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
  • LAST CHANCE to buy Rugby World Cup screening event tickets at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

    28th September 2023

    Scotland Away Match Screenings Scottish Gas Murrayfield is proud to offer you the opportunity  to watch Scotland v Ireland at the home of Scottish Rugby. Due to demand we are delighted to offer new package to watch the match in our Up and Under Bar with fellow supporters. Package includes:…

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  • Elevate your events at the Old Course Hotel St. Andrews

    28th September 2023

    TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EXCLUSIVE LOW SEASON PROMOTION St Andrews is a historic town situated on the East coast of Scotland with stunning views of the North Sea. Its beautiful beaches stretch along the coast providing scenic walks and outdoor activities such as water sports, fishing, and golfing. Known as…

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  • Edinburgh Charity Opening Doors to Opportunities: Teens+ welcomes new students empowering young adults with complex needs

    28th September 2023

    Teens+ is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new transitional education centre dedicated to providing post-school support for young adults with complex and severe communication needs. This new Teens+ centre based at Eskmills Musselburgh, with the capacity to support 25 students, will provide tailored support five days a…

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  • Glenmorangie captures the sensory wonders of Tokyo in new limited edition whisky

    28th September 2023

    — Dr. Bill Lumsden’s fascination with the city inspires first Glenmorangie part matured in Mizunara oak casks, with the whisky’s creative inspiration brought to life by Japanese artist, Yamaguchi Akira — Combining bright, bold flavours with soft sweetness, Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo is a single malt whisky as full…

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  • Exhibition entitled Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections to open at the Museum of Edinburgh

    28th September 2023

    The exhibition ‘Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections’, which is about reflecting on our Caribbean roots, sharing our stories of life in Scotland, and dreaming into our futures, is set to open this Saturday (September 30) at the Museum of Edinburgh. Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections builds on the work of the former project…

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  • Unlocking The Planning System To Boost Investment

    28th September 2023

    The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for a series of urgent improvements to unlock the planning system across the UK. The proposals are aimed at creating a more effective and efficient system that boosts business investment. The BCC’s immediate priorities are: Improved resources for council planning teams and more…

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  • Senior Scottish Conservatives in visit to SSE Thermal’s Peterhead Power Station

    28th September 2023

    Four senior politicians from the Scottish Conservative Party paid a visit to SSE Thermal’s Peterhead Power Station to learn more about plans to decarbonise the site using carbon capture technology. The plant plays a critical role in keeping the lights on in Scotland, providing flexible power to back up renewables.…

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    Why You Need HR Policies and Procedures

    28th September 2023

    INTRODUCTION HR policies and procedures play a pivotal role in shaping a company’s culture, maintaining compliance, and ensuring fair and consistent treatment of employees. They are the foundation of any organisation’s HR framework. HR policies define the rules and guidelines that govern employee behaviour and expectations. In this blog post,…

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  • Manufacturing productivity peaks in Scotland – but still room for growth – according to new research

    28th September 2023

    New analysis by PwC UK has highlighted Scotland as the UK’s most productive manufacturing region – with output per hour 19% higher than the UK average, at £47 per hour. The new findings come as part of PwC’s Industrial, Manufacturing and Services Productivity Tracker, which analyses productivity progress – with…

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  • Mother Technologies are celebrating their 21 Year Anniversary!

    28th September 2023

    Local managed services provider Mother Technologies are celebrating 21 years of being in business! Mother’s journey began back in 2002 with a bold move to introduce a new concept to the SMB market – IT support that was previously reserved for enterprise clients. It was a game-changer, and they were…

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