ScotRail trials personalised announcements

ScotRail is trialing new communications technology that uses Messenger to notify passengers of updates to their journeys with personalised direct messages, a first for Scotland’s Railway. Customers on ScotRail services will be able to receive personalised announcements through Facebook while on the move. Customers can opt in to receive information…

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Continued increase in properties coming to market while flat prices in New Town and West End soar

Key points From November 2018 to January 2019, the average selling price in east central Scotland rose to £239,709, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period last year During this three month period, the sales volume increased by 11.9% year-on year Between November 2018 and January 2019, the number…

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Simpson & Marwick launch Prime Property magazine

3,500 copies were distributed across Edinburgh and East Lothian Magazine includes articles from estate agency team and editorial features Simpson & Marwick, the Residential Property Division in Scotland of global law firm Clyde & Co who are new members, recently published the first issue of their magazine, Prime Property. Not…

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Pufferfish launch new products at ISE 2019 and expand US presence

ISE 2019 in Amsterdam plays host from today, to the launch of and the exclusive, first look at Pufferfish’s all-new range of products – PufferTouch 2. Renowned for being the world leader in interactive spherical display technology, the UK-based company has joined forces with projection partner Barco, to introduce their…

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No monsters under the bed, please

New research reveals what kids and parents really feel about their home, with Scots’ biggest loves and loathes New data from Barclays Mortgages reveals that Scots are true home birds, with 85 per cent happy in their current home – yet a fickle 42 per cent would still consider moving…

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FarrPoint helps to keep Scotland’s historical land registers safe in the digital age

Registers of Scotland completes cybersecurity certification process to ensure records remain secure Edinburgh headquartered IT adviser FarrPoint​ has helped the Registers of Scotland government department gain its Cyber Essentials accreditation as it moves to becoming an entirely digital organisation. Registers of Scotland is responsible for keeping public registers of land, property and…

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Double daily Doha

Doha Qatar Airways adds additional flights between Edinburgh and Doha. Additional flights between Edinburgh and Doha will see double daily flights introduced at Scotland’s busiest airport by Qatar Airways. The airline will introduce an additional afternoon flight in April to cater for high Easter demand, meaning a double daily service…

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Marketing Edinburgh – Proposed budget cuts

      Dear Edinburgh Chamber members, You may be aware of media coverage over the past week regarding proposed budget cuts by the City of Edinburgh Council to the city’s Direct Marketing Organisation, Marketing Edinburgh. As your local Chamber, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight the…

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DM Hall appoints industry veteran, Ronnie Colman as a Consultant in its Property Services division

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered surveyors, has appointed Ronnie Colman as a Property Services consultant based in the firm’s Dunfermline office. A practicing architect for 15 years, Ronnie brings significant experience and wide-ranging contacts throughout Scotland’s legal profession to his new role. He worked previously…

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Exclusive HIJOBS offer for members of the Chamber of Commerce

Exclusive HIJOBS offer for members of the Chamber of Commerce Register as a recruiter at here and receive full access to the employer’s area with tools and resources to help you find your next candidate. You can then advertise as many jobs as you wish completely free of charge until…

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