Electric greens
IT doesn’t seem too long ago to The Bottom Line that the electric caddy car was a new innovation in the defiantly-traditional world of golf.
But it seems Scotland’s clubs are about to be the thrust to the cutting edge of innovation.
As climate change moves steadily up the news agenda, we hear that a network of more than 1,000 charging points for electric vehicles is to be installed within easy reach of golf clubs throughout the country.
Electric charging point supplier Forev, which is working on the initiative with Scottish Golf, said the network will ensure “drivers will always be in reach of power”.
As golf puns good, it’s not too bad.
Blue economy
A COLLABORATION between Scotland and Japan will see nearly £21 million invested in developing underwater technology, it was announced yesterday.
Industry body Subsea UK and its technology arm, NSRI, said that, through the relationship between Scottish Enterprise and the Nippon Foundation, £20.9m will be put behind six R&D (research and development) projects by 20 companies from the two countries.
The brains behind the project say it’s all about promoting growth opportunities in the blue economy, which until now we thought was all about the sale of Rangers scarves and associated memorabilia.
Tayside triumph
IT has been a week to remember for Alison Henderson, chief executive officer of Dundee and Angus of Commerce.
Ms Henderson is among a host of Dundee-based individuals, businesses and academic institutions to have made the short-list for this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards.
She said: “I’m delighted to be on the shortlist for this award.
“Being a champion for the Living Wage in Dundee and the wider region is really important as we strive to raise average earnings in our city.”
The winners will be unveiled at a ceremony at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre on Friday November 15.
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