http://www.pagodapr.com Latest News from Pagoda PR - an independent Scottish public relations and public affairs consultancy with a keen understanding of Scotlands political, media, commercial and cultural environments. In Edinburgh Scotland. en-gb info@pagodapr.com (pagoda) info@work-interactive.com (work interactive) http://www.pagodapr.com/news/338,Final+call+for+Scotland%E2%80%99s+biggest+start-up+prize+%E2%80%93+%C2%A345k+up+for+grabs?from_rss Aspiring entrepreneurs from universities across Scotland who want £45k to support their business idea have less than two weeks left to submit their applications to the Converge Challenge competition. The Converge Challenge, run by Heriot-Watt University, gives students and memb... Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/338,Final+call+for+Scotland%E2%80%99s+biggest+start-up+prize+%E2%80%93+%C2%A345k+up+for+grabs?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/335,+Exquisite+hundred-year+old+photos+of+British+Raj+discovered+in+a+shoe+box?from_rss One of Scotland's national collections is searching for clues to the identity of a mystery photographer, after finding a collection of exquisite plate glass negatives in a shoe box. The 178 plate glass negatives – some exactly a century old – were taken in In... Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/335,+Exquisite+hundred-year+old+photos+of+British+Raj+discovered+in+a+shoe+box?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/337,Survey%3A+Scots+still+love+their+libraries?from_rss Carnegie UK Trust calls for a 21st century vision for the public library service New research by the Carnegie UK Trust shows that Scots still love libraries, with over three-quarters (76%) believing that they are either very important or essential to their community. Sixty one... Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/337,Survey%3A+Scots+still+love+their+libraries?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/334,Robertson+to+start+%C2%A319m+Cumbria+health+projects?from_rss Robertson, the infrastructure, support services and construction group, will start work on two major West Cumbria health projects which have now reached financial close. The two Community Health Centres are together worth £19m and are being delivered through the NHS Express (Lo... Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/334,Robertson+to+start+%C2%A319m+Cumbria+health+projects?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/333,Robertson+completes+council+housing+development+for+Aberdeen+City+Council+?from_rss Robertson, the infrastructure, support services and construction group, has completed the latest phase of Aberdeen City Council's new-build council housing programme, with tenants already moved in and enjoying their new homes. The Marchburn Park development comprises 18 two-bedr... Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/333,Robertson+completes+council+housing+development+for+Aberdeen+City+Council+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/332,Waiitrose+Partners+to+spend+1%2C000+hours+volunteering+in+local+communities?from_rss The four branches of Waitrose in Scotland have launched a Partner Volunteering scheme, which will see the stores donate 500 hours of employees' time to local charities and good causes. Each of the branches in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newton Mearns want to hear from local groups, ch... Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/332,Waiitrose+Partners+to+spend+1%2C000+hours+volunteering+in+local+communities?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/330,The+Strange+Undoing+of+Prudencia+Hart+to+go+stateside+with+Benromach+?from_rss Benromach Single Malt Whisky is set to go overseas with the National Theatre of Scotland as it continues to sponsor an international tour of the Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart in America. Building on its successful partnership with the National Theatre Scotland and following ... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/330,The+Strange+Undoing+of+Prudencia+Hart+to+go+stateside+with+Benromach+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/329,Scottish+Mill+Turbine+honoured+at+inaugural+Waitrose+Way+Awards?from_rss Waitrose today announced that a Scottish oat mill powered by wind energy is one of the winners of its inaugural ‘Waitrose Way Awards'. The awards celebrate Waitrose suppliers' outstanding initiatives to enhance the sustainability of their businesses and, ultimately, the... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/329,Scottish+Mill+Turbine+honoured+at+inaugural+Waitrose+Way+Awards?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/327,Waitrose+pioneers+new+Hub+for+Scottish+suppliers?from_rss Waitrose is the first supermarket chain in Scotland to sign up to an innovative distribution hub which gives its smaller suppliers across Scotland a more cost effective way to get products on its shelves. Waitrose, which stocks over 400 lines from Scottish suppliers, is now enco... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/327,Waitrose+pioneers+new+Hub+for+Scottish+suppliers?