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The NACWG encourages Scotland to get behind the #Generation Equal movement ahead of International Women’s Day 14 statues depicting important and pioneering women across Scotland were adorned with #GenerationEqual sashes today (Friday 6 March) in a show of solidarity towards gender equality, ahead of International Women's Day (8 March). Working in partnership with ...

In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, The Ivy Buchanan Street is hosting an exclusive ticketed dinner and panel discussion with Cat Leaver, Chloe Milligan and Ann-Maree Morrison. Hosted on Wednesday, 11 March from 6.30pm to 10:00pm, the evening will touch upon inspirational stories including their biggest achievements, alongside ...

Local MSP Alexander Stewart commended the opportunities for career progression at the leading Scotch whisky centre of excellence in Menstrie, during a site visit to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Mr Stewart visited Diageo’s state-of-the-art Brand Technical Centre, in the heart of his Mid Scotland and Fife constituency, on Monday (2 March) ...

A new campaign from Food Standards Scotland, supported by Allergy UK and Young Scot, launches today (27 February). The campaign encourages young people with food allergies across Scotland to discuss their food allergies with friends, and when they’re eating out and about, and to remember their allergy pen if they ...

The Ivy Buchanan Street has teamed up with Veuve Clicquot to offer guests an alternative dining experience this Galentines – Thursday, 13 February, to celebrate the strength of female friendships. Anyone that reserves a table of four or more from 6:00pm onwards will receive a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut ...

Lees of Scotland’s Tablet and Macaroon bars are set to go on sales in 58 M&S stores across Scotland this week, their first listing with the retailer.   Bert Croll, sales director at Lees of Scotland said: “The Macaroon bars were the first product created by Lees of Scotland in 1931 and continue ...

The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls calls for establishment of National Standards for Policymakers and increased scrutiny to ensure policies are fit for modern Scotland Scotland is being urged to implement positive change in policymaking to progress gender equality. In its second report, published today (22 January 2020), ...

New homeowners should consider ‘settling in with second hand’ when they look to furnish their properties, says one of Scotland’s leading home stylists.   To show how pre-loved goods can transform a home, Wendy Gilmour, founder of the popular Thankfifi lifestyle blog, teamed up with Revolve and Glasgow-based estate agent Archibald Sharp ...

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is reminding people not to give the unwanted gift of food poisoning by following good food safety practices over the festive period.   The results from the latest FSS Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey reveal that almost three-quarters of Scots (72%) completely fill their fridge at least ...