Scottish Continuity Resilient Scotland Is Back By Popular Demand

Scottish Continuity Resilient Scotland is back by popular demand: Mark your calendar now to join us on Wednesday 19th November 2014 for Resilient Scotland Conference 2014. Over 130 resilience professionals from across Scotland made Resilient Scotland 2013 a huge success and our expectations are even higher for an excellent event this time…

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Barclays – Economic Hegemony

For a long time, those looking to understand the future trajectory of the world’s economy and capital markets have been well-served by looking at data coming out of its largest economy. While the US consumer’s grip on the global economy is slipping, US indicators, such as the ISM and retail…

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Brave Spartan ‘Warriors’ Set To Invade Historic Scottish Castle

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13: Spartan Race training camps staged SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: Spartan Sprint, cross-country obstacle race                  Spartan ‘warriors’ are set to invade one of Scotland’s most historic castles as a special training session gets underway later this month (August). Winton House, in…

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The good news…growth is accelerating

After a weak start to the year, the economic picture is improving in the US as we move into the second half. There is a positive outlook for equities over the medium term, as softer data from the first quarter has been replaced with a clutch of figures that indicate…

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TOP NOMINATION FOR THE SCOTCH WHISKY EXPERIENCE

Edinburgh’s five-star whisky visitor attraction, The Scotch Whisky Experience, has been shortlisted in the Best UK Leisure Attraction category of the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTA). The attraction was the only Scottish venue to make it onto the shortlist, alongside the Eden Project in Cornwall, LEGOLAND Windsor and Titanic Belfast.…

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Accreditation Scheme Launched to Grow Youth Employment

– Survey Reveals Need for Scottish Businesses to Invest in Workforce of Tomorrow-  New research into the current state of youth unemployment in Scotland has revealed a desperate need for Scottish businesses to support young people into work. Findings from The Skills Pulse Survey, developed by Scottish Council for Development…

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Barnardo’s Big Comedy Benefit, Assembly Rooms, Mon 18th August 2014

We’re back with another bumper-length show for a fantastic cause! Hosted by Jo Caulfield, this comedy extravaganza gives you a chance to preview a selection of this year’s top Fringe shows from the likes of Susan Calman, Fred MacAulay, Patrick Monahan and many more. Having raised over £10k for Barnardo’s…

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Local Tour Operator on the Way to Green Glory

Denise Strohsahl, owner of marketing consultancy sandstonecastles, is absolutely delighted to announce that her client, Edinburgh-based tour operator Wind & Cloud Travel Ltd, have won a Green Apple Environment Award and have been shortlisted for the prestigious Goldstar Award 2014 from the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS). Commenting on this…

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Queen Margaret University Graduation 2014 Film

Celebrate with our QMU ‘Class of 2014’. View QMU’s first celebratory graduation film. GRADUATION — One of ‘the best days of our lives!’

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Profits up by 30 per cent at Maclay Murray & Spens LLP

Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), the commercial law firm with offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, has reported a robust financial performance in the last financial year, which has seen firm turnover increase by 7.3 per cent to £43.3m (£40.4m). Profit available to all members for the year…

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