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/326,Heriot-Watt+University+appoints+Pagoda+PR+to+media+relations+contract?from_rss Pagoda PR has been appointed to deliver Media Relations UK-wide for Heriot-Watt University (HWU). The contract brief involves supporting Heriot-Watt in a strategic media relations programme designed to strengthen the University's position as a world-leading institution in scienc... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/326,Heriot-Watt+University+appoints+Pagoda+PR+to+media+relations+contract?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/325,Meallmore+invests+%C2%A31million+in+Fraserburgh+care+home?from_rss A Fraserburgh care home has been transformed after a major £1m refurbishment to meet the needs of elderly people as well as those with dementia and acquired brain injuries.    Meallmore have completely revamped the original premises of Glencairn Lodge Care Home on Christian... Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/325,Meallmore+invests+%C2%A31million+in+Fraserburgh+care+home?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/324,Benromach+Vintage+Theme+Day+will+be+piping+hot?from_rss The annual Benromach Vintage Vehicle Theme Day in Forres on Sunday 6 May will have an extra special attraction this year –the best pipe bands the north east of Scotland has to offer. The Vintage Vehicle Theme Day attracts thousands of people each year, with owners of v... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/324,Benromach+Vintage+Theme+Day+will+be+piping+hot?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/323,True+extent+of+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Roman+war+camps+realised?from_rss A new book just published reveals the true extent of the Roman Empire's attempts to conquer Scotland - and explores the archaeological legacy left behind.  Roman Camps in Scotland brings together a full archaeological record of the Empire's military outposts, which were design... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/323,True+extent+of+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Roman+war+camps+realised?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/322,%E2%80%98Basil+Spence%3A+Buildings+and+Projects%E2%80%99%2C+a+landmark+new+book?from_rss Basil Spence – architect of Coventry Cathedral, Mortonhall Crematorium (Edinburgh) and Sussex University –  was the best known British architect of the 1950s and 1960s, but controversial projects of the 1970s left a mixed legacy. To Britain's most advanced y... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/322,%E2%80%98Basil+Spence%3A+Buildings+and+Projects%E2%80%99%2C+a+landmark+new+book?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/321,Tablet+proves+a+sweet+sensation?from_rss Following the popularity of butter tablet tubs with shoppers in Scotland, Waitrose is extending the confectionery range in its Scottish stores to include fudge and macaroon sweets. Waitrose is the only supermarket supplied by Highland Croft Confectionery whose Butter Tablet - an... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/321,Tablet+proves+a+sweet+sensation?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/319,Public+invited+to+give+views+on+redevelopment+of+Barnton+Hotel+site?from_rss Local people are being invited to give their feedback on plans to redevelop the site of the former Barnton Hotel on the corner of Queensferry Road and Barnton Grove in Edinburgh. Public exhibitions are being held by specialist retirement housing developer, McCarthy & Stone, ... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/319,Public+invited+to+give+views+on+redevelopment+of+Barnton+Hotel+site?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/320,Speyside%E2%80%99s+smallest+classed+as+%E2%80%98bold+and+beautiful%E2%80%99?from_rss Benromach Peat Smoke has been described as a ‘bold and beautiful malt', scoring 93 points out of 100 in the Single Malt Scotch Whisky category of the Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2012.  The Ultimate Spirits Challenge, held in New York City, began with a record number of... Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/320,Speyside%E2%80%99s+smallest+classed+as+%E2%80%98bold+and+beautiful%E2%80%99?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/318,European+Pipe+Band+Championships+Set+for+Forres?from_rss The beautiful market town of Forres is set to host the Benromach European Pipe Band Championships for three consecutive years, bringing a projected £1.2 million of economic benefits to the town and the surrounding area. The event, which will run on a date yet to be confirmed du... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/318,European+Pipe+Band+Championships+Set+for+Forres?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/317,Waitrose+plan+for+new+store+in+Milngavie?from_rss   Waitrose – food shops of the John Lewis Partnership – today [08.03.2012] announced plans for a new store in Milngavie.   The planned new store would be the retailer's seventh in Scotland and will create around 180 new jobs with the John Lewis Partnershi... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/317,Waitrose+plan+for+new+store+in+Milngavie?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/315,Moy+Wind+Farm+Consented?from_rss The Scottish Government has given its consent for the construction of a 20-turbine wind farm on the Moy Estate, south of Inverness. The planning application for the project was submitted to Highland Council in April 2011 then referred to Scottish Government in November 2011 foll... