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/208,Student+Artist+Celebrates+a+Milestone+Achievement?from_rss A lino-cut image of a puffin has been selected as the winning design for a replacement milestone to be installed within the Cape Wrath Training Centre in Sutherland. Students from Kinlochbervie High School have been working with the Ministry of Defence and RCAHMS on a project ... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/208,Student+Artist+Celebrates+a+Milestone+Achievement?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/207,Photo+Competition+Offers+Flight+with+Aerial+Survey+Team?from_rss Landscape heritage project, Scotland's Rural Past (SRP), is running a photographic competition throughout 2010 on the theme of ‘you and your rural heritage'. Photographs of people visiting, working on, or just enjoying rural heritage sites anywhere in Scotland are el... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/207,Photo+Competition+Offers+Flight+with+Aerial+Survey+Team?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/205,Local+Pupils+Help+to+Protect+Birds+for+National+Nest+Box+Week?from_rss The Crown Estate has teamed up with fourteen pupils from Applegirth Primary School to build new nest boxes they built for trees planted by pupils from the school over eighteen years ago. Pupils are following in the footsteps of their predecessors who planted the trees in the woo... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/205,Local+Pupils+Help+to+Protect+Birds+for+National+Nest+Box+Week?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/201,Burning+Love%3A+Why+Cooking+isn%27t+on+the+Menu+for+a+First+Date?from_rss Three quarters (75 percent) of Scots admit they find a partner who can cook attractive, according to a survey conducted for Waitrose. But just over half of Scots surveyed (53 percent) said they'd avoid cooking on a first date for fear of turning someone off with poor cooking sk... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/201,Burning+Love%3A+Why+Cooking+isn%27t+on+the+Menu+for+a+First+Date?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/206,Deputy+First+Minister+opens+new+RPSGB+Scottish+Office?from_rss The Scottish Office of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society celebrated the opening of its new premises in Edinburgh at an official ceremony onTuesday 8 February with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, Nicola Sturgeon. Located next to the Scot... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/206,Deputy+First+Minister+opens+new+RPSGB+Scottish+Office?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/200,%E2%80%98Sell-out+Attendance%E2%80%99+at+Offshore+Wind+Supplier+Event+?from_rss More than 350 people attended the Share Fair in Aberdeen, the European oil capital, showing the rapidly growing interest in the developing offshore wind power industry, in which £100 billion will be invested over the next decade. Today's event was the first of a series of supply... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/200,%E2%80%98Sell-out+Attendance%E2%80%99+at+Offshore+Wind+Supplier+Event+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/199,The+Crown+Estate+to+Reduce+Shellfish+Rents?from_rss Rents for Scottish shellfish producers are to be reduced by an average of 15% from January 2010. The decision follows an independent review carried out on behalf of The Crown Estate, which also set the standard lease term at 25 years from 2010. Alex Adrian, Offshore Operations... Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/199,The+Crown+Estate+to+Reduce+Shellfish+Rents?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/198,The+Secret+Dangers+of+a+Festive+Fling?from_rss As the Christmas party season reaches its peak, Scots are being warned of the dangers of  catching  Chlamydia after a festive fling as part of a campaign by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). New research* released by the RPSGB reveals how the party atm... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/198,The+Secret+Dangers+of+a+Festive+Fling?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/197,Glenlivet+Estate+Installs+Eagle+%E2%80%98des-Res%E2%80%99+To+Attract+Iconic+Birds?from_rss A bespoke nesting platform has been built on the Glenlivet Estate in a bid to attract more breeding pairs of golden eagles to make it their home. The project was undertaken by North-East Scotland RaptorWatch, a partnership involving RSPB Scotland, Grampian Police, Scottish Nat... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/197,Glenlivet+Estate+Installs+Eagle+%E2%80%98des-Res%E2%80%99+To+Attract+Iconic+Birds?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/196,The+Crown+Estate+Joins+In+Record+Tree+Planting+Attempt?from_rss Crown Estate properties across Scotland today joined in a world record attempt to plant 1 million trees across the UK in one hour. At The Crown Estate's Glenlivet Estate in Morayshire, volunteers planted 2,250 trees in what will be a new 40 hectare native Caledonian woodland ne... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/196,The+Crown+Estate+Joins+In+Record+Tree+Planting+Attempt?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/194,Collaborative+approach+delivers+dividends+to+beef+farmer?from_rss  Tuesday 01 December 2009 Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, visits an organic beef farm near Perth today [01 December 2009] to find out more about the way a supermarket works cooperatively with its suppliers. Tarrylaw Farm at Balbeggie supplies Waitrose with prime Sco... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/194,Collaborative+approach+delivers+dividends+to+beef+farmer?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/192,Detective+Work+Uncovers+Hidden+Secrets+in+Military+Aerial+Photo+Archives?from_rss Never before published photographs of notable moments in British and world military history are being discovered in a vast collection of aerial reconnaissance imagery. The findings include photographs of prisoners in the central courtyard of the notorious Colditz high security p... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/192,Detective+Work+Uncovers+Hidden+Secrets+in+Military+Aerial+Photo+Archives?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/193,Unseen++Aerial+Images+Of+Scotland+Launched+On+New+Website?from_rss A collection of post-war aerial photographs that informed the planning and building of modern Scotland are now available to view for the first time on a new website. As Scotland adjusted to peace in 1945, the sight and sound of RAF planes overhead remained a familiar sight, as m... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/193,Unseen++Aerial+Images+Of+Scotland+Launched+On+New+Website?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/190,UK+Children%E2%80%99s%E2%80%99+Commissioners+Call+for+Redoubling+of+Efforts+to+Hit+2020+Child+Poverty+Target?from_rss The four UK Children's Commissioners have marked the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) by calling on the UK Government and devolved administrations to redouble their efforts to end child poverty by the 2020 target. In a joint st... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/190,UK+Children%E2%80%99s%E2%80%99+Commissioners+Call+for+Redoubling+of+Efforts+to+Hit+2020+Child+Poverty+Target?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/191,Waitrose+welcomes+West+End+shoppers+to+first+Glasgow+store?from_rss Waitrose Glasgow will open for business on Thursday 12th November at 08h30. The Byres Road store is the supermarket's first in Glasgow and third in Scotland. Waitrose, which is part of John Lewis Partnership, the UK's largest employee-owned business, is championing local and reg... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/191,Waitrose+welcomes+West+End+shoppers+to+first+Glasgow+store?