Scottish people

• BANGKOK, Thailand, May 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The highly anticipated soft launch of THAIFEX - HORECA Asia took place today at THAIFEX - Anuga Asia, offering an exciting preview of what the official launch in March 2024 has in store.
• Director-General, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Khun Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, said, "We are proud to introduce THAIFEX - HOREC Asia as a true game-changer in the hotel, restaurant, and catering sectors.
• With our extensive industry expertise and the remarkable success of THAIFEX - Anuga Asia, we are strategically positioned to seize the burgeoning opportunities in this market.
• The long-term goals of THAIFEX - HOREC Asia are to drive continuous innovation, foster collaboration, and ensure sustainable growth within the HORECA industry.

• Prestigious Award celebrates player who embodies the true spirit of the Ryder Cup, proving that decisions made here make history
  ROME, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Justin Rose of Team Europe was announced as the recipient of the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon following the conclusion of the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy.
• Rose was paired with Ryder Cup rookie Robert MacIntyre on day one and used his vast Ryder Cup experience to help guide the young Scotsman during his first Ryder Cup match, in what proved to be a tough battle against Max Homa and Wyndham Clark.
• Speaking about winning the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon, Rose said: "Winning this Award is a huge compliment.
• As its presenting partner, we are proud to honor Justin as the recipient of this year's Nicklaus-Jacklin Award presented by Aon.

• Probably the most famous critic at The Fringe, Kate has previously been a judge of the Perrier Comedy and Malcolm Hardee Awards.
• As The Scotsman's chief comedy critic, her no-holds-barred opinions have been cited for both making and thwarting many a comedy career.
• "Gerard Noir" is a sexy-spy singing show for the sophisticated nonconformist within us all.
• "Gerard Noir" is playing now at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe .

• Succession follows the sparring Roy family and their eccentric partners.
• Succession’s representation of Dundee offers a glimpse of the unique Scottish city known for “jute, jam and journalism” that both Logan Roy and Brian Cox call their hometown.
• In contrast, the episode culminates in lavish scenes at V&A Dundee, launched in 2018 as part of Dundee’s contentious waterfront “redevelopment”.
• The scene’s touristic tone differs to moments of reflection in the episode, when Logan wistfully recalls the Dundee of yesteryear.

Logan Roy’s Scotland

• They’re perhaps best articulated in a scene in which Logan indignantly declares: “The water used to taste sensational … it’s changed.” The moment foreshadows some of Logan’s final words in season four.
• Shortly before his death, he wistfully reflects on life with his bodyguard, Colin (played by the aptly named Scott Nicholson).
• Succession’s venture into Scotland toys with a romanticised “rags to riches” storyline, but moves beyond this simple take to instead poke fun at stereotypical perceptions of the place.

Scotland and the art of ‘nation branding’

• When recently re-watching Succession from the beginning (again), I was reminded of my time at Washington DC’S Library of Congress.
• I was there researching the history of advertising in the UK and the US, as part of my study of the ways that big brands are monitoring us.
• As Succession portrays, international perceptions of Scotland often invoke a sense of novelty.