Cyber week call

BUSINESSES in Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to host or sign up to an event as part of CyberScotland Week 2026.

It will take place from 23 to 28 February. Now in its eighth year, the awareness week will once again bring audiences together from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen resilience and celebrate innovation in cyber security. The theme for the 2026 event will still focus on “Can’t Hack it?!” and will highlight how everyone in Scotland - from small businesses to large organisations - can take simple, practical steps to improve their online safety and cyber resilience.

To find out more or to register your event, go to www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlandweek/

n RIVERSIDE Scotland is celebrating a double success after winning two prestigious awards at the Chartered Institute of Scotland Excellence Awards.

The housing group, which has properties locally, picked up the

Housing-Led Approaches to Ending Homelessness Award and the Excellence in Leadership Award for former managing director Diana MacLean.

They were also shortlisted for Housing Organisation of the Year and Excellence in Tenant Scrutiny.

Current managing director Gary Naylor said: “These awards reflect the difference we’re making in people’s lives every day, and I’m grateful to our tenants, staff, and partners who make it all possible.”