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Ravenscraig can help power Scotland’s next industrial era
Ravenscraig has always been a place shaped by industry, ambition and change. For generations, the steelworks powered jobs, families and communities across North Lanarkshire. When it closed, it left behind not only one of Europe’s largest brownfield sites, but a challenge to create a new future worthy of the people and communities whose lives had been shaped by its industrial past.
Lost Shore wins global Community Impact Award at Surf Park Summit
Lost Shore Surf Resort has won the Surf Park Community Impact Award at the 2026 Surf Park Summit in Virginia Beach, USA, securing international recognition for its work to make surfing more accessible and use the sport as a force for positive social change.
In a world of instant scrutiny, communication is a core leadership tool
Leading a housing association has never been a simple task, but modern demands on chairs, chief executives and senior leaders are heavier than ever. Not only are you balancing the urgent need for affordable, energy-efficient homes against increasingly tight budgets, you’re doing this against rigorous regulatory scrutiny.
Hundreds of homes benefit from major tenement window upgrade in Govan
A £760,000 window replacement programme led by Govan Housing Group has delivered high‑quality upgrades to dozens of traditional tenement homes. The investment is improving comfort, reducing energy bills and enhancing the appearance of properties across the area.
Will Rudd powers Scottish Water HQ with major solar installation
Multi-award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has supported the delivery of a major solar car port installation at Scottish Water's headquarters in Stepps, Glasgow.
Norwegian Surfing selects Lost Shore as National Performance Centre
Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter swells of Nazaré, Scottish big-wave surfer Ben Larg and British big-Norway’s surfing national governing body, Brettforbundet,has selected Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh as its National Performance Centre, becoming the latest European surfing nation to partner with the world-class facility.
Briar Homes joins Yellow Yogis fundraising drive for Beatson Cancer Charity
A team from Briar Homes will join thousands of people at Glasgow’s SEC next month for Yellow Yogis, one of the UK’s largest indoor yoga sessions, helping to raise £250,000 for Beatson Cancer Charity.
Health Innovation Hub strengthens community connections
Since opening earlier this year, Glasgow's pioneering Health Innovation Hub (HiH) has both been home to world-class life science innovation and opened its doors to the local community. In recent months representatives from over 20 different organisations and local groups have utilised the community cafe space.
Tiree surfer prepares to take on 40-to-50ft waves in Nazaré
Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter swells of Nazaré, Scottish big-wave surfer Ben Larg and British big-wave pioneer Andrew “Cotty” Cotton enjoyed some very different waves on Saturday at Red Bull Sessions at Lost Shore Surf Resort.
Topping out milestone reached on Edinburgh’s Caledonian Hotel extension as Will Rudd delivers on another high-profile city hotel
Leading civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has reached a major project benchmark following the official topping out of a nine-storey extension at the Category A-listed Caledonian Hotel in Edinburgh.
From SEO to GEO: Winning Visibility in the Age of AI
For years, businesses have focused on being found by customers as quickly and easily as possible. With our reliance on technology and our digital world, ranking as highly as possible on Google is key. But a fundamental shift is changing how customers discover brands online, and many organisations haven't yet realised it's happening.
Clyde Gateway launches marketing for £11m XWORKS innovation hub
Clyde Gateway and commercial property consultancy Ryden have launched the marketing campaign for the letting of XWORKS, a landmark £11 million mid-tech development designed to support the next generation of science and technology businesses in Glasgow.
A week in the life of… Sharifa Joy, Campion Homes
From fine-tuning interiors trends and reviewing new land opportunities to juggling show home open days, school playground CSR projects and taking in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, no two days are ever the same for Sharifa Joy, head of sales and marketing at Campion Homes.
Here, Sharifa shares a typical week balancing strategic sales planning, hands-on development launches, team collaboration and family life.
Damp and mould: Scotland must turn regulation into prevention
The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law, come into force in October, introducing new responsibilities for landlords around tackling damp and mould in rented homes.
Ryden targets next phase of growth after outperforming expectations in first year of LSH partnership
To mark the first anniversary of the Ryden and Lambert Smith Hampton partnership, we delivered a programme of communications celebrating the partnership's achievements to date and setting out its ambitions for the next phase of growth. Activity included a press release, insight from Managing Partner Alan Gilkison featured in The Scotsman, and a CoStar interview secured as part of the campaign.
Muir Group delivers strong growth as profits increase tenfold and turnover rises 30% to £113.9 million
Muir Group delivers strong growth as profits increase tenfold and turnover rises 30% to £113.9 million
Perceptive relaunches ‘Improving Lives’ initiative to support charities
Perceptive Communicators, has announced the launch of its ‘Improving Lives’ initiative for 2026, offering free communications training to charities.
Bringing Pancreatic Cancer Out of the Shadows
Pancreatic cancer is a silent killer. Its early symptoms - fatigue, back pain, unexplained weight loss - are easily mistaken for everyday ailments or dismissed entirely. Tragically, the warning signs often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Despite its quiet onset, pancreatic cancer is one of the UK’s deadliest cancers. Only 8% of those diagnosed survive beyond five years, and just 1% reach the ten-year mark. It is now the fifth biggest cancer killer and the tenth most common cancer in the UK. These stark statistics underscore the urgency to shine a light on its subtle symptoms and make early diagnosis the norm - not the exception.
Driving Gender Balance in the Built Environment: A Step Towards Equality
Celebrated later this week, the focus of International Women’s Day this year is accelerating action. A key sector which could benefit from such accelerated action is the construction sector. It is a major contributor to our economy, but its contribution is being suppressed with a lack of diversity.
The statistics are stark. According to the Office for National Statistics, women make up just 15.8% of the total construction workforce, with those in director-level roles at low single figures. Yet, companies with diverse leadership teams consistently outperform competitors both financially and operationally. The absence of female voices at the top is not just an equality issue—it’s impacting on the performance of the sector and, in turn, our wider economy.
Championing Women & Girls in Science
Science has always been a catalyst for progress, shaping the way we understand and navigate the world. Yet, for centuries, the contributions of women in science have been overlooked, and despite many efforts, a yawning gender gap at a senior level in science persists.
Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This acknowledges the impact of female scientists. But why do we need days like this and initiatives like Senior Women in Science (SWIS), established by Perceptive Communicators, which aims to help move the needle on the number of women in senior positions?
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