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News & Blog
  • ‘Whisky Express’ launches a new partnership between Lumo and Holyrood Distillery

    15th August 2024

    Lumo is proud to reveal a new partnership with Holyrood Distillery. The popular Edinburgh distillery has co-branded a specially commissioned single malt scotch whisky, which will be served from this week exclusively onboard Lumo services operating between Edinburgh, Newcastle and London King’s Cross. The very first bottles of the specially…

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  • FREEPORTS EVENT TO BE HOSTED AS PART OF HIGHLAND BUSINESS WEEK

    15th August 2024

    The transformational potential of Green Freeports on the Highland economy will be explored at an event organised by two leading law firms. Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell will host the September event as part of Highland Business Week, discussing freeports investment projects and the important role…

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  • FIRST MINISTER TAKES THE SALUTE AT THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

    15th August 2024

    On Wednesday 14 August, First Minister John Swinney attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to fulfil the prestigious role as Salute Taker for the Show at Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade. Mr Swinney was met by Jason Barrett, Chief Executive Officer of the Tattoo, before taking his seat in the Royal Gallery…

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  • Positive Picture on Growth Continues

    15th August 2024

    Responding to the latest GDP figures published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “The UK economy got off to a good start this year, and the provisional data for Q2 shows that positive story is continuing. It’s clear that a strong performance…

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  • Family run dealership to open first Dundee site thanks to £3m funding boost

    15th August 2024

    A family-owned and operated Ford dealership group has expanded into Dundee with Dundee Ford Centre thanks to a £3m investment from Royal Bank of Scotland. Dalkeith Retail Centre Ltd T/A Your Ford Centre will use the funding to purchase its fifth site which will see the firm become Dundee’s main…

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  • THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO FILLS GLASGOW’S BUCHANAN STREET WTH THE SOUND OF PIPES AND DRUMS

    THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO FILLS GLASGOW’S BUCHANAN STREET WTH THE SOUND OF PIPES AND DRUMS

    15th August 2024

    On Tuesday 13 August, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Pipers and Drummers swapped the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade for Buchanan Street to perform for Piping Live! fans and Glasgow locals. This year, Piping Live! is between Saturday 10th – Sunday 18th August with The World Pipe Band Championships on Friday 16th and…

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  • Inflation Ticks Up But Remains Close to Target

    15th August 2024

    Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses will be pleased to see that inflation remains close to target, despite a small rise in the CPI rate last month. “An increase was expected, with our own forecast suggesting…

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  • Balfour Beatty 2024 half year results

    15th August 2024

    Leo Quinn, Balfour Beatty Group Chief Executive, said: “The Group’s earnings-based businesses have continued their growth trajectory in the first half of 2024, driving an increase in Group profitability and cash generation, and making great strides in securing the work that will drive further profitable growth in 2025 and beyond.…

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  • Countdown is on for Competitors in RSABI Great Glen Challenge

    15th August 2024

    Scottish charity RSABI is extending its thanks to the 135 or so competitors, and support team members, who are set to take part in this year’s Great Glen Challenge, kindly sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew. This year’s event, on August 30, has attracted an unprecedented demand for places and the charity…

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  • Fibre 1 finalists at the prestigious Comms National Awards 2024

    15th August 2024

    Fibre 1 are delighted to have been nominated as double finalists at the prestigious Comms National Awards 2024. They have been shortlisted for two significant categories: The Best Channel Portal and The Best SME UC Customer Solution. We are more than proud of the entire team. Best Channel Portal Fibre…

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