Scotland’s World Cup campaign kicked off successfully at the weekend and one superfan and serial charity fundraiser has completely redefined what it means to be a travelling supporter. Craig Ferguson’s “Tartan Trek” to Scotland’s opening match in Boston...
At the end of February, conflict erupted across the Middle East in the wake of American and Israeli strikes on Iran. Retaliatory attacks on Israel and US-allied Gulf states followed immediately. Although a fragile ceasefire is currently in place, the entire region...
Perceptions often need to be challenged and so I was pleased to read a recent article in The Herald highlighting the fluidity of the Third Sector and some moderate growth within it. Too often, the charity and not-for-profit sector is portrayed as a slow-moving...
Let’s cut to the chase. What benefits do you get when you use an independent broker to place your insurance? The question came up when speaking to a friend who was starting her own business. Would a broker be interested in small start-up like hers and wouldn’t it be...
Racing to catch a flight recently, I was horrified to notice my phone’s battery was limping along on its last legs. Luckily, it had just enough power for me to scan my boarding pass at security, before I found a socket on the other side for a quick charge. This...
The recent emotional rollercoaster experienced by Scottish sports fans via results from the men’s football and rugby teams show just how high we can rise and how far we can fall. Rugby’s Autumn Internationals had fans pining for what might have been against New...
