CIPR Scotland

19/02/2026

Our Meet the Media events bring together PR practitioners to learn from leading journalists and media professionals to help us share insight and build relationships.

We are excited to have Neil Pooran, Scotland News Editor at PA Media, as our next special guest.

Starting as a journalist at Deadline News and moving on to key positions in major media outlets, including STV News and Edinburgh Live, Neil has reported on major events such as the pandemic, elections and Holyrood committees.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Neil’s insight, take part in a Q&A, and earn CPD points.

📅 Wednesday 25 February, 6pm - 8pm
📍 People’s Postcode Lottery, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
🎟️ Only £6 for members

➡️ Book now:

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17/12/2025

Join CIPR Scotland’s next Comms Conversation with Alison Arnot, FCIPR, Director of Catalyst Communications.

Alison is a consultant, trainer and author with over 25 years’ experience specialising in PR, internal communication, crisis communication and change communication.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from someone with extensive hands-on experience supporting organisations through complex situations and learn about Alison’s human-centred, data-driven approach to crisis communication.

📅 Thursday 29 January 2026
⏰ 13:00 - 14:00
🛜 Join us online

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12/11/2025

12/11/2025

After a record year of growth, we’re delighted to welcome Annie Diamond and Roddy Scott to the Holyrood PR team.

Annie joins as Associate Director, bringing over two decades of experience across agency, in-house and freelance roles, with expertise spanning technology, education and the public sector.

Roddy, a former journalist and stadium announcer at Murrayfield, joins as Senior Associate, bringing a rich career that bridges broadcast journalism, live events, film production and communications.

Their arrival marks another exciting chapter of Holyrood PR and we look forward to the impact they’ll make across the agency.

Welcome to the team Annie and Roddy!

01/10/2025

There are three candidates standing for election to be President elect, becoming President in 2027. Make sure you use your vote to decide who will lead our organisation. You can read the candidates election statements and register for the hustings at -

Register for the hustings: https://lnkd.in/eae4ksQU

Read the candidates' statements: https://lnkd.in/edsCihHw

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30/09/2025

CIPR Scotland is bringing you an exclusive evening with one of Scotland’s best-known broadcast journalists Martin Geissler.

Join us for a sofa-side chat with Martin and our Chair, Stewart Argo. Expect career-defining stories and behind-the-scenes insights into making broadcast news across the globe followed by an audience Q&A.

📅 Thursday 6 November
📍 Hosted by People's Postcode Lottery, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
🕓 6 - 8pm
🎟️ £5 +VAT for members, £25 +VAT for non-members
⭐ Worth 5 CPD points

Places are limited – secure your spot today!
Register on the CIPR website or contact Julie Fraser at [email protected]

28/09/2025

And there wouldn’t be winners if it wasn’t for the volunteer judges. So huge thanks to Jane Cu***ng, Katrine Pearson, Ian Arnot, John Brown and Jenifer Stirton.

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

Last night, we recognised two outstanding professionals at our CIPR Scotland End of Summer Party at Bonnie & Wild, Edinburgh, celebrating both emerging and lifelong contributions to the PR profession.

The Hamp Hamilton Young Communicator Award 2025 was presented to Cameron Ward MCIPR of Holyrood PR.

The evening also honoured Caroline Binnie FCIPR with the Ian Coldwell Lifetime Contribution Award.

23/09/2025

Are you going to our End of Summer Party on Thursday 25th September at Bonnie and Wild in Edinburgh? As well as refreshments and nibbles we will be announcing the Young Communicator 2025 and the Ian Coldwell Lifetime Contribution Award. Only a few tickets left. //www.cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Events/Event_Display_Groups.aspx?EventKey=SC0909676

Join us on 25 September as we get together again for our ‘end of summer party’ and meet up with friends, current and future leaders, CIPR members, and colleagues. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration at Bonnie and Wild in Edinburgh.

23/09/2025

Delighted to be able to support you for your 2nd CIPR Cymru awards.

We’ve received so many incredible entries for the CIPR Cymru Awards 2025, a huge thank you to everyone who has entered this year. We hope you’re as excited as we are to celebrate the incredible PR and communications activity taking place across Wales.

A huge thank you to colleagues at CIPR Scotland who have kindly agreed to judge the CIPR Cymru Awards entries for us again this year. We’re really grateful to the volunteers on your committee who are taking the time to provide a fresh and independent view on the amazing entries.