Stephen Emerson
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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Funeral director offers a greener way to say goodbye
This week, United Nations secretary general António Guterres told delegates at COP26 that the world was digging its own grave by burning fossil fuels and destroying the environment. → Read More
How the Global Open Finance Centre of Excellence is using data to improve our lives
The lines of text on our bank statements reveal so much about us and our lives, from how we cope when a financial blow leaves a hole in our finances to how we react when an unexpected cash windfall lands in our account. → Read More
The success story so far for fintech in Scotland
Scotland’s fintech ecosystem is attracting attention, not only in the UK but around the world, as an example of how to achieve innovation by drawing together business, universities and government to drive economic growth. → Read More
Live data project: how Edinburgh's air quality is being affected as the city opens up after Covid
Councils have a pivotal role to play in the climate emergency with the power to affect environmental change at a local level – and, if decision-makers are equipped with live data through Internet of Things (IoT) technology, then they are able to see the effects of their choices in a format close to real time. → Read More
How Scotland’s AI strategy will carve out an ethical £13 billion economic niche
Scotland has the opportunity to carve out its own niche in the growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy through developing a reputation for doing data right, and Scotland’s AI strategy, which the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative is contributing to, will provide the tools to build and protect what could become a robust economic advantage. → Read More
Ten ways companies can build a diverse and inclusive workforce
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce needs to be more than a tick- box exercise and is crucial to attracting the best talent in competitive fields such as data and technology. → Read More
Graham + Sibbald sets up carbon and sustainability unit
A Scottish property firm has set up a new carbon and sustainability department as it positions itself for the net zero economy. → Read More
What does the Scottish parliament election result mean for a 2nd Scottish independence referendum?
It is looking increasingly likely that the SNP will form a partnership with the Scottish Greens for the next term of the Scottish Parliament but what does this result mean for a second Scottish independence referendum? → Read More
In full: Scottish Parliament election results 2021 by seat and list
Scotland went to the polls this week as the country gradually emerges from Covid restrictions.Here we list the results across Scotland for all constituency seats alongside the results for MSPs who have been elected through the regional list system. → Read More
How Hamilton & Inches is embedded in the fabric of Scottish life and culture
Buying a piece of jewellery is an emotional purchase that can connect us to significant events in our present and can also link us with people from our past when an item is passed down to future generations. → Read More
Create family holiday memories in Ayrshire and Arran
It's not easy being a parent and organising a family holiday that will keep the kids and adults entertained but also conjure up the magic fairy dust that makes a family holiday live long in the memory. → Read More
Call for collective action to make Scotland a world leader in data
Scotland's data community must act as a collective if the country is to become one of the world's leading data economies. → Read More
Competition: win a lead role for your child in the Edinburgh Festival Carnival parade
Marking the start of this year’s festival season, more than 800 energetic performers donning flamboyant outfits from around the world will bring the rhythm and celebrations to the heart of the Capital for the Edinburgh Festival Carnival. → Read More
Win VIP passes to the Edinburgh Festival Carnival concerts
Marking the start of this year’s festival season, more than 800 energetic performers donning flamboyant outfits from around the world will bring the rhythm and celebrations to the heart of the Capital for the Edinburgh Festival Carnival. → Read More
What we learned from Scotland’s Waste to Wealth event
Over 150 business leaders gathered in Glasgow to hear how there is a massive economic opportunity to be had from recycling our everyday waste. → Read More
Data set to provide £20bn boost to Scotland’s economy
Scotland’s economy stands to benefit from a £20 billion productivity boost if the opportunities of data are fully realised. → Read More
Cloud provider Eureka Solutions celebrates record growth
An East Kilbride cloud solutions provider is predicting further growth following a number of major contract wins. → Read More
Company IT infrastructure struggling to keep up with cryptocurrency
The rise of cryptocurrency means financial firms may have to replace much of their internal IT infrastructure. → Read More
Four must-try cocktails at Edinburgh's Cocktails in the City event
From alcoholic iced teas to smoked foam and rhubarb and ginger liqueurs, you can enjoy a sumptuous selection of drinks and experiences at this year's Cocktails in the City. We shine the spotlight on some of the new signature serves below which nod to this year's theme - Inspired by Edinburgh. → Read More
In pictures: Beacons of Light post placed on Fife coast ahead of Remembrance Sunday
A flaming beacon on the Fife coast will be ignited on Remembrance Sunday to symbolise the end of WW1 and a return to the light of peace. → Read More