Good sports help to raise £75k

SCOTTISH Gas employees in the Capital have helped to raise more than £75,000 for Sport Relief.

As one of three Scottish call centres taking part in the charity event, more than 2,400 calls were taken by members of staff at the Granton offices from the public wishing to pledge money.

Calls were taken by 150 employees from 7pm to midnight on 19 March, with 72,000 raised. Staff raised a further 3,500 through activities, including a "cycle-thon".