North-east initiative provides learning opportunities on global stage
A north teacher has described the life-changing experience of working with children in disadvantaged countries, and encouraged others to broaden their horizons by teaching abroad.
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Sir Ian Wood given Scotland’s highest honour
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has been given Scotland’s highest possible honour.
NHS Grampian’s multimillion-pound car park closed – just 24 hours after opening
NHS Grampian’s new multimillion-pound car park has been temporarily closed - just 24 hours after it first opened to vehicles.
Sir Ian Wood pays tribute to ARI patients and staff as multi-story car park moves forward
Sir Ian Wood has welcomed progress to a new north-east hospital car park, made possible by a £10million donation by his family's charity.
£2million secured for good causes thanks to Scottish school pupils
Sir Ian Wood hailed the "remarkable" impact of a scheme he set up to encourage social action by young people as it passed a milestone yesterday.
Health chiefs “adopting brace position” with patients set to be unable to park at hospital
Health chiefs are "adopting the brace position" as they prepare for patients being unable to park at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Moray could breed new generation of scientists
Moray Council is poised to enter into partnership with a charity, established by an Aberdeen oil and gas luminary, to boost science lessons in the region.
Health chiefs give backing to new ARI car park
Health chiefs have backed the business case for a £10million car park which could end the misery of visitors at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Aberdeen Hospital car park moves step closer after Sir Ian Wood’s £10.7million donation
Aberdeen businessman, Sir Ian Wood, is hopeful that a new hospital car park at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary can be ready for 2017 following a £10.7million donation to NHS Grampian from his charitable foundation.
Aberdeenshire pupils secure £3,000 to tackle homophobia in schools
Aberdeenshire pupils yesterday grabbed a £3,000 sum to help tackle homophobia in local schools.
Talk of the North: Pull Up A Chair Fundraising Auction
What: The Pull Up a Chair fundraising dinner and auction.
Sir Ian Wood: Charity work not just about writing cheques
Sir Ian Wood has revealed he has £120m to spend on good causes at home and abroad but said that his philanthropic work was more than just writing a cheque.
Sir Ian Wood donates £400,000 to Aberdeen’s Albyn School
Aberdeen businessman Sir Ian Wood has donated £400,000 to his former school.
Sir Ian Wood to send Moray teachers to Rwanda
A north-east charity is offering teachers in Moray the chance to help educate African youngsters and learn a thing or two themselves for the first time.
Aberdeen sports project receives financial boost
A leading Scottish charity has given an award-winning sport and culture project in Aberdeen a financial boost.