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News & Blog
  • Celebrate the Festive Season at Turnberry

    24th September 2024

    Experience a truly enchanting festive escape at Turnberry where laughter, warmth, and family moments take centre stage. Indulge in an unforgettable getaway with a variety of events and activities to choose from including: – Festive cocktail party and exquisite dining – Whimsical Elf-themed afternoon tea – Christmas Jumper Brunch in…

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  • Blackadders’ Nikki Scott wins Paralegal of the Year Award

    Blackadders’ Nikki Scott wins Paralegal of the Year Award

    24th September 2024

    Blackadders LLP is celebrating after Paralegal Nikki Scott picked up a prestigious honour at the Scottish Legal Awards. Nikki was named Paralegal of the Year at a glittering event in Glasgow last night (Thursday September 19). Nikki said: “I can’t quite believe this has happened. I came to this career…

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    Powering change: New Community Energy team launches to help local green ambitions and support Scottish Government targets

    24th September 2024

    SP Energy Networks has established a new team dedicated to supporting the community energy ambitions of community groups within its network areas. The team and accompanying community energy strategy recognises the importance of community energy in helping both the UK as a whole and local communities with their ambition to…

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  • STV announces second “sustainability takeover” as Sustainable Scotland Week returns for 2024

    20th September 2024

    STV has announced that Sustainable Scotland Week – the broadcaster’s annual seven-day, cross-platform mission to inspire viewers to live more sustainably – will return next week. Starting on Monday 23 September, the sustainability takeover will see a series of special clips scattered throughout the channel’s schedule, offering practical and actionable…

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  • THE TIGER KEEPER WHO CAME TO TEA: VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH LAUNCHES A ROARSOME AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES IN COLLABORATION WITH EDINBURGH ZOO

    20th September 2024

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with one of the city’s most beloved attractions, Edinburgh Zoo. Together, they are set to launch a roarsome Afternoon Tea experience, taking inspiration from the cherished children’s book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. This family-friendly event will debut…

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  • Chancellor Must Deliver Growth Focused Budget

    20th September 2024

    The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to use her first Budget to seize the moment to boost business and grow the UK economy.    The BCC’s budget submission focuses on policy recommendations to encourage investment, strengthen the workforce and develop our local economies.   …

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  • Gillespie Macandrew retains five newly qualified solicitors across its core sectors

    20th September 2024

    Gillespie Macandrew retains five newly qualified solicitors across its core sectors  Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew announces the appointment of five newly qualified solicitors, each completing their two-year legal traineeship programme in the firm’s four core sector areas, Land & Rural Business, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Private Client. The…

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  • How to Join Edinburgh’s Eco-Friendly Neighbourhood Initiative

    20th September 2024

    Edinburgh is embarking on an ambitious journey towards becoming a greener, more sustainable urban centre. The city’s drive to become a more sustainable hub represents a concerted effort to transform urban areas of Scotland into models of environmental responsibility and sustainability.  While plans are still being decided on how to…

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  • STV Studios cooks up 10-episode order of Nisha Katona’s Home Kitchen for ITV and STV

    20th September 2024

    STV Studios has been commissioned to produce a brand new weekend daytime series, Nisha Katona’s Home Kitchen, for ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player. The 10 x 60’ series will see award-winning restauranteur and TV personality, Nisha Katona, inviting viewers into her family home near the Wirral, where every week…

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  • Midlothian Council and Cruden Celebrate Completion of Energy-Efficient Passivhaus Development

    20th September 2024

    Midlothian Council and Cruden celebrated the completion of an energy-efficient Passivhaus development on Scottish Housing Day. The milestone marked the official completion of 20 new council flats at St Cuthbert’s on Bonnyrigg High Street, built to the energy-efficient Passivhaus standard. These flats include assisted living apartments and homes for residents…

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