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Day: 15 June 2015

Shortage is undermining recovery

Housing crisis due to ‘wrong land’ earmarked for homes

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Scotland’s housing crisis is partly a result of the wrong sites being earmarked for building, according to new research. More than a third of  the land in the central beltRead More

Mon close: Grexit looms over markets

Stocks fell to a three-month low as a Greek exit from the Eurozone loomed over trading desks. The FTSE 100 was down 1.1% to 6,710.52, with travel stocks among the worst performers by theRead More

Gunmaker Colt has filed for bankruptcy after amassing £225 million of debt and losing US army deal in 2013

Stadium Experience Awards

Hat-trick of prizes for Hampden catering team

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Hospitality staff at Scotland’s national football stadium scored a hat-trick of wins in a competition recognising the quality of service at the UK’s sports facilities. More than 300 guests fromRead More

Shift in identity for architecture firm

Rebrand helps Hoskins build on global plans

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Gareth Hoskins Architects, which played a key part in the redevelopment of the National Museum of Scotland, is rebranding in a move that reflects its international growth. Mr Hoskins, who set up hisRead More

Ramsay joins GVA James Barr as Forgie to wind down

Investment ‎agent Alasdair Ramsay (left) has been appointed as a senior director by commercial property adviser GVA James Barr to play a pivotal role in leading and growing its Glasgow office.Read More

Leader of Glasgow City Council Gordon Matheson to seek election as deputy leader of Scottish Labour

Agency to promote big events

Hope&Glory secures Glasgow comms contract

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Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) has hired public relations agency Hope&Glory to promote the city to a UK audience. The London-based agency, which counts Ikea, Sony and Virgin among its clientRead More

US readers give their verdict

Scotland tops poll for movie locations

Scotland has been voted the world’s Best Cinematic Destination in an online poll run by one of America’s biggest newspapers. The country’s popularity is likely to be a further incentiveRead More

Children's charity gets new board

Hunter takes up chair at Kiltwalk charity

Kiltwalk
Sir Tom Hunter’s right hand man will take over as temporary chairman of Kiltwalk, the children’s charity that was embroiled in a dispute over the distribution of funds. Ewan Hunter,Read More