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News & Blog
  • Scottish Brand and Communications Agency Achieves 103% Growth in Top-Line Revenue and Doubles in Size in 12-Month Period

    5th December 2023

    Rationale, a strategic brand and communications agency, has announced an impressive 103% growth in top-line revenue over the past 12 months. The strong financial growth has also been further supported by the business doubling its team in size and further international growth. The agency, headquartered in Edinburgh and with offices…

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  • UNWRAP THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH VIRGIN HOTELS EDINBURGH AS IT PARTNERS WITH SUPPORT THE MAKERS FOR A CHRISTMAS MARKET

    5th December 2023

    Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is hosting its inaugural Christmas Market in partnership with Support the Makers on the 10th of December  The market will include 26 stalls of local vendors  From every Eve dessert sold, £1 goes to charity, Free Cakes for Kids   A special, festive brunch in Eve includes musical…

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  • Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild unveils latest bar venture with Isle of Raasay Distillery

    5th December 2023

    Edinburgh’s Bonnie & Wild and Isle of Raasay Distillery have unveiled a new collaborative venture that sees the Hebridean distillery take over one of the popular Food Hall’s bars for the month of December. Opening at the weekend, the Isle of Raasay Distillery bar at Bonnie & Wild aims to…

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  • Burges Salmon launches Energy Disputes Guide to help the sector manage risks and avoid disputes

    5th December 2023

    The firm explores the legal, commercial and practical opportunities to mitigate risk and avoid disputes throughout the lifecycle of energy projects Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has launched a new guide to help the Energy sector navigate the complexities of energy disputes. ‘Energy Disputes Guide: Managing risk and avoiding…

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  • Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports

    4th December 2023

    • Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers • Taxes and duties, due to tariffs, are the next biggest stumbling block for two fifths (40%) of firms. • Regulations, such as product certification, cause problems…

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  • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo appoints new CEO

    4th December 2023

    Jason Barrett will bring a wealth of military experience and business acumen to the role The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has appointed Jason Barrett as its new CEO as the world-renowned spectacle looks ahead to an exciting future.  Jason steps up from his role as Chief Operating Officer, having originally…

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  • Registers of Scotland December webinars

    4th December 2023

    Challenges of the Title Conditions Act 2003 – Wednesday 6 Dec 2023 at 10am This webinar takes a look at some of the common challenges presented by the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. It aims to help you to better understand how to avoid rejection of applications creating new real…

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  • Chamber Network Reacts To Labour’s Small Business Plan

    4th December 2023

    Reacting to the publication of Labour’s small business plan, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “We were pleased to welcome the Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to Essex this morning to launch this important plan with Chamber members.     “Our network of 53 accredited…

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  • Public, Third and Business sectors meet Minister for Housing Paul McLennan to discuss Edinburgh’s Housing Emergency

    1st December 2023

    Today, key representatives from SHAPE – the Strategic Homelessness Action Partnership for Edinburgh – the City Council and the Business Community will meet Minister for Housing Paul McLennan to discuss the impact of the housing emergency on every sector in the city and how all three sectors can support the…

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  • W HOTELS DEBUTS IN FESTIVAL CITY WITH THE ANTICIPATED OPENING OF W EDINBURGH

    29th November 2023

    W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the reveal of W Edinburgh with unrivalled happenings, bold, unexpected design, and signature Whatever/Whenever(™) service. Highlights include a striking rooftop deck offering never-seen-before 360° views, as well as the W Hotels brand’s signature Sound…

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