Travel has been off the agenda for the best part of a year, and it will return in a different form, writes JULENA DRUMI It has been the worst of times for the tourism and travel sectors with many businesses worrying that they won’t survive the current restrictions. The good news for the industry is […]
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Electric 4×4 re-charges Scotland’s automotive sector
Production of a new battery-power vehicle is due to begin in Scotland, writes JULENA DRUMI It has been a long time since vehicle manufacturing was part of the Scottish industrial landscape. Famous names such as Argyll Motors, Arrol-Johnson and Albion Motors are long gone. The site of the Linwood plant, which manufactured the Hillman Imp […]
Age-verification helps combat fake whisky market
Researchers have developed technology that will authenticate rare whisky, writes JULENA DRUMI Anyone experienced in acquiring collectable items will know all too well that one nagging question stands between wanting to buy and handing over the cash. Is it the real thing? From paintings and sculptures to watches and stamps, the market in fake goods […]
Robot technology taken on trust
Research into how far we can trust robots will be undertaken in Edinburgh, writes JULENA DRUMI Robots used to be part of fantasy fiction, appearing in a futuristic stories, either as friendly machines or alien enemies. Now they are all around us, undertaking labour-intensive work in factories, and increasingly as interactive assistants. Talking robots – […]
Thinking about a retail revolution
A not-for-profit centre offering locally-made products may help draw shoppers back to the high street, writes JULENA DRUMI If the high street is failing, re-think it. Reject uniformity and identikit streets. Instead, choose original and local. It’s the mantra behind a not-for-profit business that has moved into one of Scotland’s most fashionable retail streets to […]