Costa del scam: Beating January blues could cost more than a week in paradise

-One in three (37 per cent) reported villa scams result in losses between £1000 and £5000 -A quarter (26 per cent) of people admitted they would put themselves at risk of being scammed just to get a good deal -Women are the biggest victim of villa scams, representing almost two-thirds…

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New head of financial services bolsters WBD’s offering in Edinburgh

Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has appointed Jonny Williams as a partner and head of the firm’s national financial services team. Jonny is a well-known figure in the financial services and wider business community in Edinburgh and will support the continuing growth of WBD’s office in the city…

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Busiest ever year for a Scottish airport

More than 14 million passengers in 2018. Edinburgh Airport has recorded the busiest ever year for a Scottish airport with more than 14 million people passing through in 2018. A total of 14,310,403 people passed through Scotland’s busiest airport last year, up 6.5% on the previous year. International growth was…

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ScotRail Alliance performance showing improvement

New figures published today show that punctuality on Scotland’s railway has improved for the second consecutive period. Across Scotland, 84.2 per cent of ScotRail trains met the rail industry standard public performance measure, arriving at their destination within 4 minutes and 59 seconds of their timetabled arrival time, having called…

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24 Hour Winter Rate at Peebles Hydro

Snug boardrooms – check.  A blazing fire to warm your cockles – check.  Private grounds to stretch the legs – check.  Peebles Hydro has your winter meeting sorted – check. The weather might be chilly and the days might be dark, but our 24 Hour Winter Rate will be sure…

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24 Hour Winter Rate at Crieff Hydro

Cosy boardrooms.  Roaring fires.  Brisk walks on our 900 acre estate.  Crieff Hydro knows how to do winter. The clocks have turned and the crisp, winter days have made a comeback.  Time to take a break from creating your snow angel masterpiece and warm un in the boardroom!  A whole…

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Start strong this January with a free fitness taster event in the west of the city

With a new year always comes new year resolutions.  So this 2019, start the year right and a positive attitude. Exercise is a great way to boost your mental and physical health. To help you start strong in January and continue as you mean to go on, Edinburgh Leisure is…

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BCC comments on GDP and trade figures

Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for November 2018, published by the ONS today, Mike Spicer, Director of Research and Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Despite a small improvement in GDP growth between October and November, the underlying three-month measure showed an economy that was…

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Two-year high for ScotRail train and station facilities

New figures published today (Friday 11 January) reveal that ScotRail train and station facilities have improved to their best level for two years. The Service Quality Incentive Regime (SQUIRE) released by Transport Scotland has shown that ScotRail’s train and station facilities for Period 9 (11 November – December 8) had…

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Leading housebuilder offers Moving Essentials package which allows buyers to customise their incentives

To help get you moving in the new year, Miller Homes is offering fantastic incentives on selected three bedroom homes at two of its most popular developments in the east: South Gilmerton Brae and Manor Wood. Combining both peaceful surroundings with all that the city of Edinburgh has to offer,…

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