“A shared digital humanities approach to these sources on a new scale offers the potential to enhance our understanding of the advancements of the northern renaissance.” Dr Jackson Armstrong
Aberdeen and Augsburg And The Northern Renaissance
Orkney, Shetland and The Merchants of Bremen and Hamburg
A major research project is to get underway investigating trade links in early modern Europe.
Scotch Beef Back on the Menu in Canada
“I was impressed by the quality and standards of the beef industry in Scotland, and excited that we are the first restaurant in Canada to have Scotch Beef on the menu.”
Growing Scotland’s Trade with the USA
“This visit will build on the existing links between our countries and provide new opportunities for us to work together and share expertise in areas such as energy and renewables, life sciences and innovation, and FinTech.”
Importing from the EU After Brexit: Updated Advice
The UK may be leaving the EU this Friday, 12th of April and it also may be with No Deal. If this happens the UK Government has issued advice to those wishing to import good from EU countries.
Total value of exports from Scotland (excluding oil and gas):£81.4billion
Scotland’s quality food and drink is 18% (£5.9billion) of all our international exports. Most of this – 74% – is from the Whisky sector (£4.4billion).
Transparency and Scrutiny Needed for Post Brexit Trade Deals
Future trade deals in a post Brexit UK must be conducted with transparency and consult representatives of all the nations in the UK.
Fear For Orkney Farms Over Brexit
“This is a bombshell report that exposes just how bad a Tory Brexit could get for Orkney, and other agricultural communities across rural Scotland.”
Local MSP Warns Over Protected Name Status of Orkney Produce
“We cannot gamble with Scotland’s £14 billion food and drink secto
Business Concerns Grow over Brexit
“The UK government must commit to ensuring this funding is made up in full following Brexit. “