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/189,Glenlivet+Needs+Willing+Hands+For+World+Record+Tree-planting+Event?from_rss The Glenlivet Estate is looking for volunteers to join a world record attempt to plant 1 million trees across the UK in one hour on Saturday, December 5 as part of the BBC's Breathing Places campaign. Organisers are looking for tree-loving volunteers to bring a spade and join ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/189,Glenlivet+Needs+Willing+Hands+For+World+Record+Tree-planting+Event?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/187,Electoral+Commission+Publishes+Report+On+European+Elections?from_rss The official report of the independent elections watchdog on the 2009 European Parliamentary elections, has found that the interim Elections Management Board delivered a successful election in Scotland, but warned against complacency ahead of a UK Parliamentary general election. ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/187,Electoral+Commission+Publishes+Report+On+European+Elections?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/188,Culture+Minister+Welcomes+Innovative+Web+Project?from_rss An innovative new website is bringing together important records from two of Scotland's most comprehensive historic archives. With its place-based search facility, users can create detailed interactive maps using global browsing technology. ScotlandsPlaces (www.scotlandsplaces.g... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/188,Culture+Minister+Welcomes+Innovative+Web+Project?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/186,Glenlivet+Estate+Demonstrates+Its+Forestry+Activities?from_rss More than 30 foresters and land managers recently visited The Crown Estate's Glenlivet Estate to discuss best practice and observe the various measures taken to efficiently run the estate's forestry operations. The visitors were all members of the Royal Scottish Forestry Socie... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/186,Glenlivet+Estate+Demonstrates+Its+Forestry+Activities?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/185,Medieval+Forest+Brought+To+Life+?from_rss During a partnership event between The Crown Estate and Dumfries & Galloway Council Ranger Service last weekend, walkers chanced upon a medieval knight in a walk through ancient semi-natural woodland owned by the Crown Estate in Wamphray Glen, Dumfriesshire. The glen walk, wh... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/185,Medieval+Forest+Brought+To+Life+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/184,A+Tree+Came+To+School+Today?from_rss Pupils at Tomintoul Primary School (pictured) in Moray last Friday used a tree from a local Crown Estate forest to create benches and flower tubs for their playground. The project was the idea of Vicky Hilton, Countryside Manager for The Crown Estate's Glenlivet Estate. Vicky sa... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/184,A+Tree+Came+To+School+Today?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/183,Images+To+Get+Your+Imagination+Soaring?from_rss Visitors to RCAHMS headquarters in Edinburgh this Saturday (September 26) will have their heads in the clouds as the national heritage archive displays some of the best aerial images from its collections. The aerial theme continues with RCAHMS latest publication Above Scotland... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/183,Images+To+Get+Your+Imagination+Soaring?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/182,Scotland%27s+only+halibut+farmer+wins+UK+Food+Champion+Award?from_rss A halibut farmer from the Hebridean island of Gigha has been named Food Champion of the Year in the 2009 Waitrose and Country Living Made in Britain Awards. Alistair Barge credits the success of his company to the location of his halibut farm: it is one of only two in the UK an... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/182,Scotland%27s+only+halibut+farmer+wins+UK+Food+Champion+Award?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/181,Project+To+Encourage+Access+And+Enjoyment+Of+Military+Base+Heritage+Receives+Funding?from_rss The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded a grant to the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) to help progress its new project ‘Defending the Past'.  Results from a survey on the architecture and archaeology of Cape Wrath Training ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/181,Project+To+Encourage+Access+And+Enjoyment+Of+Military+Base+Heritage+Receives+Funding?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/180,SNP+Government%27s+Programme+For+Government+2009-2010?from_rss In a week which saw the Scottish Parliament consider the release of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi and the proposed job losses at Diageo in Kilmarnock, Alex Salmond is launching his Government's third “Programme for Government” for the Parliamentary session,... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/180,SNP+Government%27s+Programme+For+Government+2009-2010?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/179,Border+Patrols+Hope+To+Repel+Grey+Squirrel+Invaders?from_rss The Crown Estate recently joined 25 other landowners in a partnership project funded through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) to trap grey squirrels throughout south west Scotland and the Borders region.  Grey squirrels spreading north from England carry the squi... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/179,Border+Patrols+Hope+To+Repel+Grey+Squirrel+Invaders?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/178,Expert+Training+Offered+To+Help+Preserve+The+Rural+Heritage+Of+Dumfries+%26+Galloway?from_rss A team of highly experienced archaeologists from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) is coming to Dumfries & Galloway in September to run a free archaeological training course as part of the Scotland's Rural Past nationwide projec... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/178,Expert+Training+Offered+To+Help+Preserve+The+Rural+Heritage+Of+Dumfries+%26+Galloway?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/177,The+Crown+Estate+Appoints+Gareth+Baird+As+Scottish+Commissioner+And+Non-Executive+Board+Member?from_rss The Crown Estate has announced today, 27 August 2009, the appointment of well known Scottish Borders' farmer Gareth Baird as the next Crown Estate Scottish Commissioner and non executive board member. He will be appointed as a commissioner (non-executive director) from 1 October... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/177,The+Crown+Estate+Appoints+Gareth+Baird+As+Scottish+Commissioner+And+Non-Executive+Board+Member?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/176,Two+Scottish+Companies+Named+In+Top+Five+Winners+of+%E2%80%9CMade+in+Britain%E2%80%9D+Awards?from_rss Two Scottish producers have won awards in Country Living Magazine and Waitrose Made in Britain Awards 2009.  Gigha Halibut from Argyll and Cairngorm Smokehouse from the Highlands are among the five winners picked from a shortlist of 12, following a nationwide search for the bes... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/176,Two+Scottish+Companies+Named+In+Top+Five+Winners+of+%E2%80%9CMade+in+Britain%E2%80%9D+Awards?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/175,National+Collection+seeks+public+input+to+its+online+heritage+database?from_rss A national online database that holds information on and images of more than 280,000 of Scotland's buildings and built archaeology opens its files today (Tuesday, August 11) so that members of the public can add their own knowledge directly to its archives.  RCAHMS is the natio... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/175,National+Collection+seeks+public+input+to+its+online+heritage+database?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/172,Programme+encourages+ethnic+communities+to+explore+the+natural+environment?from_rss Forestry Commission Scotland has expanded its outreach programme for another three years to continue its work in encouraging ethnic and other minority groups to enjoy the natural environment. Pilot studies have revealed that although people from different cultures are interested... