The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 19 strong shortlist for its 2019 awards (from 82 entries). The shortlist comprises the following buildings (listed alphabetically): Continue reading Scotland’s best buildings shortlist announced
A group of Edinburgh College students have shown they have the cutting edge after winning nine medals at the UK’s largest hairdressing and beauty competition for students. Continue reading Edinburgh College students style their way to national glory
Edinburgh College’s curriculum leader has been highly commended by an industry body after he played a key role in enhancing the College’s automotive course, improving offering students and staff better prospects. Continue reading Sandy is highly commended for improving automotive prospects for students
Hot on the heels of placing 42nd in the Sunday Times’ 100 Best UK Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For List, Port of Leith Housing Association has received two additional accolades. Continue reading More Awards for Port of Leith Housing Association
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has been named one of The Sunday Times’ 100 Best UK Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2019. Continue reading Port of Leith Housing Association is one of UK’s Best Places to Work
Leith singer songwriter Dean Owens has won the UK Song of the Year Award at the fourth annual UK Americana Awards which were held last Thursday at London’s Hackney Empire. The awards were compered by BBC legend “Whispering” Bob Harris. Continue reading Leith’s Dean Owens wins UK Song of the Year Award
FOR the second year running, a family-run legal firm has won first place against 66 other solicitors and estate agents for the highly coveted ESPC Best Customer Service Award. Continue reading Boyd Legal at the double
Paul Gowens, who became Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic 25 years ago, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Continue reading Scotland’s youngest ever paramedic awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal
City of Edinburgh Councillor Gavin Corbett has won an award for Environmental Impact at the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) and CCLA Councillor Achievement Awards ceremony. Green Party councillor Gavin didn’t have too far to travel to collect his award – the inaugural awards ceremony was held on Thursday at the City Chambers. Continue reading “huge talent and dedication”: local councillor wins national award
Quay Community Improvements (Quay), a subsidiary of Port of Leith Housing Association, has been shortlisted for the Living Wage Scotland Industry Trailblazer Award 2018. Continue reading Leith social enterprise shortlisted for trailblazing award
