You might have seen the posters on stations and buses. They feature a series of smiling, serene young women cuddling bright-eyed babies, with slogans positively comparing the decision to breastfeed with an everyday triviality, like “laughing when my mate’s highlights turned green”.
From Sue Barker’s super suits to Shirley Robertson’s water wear, some television stars have stuck to their usual style, while others have adapted a look to suit the event.
For the first time at an event of this scale, athletes have been sharing the excitement and disappointment with each other and the public directly, via Twitter.
The start of London 2012 showcased the work of two of Scotland’s most talented designers, with Emeli Sandéappearing in the opening ceremony wearing Jonathan Saunders, and the Duchess of Cambridge wearing Christopher Kane to watch the event.
Activities are planned across Scotland, which has over 500 libraries, many of which are finding that their services under strain.
Chris Tiso is no stranger to operating under adverse conditions. The chief executive of the outdoor retailer Tiso comes from a family of mountaineers, and spent a year as the skipper on yacht - unlikely, if appropriate preparation for the task he now faces, steering a large business through the economic storm.
As the shapes of Kindles, Kobos and tablets bulge from many a Christmas stocking, a new generation of Scottish publishers are viewing e-readers as a gift of a different kind.
Q&A: How a petition helped build a campaign
The chief executive of one of Scotland’s most successful finance companies credits an aversion to debt and a focus on developing in Asia with ensuring a strong performance, despite the turmoil in the global markets.
