Scotland is to host a prestigious sailing event next year which will attract competitors from more than 30 countries. The Royal Yachting Association has announced that the Laser World Championships will be held in Largs, Ayrshire next year. The world-renowned championships are set to attract more than 500 sailors, including many who have set their sights on representing their countries at the 2012 Olympic Games. Largs will host the Women’s World Championships from July 7-14, 2010 and the Men’s and Youth Championships from 18-25, 2010.
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Tuesday 7 July 2009
Show is cut to half measure Stay at The Argyll Hotel
One of the most popular events in the Glasgow calendar has been shortened from two days to one. Whisky Live, a celebration of Scotland’s national drink, has grown in popularity since it was first staged in Glasgow in 2004. Two years ago the show moved from George Square to the SECC to cater for the thousands of visitors turning up to enjoy a dram. But organisers say that this year’s festival in September will be held at the Thistle Hotel in Cambridge Street – and will be a shorter, one-day event. A spokeswoman said: “It is nothing to do with a lack of interest or the credit crunch – we had loads of people at the event last year. The exhibitors wanted it back in the city and we listened. Next year we hope to have it back to a two-day format but have to take notice of what exhibitors want.”
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Drive to test green power brings electric cars to Scots streets – Jenny Haworth, Scotsman (24 June)
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Forty electric cars are to be tested on the streets of Scotland's largest city as part of the world's biggest trial of environmentally-friendly vehicles. The specially-designed electric cars will be seen on the roads of Glasgow by the end of the year. Glasgow firm Allied Vehicles, leading the project, has already converted the Peugeot Expert Teepee into an electric car, and is now working to transform the Peugeot Partner saloon so that it can also run off a battery. Drivers will then be chosen by Glasgow City Council to test 40 of the electric cars for 12 months, so that data can then be analysed by Strathclyde University. It is hoped the trial, which is mirrored by similar electric-car schemes in eight other locations across the UK, will help pave the way for mass take up of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the future. The cars will be recharged from a home power supply, or 40 specially designed plug-in points to be installed across Glasgow. The Glasgow project has received a £1.8 million share of £25m government funding and Allied managing director Paul Nelson said the decision to award the Glasgow project funding would make the city "a leading player for the quest for green transport". Councillor Philip Braat, Glasgow City Council's deputy executive member for business and the economy, said he hoped the project would help make Glasgow "Scotland's greenest" city, and "one of the most sustainable cities in Europe".
Forty electric cars are to be tested on the streets of Scotland's largest city as part of the world's biggest trial of environmentally-friendly vehicles. The specially-designed electric cars will be seen on the roads of Glasgow by the end of the year. Glasgow firm Allied Vehicles, leading the project, has already converted the Peugeot Expert Teepee into an electric car, and is now working to transform the Peugeot Partner saloon so that it can also run off a battery. Drivers will then be chosen by Glasgow City Council to test 40 of the electric cars for 12 months, so that data can then be analysed by Strathclyde University. It is hoped the trial, which is mirrored by similar electric-car schemes in eight other locations across the UK, will help pave the way for mass take up of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the future. The cars will be recharged from a home power supply, or 40 specially designed plug-in points to be installed across Glasgow. The Glasgow project has received a £1.8 million share of £25m government funding and Allied managing director Paul Nelson said the decision to award the Glasgow project funding would make the city "a leading player for the quest for green transport". Councillor Philip Braat, Glasgow City Council's deputy executive member for business and the economy, said he hoped the project would help make Glasgow "Scotland's greenest" city, and "one of the most sustainable cities in Europe".
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