The huge data centre proposed in Fife They are huge and demanding, but will Scotland learn to love data centres, asks TERRY MURDEN Four miles west of Kirkcaldy is the village of Auchtertool which, until now, seemed to have more of a past than a future. A brewery and whisky distillery are long gone, along with […]
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AI redefining the meaning of disruption
Dex Hunter-Torricke: the most disruptive moment in history (pic: DB Media Services) DataFest 2026 offered a fascinating glimpse into the economic revolution now upon us, writes TERRY MURDEN They came in their hundreds. From universities, small tech firms, government agencies and international consulting companies. And as they gathered, ironically, in the 18th century grandeur of […]
Secondhand style now a fashion statement
Co-founders: Wayne Hemingway and Maria Chenoweth Recycled clothing is no longer just about thrift, writes JULENA DRUMI Secondhand is no longer regarded as second best, as the charity sector has long discovered. It has also become highly fashionable with recycled clothing now being sought out, even among those who can afford to buy new. Charity […]
Top of the world flavour at whisky festival
Enthusiasts will gather for tastings and other sessions A festival of discovery for whisky lovers is taking place on the Angus coast, writes TERRY MURDEN Apart from the most dedicated whisky enthusiasts, few will have heard of Bivrost, the world’s northernmost distillery. The Norwegian dram, distilled in the chilly Arctic Circle, and stored in casks […]
Filmhouse marks a year since rescue
Some of the team marking the reopening last year (pic: DB Media Services) Film fans are preparing to celebrate a remarkable story of recovery, writes TERRY MURDEN As one of the iconic institutions that suffered the financial fall-out from the pandemic, there were those who thought the Edinburgh Filmhouse would be consigned to the cinematic […]