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23/06/09
Cameras reduce parking violence
Parking wardens in Perth and Kinross have reported a drop in the amount of abuse they have received since they started wearing video cameras.
10/03/09
Extra security for traffic wardens
Parking wardens in Perth and Kinross are to carry CCTV recording equipment in a bid to cut down on verbal abuse and threats from members of the public.
12/02/09
Benefit for Primary Schools
A new intruder and access control system at a Perthshire primary school is working so well that another school is about to have a similar system installed.
10/02/09
WIN a case of Superb Wine!
Our regular wine competition has proved such a hit with our readers that we have decided to repeat it again!
09/02/09
CCTV for leading school
Fettes College has installed a state of-the-art CCTV system for a new classroom block for the prep school.
08/02/09
Challenging contract
There can be few more challenging or demanding maintenance jobs than one of the contracts currently being managed by Scottish Communications.
07/02/09
Security for showrooms
A number of car showrooms belonging to the John Clark Motor Group have had new CCTV systems installed to enhance forecourt security.
06/02/09
Police presentation well received
Sales engineer Stuart Leslie gave a presentation to police officers at Tulliallan Police College on the new Body Worn CCTV system developed by SCS Security Design.
05/02/09
Cherry Picker will provide enhanced service
SCS Security Design has made a significant investment in a new cherry picker that will ensure customers continue to receive the best possible service.
04/02/09
Major upgrade at Aberdeen Harbour
Aberdeen Harbour has recently undertaken a major upgrade on its CCTV system, with phase one focusing on the car park and the second phase on the main harbour system.
03/02/09
Dominic retires after 25 years sterling service
Dominic Warre, a director of Scottish Communications, has retired from the company after over a quarter of a century of sterling service.
02/02/09
Police praise new Body Worn system
"Great interest was shown in the Body Worn CCTV system at the annual conference and exhibition of the Association of Chief Police Officers(ACPO) last summer."
01/02/09
Farm shops enjoy ‘peace of mind’ with CCTV.
Two of Scotland’s top farm shops have installed CCTV systems from SCS Security Design.
22/01/08
CCTV cameras for police uniforms.
Cutting edge CCTV cameras are being fixed to police uniforms in Tayside to help in the fight against crime.
12/11/07
New mobile Rapid Deployment System for Dundee City Council.
Brian Johnston says: “The effectiveness and flexibility of these cameras are playing an important role in protecting our communities.”
11/11/07
Police praise stadium CCTV.
SCS Security Design has installed a number of new CCTV systems in recent months for Stirling Council.
10/11/07
Student safety a priority.
Following a request from staff, Angus College in Arbroath has installed a CCTV system covering external and internal areas of the campus.
26/03/07
Business growth for Scottish Communications results in name change.
Perth based Scottish Communications Group has created the new trading name of SCS Security Design for the security arm of its business, thanks to buoyant growth in the hi-tech security surveillance market.
22/11/06
Tayside Police today became the first Force in Scotland to trial a digital CCTV system fitted to the bikes of cycle patrol officers in Perth.
The system, which has been supplied by Perth based company Scottish Communications, gives cycle patrol officers the ability to record events and incidents in areas where there is currently no CCTV operating.
08/09/06
Scottish Communications supporting role in new TV thriller
Scottish Communications, the Perth-based security equipment specialist, has hit the big time after it supplied CCTV monitoring equipment for use in the production of the major TV police thriller, Low Winter Sun.
01/09/06
Fife Police extend operational capability with new thermo-imaging equipment
A CCTV surveillance van operated by Fife Police has been upgraded with the latest thermo-imaging equipment, providing a major boost in the force’s operational capabilities.
12/04/06
New CCTV system for Ninewells to help enforce no smoking law
A new CCTV and Public Address installation at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee will help ensure the safety of staff and visitors and play a vital role in enforcing the no-smoking law in public places.
31/03/06
New CCTV system for leading shopping centre
Scottish Communications has upgraded the CCTV surveillance system at the prestigious St John’s Shopping Centre in Perth.
14/03/06
Scottish Communications supplies radios for Forth Bridge refurbishment
Personnel from Atkins are using six waterproof Entel UHF hand-held radios supplied by Scottish Communications. The radios are used for communication between workers and an operating vessel working below.
10/03/06
Scottish Communications business partner is a winner at Winter Olympics
IndigoVision, an authorised business partner of Scottish Communications, provided the operating platform for the entire CCTV system at the recent Winter Olympics in Turin.
10/12/05
Dial-In Surveillance
The advantages of using remote viewing of premises, is being increasingly recognised by the business community.
20/11/05
CCTV Protecting Homes Small & Large
Scottish Communications has completed a number of CCTV installations over the last two years for stately homes and other private premises.
