Sustainability

Trains in Scotland

Significant enhancements for Intercity Trains in Scotland to strengthen domestic...

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged between three and 10 found their offspring have as many as eight toys they have never enjoyed

7 in 10 parents say kids have 'piles' of unopened toys from Christmas

The contract with the St James Quarter is for four years.

Major contract win for Dalkeith-based waste management firm

Trim Castle Hotel, in County Meath, was signed up to a bespoke deal thanks to Radius Energy's tailored service

Luxury hotel shaves thousands off energy bills by recruiting experts

With Glastonbury set to take a fallow year in 2026, here's the reasons why festivals undertake such a break - and those taking one in 2025.

Explainer Why is Glastonbury Festival taking a fallow year in 2026?

Artist impression of completed Brunstane Primary School

Local primary school gets £10m revamp

Blue Sky Scrubs continues to explore new avenues for innovation in healthcare apparel design

Ad Feature Leader of healthcare apparel celebrates 21 years of innovation

Radius Energy can help business owners find better energy deals

Businesses are bringing in specialists to hunt for better energy deals

As part of the company’s search, Eurodita’s partnership program is offering several key benefits to potential B2B partners

Ad Feature Leading European timber company seeks B2B partners for UK expansion

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

Chef and author Wendy Barrie will be talking about Scotland's premium produce in the event kitchen.

Rural Scotland Showcase returns to Edinburgh

The Shelfy claims to be able to make food last up to 12 days longer

This gadget can make food last longer in your fridge - we've tested it

The SodaStream machine is still selling well, and prices have just plummeted

Amazon Prime Day SodaStream machines are now nearly half-price

Scottish supermodel and actress Eunice Olumide. Photo: Olumide Galleries Ltd/Frederic Monceau

How people in Edinburgh can save 20,000 bottles of water

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Households warned not to use ovens or electric cars before Saturday

Mango opening at Fort Kinnaird

Fort Kinnaird confirms popular fashion brand, Mango, has opened at the centre to...
Fort Kinnaird confirms popular fashion brand, Mango, has opened at the centre today.
Olivia Papps

Saltire Patisserie

Saltire Patisserie Takes Bold Steps Towards a Circular Economy

Classic Cars

How new electric conversion regulations are keeping classic cars on the road

The men's elite race in the UCI World Championships passes through Edinburgh on the way to Glasgow last August 6

World Cycling Champs proved a big hit for Scotland, report shows - Angus Robert...

The trousers feature different trims, such as frills, tassels and pom-poms.

Edinburgh designer looks to go big with her jazzy trouser 'Party Pants' designs

Surely, councillors argued, the council should pay Edinburgh Leisure enough to keep all facilities open and pay the real living wage too?

Local SNP need to make use of the ‘levers’ of power - John McLellan

Lego has ditched plans to make bricks out of recycled bottles (BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Lego scraps plans to make bricks out of recycled plastic bottles

The world’s biggest billboard lays in a field of British spuds

Edinburgh residents vote Arthur's Seat as their most beautiful spot

'Surgeons Quarter Barbados might be a pipe dream for now, but it excites us to think about growth and partnerships beyond borders,' says Mitchell. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Interview: Scott Mitchell, managing director of Edinburgh's Surgeons Quarter

Lab-grown diamonds are becoming more popular for newlyweds

Lab-grown diamonds are growing more popular with newlyweds

Mango has announced plans to open more UK stores in 2023

Fashion retailer to open 13 new UK stores in 2023 - list of locations
Fashion retailer Mango has announced plans to open more UK stores in 2023 - here’s where you can expect to see them
Chelsie Sewell

British surfing champion Lucy Campbell says sport needs to be greener

Shoppers are being warned Brexit rules could lead to empty supermarket shelves

Shoppers warned Brexit rules could lead to empty supermarket shelves

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Japanese Knotweed: New research into tackling invasive weed published

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

Study reveals the best cars for young drivers to buy in 2023

Queen Mary wearing the crown which will be used during the coronation in May (Photo: Royal Family)

Queen Consort to wear crown of Queen Mary during Coronation

Preston scored just 3.27 out of 10 for healthcare due to having one hospital and one health clinic serving a population of 313,332.

Sexual assault survivors turned away from overstretched crisis centres

How to watch The Letter: A Message For Our Earth featuring the Pope

An example of a ‘modern’ Christmas dinner tablescape in silver and white. Pic: @elleandmavenue on Instagram.

Six of the best cheap Christmas dinner table styling hacks

Half of adults admit to buying lower-quality items in order to cut costs

The average British sofa has witnessed 311 arguments, suffered 316 spillages, an...

Winner of Great British Bake Off 2016 Candice Brown (Photo: Joe Pepler/PinPep)

How to get paid to sample food and drink for Heineken SmartDispense

Pride of Britain Hotels - The Athenaeum

Pride of Britain Hotels commits to the future

Nearly half of all SMEs have already switched to a domestic supplier due to sustainability concerns, NatWest has found. Picture: Niklas Halle'n/AFP via Getty Images.

'Encouraging' signs that UK firms making supply chains more eco-friendly

Sustainability-focused fish and chip restaurant opens at Edinburgh Zoo

Eduarda Cristovam

Matthew Algie coffee expert, Dr Eduarda Cristovam, tells us about her day

Thirty-four vehicles have made the change from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to reduce emissions.

Edinburgh Airport vehicles using vegetable oil to drive down emissions

This is the 'must-have' element of modern kitchens

Four in 10 Brits have ditched fast fashion and switched to more sustainable shop...

An artist's impression of what Ocean Terminal will look like

First look at plans for Ocean Terminal shopping centre

These are the top 10 environmental terms that people are least likely to underst...

38 sustainability terms that are frequently used – but not always understood

Edinburgh University Old College quad. Picture: Neale Smith

University of Edinburgh goes big on green investment after HSBC tie-up

You will soon be able to sell your used IKEA furniture back to the shop - here's how much you could get (Photo: Shutterstock)

You will soon be able to sell your used IKEA furniture back to the shop - here's...

VisitScotland is expected to promote Edinburgh more to solo travellers in future in response to overtourism concerns.

Scottish tourism chiefs admit pursuing more visitors in 'an age of overtourism' ...

The EU could ban British sausages as a result of Brexit

BrewDog's six environmental pledges include plans to distil vodka from 'imperfect' beer. Picture: BrewDog

BrewDog to turn beer into vodka

Specialized Signs was established in 2009 and currently employs a team of 24. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh's Specialized Signs secures six-figure HSBC funding package