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/172,Programme+encourages+ethnic+communities+to+explore+the+natural+environment?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/174,Three+Scottish+companies+shortlisted+in+Country+Living+and+Waitrose+Made+in+Britain+awards?from_rss Three Scottish companies are in the running to become one of the next suppliers to Waitrose after being shortlisted for the Made in Britain Awards. Gigha Halibut from Argyll, Lanarkshire based Simple Simon's Heather Honey Venison pies and Highland Smoked Trout Pate have all been... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/174,Three+Scottish+companies+shortlisted+in+Country+Living+and+Waitrose+Made+in+Britain+awards?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/173,Edinburgh+Mela+creates+fantasy+forest+especially+for+children?from_rss A fantasy forest, which celebrates traditional arts and crafts from around the world, will be the hub for children's activities at this year's Edinburgh Mela for young children and families. The Children's Programme, funded by the Forestry Commission Scotland and Scottish Natura... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/173,Edinburgh+Mela+creates+fantasy+forest+especially+for+children?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/171,Mela+Celebrates+Its+Own+%E2%80%98Homecoming%E2%80%99+With+Return+To+Pilrig+Park?from_rss The Edinburgh Mela Festival, Scotland's foremost celebration of cultural diversity through the arts returns to Leith this year, welcoming a line-up of world talent in Scotland's Year of Homecoming. Back in the familiar grounds of Pilrig Park, funded and supported by the City of ... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/171,Mela+Celebrates+Its+Own+%E2%80%98Homecoming%E2%80%99+With+Return+To+Pilrig+Park?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/168,Waitrose+To+Open+First+Ever+Glasgow+Store+With+More+Than+100+Employees+To+Join+The+John+Lewis+Partnership+?from_rss Waitrose, the food shops of the John Lewis Partnership, has announced it is to open its first ever store in Glasgow. The retailer has reached an agreement to take over the lease of the 16,420sq ft Somerfield in Byres Road in the city's West End and will open there by November ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/168,Waitrose+To+Open+First+Ever+Glasgow+Store+With+More+Than+100+Employees+To+Join+The+John+Lewis+Partnership+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/169,The+Crown+Estate+Reports+On+Its+Performance+In+Scotland?from_rss The Crown Estate has announced today (Wednesday 8 July 2008), a gross surplus for its Scottish estates of £15.5 million for the year ending 31 March 2009, compared to £11.4 million in the previous year. This represents 6.4% of The Crown Estate's total gross surplus of £243.2 m... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/169,The+Crown+Estate+Reports+On+Its+Performance+In+Scotland?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/170,Sun+Worshipping+Scots+At+Highest+Risk+Of+Skin+Cancer+?from_rss Unhealthy sunbathing habits are to blame for the fact that Scots have the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK.  Research from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Scottish Office, released today (Friday 3 July 2009) reveals that Scots are acting dange... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/170,Sun+Worshipping+Scots+At+Highest+Risk+Of+Skin+Cancer+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/167,National+Collection+Seeks+Public+Input+To+Its+Online+Heritage+Database+?from_rss A national online database that holds information on and images of more than 280,000 of Scotland's buildings and built archaeology is opening its files so that members of the public can add their own knowledge directly to its archives. RCAHMS is the national collection of imag... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/167,National+Collection+Seeks+Public+Input+To+Its+Online+Heritage+Database+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/166,%E2%80%98You+Can%E2%80%99t+Parent+By+Committee%E2%80%99%2C+Says+New+Social+Work+President?from_rss Children in care benefit from a strong and sustained relationship with an individual social or care worker, said Harriet Dempster, the new President of the Association of Directors of Social Work and current director of Social Work Services at Highlands Council. Speaking in adva... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/166,%E2%80%98You+Can%E2%80%99t+Parent+By+Committee%E2%80%99%2C+Says+New+Social+Work+President?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/165,Land+Managers+Invited+To+Play+Their+Part+To+Establish+A+Coordinated+Green+Network+In+Edinburgh+And+Lothian+?from_rss Land managers in Edinburgh and the Lothians are being encouraged to become more practically involved in the development of a green network throughout the region that will link urban areas to the countryside. The Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) is co-host... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/165,Land+Managers+Invited+To+Play+Their+Part+To+Establish+A+Coordinated+Green+Network+In+Edinburgh+And+Lothian+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/164,Edinburgh+Mela+Festival+Seeks+Volunteers?from_rss The Edinburgh Mela Festival is once again on the search for volunteers to help across all aspects of the event following the successful launch of a volunteering scheme last year.  The Mela's volunteer coordinator, Karen Veitch, is looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteer... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/164,Edinburgh+Mela+Festival+Seeks+Volunteers?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/163,New+Photography+Book+Features+Scottish+Scenes+Lost+For+60+Years?from_rss Captivating images taken by a ‘gentleman photographer' who travelled throughout his native Scotland at the turn of last century are the subject of a new book published by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). Entitled &... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/163,New+Photography+Book+Features+Scottish+Scenes+Lost+For+60+Years?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/162,Sea+Change+Needed+on+Sustainable+Fishing+to+Avoid+%22World+Without+Fish%22+Research+Reveals?from_rss 72% are unaware that some fish are as close to extinction as the white rhino (1). Half our cod could be illegal (2), but 84% of Scots admit they don't even try to buy fish from a sustainable source However 68% are more likely to make sustainable choices when given the facts Wa... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/162,Sea+Change+Needed+on+Sustainable+Fishing+to+Avoid+%22World+Without+Fish%22+Research+Reveals?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/160,Crown+Estate+Sale+Allows+Expanded+Plans+For+Historic+Seminary?from_rss An association devoted to the preservation of an historic Catholic seminary, is celebrating the purchase of a building and lease of land connected to the site from The Crown Estate at Glenlivet. The Scalan Association has purchased a cottage that was once part of the seminary ... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/160,Crown+Estate+Sale+Allows+Expanded+Plans+For+Historic+Seminary?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/161,Electoral+Commission+Head+Visits+Highlands+In+Vote+Campaign?from_rss The Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland visited the Highlands on 29 May in the final leg of its drive to help voters in Scotland have their say in the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections on Thursday 4 June. And he used a giant ballot paper to explain to the res... Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/161,Electoral+Commission+Head+Visits+Highlands+In+Vote+Campaign?