Customers on Virgin Trains can now bid for last-minute First Class upgrades with Seatfrog app

Seatfrog app allows customers to bid for upgrades Those bidding can get a First-Class seat for as little as a £10 The free app will be available on routes across the Virgin Trains UK network Virgin Trains customers can now secure a last-minute upgrade thanks to a collaboration with Seatfrog,…

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Newly appointed partner at Edinburgh law firm receives RICS mediation accreditation

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has announced a series of senior promotions including Philip Knight as a new partner in its Edinburgh office. The good news is part of a wider round of promotions across the firm with a total of five new partners, one legal director and six…

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Panel appointment and team growth for advocacy by Brodies

Two solicitor advocates with Brodies LLP, Scotland’s largest law firm, have been appointed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), to its panel of counsel in Scotland. The EHRC in Scotland works to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect and promote human rights, build good relations between people and to…

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First time buyer flats in Edinburgh remain in high demand

Over the last three months there was a 3% year-on-year increase in the number of properties coming to market in east central Scotland and a 1.1% increase in Edinburgh. In east central Scotland, there was an 8% increase in sales volume compared to last year, while in Edinburgh there was…

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City consults on a new vision for health and social care

Residents are being asked to comment on a bold new vision for way the city delivers health and social care services. The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board has launched an online consultation as it seeks feedback on its new draft Strategic Plan. The high-level vision – which intends to rapidly influence…

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Pinsent Masons announces legal director promotions

International law firm Pinsent Masons has announced that four Scottish lawyers will be promoted to Legal Directors. Glasgow-based Susannah Donaldson, Elaine MacGregor and Katherine Metcalfe and Edinburgh colleague Pamela Gilmour make the step up from senior associate level. Susannah Donaldson is an employment law specialist with a strong focus on…

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Ryden unveils its 84th Scottish Property Review market analysis 

Ryden has published its 84th Scottish Property Review, an in-depth analysis of the Scottish Property market looking at office, industrial, retail & leisure and investment property trends over the past six months, and how external factors have impacted the industry. At a time when Scotland’s economy is delivering a steady…

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Edinburgh College curriculum leaders shortlisted for industry awards

Two Edinburgh College curriculum leaders have been nominated for industry awards recognising their commitment and creative approach to inspiring the next generation of cookery and hospitality professionals. Hospitality curriculum leader Mandy Purdie has been named as a finalist in Business Women Scotland’s Women in Hospitality Awards while Professional Cookery curriculum…

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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has raised £70,020 for Maggie’s Edinburgh during their annual ladies love lunch event.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa held its 9th “Ladies Love Lunch” on 26th April, raising £70,020 for Maggie’s Edinburgh. The event, hosted by Grant Stott, welcomed 460 ladies who enjoyed a drinks reception, entertainment, a delicious three-course lunch created by Executive Chef Shaun Woodhouse, luxury mini-treatments by One Spa…

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Brodies unveils six new partners in latest round of appointments and promotions

 Brodies LLP, Scotland’s largest law firm, unveils six new partners as a result of its latest round of promotions, and reports 6% growth in people in the last 12 months. Aberdeen-based Leigh Gould, Rhona McFarlane and Fiona Herrell step up to partner in their respective areas of personal and family,…

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