New board appointments at leisure operator

New board appointments at leisure operator

The charity Edinburgh Leisure, which runs over 50 sports and leisure facilities across the Scottish capital, has made three new board appointments. Welcoming Malcolm Reid as the new Chair, to replace Scott Haldane who is stepping down after a successful term on the board; Lorna Darrie (health), who is replacing…

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ELEVATE YOUR WINTER WITH W EDINBURGH : W EDINBURGH UNVEILS FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE 2024

The 5-star hotel announces details of festive programming including unrivalled dinner views of Edinburgh’s iconic Hogmanay fireworks   W Edinburgh has announced its highly anticipated festive programing, including details of exciting Christmas Eve and Hogmanay events. Enjoy a host of festive experiences complete with signature cocktails, live music, and the…

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The Leith Annual, a new chronicle for Leith, is published today.

Designated in 2023 by Time Out as one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, a new book has been published today that seeks to chronicle a year in the life of Edinburgh’s historic port of Leith.   Inspired by handbooks that were previously published annually by the Port of Leith Authority…

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RENEWABLES EXPERT NAMED PARTNER AT WJM AHEAD OF KEY INDUSTRY EVENT

Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced the appointment of Esme Macfarlane to Partner, a milestone which coincides with her chairing WJM’s prestigious renewables seminar once again this November.   Esme, who has been a key figure in WJM’s renewables property team for nearly nine years,…

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Edinburgh celebrates the commitment of Living Wage employers

Employers in Edinburgh continue to lead efforts in Scotland to make sure people in work can earn a decent wage that is enough to live on. The real Living Wage is an independently calculated rate based on the cost of living and is paid voluntarily by employers.  This pay rate…

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The Benefits and Challenges of B Corp Certification – Muckle Media

Muckle Media, a creative PR and communications agency based in Edinburgh, made history by becoming the first Scottish PR agency to achieve B Corp certification. This prestigious certification recognises businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Muckle Media’s journey to B Corp status highlights…

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Balfour Beatty grows UK’s largest bespoke overhead line equipment fleet

Balfour Beatty has invested over £5 million in new overhead line strategic assets to support the substantial growth in its Power Transmission & Distribution business.   The company has the UK’s largest overhead line equipment fleet and over the last 18 months, has acquired eight new Puller-Tensioner machines to support…

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NOVEMBER AT VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH

COMMONS CLUB: The Chef’s Table Inspired By Nigeria – November (every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 19:00) Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s flagship restaurant, Commons Clubs trip to Nigeria continues into November. Chef de Cuisine Emma Hanley has partnered with Chef Tunde ‘Abi’ Abifarin, the chef-owner of two incredible food ventures in Edinburgh, to…

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Labour’s big-spending Budget comes at a cost for business

Findlay Anderson, head of corporate at full-service law firm Gilson Gray It feels like we’ve been talking about the Budget for weeks. That’s an annual rite of passage if you’re an accountant or tax advisor. But it has seemed like the whole country has been bracing itself for this Budget,…

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Giving Edinburgh’s historic buildings a new lease of life: 5 examples of innovative reuse that have revitalised the city

Historic buildings are everywhere in Edinburgh. They’re what give the city its unique character which draws visitors from all over the world. They tell the city’s story and chart the social and cultural changes that have taken place over decades and centuries. Giving these buildings a new lease of life…

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