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Countdown to Jousting at Linlithgow Palace

The ever popular Spectacular Jousting event is set to return to Linlithgow Palace on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of June.  Historic Environment Scotland (HES) invites visitors to experience thrilling horsemanship and the impressive skills of courageous knights as they take to the arena.  With action-packed jousting, living history camps to explore, falconry displays…

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Miller Homes launches new development in Edinburgh

Leading UK homebuilder, Miller Homes is launching a brand-new development in Edinburgh this Saturday (22 June), bringing 152 homes, including 39 affordable, to a popular residential area just south of the bustling capital. Edgelaw View will comprise a mix of two-bedroom apartments, three-bedroom townhouses and three and four-bedroom family homes,…

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Bank Seeks Further Evidence Before Rate Cut

Reacting to the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision was widely expected, and it’s clear the Bank of England is taking a cautious approach before making a much-anticipated rate cut. “Yesterday’s data showing CPI inflation…

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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh unveils brand new lounge and grill

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh, managed by global hotel management company, Valor Hospitality, has unveiled its brand-new restaurant and bar concept, 1802 Lounge and Grill.  Named after the year the hotel was first built, the new eatery will open its doors on Monday 13th May, and will be closely followed by…

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Polishing their way to the top! Over 300 trophies make up the Royal Highland Show haul that’ll be awarded to competitors this weekend

Over 300 trophies will be competed for and awarded at this weekend’s Royal Highland Show, which is Scotland’s largest outdoor event and one of Europe’s best agribusiness Shows. In preparation, Alain Wright, House and Heritage Officer for RHASS (the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland), the organisers of the…

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Inflation at Target Raises Rate Cut Hopes

Responding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the UK is exiting the inflation crisis which began in late 2020.…

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ESPC announces charity partnership with Rock Trust

ESPC, the leading Scottish property portal, has announced that it will dedicate its charity fundraising efforts to the Scottish youth homelessness charity Rock Trust for its 2024/25 business year. Rock Trust aims to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person can access specific services to assist…

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Space Solutions complete third transformation project with Edinburgh Zoo

Following a successful refresh of the Edinburgh Zoo’s Penguin Café last year, Design & Build specialists Space Solutions has worked with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to transform two further hospitality spaces: the Grasslands Café and Mansion Bar. The recent completion marks three projects delivered by SPACE at…

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Balfour Beatty secures £192 million contract to construct three new substations in Argyll, Scotland

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been awarded a contract to construct three new substations in Argyll, Scotland, on behalf of SSEN Transmission. The contract has been awarded through the GIS2 RIIO T2 framework, to which the company was appointed in 2022. The contract will see Balfour Beatty unite its Power…

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Taxing times in the election campaign

Last week marked a key milestone in the race for Number 10, with many of the major political parties releasing their manifestos for the next term of Government. Each of the parties’ fiscal projections include plans for various tax rises and cuts, inevitably stirring apprehensions around how such changes could…

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