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Muckle Media acquires Spey
12th July 2024Scotland’s first two PR agencies to certify as B-Corps are coming together, after Muckle Media acquired 100% of Spey’s shares, making it a fully owned subsidiary. The deal, which grows the collective team at the two agencies to over 35 people, is a further step in Muckle Media’s ambitious growth…
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Edinburgh celebrates the 46th Jazz & Blues Festival
12th July 2024Edinburgh’s globally renowned festivals are getting into the groove for another spectacular year, with the launch of the 2024 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival. Last night Council Leader Cammy Day, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival Producer Fiona Alexander and Jason Rust, Chair of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, launched the…
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New CEO takes the helm of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust for the first time in 26 years
12th July 2024Rear Admiral Neil Rankin CB CBE, Chairman of The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust (the Trust), has announced the appointment of their new Chief Executive: Franck Bruyère, 45. Mr Bruyère will replace Mr Bob Downie when he retires later this year after 26 years at the helm of the award-winning maritime…
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Summer street changes in the Old Town to come into force next week
12th July 2024With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets in the Old Town operate between 15 July and 30 September 2024. During this busy period the population of our city effectively doubles, which we know brings challenges for our residents, businesses…
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Exciting Second Phase of Luxury Apartments Introduced at West Craigs Green Development
12th July 2024A collection of eight luxury apartments has been released by the award-winning Scottish housebuilder, Cruden Homes, at the highly sought-after West Craigs Green development in the heart of West Edinburgh. This exclusive collection offers a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments, all with stunning views of the nearby Lennie Park…
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Bathgate graduate launches West Lothian Film Festival
11th July 2024Christopher McPhillips, a BA (Hons) Film and Media student who graduated from Queen Margaret University (QMU) in July, has received an award of £2,250 to launch the annual West Lothian Film Festival, which will be making its debut in July this year. Made possible by an extended partnership between QMU…
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Financial results 2024: Shoosmiths surpasses £200-million revenue mark, increasing profits by 5% and PEP by 16% *
11th July 2024Firm’s profits reach £66 million, alongside substantial investments in people, technology, and infrastructure PEP rises to £781,000 Corporate and Litigation experience double-digit growth 11 July, 2024 – Shoosmiths has announced its milestone results for the 2023/24 financial year. The firm saw a 6% jump in revenue, up to £206.7 million from £194.1 million…
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UK Growth Better Than Expected
11th July 2024Responding to the latest GDP figures published this morning by the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The UK has had a strong start to the year and today’s data showing 0.9% growth in GDP in the three months to May is better…
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Scottish functional drinks business skyrockets sales after securing nationwide supermarket deal
11th July 2024A Edinburgh-based prebiotics business has achieved a strong increase in sales after securing a major nationwide distribution deal with Asda. Supported by Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service, the business has seen its product, ió fibrewater, reach new heights. The Prebiotic Company is the brainchild of three friends, Alyssa…
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BBC Factual commissions STV Studios to investigate Disease X – the potential source of the next global pandemic
10th July 2024Virologist and broadcaster Dr Chris van Tulleken will set out to uncover where Disease X could come from and what can be done to prevent it High-stakes and time-critical documentary will examine why new viruses are emerging at an increased rate and explore the cutting-edge science of preparedness and prevention…
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