successful mounted fox hunting prosecution under the law which bans hunting. Father...
Business in the Community Scotland promotes ex-military talent for employers ahead of Armed Forces Day Business in the Community (BITC) Scotland, the Prince’s Responsible Business Network, is calling on businesses to join Scotland’s network of veteran friendly employers ahead of Armed Forces Day (24th June). The...
Following the release of the Scottish Government Enterprise and Skills Review final report this morning (22 June), the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) has called for urgent speed to be applied to address the structural problems for Scotland’s economy. SCDI has welcomed the...
Climate Challenge Fund opens for applications Community-led organisations from across Scotland are set to benefit from the opening of the Climate Challenge Fund to support local action to tackle climate change. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham, yesterday (13 June) invited...
The former Chief Executive of Scottish Business in the Community (SBC) has been promoted into the role of Executive Director of Membership and the Nations, for the UK organisation Business in the Community (BITC), the Prince’s Responsible Business Network. The newly created role will be...
Local man receives national recognition for litter picking An Aberdour man has received the prestigious Clean Up Scotland “Hero of the Month” award in recognition of his ongoing efforts to clear litter from Fife’s roads and verges and work closely with the wider community to encourage...