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/159,X+Marks+The+Spot+As+Giant+Haggises+Back+Vote+Campaign?from_rss Two giant life-size talking Macsween Haggises have today been shown how to cast their vote in the forthcoming European Parliament Elections by Andy O'Neill, Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland. With a week to go before the election next Thursday 4 June, the Commission... Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/159,X+Marks+The+Spot+As+Giant+Haggises+Back+Vote+Campaign?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/157,Gala+Baker+Creates+%E2%80%98Crossed+Bannock%E2%80%99+To+Back+Vote+Campaign+?from_rss Gala bakers Alex Dalgetty and Sons have created a ‘crossed bannock' in a bid to ensure that voters know exactly how to place their mark on the ballot paper in the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections on 4 June 2009.  Andy O'Neill, Head of the Electoral Commiss... Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/157,Gala+Baker+Creates+%E2%80%98Crossed+Bannock%E2%80%99+To+Back+Vote+Campaign+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/158,%E2%80%98X+Marks+The+Spot%E2%80%99+Electoral+Commission+Reminds+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Voters?from_rss The Electoral Commission today (25 May) begins its drive to help voters in Scotland have their say in the forthcoming European Parliamentary elections on Thursday 4 June.  Andy O'Neill, Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland, is in Dundee, today, for the start of a tour... Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/158,%E2%80%98X+Marks+The+Spot%E2%80%99+Electoral+Commission+Reminds+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Voters?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/156,Time+Team+Visits+Mull+To+Explore+Newly+Discovered+Possible+Christian+Chapel+And+Settlement+Site+?from_rss Channel 4's Time Team will be in Mull this week, exploring the site of a possible lost early Christian chapel discovered last year by local volunteer history hunters Hylda Marsh and Bev Langhorn.  Hylda and Bev stumbled across the overgrown remains of the historic building in f... Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/156,Time+Team+Visits+Mull+To+Explore+Newly+Discovered+Possible+Christian+Chapel+And+Settlement+Site+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/155,Long+Service+Award+For+Crown+Estate+Man+?from_rss A well known Morayshire man who spent his working life with The Crown Estate was presented with a Long Service Award on his retirement this week.  Jimmy Gordon joined The Crown Estate in 1965. He retires from his position as foreman of the Fochabers and Glenlivet Estates mainte... Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/155,Long+Service+Award+For+Crown+Estate+Man+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/154,Glenlivet+Event+Focuses+On+Plight+Of+The+Water+Vole?from_rss The Crown Estate and the Cairngorms Water Vole Conservation Project are teaming up to celebrate National Biodiversity Week with a community event looking at water vole conservation at Glenlivet Estate.   The event, to be held on Thursday 21 May, at the Glenlivet Estate Office i... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/154,Glenlivet+Event+Focuses+On+Plight+Of+The+Water+Vole?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/153,Echoes+Of+Jeux+Sans+Fronti%C3%A8res+In+Giant+Registration+Push+For+Euro+Elections?from_rss Ten foot high giant costumes containing Andy O'Neill, Head of the Electoral Commission in Scotland, John Edward of the European Parliament Office in Scotland and David Miller, Elections Co-ordinator for Glasgow City Council struggled over obstacles in Glasgow's George Square to p... Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/153,Echoes+Of+Jeux+Sans+Fronti%C3%A8res+In+Giant+Registration+Push+For+Euro+Elections?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/152,Registration+Call+To+Young+Voters+Marks+Anniversary+Of+Voting+Age+Reduction?from_rss The Electoral Commission is marking the 40th anniversary of the reduction of the voting age to 18 by urging young people to make sure they are registered to vote. All voters need to be registered by May 19 if they are to vote in the June 4 European Parliament elections.  On 17... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/152,Registration+Call+To+Young+Voters+Marks+Anniversary+Of+Voting+Age+Reduction?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/151,A+Weekend+Full+of+Celebrations+Returns+to+Pilrig+Park+For+2009?from_rss Edinburgh's Mela Festival aims to bring a great blend of local and international acts to Pilrig Park in Leith this August, promising to once again showcase a varied range of culturally diverse performances. This year's Mela Festival takes place on August 7, 8 and 9, offering an ... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/151,A+Weekend+Full+of+Celebrations+Returns+to+Pilrig+Park+For+2009?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/150,Research+Reveals+Attitudes+To+Social+Work+Services?from_rss Research carried out by the Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW) has revealed differing perceptions about the range of social work services on offer in Scotland depending on personal experience. While two-thirds of those people whose families had used social services in... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/150,Research+Reveals+Attitudes+To+Social+Work+Services?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/149,Report%3A+Joined+up+support+slowly+developing+for+young+people+leaving+care?from_rss Many vulnerable children moving from the care system still experience inadequate follow-up support despite local authorities instituting new procedures, according to a report released today by the Office for Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP). Entitled... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/149,Report%3A+Joined+up+support+slowly+developing+for+young+people+leaving+care?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/147,Young+People%E2%80%99s+Perspective+Adds+Direction+To+NHS+?from_rss The successful completion of a two year pilot project involving young people working to inform decisions about health and health services, will be marked by a parliamentary reception on Thursday, March 12. The Young People's Health Advisory Group (YPHAG) was established by NHS E... Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/147,Young+People%E2%80%99s+Perspective+Adds+Direction+To+NHS+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/146,Campaign+to+get+schoolchildren+gardening+receives+sponsorship+boost?from_rss Waitrose has today announced a three year headline sponsorship of the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Campaign for School Gardening.   With over a million children* in the UK already benefiting from the RHS's Campaign for School Gardening, the new sponsorship will help the... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/146,Campaign+to+get+schoolchildren+gardening+receives+sponsorship+boost?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/148,An+%E2%80%98A-maze-ing%E2%80%99+Approach+To+Improving+School+Life?from_rss Children from a range of backgrounds throughout  Scotland will come together tomorrow [Friday, 6 March] to create a ‘labyrinth of ideas' reflecting their views of how school works best for them in an event  hosted by the Children's Parliament supported by SCCYP and Sc... Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/148,An+%E2%80%98A-maze-ing%E2%80%99+Approach+To+Improving+School+Life?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/145,Children%27s+Commissioner+Seeks+Updates+To+Report+On+The+Fate+Of+Children+Leaving+Care?from_rss Kathleen Marshall, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People is seeking input into a follow-up report to the groundbreaking Sweet 16? publication which highlighted how vulnerable children were often leaving care when they were too young, exposing them to the risk of b... