Confronting mental health at work

Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) helps to raise awareness of the fact that everyone has mental health. Mental health can vary from good to poor and be anywhere in-between. It can…

Cait Whitson – profile

A move to London sealed Cait Whitson’s fate as a skilled decorative artist.Neil Braidwood speaks to her about her journey. I met Cait Whitson in her Perth-based workshop where one…

Meet our Members – Ivor Cluness

In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, we hear from Ivor Cluness, from Shetland-based decorating firm Anderson & Cluness Ltd. What’s…

Win a trip to Portland with Purdy

To celebrate its 100 year anniversary, Purdy has announced a competition to win a trip for two to its heartland, Portland in Oregon. During the luxury seven-night stay, the winner…

Crown launches five new colour palettes

Crown Paints has launched its Colour Insights 2025/2026, a collection of five palettes designed to help painters and decorators confidently guide clients with their colour choices.  Developed by Crown’s team…

Jenolite rust remover

As Jenolite celebrates its 85th anniversary, Neil Braidwood speaks to CEO Neil Wildon and MD Connor Heap to see what their plans are for the future. When John H Lawrence…