Tag: Bank of Scotland

Bank of Scotland launches sustainability support for agriculture sector

Stuart Mitchell

UK farmers are set to benefit from a practical sustainability service and discounted lending as Bank of Scotland increases its support for the agriculture sector. The bank is working with the Soil Association to pilot a new service – called the Soil Association Exchange (the “Exchange”). The scheme is designed to help British farmers accelerate their transition to Net Zero and identify financial and environmental advantages for their land.   Lloyds Banking Group, of which Bank of Scotland is part, will fund the service for up to 1,000 of its largest…

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Bank of Scotland unveils first £100 polymer note

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of Scotland has unveiled the design of its £100 polymer note, the first to celebrate the contribution of a significant Scottish person, with the new note entering circulation on 9th May 2022. The new £100 polymer note replaces the current cotton version – which is part of the ‘bridge series’– and will feature Dr Flora Murray, CBE (1869-1923), the Scottish medical pioneer and suffragette. Dr Murray was a Scottish physician and a committed member of the Women’s Social and Political Union suffragettes. Born in Murraythwaite, Dumfries Dr Murray qualified…

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Bank of Scotland new £20 notes worth £112,590 to Mental Health UK

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of Scotland has raised £112,590 for Mental Health UK after auctioning off valuable versions of its upcoming £20 Polymer bank note. A total of 92 notes that contain desired serial numbers were up for grabs at the auction run by SPINKS in London on the 12th February, with every single one being snapped up by attendees. In addition, bidders could get their hands on 50 commemorative notes.These notes feature the Queensferry Crossing on the reverse, as well as the most sought after serial numbers with the AA pre-fix. Only…

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