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/145,Children%27s+Commissioner+Seeks+Updates+To+Report+On+The+Fate+Of+Children+Leaving+Care?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/143,Waitrose+calls+on+consumers+to+support+high+welfare+standards+in+pig+farming?from_rss Waitrose research reveals lack of awareness about EU pig intensive farming. Half of pork consumers (50%) in Scotland claim they will now stop buying imported pork. Waitrose is calling on consumers to support high welfare standards and buy British after new research has reveal... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/143,Waitrose+calls+on+consumers+to+support+high+welfare+standards+in+pig+farming?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/141,Pagoda+PR+Wins+Account+To+Improve+Understanding+Of+Social+Work?from_rss The Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW) has appointed Pagoda PR to build awareness and understanding of the role of social work services in Scotland. The one year brief involves implementing a strategy to show how social work services are at the heart of every comm... Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/141,Pagoda+PR+Wins+Account+To+Improve+Understanding+Of+Social+Work?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/140,EDI+Is+Hive+Of+Industry+As+New+Units+Are+Snapped+Up+?from_rss Industrial units at Peffermill Parc, Edinburgh are proving popular with city businesses. Since completion in mid-November, nine out of 13 new industrial nest units built for Parc Craigmillar Limited have been let or are under offer. Designed to accommodate both existing b... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/140,EDI+Is+Hive+Of+Industry+As+New+Units+Are+Snapped+Up+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/139,Comment+piece+by+Kathleen+Marshall%2C+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+for+Children+and+Young+People%2C+published+in+The+Herald+on+06.01.09+?from_rss Kathleen Marshall, Scotland's Commissioner for Children & Young People, said: “Scotland's treatment of child offenders brings us both praise and condemnation on the international stage. We are praised for our welfare-based children's hearing system which deals w... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/139,Comment+piece+by+Kathleen+Marshall%2C+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+for+Children+and+Young+People%2C+published+in+The+Herald+on+06.01.09+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/137,The+Crown+Estate+launches+Round+1+of+Pentland+Firth+development?from_rss The Crown Estate is today (17 November 2008) inviting initial proposals from developers for the UK's first commercial marine power sites, located in the Pentland Firth and surrounding waters. The Round 1 leasing programme is aimed at delivering 700MW of new offshore wave and ... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/137,The+Crown+Estate+launches+Round+1+of+Pentland+Firth+development?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/136,Spectacular+Edinburgh+big+boat+launch+heralds+new+era+for+social+enterprise?from_rss A sixty (60) foot long newly-refitted wide-beam boat will be launched in Edinburgh today (Friday 31 October) marking a new era for the thriving social enterprise, Re-Union. The launch of the new vessel is the culmination of months of hard work by 30 volunteers, and a £60,000... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/136,Spectacular+Edinburgh+big+boat+launch+heralds+new+era+for+social+enterprise?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/134,Scottish+seaweed+may+help+tackle+climate+change?from_rss Scotland's seaweed could be the latest weapon in the fight against climate change, according to a new report published today (Monday 27 October) commissioned by The Crown Estate and conducted by researchers at The Scottish Association for Marine Science. The report details the po... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/134,Scottish+seaweed+may+help+tackle+climate+change?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/133,New+Report%3A+Children%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+Raises+Concerns+Over+Under+18s+In+Adult+Psychiatric+Wards+?from_rss More resources are required to ensure that young people with mental health problems receive the care and services they need, Scotland's Commissioner for Children & Young People said today (8 October) as new figures on the admission of under-18s to adult psychiatric wards were... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/133,New+Report%3A+Children%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+Raises+Concerns+Over+Under+18s+In+Adult+Psychiatric+Wards+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/131,EDI+publishes+annual+report+and+expresses+optimism+about+city+development+role+?from_rss Announcing a pre-tax profit of £1.77 million on a turnover of £5.96 million, The EDI Group Limited today [7 October 2008] publishes its annual report for the year 2007. The 2007 profit is down on the previous financial year (£2.83m in 2006) but turnover increased, due main... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/131,EDI+publishes+annual+report+and+expresses+optimism+about+city+development+role+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/132,Pagoda+PR+Wins+First+ScotRail+Public+Affairs+Account?from_rss Pagoda PR has been appointed as public affairs consultants to First ScotRail, Scotland's main train operator. The announcement closely follows First ScotRail's success in winning the title of passenger operator of the year at the National Rail Awards. The brief involves suppo... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/132,Pagoda+PR+Wins+First+ScotRail+Public+Affairs+Account?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/130,UN+report%3A+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+warns+children%E2%80%99s+rights+under+threat+?from_rss For immediate release, Friday 3 October 2008 UN report: Scotland's Commissioner warns children's rights under threat Scrapping ASBOs and the controversial mosquito device, providing more opportunities for play and raising the age of criminal responsibility are among the r... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/130,UN+report%3A+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+warns+children%E2%80%99s+rights+under+threat+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/129,Sexual+Offences+Bill%3A+Children%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+Warns+Of+Dangers+Of+Criminalising+Teenage+Girls+?from_rss Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People today urged the Scottish Parliament to delay a planned change in the law that would see young teenage girls criminalised for sexual activity with boys of the same age group. In her written evidence on the Sexual Offences B... Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/129,Sexual+Offences+Bill%3A+Children%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+Warns+Of+Dangers+Of+Criminalising+Teenage+Girls+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/126,Potential+Of+Pentland+Firth+Unlocked%3A+The+Crown+Estate+Announces+Procedure+For+First+UK+Commercial+Marine+Power+Site+?from_rss The Crown Estate today (Monday 29 September, 2008) outlined the application and consent procedure for wave and tidal energy projects in the Pentland Firth - the first UK marine power site to be opened up for commercial-scale development - with the aim of generating more than 700M... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/126,Potential+Of+Pentland+Firth+Unlocked%3A+The+Crown+Estate+Announces+Procedure+For+First+UK+Commercial+Marine+Power+Site+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/128,London+Celebrates+International+Grandparents+Day+With+A+SuperJam+Tea+Party+?from_rss Around 100 elderly people, parents and school children are to join the Mayor of Harrow at Harrow School to celebrate International Grandparent's Day with a SuperJam Tea Party, organised by 19-year old entrepreneur Fraser Doherty. The event which takes place on the 5th of Octo... