Angels are waiting in the wings for the right tech investment prospect
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Angels are waiting in the wings for the right tech investment prospect
13th August 2026The creativity, energy and innovation in Scotland’s technology sector never fails to impress. Ideas never appear to be an issue. Securing the investment to bring them to life, though, is often a major challenge for creators and entrepreneurs. That’s where the impact of Scotland’s angel investors is important. Across the…
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Edinburgh Leisure Opens Applications for Talented Athlete Support Scheme
13th August 2026Talented local athletes can apply for free access to Edinburgh Leisure facilities to support their training and development. Following an inspiring summer of sport and the excitement of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh Leisure is encouraging talented athletes across the capital to apply for the Edinburgh Talented Athlete Support…
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Scottish business activity falls further in July, but employment rises
12th August 2026Output falls for fourth straight month… …but staffing levels rise at quickest pace in nearly two years Inflationary pressures ease further Business activity across Scotland declined again in July, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker, as demand conditions remained challenging. There were some positive developments, however,…
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Savills welcomes Ele Ross back to Edinburgh
12th August 2026Savills has welcomed back Ele Ross to its Edinburgh residential sales team as a Director, further strengthening its market-leading presence across the capital and wider East of Scotland. Ele rejoins the Edinburgh office following three years with Savills Residential Sales team in Islington, London, where she progressed to Director. Originally…
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BIOCAPTIVA appoints Stephane Argivier as Chair to steer global growth
12th August 2026BIOCAPTIVA, a University of Edinburgh spin-out that develops advanced technologies to extract cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from blood for cancer liquid biopsies, has appointed experienced life sciences executive, Stephane Argivier as Chair to steer its next phase of international growth. The company’s patented msX platform has the potential to improve the…
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A Final Salute: Lord Provost Takes the Salute at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Opening Night
12th August 2026The City of Edinburgh’s Lord Provost marked a special milestone this evening as he took on the prestigious role of Salute Taker at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo opening night, celebrating his final Tattoo in office as Lord Provost. Taking his place on the Castle Esplanade, the Lord Provost watched…
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Engineering excellence from Will Rudd helps deliver transformation of Edinburgh’s iconic King’s Theatre
11th August 2026Multi-award-winning civil, structural and conservation engineering consultancy Will Rudd has completed its work on the landmark redevelopment of Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre, bringing to a close several years of complex engineering on one of Scotland’s most iconic cultural venues. Working as part of the wider project team, Will Rudd delivered the…
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CMS and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce host ESG event
10th August 2026Law firm CMS is joining forces with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce to host a free-to-attend event focused on how ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles can be successfully implemented to improve the operations of a business. Top Tips for Businesses – Implementing ESG Principles takes place at CMS’s Edinburgh office…
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Minister visits QMU as Clearing opens opportunities for prospective students
10th August 2026Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh welcomed Ben Macpherson MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, to campus today (7 August 2026) as he met staff supporting prospective students through the Clearing process. The Minister visited QMU’s dedicated Clearing operations room, where the University’s Admissions, Recruitment, Outreach and…
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Trump International, Scotland celebrates the opening of The Great North Sea Residences
10th August 2026A celebration of craftsmanship, coastal grandeur and warm Scottish hospitality Golfing legends Paul McGinley, and Bo Van Pelt today celebrated a new era at Trump International, Scotland with the official unveiling of a collection of stunning residences offering visitors the last word in luxury. Trump International, Scotland has created the…
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