In the second of our interviews with apprentices, we speak to 19-year-old Sam McDougall, a first-year apprentice with George Nicolson, studying at Edinburgh College. What’s your background? I’m from Gilmerton…
Insurance – it’s essential
Neil Whiteford from Roxburgh Insurance Brokers paints a picture of risk, responsibility and growth, showing how businesses must adapt their cover as they expand. My previous article (Decorating Matters, Winter…
Interview with apprentice Casey Gardner
In the first of our interviews with apprentices, we speak to 20-year-old Casey Gardner, a second-year apprentice with Persimmon Homes North Scotland, studying at Fife College. What’s your background? I’m…
Craft, creativity and competitions
Michael McEwan from City of Glasgow College and Mark Mitchell from UHI Inverness reflect on two of the painting and decorating competitions that have taken place this year. The Scottish…
Mental health awareness
Julia Shervington from mental health charity Mates in Mind explores how you can look after your workforce – and yourself by following this guidance With World Mental Health Day coming…
Meet our Members – Callum Bonner
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, we hear from Callum Bonner, Managing Director of Pristine Décor Ltd What’s your background?…
Maintaining garden furniture
Now is the time for renovating garden furniture. Peter Wells, Technical Director and Founder of Polyvine, shares some top tips.
Secondary schools help plug the skills gap
Teacher Jonnie Crawford explains why showing young people alternative career paths while at school could help fill the skills gap in the construction industry.
Meet our Members – James Robertson
In our regular feature, we find out about members of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation. This time, we hear from James Robertson, the third James in his family to lead Robertson…
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…
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