Zeroing in on waste reduction When it comes to recycling, we’re rubbish. Almost a third of what ends up in the dump is food and nearly two thirds of what we put in our black bins could be recycled.  We can help by using some of the new Zero Waste shops that offer a wide…

Keep it local with Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight Eat on the Green’s Craig Wilson sets a challenge… Scotland is a rich larder of some of the world’s finest ingredients. In our little corner alone we have some of the best artisan cheeses, Aberdeen Angus beef, world-class whiskies, freshly caught fish and shellfish and more…

Marco Crugnola, Head Chef at Da Vinci At just 25, Marco Crugnola, Head Chef at Aberdeen’s Da Vinci, is gaining an enviable reputation for combining the flavours of Italy with the best of Scottish produce. ‘Family is big in Italy. Every Sunday afternoon, everyone would gather at my grandparents’ home. I’d watch them cooking. I…

Growing into a new office space Prominent law firm Balfour+Manson have outgrown their current Carden Place premises & have made the move to 6 Albyn Terrace, where they are looking forward to welcoming clients old & new.  Julie Clark-Spence, the Partner who heads up the Aberdeen office, explained, ‘Balfour+Manson first opened in Aberdeen in 2004…

Fifth Dimension  Juggling your way to success & better mental health We’ve all had our hands full over the past eighteen months. It’s been a challenge in terms of work, family life and our mental wellbeing.   Ivor Smith and Jeff Burns of Fifth Dimension have been working with companies and individuals to help them…