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Ross Hepplewhite and Kirsty Glendinning, both 18, and Jonathan Selfridge, 17, all joined the firm from nearby high schools.

Senior chemist Dr Fraser Brown said: "We are now at the stage where we rely on Ross, Kirsty and Jonathan to aid us in critical project work and assist us in all our departments. Whether it be chemistry, molecular biology or fermentation, the apprentices are always keen to help out."

Also coinciding with apprenticeship week, Scotland's Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) announced the 110 recipients of its 250,000 scholarship programme.

Over the next two years, the chosen scholars will embark on training experiences around the world.

The aim of the programme is to "broaden horizons, encourage personal development and bring back best practice and new ideas to Scotland."

HIT hopes the scholars will become leaders in the industry and help Scotland compete in the international marketplace.

Accountancy and business advisory firm RSM Tenon has hired Stuart Yuill as business development consultant for Scotland.

Yuill recently left Bank of Scotland after working in banking for the past 25 years.

He is also a council director for Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and a member of the accelerator loan fund panel for the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust.

He said: "I am joining RSM Tenon at a most interesting time in the economic cycle.

"I firmly believe the future is extremely positive for the business."

Meanwhile, Barclays Wealth announced the appointment of Chris Arbuthnott as vice-president for private banking.

He joins the business from Kleinwort Benson, where he established the Edinburgh office. This followed a career with Reuters and Arbuthnot Latham - no relation - in London. He is making a return to his family roots in the North-east of Scotland, where he can also support his lifetime passion for agriculture, renewables and rural affairs.