23/09/05
Swiss Software Convicted Terrorists in London
Thanks to video surveillance and to Swiss software it took only 5 days to identify the terrorist who was responsible for the bomb attack in London.
14/08/05
Centralised Control System
A new £400,000 CCTV control suite installed by Scottish Communications andcovering the forth valley area of central Scotland is bringing significant costs efficiencies and greatly improved operational performance.
11/08/05
Perth Concert Hall Boost
Perth Concert Hall has risen from site of the once bustling Horecross, transforming a neglected area and acting as the catalyst for ambitious plans to turn Perth into one of Europe’s most vibrant small cities by 2010.
16/03/05
New centralised CCTV control system will benefit local communities
Scottish Communications, the Perth-based security equipment specialist, has supplied and installed a new £400,000 CCTV control suite covering the Forth Valley area of central Scotland in a move that will bring significant costs efficiencies and greatly improve operational performance.
07/01/05
Scottish Communication Systems sells Business Communications Division
Scottish Communications, the Perth-based security equipment specialist, has sold its Business Communications Division to Ogilvie Communications Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
19/11/04
Major CCTV contract for Scottish Communication Systems
Perth-based security equipment specialist Scottish Communications has won a £400,000 contract in the Forth Valley area to supply and install equipment for a centralised, digital CCTV control suite in Alloa.
17/05/04
Scottish Communications sells mobile phone division to Hurricane Energy
Scottish Communication Systems – the Perth-based communication and security systems specialist - has sold the mobile phone section of its business to Hurricane Energy in a move that fits in well with the development strategies of the two companies.
23/10/03
Wave Power Project
Trials to assess the potential of wave power are still very much in their infancy with most effort currently being concentrated on wind power as a renewable resource.
20/10/03
Children's security top priority
Management at Perth's new Wonderland Nursery were quick to recognise that children's security and safety should be a number one priority.
14/04/03
CCTV at Hilton Hotels
Perth based Scottish Communication Systems has been working with the Hilton group of Hotels on increased security, installing a range of CCTV and digital recording systems.
18/02/03
Scottish Communication Systems Presenting the facts about Museum and Gallery security
Proving that it is not just products but advice that Perth based Scottish Communication Systems can offer, the company was happy to give a presentation at the AGM and conference of the Scottish Association of Museums Security (SAMS) held recently at Callendar House in Falkirk.
04/01/03
Scottish Communication Systems installs extensive CCTV system at Ninewells Hospital
Scottish Communication Systems has completed the installation of an extensive security system at the University of Dundee’s laboratory block based at Ninewells Hospital and Medical School in Dundee.
13/12/02
Extended CCTV system for Aberdeen Harbour
The existing CCTV system for Aberdeen Harbour has been extended to cover other strategic areas of the port.
20/11/02
Scottish Communication Systems installs CCTV in Caird Hall
Perth-based Scottish Communication Systems has installed a complete CCTV system as part of a major refurbishment of the Caird Hall in Dundee.
18/09/02
CCTV Improves Security at Perth Academy High School
Scottish Communication Systems have helped Perth & Kinross Council to take steps at Perth Academy to improve the security and safety of pupils in the school, through the introduction of a new CCTV system, which was officially launched this month.
23/07/02
New camera equipment for Grampian Police
Criminals and vandals in the North-east are being warned to 'watch out' following the delivery of camera equipment to Grampian Police.
17/06/02
SCS installs systems at new House of Bruar in St Andrews
Scottish Communication Systems has supplied and installed a security protection and public address system package to the new House of Bruar in St Andrews, which trades as Golf St Andrews.
22/05/02
Innovative school CCTV installation by Scottish Communication Systems
One of the UK’s most exclusive schools is planning to install an innovative CCTV system devised by Scottish Communication Systems.
17/04/02
RNLI’s new Perth base gets helping hand from Scottish Communication Systems
The RNLI’s new Scottish Divisional Base & Fundraising Office in Perth has benefited from a CCTV installation by local company, Scottish Communication Systems.
15/04/02
SCS installs CCTV system for Falkirk Council
Scottish Communication Systems has installed a complete CCTV system for a maintenance and stores depot for Falkirk Council.
15/03/02
Scottish Communication Systems throws its weight behind new life saving scheme
Perth-based Scottish Communication Systems has donated a mobile phone to support a new scheme operated by volunteers from RAF Leuchars to help save lives by reducing the response time to emergency calls.
14/02/02
Scottish Communication Systems continues medical tradition
Perth-based Scottish Communication Systems has continued its medical tradition through the recent installation of a complete state-of-the-art telecommunications system for the new purpose-built Crieff Medical Centre.