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/315,Moy+Wind+Farm+Consented?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/312,Crown+Estate+re-letting+programme+set+to+boost+rural+businesses?from_rss The Crown Estate is letting four farms on the open market, signalling a boost for rural businesses. The aim is to attract tenders from different types of farming business, maximising the economic potential of each property and attracting new entrants to farming. The leases, ac... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/312,Crown+Estate+re-letting+programme+set+to+boost+rural+businesses?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/316,Benromach+Search+for+Best+Pub+Mountain+Bike+Team?from_rss Teams of local pub, hotel and cafe mountain biking enthusiasts are being challenged to a 10 hour cycling event that could see them being crowned the best in the country. Those brave enough to take on the legendary Benromach Three Tens Mountain bike races will compete over a 10... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/316,Benromach+Search+for+Best+Pub+Mountain+Bike+Team?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/311,Waitrose+food+store+in+Helensburgh+approved?from_rss Councillors on Argyll & Bute's Planning, Protective Services and Licensing (PPSL) Committee last night (21.02.2012) approved unanimously an application for a new food store and petrol filling station in Helensburgh.   Approval for the Waitrose store was granted at the end... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/311,Waitrose+food+store+in+Helensburgh+approved?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/310,Waitrose+to+open+fifth+Scottish+branch+in+Stirling+as+part+of+major+regeneration?from_rss Planners have given the green light to a new Waitrose store in Stirling (decided in planning committee on 07.02.2012). The new store will be built on the former Burghmuir Industrial Estate on the edge of the town centre, as part of a regeneration of that site by Stirling Devel... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/310,Waitrose+to+open+fifth+Scottish+branch+in+Stirling+as+part+of+major+regeneration?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/308,Call+for+new+Code+of+Conduct+for+Journalists?from_rss New report says tougher regulation is needed, but won't be enough on its own to restore trust and strengthen the supply of good journalism A report published today by the Carnegie UK Trust calls for a new ethical and editorial code for all journalists as the key measure to sup... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/308,Call+for+new+Code+of+Conduct+for+Journalists?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/309,Rare+whisky+launched+to+mark+Queen%E2%80%99s+Diamond+Jubilee?from_rss A 60 year old Single Malt Whisky is being launched today (6th February 2012) in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee by one of the world's leading malt whisky specialists. Gordon & MacPhail - the Elgin based and family-run Single Malt Whisky specialist - h... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/309,Rare+whisky+launched+to+mark+Queen%E2%80%99s+Diamond+Jubilee?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/307,Rapeseed+oil+winning+over+home+cooks?from_rss Cooks across the UK are swapping their olive oil for cold-pressed rapeseed oil according to Waitrose, which reports that British rapeseed is the fastest growing oil in its entire range.  Sales of rapeseed oil are up 26 per cent year on year - in volume. In comparison olive oils... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/307,Rapeseed+oil+winning+over+home+cooks?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/305,Work+starts+on+new+Bearsden+care+home?from_rss Meallmore is investing £9million to build a new flagship private care home in Bearsden - expected to be Scotland's finest. Work gets under way today heralding the start of construction at Antonine House Care Home being built on Roman Road, a purpose built 82-bed facility provid... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/305,Work+starts+on+new+Bearsden+care+home?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/306,%C2%A34.7+million+care+home+opens+its+doors?from_rss A new luxury care home in Alloa officially opens today, (Friday, 20th January) creating more than 100 jobs. Parklands, the state-of-the-art, purpose-built care home in Alloa Park Drive represents a £4.7million investment by Meallmore, one of Scotland's leading providers of nurs... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/306,%C2%A34.7+million+care+home+opens+its+doors?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/304,Pagoda+is+recruiting+again?from_rss Pagoda PR is recruiting a Consultant with at least two years experience of working in a PR consultancy. You will need direct, client-facing experience and first rate project management skills because you'll be largely managing a couple of client accounts and working as part of a ... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/304,Pagoda+is+recruiting+again?from_rss