Ten government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Scotland as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and joint-funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. Across the whole of the UK, 39 masts are now live as part of the SRN. […]
The Hebridean islands’ first ultrafast broadband connections are now live in a transformative upgrade by Openreach engineers for the Scottish Government’s ‘Reaching 100% (R100)’ programme. For years, connectivity on the islands has been a challenge due to their location and dispersed populations. Now, the first households and businesses on Tiree can access some of the […]
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted a vertical launch licence to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), a German rocket company to use the SaxaVord launch site in Scotland. “This is a new era for aerospace and granting the first vertical launch licence from UK soil builds towards a historic milestone for the nation,” the […]
The digital revolution has transformed the media landscape, compelling traditional TV networks to innovate rapidly. With audiences increasingly favoring streaming and on-demand content, understanding digital transformation is crucial for survival. At CreaCon 2024, industry leaders gathered to discuss effective strategies for thriving in this new era. As the digital age unfolds, the television industry finds […]
STV Group, in a trading update, has reported that performance remains “in line with market expectations, despite ongoing weakness in the linear TV advertising and commissioning markets”. The Scottish broadcaster says it continues to trade well, winning commissions despite constrained budgets and delivering for its customers in a continued inflationary environment. The forward orderbook sits […]
Engineers are starting work to give the historic island of Iona – the cradle of Christianity in Scotland – an ultrafast broadband tech boost. A mile off the much bigger Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Iona has been in history books since St Columba established a monastery there in the sixth century. It’s […]
EE has partnered with Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team (LMRT) to enable the use of an existing 35 metre mast site, located at the base of Ben Nevis, to aid search and rescue operations in the area. As well as providing connectivity to EE customers living in and visiting the area, and 999 coverage to all […]
History Hit, the streaming service, podcast, and content platform, presents a new documentary, titled A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, uncovering an exceptional archaeological discovery that reveals secrets of the Glencoe Massacre of 1692, one of the Scottish Highlands’ most notorious events. This first-ever film to delve into the discovery, created by […]
The Higgs Centre for Innovation is relaunching its Space Testing Facility after upgrading its capabilities with new and state-of-the art clean rooms and advanced testing equipment. Following nine months of renovations and over £400,000 investment via the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the Higgs’ space testing facility is reopening for business. The upgrade is […]
The SPFL and Molson Coors can have announced a new partnership that sees Carling unveiled as the Official Beer of the Scottish Professional Football League. The partnership will run until at least the end of Season 2026/27 and will see the Carling brand represented at league matches and every round of the Premier Sports Cup. […]