Nominations open for the Edinburgh Award 2024

Nominations open for the Edinburgh Award 2024

The Capital is once again searching for a worthy recipient of the coveted Edinburgh Award, with nominations for the 2024 award opening today (April 15). Since 2007, the Edinburgh Award has celebrated individuals who have made a truly unique contribution to the city and brought our capital to national and international…

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University’s Outdoor Learning Hub supports teachers and communities to connect with the natural world

Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher and Further Education, officially opened the Outdoor Learning Hub and Discovery Trail at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. The new facility aims to improve understanding of outdoor learning amongst the teaching profession, whilst also enabling the community to connect to the natural world in new ways. The…

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Weak Start To 2024 For UK Exports

Responding to the latest Office for National Statistics data on UK trade for January, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “There was a slow start to the year in export volumes for both goods and services, with a modest rise in volumes of goods imports.  But…

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Championing the women who lead EiB’s teams of Bid Directors, Managers and Writers

Core to the success of EiB is its people. The team of Professional Heads play a crucial role in leading teams of Bid Directors, Managers and Writers, with over 40 strategic work winning professionals at EiB. With their expertise, they provide guidance and direction to ensure our teams are reaching…

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Investing in our staff’s mental health with new programme aimed at family wellbeing

Two-thirds of parents in the UK are worried about their children’s mental health. And rightly so, as 1 in 6 children in the UK are experiencing mental health problems. When children are anxious and stressed, parents are often anxious and stressed. That’s why at Edinburgh Leisure, we’re taking a whole…

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Scotland Set to Welcome Investors from Across the Globe for EIE24 Event

The renowned EIE event which aims to give investors and entrepreneurs access to the Scottish tech ecosystem will return next year, after a two-year hiatus. EIE24 will bring together over 130 investors from around the world for two days of networking, discovery, and deal-making with some of Scotland’s most innovative…

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo appoints new CEO

Jason Barrett will bring a wealth of military experience and business acumen to the role The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has appointed Jason Barrett as its new CEO as the world-renowned spectacle looks ahead to an exciting future.  Jason steps up from his role as Chief Operating Officer, having originally…

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Business Gateway helps brand photographer develop her own picture-perfect business

A Lanarkshire based photography business, is going from strength from strength following support from Business Gateway.    Branding by Zaria helps business owners enhance their brand and tell their story through the power of photography. Dubbing herself a ‘visual storyteller’, Zaria offers bespoke photography packages and branding clarity guidance to…

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SCC respond to the Autumn Statement

Commenting on the Autumn Statement delivered by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “While today’s Autumn Statement brings some welcome measures to incentivise investment and bring people back into work, it is under the shadow of the OBR significantly cutting its…

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Live music and entertainment leader AEG Europe announces plans for a new venue in Edinburgh Park

Award-winning developer Parabola has agreed to sell the site, located in Edinburgh Park, to AEG. The new 8,500-capacity arena will bring world-class live music and entertainment to Edinburgh. AEG Europe, owners of iconic venue The O2, has today announced plans for a major new investment in Edinburgh. The industry-leading promoter…

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