Record-Breaking Year for Tynecastle Park’s Conference & Events Team

Tynecastle Park’s conference and events team have had a record-breaking year, delivering a non-match day turnover of more than one million pounds from one of Edinburgh’s unique landmark sporting venues. Over the last 5 years, since bringing the hospitality and catering team in-house, Tynecastle Park has emerged as one of…

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ScotLIS for all

Registers of Scotland has released a refreshed ScotLIS for members of the public. As part of the refresh, the look and feel of the service has changed to make it easier to navigate. The most significant change is the ability to buy the property documents (which include the title plan…

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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report

Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally. Listing occupations, rather that job titles, simplifies the system and gives…

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LATEST NEWS: Have your say on Meadows to George Street improvements

Views are being sought on proposals to transform walking, cycling and public spaces along some of Edinburgh’s busiest streets.   The Meadows to George Street project aims to significantly enhance the experience of those travelling on foot or by bike on streets connecting the two destinations, improving public realm and…

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FarrPoint announces appointment of new non-Executive Director and new Principal Consultant

29th May 2019 – Edinburgh-based FarrPoint has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Director and a new Principal joining its digital workplace team to work with clients to ensure they are gaining the most from their investment in digital technology. John Denholm, who takes up the position of non-Executive…

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Scots increasingly pessimistic over personal finances as Brexit nears

Three-quarters of Scots believe Brexit will increase the cost of living, according to new research by PwC, which also found that the number of Scots who believe they will be better off over the coming year has fallen. PwC’s latest Consumer Sentiment survey shows that more than a third of…

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Horizon Brief – AI: a threat or a liberator?

Some will see the rapid development of technology that can match the human brain as a threat. Others will welcome it. Date and time: Start: June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM GMT End: June 19, 2019, 8:00 PM GMT   Location:  University of EdinburghAuditorium Ground Floor University of Edinburgh Business School 29 Buccleuch…

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Dalmahoy unveils major refurbishment

-Mary, Queen of Scots’ keys help unlock doors to the newly-refurbished hotel on the Dalmahoy estate  28th May 2019, Edinburgh. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, a leading historic hotel built in 1725, has unlocked the doors to newly-modernised rooms after undergoing a £2m revamp, with help from Mary, Queen of…

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Journeys soar on Virgin’s Blackpool route

-Record journeys on Virgin’s Blackpool route one year after introducing iconic Pendolino trains Virgin Trains has today revealed figures for record journeys taken on its Blackpool route one year after introducing electric Pendolino services, which strengthened connections to and from the resort. Latest figures from Virgin Trains show over 150,000…

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VOCAL announce their 25th anniversary Employers Event

VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian announce their 25th anniversary Edinburgh Empoyers’ event on June 11th 8:30 – 12:30, co-hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland at the Gemini Building, 24-25 St Andrew’s Square. Whether you are in the very early stages of recognising carers in your workforce, or…

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