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/128,London+Celebrates+International+Grandparents+Day+With+A+SuperJam+Tea+Party+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/125,The+Crown+Estate+opens+Round+3+of+offshore+wind+farm+tender?from_rss Development partners invited to tender for developing Round 3 wind farm Zones The Crown Estate has today, Friday 26 September 2008, issued an Invitation to Negotiate to registered developers for the Round 3 offshore wind farm leasing programme for the delivery of up to 25GW (... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/125,The+Crown+Estate+opens+Round+3+of+offshore+wind+farm+tender?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/127,Edinburgh+To+Host+Giant+Tea+Party+To+Mark+Older+People%E2%80%99s+Week+?from_rss Hundreds of elderly people are to gather at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, on Wednesday (Oct 1) for a giant SuperJam Tea Party as part of the Jam Packed Full of Life Event organised by SuperJam, Edinburgh Leisure and Edinburgh City Council to celebrate Older People's Week. ... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/127,Edinburgh+To+Host+Giant+Tea+Party+To+Mark+Older+People%E2%80%99s+Week+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/124,The+Credit+Munch%3A+Waitrose+Takes+Stock+of+the+Forgotten+Cuts+?from_rss Despite the current credit crunch, new research released by Waitrose today, has revealed that many of the more economical cuts of meat are simply being ignored. The survey of 1,000 men and women across the UK highlights a growing generational divide, as consumers lose touch w... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/124,The+Credit+Munch%3A+Waitrose+Takes+Stock+of+the+Forgotten+Cuts+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/123,Scottish+Pharmacies+are+becoming+first+port+of+call+for+health+advice?from_rss Increasing numbers of Scots are turning to pharmacies for health advice according to a survey published today by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). The survey, carried out by YouGov, shows that four out of five Scots (81%) would consult their pharmacist fo... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/123,Scottish+Pharmacies+are+becoming+first+port+of+call+for+health+advice?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/118,New+Report+shows+that+sustainable+fishing+concerns+are+still+having+little+influence+on+Scottish+shopping+habits+?from_rss Plenty More Fish In The Sea A new report by Waitrose and the Marine Conservation Society published today [9 September 2008] has revealed that some of the most plentiful and ethical fish available in our oceans have yet to win favour among Scottish consumers. Despite the pl... Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/118,New+Report+shows+that+sustainable+fishing+concerns+are+still+having+little+influence+on+Scottish+shopping+habits+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/119,Scottish+garlic+growers+win+UK+award+for+business+know-how+?from_rss A husband and wife team of garlic growers have today won a national award for their business and innovation skills. The Really Garlicky Company in Nairn won the award and £5,000 prize money for the steps they've taken to diversify their porcelain garlic farming business into... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/119,Scottish+garlic+growers+win+UK+award+for+business+know-how+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/117,Minister+attends+Mela+world+premiere+as+spectacular+Festivals+season+draws+to+a+close+?from_rss The Culture Minister Linda Fabiani today (Sunday 31 August) praised organisers and artists for helping sustain Edinburgh's ongoing status as the world's foremost festival city. The Minister will attend the world premiere of Yatra//Journey at the Edinburgh Mela Festival this e... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/117,Minister+attends+Mela+world+premiere+as+spectacular+Festivals+season+draws+to+a+close+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/116,Edinburgh+Festival+On+A+Shoestring%3A+Ladies+Night+Kickstarts+Mela?from_rss Families, festival die-hards and arts aficionados will find a wealth of cheap and free events at the Edinburgh Mela Festival in Leith, which kick starts this Sunday (24 August) with Sakhian Ladies Night (1,2). As August draws to a close and other Festivals wind-up, those need... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/116,Edinburgh+Festival+On+A+Shoestring%3A+Ladies+Night+Kickstarts+Mela?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/115,Sales+of+Scottish+Gooseberries+Soar+at+Waitrose?from_rss It seems like the humble gooseberry has stepped out of the shadows and taken on the soft fruit heavyweights. Sales of this furry fruit which is grown in Perthshire for Waitrose's food stores across the UK, have risen by up to 91% year on year, according to the supermarket. Wa... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/115,Sales+of+Scottish+Gooseberries+Soar+at+Waitrose?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/114,Glenlivet+Scoops+European+Award+For+Excellence?from_rss Glenlivet Estate has received a special award for excellence from the European Landowners' Organisation in recognition of their holistic approach to land management. The Estate attracts around 80,000 visitors per year and plays a key role in boosting local tourism. The Estate... Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/114,Glenlivet+Scoops+European+Award+For+Excellence?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/113,The+Crown+Estate+Reports+On+Its+Performance+In+Scotland?from_rss The Crown Estate has announced today (Wednesday 9 July 2008), a net revenue surplus for its Scottish estates of £10.3 million for the year ending 31 March 2008, the same as last year. This compares to revenue surpluses of £211.4 million the UK as a whole. All of this money goes... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/113,The+Crown+Estate+Reports+On+Its+Performance+In+Scotland?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/112,Edinburgh+Mela+Calls+For+Volunteers?from_rss The Edinburgh Mela festival is looking for volunteers to work beside performers from all over the world during its week-long run at the end of August. Mela organisers are looking for people to work with behind the scenes with performers and also to ensure an efficient &ls... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/112,Edinburgh+Mela+Calls+For+Volunteers?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/111,One+Week%2C+A+World+Of+Creativity?from_rss The Edinburgh Mela Festival, Scotland's leading celebration of cultural diversity through the arts, will create a carnival of events in Leith to mark its new week-long schedule and Ocean Terminal venue. Running from August 25 to 31, the Mela Festival this year has a fantastic... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/111,One+Week%2C+A+World+Of+Creativity?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/108,Scottish+Parliament+Must+Incorporate+Children%27s+Rights+Into+Scottish+Law?from_rss Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People, Kathleen Marshall, today (19 June 2008) called on the Scottish Parliament to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law. Launching SCCYP's Annual Report for 2007-08 (which was laid before t... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/108,Scottish+Parliament+Must+Incorporate+Children%27s+Rights+Into+Scottish+Law?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/106,Children%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+heads+to+the+UN+to+scrutinise+Scotland%E2%80%99s+performance+on+children%E2%80%99s+rights?from_rss Kathleen Marshall, the Children's Commissioner for Scotland visits Geneva this week to deliver a hard-hitting report (published in UK on 09.06.08) to the UN on the state of children's rights across the UK. Drawn up by the four UK children's commissioners for the UN Committee ... Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/106,Children%E2%80%99s+Commissioner+heads+to+the+UN+to+scrutinise+Scotland%E2%80%99s+performance+on+children%E2%80%99s+rights?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/105,From+Facebook+To+Mela+Catwalk?from_rss Organisers of Edinburgh's Mela are looking for models to be part of the multicultural festival's popular fashion parade - and they're using Facebook to do it. The Mela fashion parade has become a programme staple, and its colourful celebration of Asian influence has always in... Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/105,From+Facebook+To+Mela+Catwalk?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/104,Showcase+For+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Local+Food+Producers+To+Secure+Supermarket+Deal?from_rss The hunt is on for the rising stars of food and drink as producers from across Scotland prepare to showcase their wares at two Waitrose “Meet the Buyer” events next week. These events aim to discover people who are passionate about the food and drink they ... Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/104,Showcase+For+Scotland%E2%80%99s+Local+Food+Producers+To+Secure+Supermarket+Deal?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/103,Ardrossan+%E2%80%9CHealthy%E2%80%9D+Centre+Gets+Green+Light?from_rss A new £5 million health centre with a doctor's and dentist's surgery that's designed by one of Scotland's top architects, has got the go ahead from North Ayrshire's Planning Committee. The Ardrossan Harbour health centre will replace the existing South Beach surgery. Offerin... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/103,Ardrossan+%E2%80%9CHealthy%E2%80%9D+Centre+Gets+Green+Light?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/102,New+Location%2C+New+Sponsor%2C+New+Director%3A+New+Mela+Festival+2008?from_rss A bigger and bolder week-long Mela Festival based in Leith, Edinburgh, and sponsored by Forth Ports was unveiled today. (1) The sponsorship package from the property developer and port operator will help support a long-term ambitious vision for Scotland's leading celebration ... Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/102,New+Location%2C+New+Sponsor%2C+New+Director%3A+New+Mela+Festival+2008?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/99,Chocolate+Maker+Willie+Lands+Golden+Ticket+With+Top+Supermarket+Deal+?from_rss As chocoholics across the country await the chance to indulge on Easter Sunday, one man has embarked on the risky mission of turning his obsession with the dark stuff into a livelihood. William Harcourt-Cooze, a self-styled Willy Wonka, launches what is thought to be the stro... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/99,Chocolate+Maker+Willie+Lands+Golden+Ticket+With+Top+Supermarket+Deal+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/100,Children+Being+%27Pushed+Out%27+Of+Care+And+Onto+The+Streets?from_rss Vulnerable children are leaving care when they are too young, ending up homeless and potentially vulnerable to drug/alcohol problems and unemployment, according to a new report by Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People. Sweet 16? exposes the gap between policy ... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/100,Children+Being+%27Pushed+Out%27+Of+Care+And+Onto+The+Streets?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/97,Save+Our+Bacon?from_rss An award-winning Scottish butcher today joins a host of top chefs and foodies in calling on Brits to ensure a fairer deal for struggling pig farmers. Andrew Ramsay from Carluke, Lanarkshire joins a list of names including Gordon Ramsay (no relation), Jimmy Doherty, Rick Stein... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/97,Save+Our+Bacon?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/96,Not+Seen%2C+Not+Heard%2C+Not+Guilty%3A+13%2C500+Children+Paying+The+Price+Of+Crime?from_rss Thousands of children in Scotland are silently suffering bullying, shame, distress and disruption to their education and development as a result of the imprisonment of a parent, according to a new hard-hitting report. The report, Not Seen. Not Heard. Not Guilty: the rights an... Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/96,Not+Seen%2C+Not+Heard%2C+Not+Guilty%3A+13%2C500+Children+Paying+The+Price+Of+Crime?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/69,Report+Reveals+Potential+of+East+Coast+Electricity+Line?from_rss An undersea cable that will enable Scottish renewable energy to be distributed around the UK is viable, according to a new study by The Crown Estate. The findings, revealed today (17 January 2008) in the report East Coast Transmission Network: Technical Feasibility Study as the... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/69,Report+Reveals+Potential+of+East+Coast+Electricity+Line?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/70,Electoral+Commission+Sets+Out+Views+On+Taking+Forward+Gould+Recommendations+on+2007+Scottish+elections?from_rss The Commission asked leading international elections expert Ron Gould CM to carry out an independent review of the elections. In his report published last month, Mr Gould put forward a number of options and recommendations for how the administration of elections might be improved... Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/70,Electoral+Commission+Sets+Out+Views+On+Taking+Forward+Gould+Recommendations+on+2007+Scottish+elections?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/135,Spectacular+Edinburgh+big+boat+launch+heralds+new+era+for+social+enterprise?from_rss A sixty (60) foot long newly-refitted wide-beam boat will be launched in Edinburgh today (Friday 31 October) marking a new era for the thriving social enterprise, Re-Union. The launch of the new vessel is the culmination of months of hard work by 30 volunteers, and a £60,000... Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/135,Spectacular+Edinburgh+big+boat+launch+heralds+new+era+for+social+enterprise?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/95,Pagoda+Makes+the+Front+Page...+And+More?from_rss Three pages of coverage in The Independent (pages 1, 2 and 3) are the latest achievement by Pagoda for Healing Through Remembering (HRT), the Belfast-based cross-community organisation. HTR's work centres on dealing with the past relating to the Northern Ireland conflict &n... Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/95,Pagoda+Makes+the+Front+Page...+And+More?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/92,Pagoda+Scoops+Top+Public+Affairs+Awards?from_rss Pagoda PR has won Gold at the CIPR Scottish PRide Awards 2006 for best Public Affairs & Lobbying programme. The Edinburgh and Belfast-based agency won the accolade for their campaign on the Electoral Commission's "political speed-dating". Based on conventional speed-d... Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/92,Pagoda+Scoops+Top+Public+Affairs+Awards?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/93,The+Edinburgh+Mela+2006?from_rss The Edinburgh Mela, now in its 12th year, is Scotland’s largest multi-cultural festival featuring family activities, visual arts and multi-cultural music and dance from Eastern Europe to East India. During August and September 2006, Pagoda managed their media relations pro... Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/93,The+Edinburgh+Mela+2006?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/94,Political+Tea+Dancing?from_rss Pagoda works with the Electoral Commission in Scotland on a number of pro-active campaigns to increase voter awareness and engagement, amongst different sections of the community. We organised a ‘Political Tea Dancing’ event to raise awareness of the introduction ... Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/94,Political+Tea+Dancing?