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News & Blog
  • Mother’s Day 2025

    11th February 2025

    Treat Mum Like a Queen This Mother’s Day at Brewhemia! Brewhemia, Edinburgh’s beloved Beer Palace, is excited to announce a series of special events for Mother’s Day on Sunday, 30th March, 2025. Spoil Mum with an unforgettable experience at Brewhemia this Mother’s Day. From luxurious Afternoon Tea to dazzling Drag…

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  • B-Innovative Week 2025 takes-off! Burges Salmon embarks on its annual innovation week

    11th February 2025

    The firm is hosting its annual innovation week with a series of in-person and virtual talks and hands-on live sessions to empower practical innovation Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon is embarking on a journey of discovery with the return of its annual innovation and technology week. Taking place this…

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  • Business Key To Government Spending Plans

    11th February 2025

    The BCC is urging Government to help firms grow as it considers its future spending plans. The business group’s submission to His Majesty’s Treasury for the Comprehensive Spending Review contains 49 recommendations on ways to grow the economy that the Government should support. The top asks include: Get Britain Thriving…

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  • Balfour Beatty appoints Group sector leads for core UK growth markets

    11th February 2025

    Balfour Beatty today announces the appointment of Executive Committee Group sector leads for the company’s core UK growth markets: Energy, Defence and Transportation. These appointments support the Group’s ability to leverage its end-to-end capabilities and further execute its ambitious profitable managed growth strategy.   Steve Tarr has been appointed as Group…

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  • Scottish architecture and design studio appointed for refurbishment of Fringe Central, the new, year-round home for the Edinburgh Fringe

    11th February 2025

    Studio LBA, has been appointed as architect by the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society for the refurbishment and creation of a multi-purpose space for the Fringe Society, Fringe artists and community partners. The Fringe Society is currently spread across three buildings in Edinburgh but their commitment to access for all, carbon…

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  • Private equity interest in Scotland up a third in 2024

    7th February 2025

    Scotland attracts £9.4 billion in private equity investment as deal volumes increase by 35.6%. Total UK private equity deal volumes last year were up 4.4% versus 2023. Total deal value was up nearly 12%. Second half of 2024 saw a surge in UK activity ahead of anticipated tax changes in…

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  • Rate Cut Eases Some Pressure Points

    7th February 2025

    Reacting to the latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Given the raft of cost pressures and global economic uncertainties businesses are facing, today’s interest rate cut provides a measure of relief for SMEs. “Since the Autumn Budget our research has shown…

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  • What’s on at the Grassmarket Centre – Mar-Apr 2025 – Public Event Programme

    7th February 2025

    Edinburgh’s much-loved Grassmarket Centre is delighted to launch its spring season of public events. This vibrant and accessible programme has something for everyone, from a Spring Swap Party and Ceilidh Spring Fling to weekly screenings at the award-winning Grassmarket Community Picture House. The Grassmarket Centre’s friendly team look forward to…

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  • Acumen Financial Planning start the year on a high with a top industry award

    7th February 2025

    Scottish firm Acumen Financial Planning are delighted to be awarded the ‘2025 Citywire, New Model Adviser of the Year Award – Scotland & Northern Ireland Region’ for the seventh time. The Citywire New Model Adviser Awards held annually in London, were presented this year by television presenter and quiz master…

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  • Capital Theatre’s Announce Seven New Shows

    6th February 2025

    SEASON LISTINGS February 2025 6 February, Edinburgh: We’re excited to unveil seven new shows coming to the Festival Theatre and Studio, including: Aaron Sorkin’s sell-out production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scottish mystery The Croft led by Liz Goddard, and a screening from the Ocean Film Festival. Babies from birth…

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