SCOTLAND’S oldest housing association today celebrated 60 years of success – launching a new book charting its history. Viewpoint Housing Association opened its first development in 1948. Sixty years on, the Association owns 1400 properties and three care homes across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. It’s also become the largest provider of sheltered housing in… Continue reading New book on Scotland’s oldest housing association
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World Heritage Site is toast of town
SCOTLAND’s latest World Heritage Site will become the toast of a town this weekend. Organisers of the Bo’ness Real Ale Festival are launching a special beer glass to mark the area’s new status as part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site. Revellers simply need to buy one of the commemorative pint… Continue reading World Heritage Site is toast of town
PR Store boss on iPlayer
The PR Store's boss featured on BBC’s Out of Doors programme at the weekend - in the second part of a slot on the Roman Antonine Wall. You can hear the programme again on BBC’s iPlayer. Adrian Mahoney was speaking about Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness as part of his role as a local councillor. Visit… Continue reading PR Store boss on iPlayer
TSG team set for charity challenge
STAFF at technology services company TSG are preparing to “do battle” to raise money for a right royal cause. Four of the IT company’s Scottish workers have signed up to take part in the BlueSky Challenge – an action-packed adventure race aimed at raising cash for the Prince’s Trust. The event - which will include… Continue reading TSG team set for charity challenge
Hundreds visit Kinneil
More than 200 people flocked to historic Kinneil House in Bo'ness on Saturday. The A-listed mansion provided free access for four hours as part of an open afternoon, run by Historic Scotland and volunteers from the charity The Friends of Kinneil. A Friends spokesman said: "The House is only open a few times a year,… Continue reading Hundreds visit Kinneil
Free seminar for Aberdeen businesses
OIL and gas companies in the North east could save money and win more lucrative contracts by investing in new software. That’s the claim of IT services company TSG, which is organising a free seminar to showcase a new accounts package from Microsoft. The event will demonstrate how Dynamics NAV 5.0 “makes it easier than… Continue reading Free seminar for Aberdeen businesses
Doors open on historic Bo’ness
HISTORIC buildings across Bo’ness are set to open their doors next month – as part of Scotland’s largest free architectural event. Seven buildings in the town, ranging from a pre-art-deco cinema to a medieval church – are being presented to the public on September 22 and 23 as part of the national Doors Open Days… Continue reading Doors open on historic Bo’ness
Friends of Kinneil to hold AGM
THE group set up to promote Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness will hold its first annual general meeting next week. The Friends of Kinneil will report on a busy year which saw volunteers raise the profile of the historic park through campaigns, promotional work and events. The AGM will be held on Thursday, May 31, upstairs… Continue reading Friends of Kinneil to hold AGM
TSG runs free CRM event
EDINBURGH businesses are being given the chance to see how the latest software can help them build better relationships with customers. Technology company TSG – which has a local base at Straiton – is running a free event in the city to showcase the latest “customer relationship management” (CRM) software. The afternoon seminar will take… Continue reading TSG runs free CRM event
Kinneil House in Bo’ness open this weekend
HISTORIC Kinneil House in Bo'ness, central Scotland, is opening its doors to visitors this weekend. The mansion - which houses some of the best Renaissance wall paintings in Scotland - will provide free access on Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on both days. The opening has been… Continue reading Kinneil House in Bo’ness open this weekend
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