Looking Vlad in the eye
Beer giant Carlsberg being forced into selling off its Russian brewing assets for the price of a few barrels of beer brought back some memories. It reminded Sideways Glance of the...
Students on top of the world
Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan, celebrated global standard success with its Middle Years Programme (MYP) qualification results. The school, which delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum and is the...
Helping young children make the most of their educational adventure
It is always a great excitement to welcome visitors to Belhaven. This is a home with classrooms as opposed to a school with dormitories. It is a place that cares...
Personalised education for each child
Morrison’s Academy in Perthshire is a vibrant independent day school which offers every pupil a personalised education. Whether it’s in the purpose built Nursery or Sixth Year common room, children...
Education thrives in independent schools
It has been a challenging year for any organisation in Scotland and the independent schools sector in Scotland is no different. Rising prices, energy costs, growing wage bills, the aftermath...
Unleashing the power of non-execs
Academy offers valuable insight to aspiring board members Earlier this year we hosted our inaugural Non-Executive Director Academy event, which stemmed from the success of our online forum. At MM Search,...
On the move: executives taking on senior roles
A roundup of some of the more significant recent appointments across Scotland Dr Tom McNeilly takes on the role of scientific director and chief executive at the Moredun Group in October....
Token gesture or fundamental change?
In a world where cash may soon be a distant memory the digital pound could be in your virtual pocket by 2025. No small change Many central banks are considering options for the...
New Orbits of Influence for Elaine Van Der Berg, of Pufferfish on Digital Innovation
The CEO of digital display company Pufferfish has transformed the business prospects of the Edinburgh start-up since arriving in 2022 It’s difficult not to appreciate the wow factor when you step...
Man with a passion for farming
Join The Business over a coffee as we put the questions to Alan Laidlaw of the RHASS and find out what makes him tick What was your ambition while at...