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The Scholar crowned Best 4 Star Hotel in East Scotland at industry awards

The Scholar Hotel was the top prize Winner of Best 4 Star Hotel East Scotland category and placed Highly Recommended for Best Hotel Team and Best City Hotel categories at the 2024 Scottish Hotel Awards (Prestige). The hotel, which is part of The University of Edinburgh’s Hospitality & Events Collection,…

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Food and drink entrepreneurs can THRIVE with programme insight

Workshops and webinars are being offered to help anyone who wants to kickstart their journey in the food and drink sector. THRIVE 2024 offers participants the chance to gain crucial entrepreneurial skills and meet industry experts who can help turn their ideas into reality. Delivered by experts from Scotland’s Rural…

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National Chef Gary Maclean hosts his own Oyster and Champagne Bar for Edinburgh Seafood Festival

Taking place on Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th at Bonnie & Wild, the two-day event will see Gary shucking oysters, pouring luxury Champagne PIAFF and sharing his in-depth knowledge of all things food with fans. The Masterchef Professionals winner will also be running an incredible prize draw, with…

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Dales Marine announces the launch of its Apprentice intake for 2024

Dales Marine Services Ltd and Dales Marine Services (Greenock) Ltd (Dales Marine) are excited to announce that applications for their highly esteemed apprenticeship programme are now being accepted. Dales Marine has a longstanding commitment to fostering talent within the ship repair and marine industry. Through collaborations with local schools and…

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Global sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to Edinburgh for the UK premiere of ARTISTE; a spectacular new fresh floral exhibition celebrating Scotland’s remarkable art and the nation’s much-loved artists.

Fleurs de Villes, the world-renowned floral show behind international blockbuster exhibitions in cities including Sydney, New York, Chicago, Miami and Toronto, has announced it will return to Edinburgh next month with its major new exhibition; ARTISTE. Known as “Floral Disruptors”, Fleurs de Villes is set to deliver another feast of…

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Scottish business confidence rises in April as firms’ economic outlook brightens

Scottish business confidence rose by one point to 42% in April Firms’ optimism in their own trading prospects fell 14 points to 44%, while optimism in the economy climbed 17 points to 40% Overall UK confidence held steady at 42% in April – the same level as in March and…

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SCOTTISH CHARITIES SET TO RECEIVE SHARE OF ALMOST £1.2 MILLION TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES

An inspiring project to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into STEM careers is among six charities across Scotland set to benefit from a funding boost from the ScottishPower Foundation. Some of the most forward-thinking and progressive charities across the country will use this backing to support vulnerable people, local…

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Edinburgh Leisure Supporting Talented Athletes

Demand for access to Edinburgh Leisure top-class sporting facilities from talented athletes is growing year on year, as participants look to get to their peak fitness in the hope of representing their county or country at major sporting events, including the Olympic Games. The Edinburgh Talented Athlete Support Scheme (E…

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Edinburgh 900 community fund opens for applications

Community groups in the Capital can now apply for up to £5,000 worth of funding as part of the Edinburgh 900 programme. Edinburgh 900 is a celebration of the nine centuries of history and traditions in Scotland’s capital city since the founding of the royal burgh by King David I in…

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AAB GROUP LAUNCHES ESG DIVISION TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES BUILD SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

In line with the global imperative for decarbonisation, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting legislation is ramping up around the world. In the last year ESG reporting changes have been written into EU regulations and will be written into UK regulations over the next three years, impacting a range of…

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