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
  • Half Of Businesses Have No Plans To Use AI

    28th September 2023

    The BCC’s new Digital Revolution Challenge has held its first meeting to discuss ground-breaking research on how businesses are using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The survey, by the BCC’s Insight Unit – of more than 700 firms, mostly SMEs, found that: Almost half of all firms (48%) have no plans to…

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    Mastering Data Migration

    28th September 2023

    Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, data migration has become an essential undertaking for an organisation aiming to keep up with technology advancements, achieve operational efficiency, and stay competitive. The successful execution of a data migration project can be a game changer, while failure can have far-reaching consequences. In this…

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  • A new future for Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park

    28th September 2023

    Active travel, responding to the climate crisis and increased wellbeing benefits form proposals for a new future for Edinburgh’s iconic park A 12-week consultation opens today (Tuesday 26 September) as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) asks the public to have their say on the future of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh. As part of…

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  • Luxury show home in West Lothian has wellness at its heart

    28th September 2023

    Award-winning developer, Cruden Homes has launched its eagerly-awaited show home at their highly sought after Wellwater Grove development in West Lothian. Prospective buyers can now view the Tweed show home, designed by interior design specialists, Designer Contracts Limited.  Wellwater Grove offers a growing neighbourhood of 45 homes for sale, incorporating…

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  • Edinburgh’s Fingal crowned ‘AA Hotel of the Year Scotland’

    28th September 2023

    Scotland’s only luxury floating hotel has been crowned ‘AA Hotel of the Year Scotland 2023-24’ by the internationally recognised Automobile Association (AA). Permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront, Fingal has sailed to the top of the AA’s prestigious list of hotels in Scotland for the first time following a glittering…

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  • Celebrate Thanksgiving at Duck & Waffle

    28th September 2023

    Gather, Give Thanks, and Celebrate! Bring your friends & family together for our Thanksgiving celebration at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh. Enjoy festive menu specials in our Main Dining Room or join us for a Thanksgiving Feast served as a culinary experience in our private dining spaces The Whisky Room and…

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  • Navigating international mobility and wealth: Insights from global jurisdictions

    28th September 2023

    Thursday 9 November | 16:00-18:30 58 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8BP In an era where individuals are more internationally mobile than ever, individuals and families are increasingly diversifying their wealth and assets across jurisdictions. Join us for a comprehensive panel seminar to gain invaluable insights from legal experts in Scotland,…

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  • Experience the Power of Community at the Scotland Women’s Business Conference with Speed Networking!

    27th September 2023

    At the Women’s Business Club we believe in creating intentional community and strategic support systems with women who pull out our perennial in ways we had not realised before and who challenge us to always be better. Join us at the Scotland Women’s Business Conference for an exhilarating session of…

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  • Burges Salmon acts for abrdn on funding round to Clearbell Capital LLP

    25th September 2023

    The firm has advised abrdn on a funding package to support Clearbell’s £34 million acquisition of industrial assets Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised abrdn, one of the world’s largest independent, full-service asset managers with a commercial real estate lending platform, on a funding package arranged by Brotherton…

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  • Scottish Head of Financial Services selected to lead the UK regions for PwC FS

    25th September 2023

    PwC UK has named its new Regional Leader for Financial Services as Glasgow-based Fraser Wilson. Fraser, who already leads on Financial Services for PwC Scotland, takes on the new leadership role, overseeing activity with financial services clients across the UK regions outside of London – including Wales, the Midlands and…

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