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News & Blog
  • Honouring Heroes: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Donates £750,000 in support of military and arts charities

    6th February 2025

    Following a successful Show in 2024, and in line with its charitable ethos, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced a generous £750,000 donation to various military and arts charity partners as part of its annual charitable giving. This announcement comes as the Tattoo has also committed to donating an additional…

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  • Edinburgh whisky-coffee business brewing up a storm thanks to Business Gateway support

    6th February 2025

    A local Edinburgh business is brewing up success with its unique coffee blend after accessing support from Business Gateway. Georgia and Grant Fraser launched Cortino in August last year, blending their passions of coffee and Scottish whisky to create one-of-a-kind barrel aged coffee, delivering distinct and exciting flavours as they…

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  • Make a Splash: Edinburgh’s Premier Diving Programme Expands

    6th February 2025

    From Olympic aspirations to first-time divers, Edinburgh Leisure is expanding its prestigious diving programme at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. With 120 new spaces available from February 22nd, this marks an exciting return to pre-pandemic capacity and beyond. The ‘Commie Pool’ stands as the east of Scotland’s crown jewel for diving…

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  • Balfour Beatty VINCI reveals progress on the latest HS2 ‘green’ bridge near Kenilworth

    6th February 2025

    Balfour Beatty VINCI has made significant progress on a new green bridge set to cross the HS2 high-speed railway near Kenilworth, Warwickshire.   Stoneleigh Road bridge will consist of a dual carriageway for vehicles and provide two nature corridors – giving safe passage for wildlife to cross the railway. It…

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  • Surf, Stay, and Win: Lost Shore Surf Resort Introduces Ultimate Surf Getaway

    5th February 2025

    05 February 2025 – Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surf destination, has been making waves since opening its doors on November 11, 2024. In just a few months, the resort has already welcomed thousands of surfers into its state-of-the-art wave pool, with over half of them beginner surfers. …

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  • ON-THE-PITCH DRAMA MEETS BOX-SET DRAMA AS PREMIER SPORTS AND STV PLAYER TEAM UP IN NEW DEAL

    5th February 2025

    A new partnership between sports provider Premier Sports and streaming service STV Player will bring together all the heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat moments that unite live sports, TV drama and soaps – in one place. The two have joined forces to offer viewers an exclusive and competitively priced package of top-flight sports plus ad-free…

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  • Jumpstart Your Child’s Fitness Journey: Edinburgh Leisure’s Taster Week for Under 5s

    5th February 2025

    Encourage your pre-school child to get active from an early age by signing up for Play & Try coached activities. As the largest provider of sport and leisure facilities across the city, Edinburgh Leisure is well-placed to encourage your child to reach their full potential, help them build confidence, learn…

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  • Macklin Motors rebrands as Vertu with community-focussed food drive

    5th February 2025

    Macklin Motors – a Scottish automotive retail brand part of the wider Vertu group – is rebranding to Vertu this month, signifying an exciting new chapter for its many dealerships across the Central Belt. The consolidation of Macklin Motors with the Group’s wider network of Vertu dealerships marks a reinforced…

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  • Thorntons Spring Webinar Programme

    5th February 2025

    Spring 2025 We believe in keeping our clients up-to-date on legal matters that impact them both personally and in business. Our regular webinars, training and events are hosted by Solicitors who specialise in their field. They will provide the latest legal insights and updates, along with practical and implementable actions…

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  • Firms Face Increasing Cyber Security Risk

    5th February 2025

    The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning that businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government. Among the recommendations in a new report published today, the BCC is calling for ministers to: • Carry out a cyber security awareness programme for businesses, particularly smaller firms •…

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