News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • New Construction Director signals new era for Cruden Homes

    1st July 2024

    Cruden Homes, one of Scotland’s largest independent house builders, has appointed Gregor Adam as its new Construction Director. Gregor joins the senior management team in a strategic move that cements the company’s commitment to driving quality new homes and elevating the home-buying experience. Gregor has extensive experience in the house building…

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  • AAB announces key promotions during period of strategic growth

    1st July 2024

    AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, has today announced the promotion of five team members into key leadership roles. This move not only underscores AAB’s dedication to fostering talent and commitment to excellence but also signals a continued trajectory of growth with 150 team members…

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  • Blackadders LLP shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year

    1st July 2024

    Leading Scottish law firm Blackadders LLP has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories in the Scottish Legal Awards 2024.   Blackadders LLP has been announced as a finalist for Firm of the Year in the national awards that take place on 19th September in Glasgow.   Nikki Scott,…

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  • Get Fit This Festival Season with Edinburgh Leisure’s Summer Pass

    1st July 2024

    As Edinburgh gears up for its famous festivals, festival goers and workers can stay energized and enjoy the healthiest summer yet with Edinburgh Leisure’s new ‘Summer Pass’. Available from Monday, 1 July 2024, the ‘Summer Pass’ provides unlimited access to 17 state-of-the-art gyms, 12 swimming pools (including five historic Victorian…

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  • Meet Rian, Alan & Scott: Adding Excellence to the Mother Technologies Team

    1st July 2024

    Mother Technologies, a Scottish MSP providing IT support, telecoms, connectivity, and cybersecurity services to businesses across Scotland, is proud to introduce its new engineers. With an office in Edinburgh, Mother Technologies recognises the importance of expanding its workforce to maintain its commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients. Firstly, Mother…

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  • DYNAMIC EARTH EDINBURGH CELEBRATES 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

    1st July 2024

    On Tuesday (2 July), Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s much-loved science centre and planetarium celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, visitors on the day to Scotland’s largest interactive science visitor centre will receive a 25% discount on their admission ticket. Opened by the late HM Queen Elizabeth in 1999, the £34m…

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  • Dame Prue Leith to step down as Chancellor of Queen Margaret University

    1st July 2024

    Dame Prue Leith CBE, TV personality, writer, restaurateur and cookery expert, is to step down from her position as Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU). Prue, who has been the University’s Chancellor since her installation in July 2017, will preside over her last graduation ceremonies, in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall,…

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  • How Superdry’s restructure could reshape retail leasing

    1st July 2024

    Following the woes of The Body Shop and Ted Baker chains, leisure wear specialist Superdry is now set to proceed with a restructuring plan that will significantly reduce its presence on the High Street. The retailer, which is best known for its hoodies and has been trading for more than…

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  • BCC DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEVAUN HAVILAND: STOP TREADING ON EGGSHELLS AROUND EU TRADE

    1st July 2024

    Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, has urged the next Government to stop treading on eggshells around trade with the EU if it wants to grow the UK economy. She will make the plea at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2024 on Thursday June 27.…

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  • Advice for residents on returning postal votes or applying for a new proxy vote

    1st July 2024

    We’re issuing guidance so everyone is able to cast their vote in the General Election on 4 July. If you applied for a postal vote by 7 June, then this has been posted out and should arrive soon if you haven’t already received it. If you applied for one between…

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