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Meadowbank joins forces with Leith Athletic

Meadowbank Sports Centre is delighted to have entered into an agreement with Leith Athletic Football Club and their coaching partner, Technical Edge, to deliver football coaching. From 1 September 2023, Leith Athletic who work closely with their partner and preferred supplier, Technical Edge will be taking over delivering the existing…

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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT CONCLUSION TO 2023 SHOW, STORIES

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo also looks ahead to 2024’s Show Journeys with tickets on sale now. After an immensely successful 2023 run with Show Stories, this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has now officially come to an end. Starring over 800 international performers and engaging over 200,000 audience members,…

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The One City Trust celebrates its 20th anniversary with Irvine Welsh, former Lord Provosts, and other key supporters

A celebratory reception to mark the One City Trust’s (OCT) 20th Anniversary was held on Friday evening (August 25) at the City Chambers. The event, hosted by the Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh and President of the One City Trust, Robert Aldridge, showcased the work of the Trust…

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Double success for Brodies at Deals and Dealmakers awards

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has received double honours at the Scottish Business Insider Deals and Dealmakers awards 2023. The firm was named legal advisor of the year and received the award for diversity and inclusion. The honours were presented on Thursday night (24 August…

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Business Needs An Integrated Transport Plan From Government

The British Chambers of Commerce has called for an integrated national plan from government on transport infrastructure, focused on at least the next 20 years.  In written evidence to the Transport Select Committee, the BCC said weaknesses in the current system are creating barriers for business, hindering growth, and slowing…

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STV Studios named Production Group of the Year at Edinburgh TV Festival

STV Studios was named Production Group of the Year at the prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival Awards on Thursday night (24 August). The win follows an exciting year for the production group, which continues to scale rapidly. Responsible for shows such as Antiques Road Trip and Bridge of Lies for BBC…

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LOTHIAN TAPS 100,000 CUSTOMERS IN A DAY

Lothian announced on Friday 25 August that it has recorded over 100,000 ‘taps’ in one day using its capped contactless payment method, ‘TapTapCap’. The contactless system, which Lothian introduced in 2019, reached the milestone for the first time on Friday 18 August, fourteen days in to the Edinburgh Festival season,…

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Balfour Beatty VINCI completes first giant pier for HS2’s Water Orton Viaducts

First 18 metre tall pier completed for the two 1,400 metre long Water Orton Viaducts in Wawrickshire Innovative ‘match-casting’ construction method will be used to build the viaducts, which are part of HS2’s complex Delta Junction over existing roads and rivers Balfour Beatty VINCI has completed the first of 32 giant…

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Applications for this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards are now open!

Once again Living Wage Scotland will be celebrating their Living Wage network and employers who have gone the extra mile by supporting, not only their employees, but the wider Living Wage movement. They would love to hear from accredited employers who have made an impact. This could be by encouraging…

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Electrifying Fun: The Tattoo’s Electro Pipes take a dip into Edinburgh’s ball pit at Ballie Ballerson

One of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s most dazzling acts is seizing the opportunity for some further fun during this year’s Show run, by enjoying a stop at the capital’s biggest ball pit.  The Tattoo Performers taking on the Electro Pipes set have been wowing crowds this month with their high energy, neon…

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