News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • Special offer: Taste of Tattu menu

    15th July 2024

    The Taste of Tattu menu features a hand-picked selection of signature small plates, large plates and some of our favourite desserts. Extended availability just for you.  (This is perfect for pre-theatre and post theatre meal) Two courses £28.50 Three courses £33.50 Available:  Monday to Thursday 12 PM until 6 PM…

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  • Anderson Strathern strengthens construction disputes service with new team

    15th July 2024

    Independent law firm Anderson Strathern has strengthened its construction dispute resolution offering with the addition of a new specialised team, led by newly-appointed partner Michael Collins and director Mary Frances O’Neill. The four-strong team, which also includes solicitors Gillian Green and Liam McKay, can help clients with a wide variety…

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  • Edinburgh College begins Going Global programme with Ghanaian university

    Edinburgh College begins Going Global programme with Ghanaian university

    12th July 2024

    Edinburgh College recently began an exciting partnership with Sunyani Technical University in Ghana as a part of the British Council’s Going Global Programme. Through this new partnership, Head of School Carole Paterson and Team Leader Iris Aitchison, travelled to Ghana to carry out an initial scoping exercise, during which they…

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  • Muckle Media acquires Spey

    12th July 2024

    Scotland’s first two PR agencies to certify as B-Corps are coming together, after Muckle Media acquired 100% of Spey’s shares, making it a fully owned subsidiary. The deal, which grows the collective team at the two agencies to over 35 people, is a further step in Muckle Media’s ambitious growth…

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  • Edinburgh celebrates the 46th Jazz & Blues Festival

    12th July 2024

    Edinburgh’s globally renowned festivals are getting into the groove for another spectacular year, with the launch of the 2024 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. Last night Council Leader Cammy Day, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival Producer Fiona Alexander and Jason Rust, Chair of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, launched the…

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  • New CEO takes the helm of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust for the first time in 26 years

    12th July 2024

    Rear Admiral Neil Rankin CB CBE, Chairman of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust (the Trust), has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive: Franck Bruyère, 45. Mr Bruyère will replace Mr Bob Downie when he retires later this year after 26 years at the helm of the award-winning maritime…

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  • Summer street changes in the Old Town to come into force next week

    12th July 2024

    With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets in the Old Town operate between 15 July and 30 September 2024. During this busy period the population of our city effectively doubles, which we know brings challenges for our residents, businesses…

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  • Exciting Second Phase of Luxury Apartments Introduced at West Craigs Green Development

    12th July 2024

    A collection of eight luxury apartments has been released by the award-winning Scottish housebuilder, Cruden Homes, at the highly sought-after West Craigs Green development in the heart of West Edinburgh. This exclusive collection offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, all with stunning views of the nearby Lennie Park…

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  • Bathgate graduate launches West Lothian Film Festival

    11th July 2024

    Christopher McPhillips, a BA (Hons) Film and Media student who graduated from Queen Margaret University (QMU) in July, has received an award of £2,250 to launch the annual West Lothian Film Festival, which will be making its debut in July this year. Made possible by an extended partnership between QMU…

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  • Financial results 2024: Shoosmiths surpasses £200-million revenue mark, increasing profits by 5% and PEP by 16% *

    11th July 2024

    Firm’s profits reach £66 million, alongside substantial investments in people, technology, and infrastructure PEP rises to £781,000 Corporate and Litigation experience double-digit growth 11 July, 2024 – Shoosmiths has announced its milestone results for the 2023/24 financial year. The firm saw a 6% jump in revenue, up to £206.7 million from £194.1 million…

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