We know the lead up to Christmas can be a busy one and we all want you to enjoy the festivities safely. If you are concerned about anything that doesn’t feel right, let’s keep each other safe when you’re out and about and tell security or police or in an emergency call 999.
Security Scotland were delighted to provide the crowd management and security services to Inverness Fireworks Display on Saturday 5th November. Over 10,000 people attended the display in Bught Park and were fortunate enough to enjoy the display in perfect weather conditions. Our professional and friendly team ensured everyone in attendance had a safe and enjoyable night providing strategically positioned staff at the key areas that included the bonfire area, firework exclusion zone, display viewing area, funfair and as well as the various car parks. Also, a special thanks to our friends at Highland Security Ltd for their assistance on the night.
The SIA have provided a statement about fraudulent SIA Licences: "We recently ran an investigation operation supported by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office ( NaCTSO) to help event organisers and licensed premises understand how best to vet and assess SIA licence holders hired to protect sites. The success of the operation and our investigations meant that nearly 50 licences were seized. Our licence holders have an important job to identify potential threats to public safety, including terrorism. Therefore, due diligence must be undertaken to ensure staff are suitable to take on this role." To read more about this visit the gov.uk website, however to find out how to spot a fraudulent SIA licence see the advice below:
November is one of the busiest times of year for fireworks, with Bonfire night being the most popular night for fireworks. With many organised displays being cancelled this year, it’s more important than ever to stress firework safety. Please refer to the Government guidance and resources for individuals planning to set off fireworks tonight to promote firework safety and raise awareness of the dangers. For more information, visit RoSPA: https://www.rospa.com/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety
Stress is our bodies natural reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure, and it is something that everyone experiences. Sometimes stress can help to motivate us to meet deadlines, perform better at physical activities and can save our lives in dangerous situations. However, experiencing high levels of stress over a long period of time can lead to a number of physical and mental health issues. Last year alone, 74% of people in the UK have felt so stressed that they have felt unable to cope (Mental Health Foundation). Dealing with stress is important and there are simple ways to help reduce stress. See below for a few of our tips.
Security Scotland are delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist as “Event Supplier of the Year” at the 19th National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2022, following the event’s largest ever entry levels. The Annual Convention and Awards Dinner will be held in the Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, Bath on the 23rd November and will see the very best in the industry gain recognition across 17 categories including Best Small Event, Best Event Team, The Sustainability Award and Best Practice Award. The shortlist includes some of the most recognizable individuals and brands in the events industry as well as new and emerging talent from across sporting and music festivals to country shows, local authority and cultural events. The awards recognise companies and individuals across the events industry by being both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers to be recognised and success to be celebrated. Judging of the awards is
It’s not Halloween without a little bit of fun, and that doesn't stop at Security Scotland! This year, our head office team decided to dress up for a Halloween costume contest, leaving the fate of who wins up to our amazing operational staff. The question is though, who do you think won? If you dressed up this year we would love to see your costumes too!
Lets do a throwback to our July Employee of the month, Bert Scott. Bert joined Security Scotland post early retirement as he wasn’t yet ready to put his feet up and was keen to be involved in something that would give him a nice bit of variety until he was ready!! Working with us now for almost four years, Bert is always friendly and approachable and receives great feedback from other members of our team as well as from clients and partner agencies we work alongside. Bert recently received excellent feedback from a Police Scotland Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator regarding his proactive and engaging manner with members of the public whilst on duty. Well done, Bert!
This summer has been one of Security Scotland’s busiest and most exciting summers to date, and a large contributing factor to this was our contracts with some of the best and most popular music festivals that Scotland has to offer. These events included TRNSMT Festival, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Let’s Rock 80s Festival with Let's Rock Scotland, Coloursfest, Eilean Dorcha Festival, The Gathering Festival and Riverside Festival Glasgow. Every single one of these fantastic events are returning clients that have been delighted in previous years with our delivery of event safety and security services, which is something we take massive pride in. Security Scotland Operations Director, Chris Callaghan commented: “It was a pleasure seeing all the planning and preparation for these festivals coming to fruition, they all have their own individual challenges and the level of detail covered is so crucial on show days. What is equally pleasing is retaining these events year
Happy Diwali to anyone who is celebrating today. Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Diwali represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance For many people this five day festival honours Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Lamps are lit and windows and doors are left open to help Lakshmi find her way into people's homes.