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News & Blog
  • In a city like Edinburgh there should be a place for us all to sleep safely.

    20th December 2024

    Right now, more people than ever in our community are struggling without a home. Nick, one of Cyrenians’ Homeless Navigators, says in his 20 years working with people facing homelessness, things are more desperate than ever. For the first time in his memory, there are people living in tents on Princes…

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  • Christmas Celebrations Package

    20th December 2024

    Make this Christmas truly magical with a private dining experience at Trump Turnberry. Host your celebration in one of our beautifully adorned event spaces, where twinkling lights and festive charm create the ideal setting for special moments with friends, family, or colleagues. Enjoy a carefully crafted three-course menu or a…

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  • Opportunity – Edinburgh College Board of Management

    19th December 2024

    Location:   Milton Road Campus, 24 Milton Road East, EH15 2PP Salary:   All Non-Executive roles are non-remunerated. Incidental expenses will be reimbursed. Contract Type:   Temporary Position Type:   Voluntary Hours:   1.5 day per month APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE EDINBURGH COLLEGE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT The Edinburgh College Board of Management currently seeks…

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  • ESPC announces 100% pass rate for second round of graduates of SPC Property Practice Certification

    19th December 2024

    Leading Scottish property portal ESPC has announced the graduation of the second cohort of its SPC Property Practice Certification qualification, on Tuesday 17 December 2024, with a 100% pass rate. 43 students from across 23 of ESPC’s Chartered solicitor estate agency member firms committed to gaining the qualification in 2024,…

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  • Pioneering wind technology brought to airport. Solution will help power transport hub with green energy

    19th December 2024

    Pioneering new technology will be introduced at Edinburgh Airport in a bid to generate renewable energy from the wind on its airfield. Innovative Wind Panel prototypes are set to be installed at Scotland’s busiest airport thanks to a landmark partnership with innovative zero-carbon company Katrick Technologies. These panels capture wind…

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  • Balfour Beatty awarded contract to unlock renewable energy capacity between Scotland and England

    19th December 2024

    Balfour Beatty today announces it has been awarded a contract by Prysmian to install 68 kilometres of high voltage direct current (HVDC) land cables from Fraisthorpe Sands to Drax in Yorkshire, England, as well as an additional 1 kilometre of HVDC land cable at Peterhead, in Scotland. The contract forms part…

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  • Inflation Jumps as Businesses Face Mounting Costs

    19th December 2024

    Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “A slight ticking-up of the CPI to 2.6% shows that inflation remains a threat to the UK economy. The Bank of England is likely to remain cautious and hold…

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  • AtkinsRéalis strengthens position in Edinburgh with city centre office move

    18th December 2024

    AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has bolstered its presence in Edinburgh with a move into new permanent offices in the heart of the city. Around 250 people will be based at the Stamp Office building at 10 Waterloo Place, moving them closer…

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  • The Scotch Whisky Experience Secures Three Major Award Wins Including Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction

    18th December 2024

    Edinburgh, Scotland – The Scotch Whisky Experience, an internationally renowned whisky tourism destination by Edinburgh Castle, has achieved an exceptional series of wins at three major award ceremonies: The Scottish Thistle Awards, The Scottish Whisky Awards and The World Drinks Awards. The national Scottish Thistle Awards named The Scotch Whisky…

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  • Apex Hotels make further appointments as business continues to grow

    18th December 2024

    Apex Hotels has appointed Matthew Young to the position of Technology Director while Stephen MacPherson will be heading up Hospitality Linen Services as General Manager. Matthew brings a wealth of experience to Apex Hotels, having held Director of Information Technology positions at Gleneagles Hotel, Gleneagles Townhouse, Estelle Manor and Maison…

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