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/91,Political+Speed+Dating?from_rss You may have heard of speed dating, but what about Political Speed Dating? Further to the launch of the Electoral Commission's , Pagoda organised the Scottish launch of one of the flagship activities from the toolkit - Political Speed Dating. The aim is to encourage more you... Wed, 02 Aug 2006 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/91,Political+Speed+Dating?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/88,How+to+Cook+Up+a+Perfect+Politician?from_rss Pagoda has been working with the Electoral Commission in Scotland on a number of pro-active campaigns to increase voter awareness and engagement, particularly amongst younger people (15-25 yr olds). We recently organised a Breakfast Event to launch the Commission's new Democracy ... Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/88,How+to+Cook+Up+a+Perfect+Politician?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/86,EasyJet+at+Belfast+Holiday+World+Show?from_rss Combining event management, media relations and promotional skills, Pagoda PR co-ordinated and managed easyJet’s presence at the Holiday World Show 2006 in Belfast at the Kings Hall in January. One of Northern Ireland’s biggest exhibitions, it attracted holidaymak... Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/86,EasyJet+at+Belfast+Holiday+World+Show?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/87,Highland+win+for+Pagoda%E2%80%A6?from_rss Pagoda PR won the tender to act as official communication advisor to the Highland Council on their community ownership programme. This is the 7th housing transfer project Pagoda has managed in Scotland. The Council believes that housing transfer is the best long-term option to... Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/87,Highland+win+for+Pagoda%E2%80%A6?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/83,Bridge+the+Gap+-+Pagoda%27s+community+consultation+process?from_rss Pagoda staff are very experienced in working with house building companies throughout Scotland. We have helped to secure planning permission for some of Scotland’s most controversial planning applications, from a housing development at Meggetland playing fields in Edinb... Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/83,Bridge+the+Gap+-+Pagoda%27s+community+consultation+process?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/84,Private+Passions%3A+EDI+is+%27no+ordinary+property+company%27?from_rss 'If you build something of poor quality then it stays there looking shit for all time. And when you make a really big amount of money one year, it’s forgotten the next. It’s the things you do to create that money which are lasting. Profit is ephemeral, property is f... Fri, 04 Nov 2005 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/84,Private+Passions%3A+EDI+is+%27no+ordinary+property+company%27?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/85,Pagoda+wins+silver+award+?from_rss Pagoda PR won a silver at the CIPR Scotland PRide awards for Best Public Affairs/Lobbying Campagin for London 2012: Scotland Backs the Bid (click on the link below for more details). ... Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/85,Pagoda+wins+silver+award+?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/82,Pagoda+is+nominated+in+the+2005+CIPR+awards?from_rss Pagoda PR receives 4 nominations at the CIPR's 2005 PRide awards: (1) Best Issues or Crisis Management campaign; (2) Best Public Affairs/Lobbying programme; (3) Best Use of Media Relations for London 2012: Scotland Backs the Bid; (4) Best Low Budget Campaign for easyJ... Wed, 05 Oct 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/82,Pagoda+is+nominated+in+the+2005+CIPR+awards?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/72,London+2012?from_rss We were responsible for a broad programme of media relations and public affairs activity designed to build public support for the London 2012 Olympic Bid in Scotland, Northern Ireland and North East England. This was focused around a series of high profile visits from Sebastia... Thu, 04 Aug 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/72,London+2012?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/79,Green+Knight%E2%80%99s+Quest?from_rss Housebuilders have plenty to complain about, says Bryant Homes director David Knight, despite the boom in the housing sector. “Land prices have risen by two and half times in the last five years, with building costs up 15%. There is an acute shortage of skills that needs to... Mon, 01 Aug 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/79,Green+Knight%E2%80%99s+Quest?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/73,easyJet+Route+Launches+July+2005?from_rss In July 2005 we managed easyJet’s announcement of five new routes from Belfast International Airport to Rome, Berlin, Geneva, Palma and Inverness. To create a sense of occasion for the inaugural passengers, the main activity focussed on themed check-in which typically ... Tue, 05 Jul 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/73,easyJet+Route+Launches+July+2005?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/80,easyJet+Business+Campaign?from_rss We worked with easyJet to promote their service to business travellers in Scotland. As part of a wider programme we focussed on the benefits that easyJet's low cost flights were bringing to Scottish companies. We researched companies prepared to talk about how their ability... Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/80,easyJet+Business+Campaign?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/81,Builders+point+finger+over+homes+shortfall?from_rss ... Thu, 26 May 2005 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/81,Builders+point+finger+over+homes+shortfall?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/74,Capital+growth+is+built+to+last?from_rss “EDI is also behind a range of development projects and buildings in the city, some of which have done their bit to quietly improve the fabric of the city. Its urban industrial units…have enhanced Edinburgh’s chances of sustaining a diversified economy.” ... Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/74,Capital+growth+is+built+to+last?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/78,DIY+holidays+taking+off?from_rss More travellers are creating their own holidays with low-cost airlines, rather than booking package tours. So with the launch of easyJet’s direct flights to Nice, Malaga, Alicante and Paris the DIY holiday revolution is about to literally take off in Northern Ireland. ... Sat, 22 May 2004 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/78,DIY+holidays+taking+off?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/77,%3F20+million+park+to+be+created+in+south-east+Edinburgh?from_rss A public park costing more than ?20 million, that will be twice the size of the Royal Botanic Garden, is to be created in Edinburgh Ian Wall, EDI’s Chief Executive, said: “We sometimes forget that open space only enhances the quality of life if it is attractive or ac... Fri, 23 Apr 2004 12:30:00 +0100 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/77,%3F20+million+park+to+be+created+in+south-east+Edinburgh?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/76,The+Power+of+Love+and+Liberation?from_rss “The power of love and liberation: pipe dreams become reality for the Scottish contingent in Venice.” Pagoda PR worked with Scottish Arts Council and British Council Scotland on Scotland’s first-ever national presentation of contemporary art at the world-ren... Tue, 11 Nov 2003 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/76,The+Power+of+Love+and+Liberation?from_rss http://www.pagodapr.com/news/75,Go+Girl?from_rss The formal bid isn’t due in for another year yet here is Barbara Cassani talking about when London will host the Olympics, not if. Pagoda was taken on by the London 2012 to build support for the Olympic Bid in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North East of England. This... Fri, 07 Nov 2003 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.pagodapr.com/news/75,Go+Girl?from_rss