A NEW £9 million leisure complex in Lanark is set to open its doors. The facility – called “South Lanarkshire Lifestyles – Lanark” has been built by Ogilvie Construction for South Lanarkshire Council. It will be operated and maintained by the authority’s leisure partner, South Lanarkshire Leisure Ltd. The new centre, close to the town’s… Continue reading New £9 million leisure centre to open its doors
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Ogilvie celebrates £4 million school project
SCOTS building firm Ogilvie Construction has completed a new £4.1 million boarding house for one of the country's top independent schools. Managing director Phil McEwan took part in a formal handover ceremony at Strathallan School, which is based at Forgandenny near Perth, with headmaster Bruce Thompson. The new boarding house - Glenbrae House - provides… Continue reading Ogilvie celebrates £4 million school project
Stock photography firm in sales push
NEW stock photography e-tailer Pure Images has launched a direct marketing campaign to boost sales. The Denny-based firm, which specialises in UK photography, is currently offering 50 per cent off all purchases until October 1 this year. Full details are available at http://www.pureimages.co.uk Mailers - pushing "The new kid for UK stock" - are currently… Continue reading Stock photography firm in sales push
UK’s first car-free homes project opened
A £9.5 million project - hailed as Britain's first, purpose-built car-free housing development - was officially opened today (Friday, June 2, 2000) by Scottish Environment Minister Sarah Boyack. Slateford Green, off Slateford Road in Edinburgh, incorporates 120 eco-friendly flats, aimed at everyone from families to people with special needs. The architecturally striking development - which… Continue reading UK’s first car-free homes project opened
‘Smart’ homes for deaf people prove popular
THIRTEEN “smart” homes for deaf people have been incorporated into the new car-free housing development at Slateford Green in Edinburgh. One of the properties was visited by Scottish Environment Minister Sarah Boyack when she officially opened the £9.5 million, 120-flat project today (Friday, June 2). Canmore Housing Association, the organisation behind the development, worked closely… Continue reading ‘Smart’ homes for deaf people prove popular
Jobs boost as Sun announces £25.8 million expansion
NETWORK computer company Sun Microsystems today (Friday) announced a £25.8 million expansion of its plant in Linlithgow, West Lothian. The American-based company is expected to create around 200 new jobs as it expands its Scottish operations facility. The expansion will focus on extending the company's manufacturing capabilities by a further 140,000 sq. ft. in support… Continue reading Jobs boost as Sun announces £25.8 million expansion
Sun’s call to raise cash for charity
A computer giant has made a call . . . for old mobile phones. Sun Microsystems in Linlithgow is recycling the old cellular units and their accessories - selling them on to raise money for charity. Staff at the West Lothian plant have already got behind the collection. Now the company is hoping members of… Continue reading Sun’s call to raise cash for charity
Royal honour as hi-tech firm scoops top award
WORKERS at a West Lothian computer company were celebrating last night (Tuesday, April 11, 2000) . . . after their firm was presented with a top award by HRH The Princess Royal. Sun Microsystems Scotland, which employs 700 people at its plant in Linlithgow, scooped the Scottish Engineering Award - dubbed the industry's "most prestigious… Continue reading Royal honour as hi-tech firm scoops top award
Sun launches environmental roadshow
A MAJOR West Lothian employer is encouraging its staff to "go green". Sun Microsystems is promoting the message during an environmental roadshow at its plant in Linlithgow. Today (Thursday, April 6) TV gardener Bill Torrance helped kick off the event, by planting a tree at the company's Springfield site. Tomorrow (Friday, April 7), Sun will… Continue reading Sun launches environmental roadshow
The PR Store launched
A FORMER communications officer with Scottish Homes, the Government's national housing agency, has set up his own PR consultancy. Adrian Mahoney (31) launched The PR Store to provide a range of services to both the public and private sectors across Central Scotland. One of his first tasks was to establish a website for the new… Continue reading The PR Store launched
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