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OHH what an epic weekend! Record ticket sales secure the future of the Royal Highland Show
26th June 2024There was truly something for everyone at Scotland’s largest event, the Royal Highland Show, which took place at Ingliston, Edinburgh, over the last four days. Friday and Saturday sold out, with general tickets sales up 2.5% from last year*, and over 220,000 event goers attended events across the four-days making…
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Graduate Apprenticeships at Heriot Watt
24th June 2024Heriot-Watt is seeing a strong demand for places on their September intake. They still have availability on some Graduate Apprenticeships – but places are limited! Whether you’re an employer looking to develop talent, or an individual looking to boost your career, there’s still time to find out how Heriot-Watt can…
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CHAS 2024 Rocking Horse Ball raises £95,000 to help support dying children and their families
24th June 2024Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)’s 2024 Rocking Horse Ball, sponsored by Thorntons Solicitors, has raised £95,000 (after costs) to help support children with life-shortening conditions and their families. The annual event, which had an Aladdin ’Whole New World’ theme this year, took place at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh on Friday…
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St Columba’s Hospice Care announces clean sweep with ‘exceptional’ inspection results
24th June 2024Edinburgh’s St Columba’s Hospice Care has, this week, received the final report of an extensive two-day inspection carried out by its regulator, Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), on 17-18 April 2024. The organisation was graded ‘Exceptional’ for all quality indicators reviewed during the unannounced visit, highlighting a clear vision and purpose,…
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Wellerman singer reveals ‘pinch-me’ moment as song is included in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
21st June 2024Audiences can see it for themselves with 50% off Preview Night tickets on sale soon Scottish musician Nathan Evans has revealed his pride after discovering his hit ‘Wellerman’ will be part of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo this summer. The 29-year-old shot to fame when the sea shanty went viral…
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Day one of the Royal Highland Show in pictures
21st June 2024The Royal Highland Show kicked off its first day with resounding success, drawing thousands of visitors from across the country and beyond to Ingliston, Edinburgh, showcasing the best of Scotland’s farming, food, and rural life, setting the tone for an unforgettable four-day experience. The show commenced with a jam-packed programme…
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Renting Out Your Edinburgh Property When You Move Abroad
21st June 2024If you own a property in Edinburgh and decide to move abroad, what are your options? Sell up? Leave it unoccupied? Rent it to friends and hope they’ll look after it? We think there’s a better choice… Long-Term Renting In Edinburgh Edinburgh is one of the world’s most desirable cities…
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The Legalities Of Letting: How Edinburgh Letting Agents Keep Landlords Compliant
21st June 2024For Edinburgh landlords, keeping up with regulation changes has become increasingly difficult in recent years. From EPC requirements to deposit registration schemes, the Repairing Standard and rent caps, being a landlord requires great attention to detail to avoid falling foul of the law. The complexities of renting out a property can’t be…
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Personalised Property Management: The Benefits Of Edinburgh Letting Agents
21st June 2024Owners of Edinburgh rental properties look to make a strong return on their investments, and some even rely on them as a main source of income. Those with property portfolios in the city can expect rental yields of around 6% in one of the UK’s most desirable places to live. …
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Lack of ‘green collar’ construction workers and spiralling wages threatens UK energy efficiency drive
21st June 2024A lack of skilled ‘green collar’ construction workers threatens to derail the UK’s decarbonisation plans and is seeing in-demand trades command annual salaries of over *£134,000 (US$168,000). Insulation specialists and solar and heat pump installers in London now typically earn £70 (US$88) per hour and wages have soared by 22%…
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