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
  • Top food producer thrives thanks to net zero drive

    12th September 2023

    One of Scotland’s fastest-growing food brands has announced that reducing its carbon emissions by almost 110% helped the company to survive Brexit, Covid and especially the ongoing energy crisis. We hae meat, which supplies major supermarket chains with high-quality sausages and burgers from its Ayrshire farm and factory, installed a…

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  • Burges Salmon supports Danu Robotics on the next stage of its growth

    12th September 2023

    The firm’s Corporate Group in Edinburgh has advised Danu Robotics on an investment from Sustainable Ventures to support its waste management technology Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised Danu Robotics (Danu), a robotics and AI-powered start-up developing advanced and sustainable technological solutions for the recycling and waste management…

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  • Recycle your tech for a good cause!

    12th September 2023

    Residents in Edinburgh are being encouraged to hand in their unwanted laptops, phones, tablets, cameras and chargers to be refurbished and repaired for reuse as well as being passed on to people who suffer from digital poverty. The City of Edinburgh Council has partnered with the Edinburgh Remakery, an award-winning…

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  • Firms’ Workforce Worries Continue

    12th September 2023

    Reacting to the latest ONS labour market figures, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Today’s figures show pay for individuals may be improving, but the current situation offers little comfort to businesses up and down the country. Firms are still struggling to contain wage…

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  • Randox Health introduce General Health Home testing kit

    12th September 2023

    Global leaders in Diagnostics, Randox have introduced their new home testing kit for General Health. The Randox Health, General Health home-testing kit allows you to understand your general health better with a comprehensive check of your cholesterol levels, liver function, iron levels and diabetes risk. The home test is available…

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  • Burges Salmon advises longstanding renewable energy client on £30m revolving credit facility

    12th September 2023

    The firm’s Renewable Energy team advises Atrato Onsite Energy plc on the latest phase in its growth strategy Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has advised Atrato Onsite Energy plc, an investment company focused on onsite clean energy generation, on its secured £30 million revolving credit facility with £20m accordion,…

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  • Edinburgh Castle and other iconic heritage sites in Lothian set to open their doors for free this winter

    12th September 2023

    Access to Historic Scotland winter ticketed attractions will be free on the first Sunday of each month from October 2023 – March 2024. Some of the most iconic heritage sites in Edinburgh and across the Lothians, such as Edinburgh, Tantallon and Craigmillar Castles, and Linlithgow Palace, will welcome visitors with…

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  • Changeworks records biggest impact yet but more needs to be done to achieve net zero

    12th September 2023

    Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity, has achieved its biggest impact to date in reducing carbon emissions and helping people in need of energy advice. In the context of the accelerating climate emergency and energy crisis, Changeworks’ goal to decarbonise Scotland’s homes has never been more important. Changeworks works with partners…

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  • A BOOK, A BRUNCH AND A BLETHER – AUTHORS MAKE WAVES AT THE BONNIE BADGER, EAST LOTHIAN

    12th September 2023

    The Bonnie Badger, Gullane, East Lothian will welcome wild swimming aficionados and authors Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan, to launch their brand-new book, The Ripple Effect, A Celebration of Britain’s Brilliant Wild Swimming Communities (Black & White Publishing, £20 hardback). Guests are being invited to gather to meet Anna and…

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn appoints banking and finance Partner

    12th September 2023

    Sam Clarke has joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a Partner in the real estate finance group. Sam brings over 16 years’ experience advising financial institutions, developers, investors and listed corporates on real estate finance transactions in the UK and Europe. Sam joins the firm from Acuity Law, where he was…

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