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News & Blog
  • Clarus Networks Crowned Telecoms Company of the Year at Prestigious Megabuyte Awards

    24th March 2025

    Award Recognises Leadership in Hybrid Connectivity Solutions for Mission-Critical Applications Edinburgh, UK – 21 March 2025 The Clarus Networks Group has been named the Best-Performing Telecoms Company at the 2025 Megabuyte Emerging Stars Awards, cementing its position as one of the UK’s top-performing scale-up technology companies. This recognition follows a…

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  • Hot Tin Roof appointed as PR partner for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre

    24th March 2025

    Multi award-winning Edinburgh-based PR agency Hot Tin Roof has been selected as the PR partner for the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), following a competitive tender process. The appointment will see Hot Tin Roof support DHI’s mission to transform innovative ideas into digital health and social care solutions…

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  • BDO Scotland names new head of M&A

    24th March 2025

    BDO has named Craig Goold as its Head of M&A in Scotland. Craig has been with the firm since 2016 and has stepped up from his position as M&A Managing Director. In his new role he will lead the team which has experienced revenue growth of circa 30% in the current…

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  • John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a journey through the artists world at City Art Centre

    21st March 2025

    31 May – 28 September 2025 City Art Centre announces exciting programme of events to accompany upcoming John Bellany exhibition  Programme includes exclusive tours, talks and workshops with those closest to the artist Booking for events is now open John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture – a major exhibition celebrating…

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  • BCC WELCOMES NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY

    21st March 2025

    Reacting to a speech by the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, at the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said:    “The Foreign Secretary’s announcements on a closer working relationship with UK business will be music to their ears.    “Quarterly meetings, trade roadshows, better intelligence sharing, and…

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  • Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie and Davidson Chalmers Stewart join forces

    21st March 2025

    Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) is set to join forces with commercial law firm Davidson Chalmers Stewart in one of the most significant deals in both firms’ history. The move follows investment in WJM from Irwin Mitchell and marks a major step in their strategic plan for growth in Scotland.…

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  • Bank Continues Along Monetary Policy Tightrope

    21st March 2025

    Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Today’s widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the Bank is walking, in the face of mounting global uncertainty and rising cost pressures.    …

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  • The Clan Gordon Difference: How We Help Portfolio Landlords Thrive in the Scottish Market

    21st March 2025

    For portfolio landlords (anyone who owns at least four mortgaged buy-to-let properties), keeping on top of everything presents its own set of unique challenges. Having many properties usually means dealing with many tenants and that leads to a myriad of queries, questions and requests for you to answer. And on top of…

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  • Director General’s Speech to Driving International Trade Conference

    21st March 2025

    Full transcript of BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, speech to the BCC’s Driving International Trade Conference, Thursday 20 March:      Good morning all and welcome to our Driving International Trade Conference. We’re very excited about today… it’s going to be a great day.      It’s fantastic to have a room…

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  • New sommelier offers perfect blend for Edinburgh’s ultimate afternoon tea experience

    21st March 2025

    Luxury floating hotel, Fingal, has announced its first expert sommelier to elevate Edinburgh’s ultimate afternoon tea experience. Fingal’s Restaurant Manager, Judit Toomey-Kovacs, has sailed into her new role as the ship’s official tea guru to help diners find the perfect blend this spring. Permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port of…

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