Winter Garden Bar launches at The Botanics

The Gateway Restaurant at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is transforming its outdoor area in to a winter wonderland, with a new bar opening in time for the festive season. The Winter Garden Bar at The Botanics offers a cosy spot for guests to enjoy a Christmas drink during December.…

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MacRoberts celebrates a double win at the British Legal Awards and the Law Awards of Scotland

MacRoberts’ Real Estate team has been named Property Team of the Year at the prestigious 2018 British Legal Awards, on the same night Rebecca Barrass was crowned Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland. The British Legal Awards, which took place in London last night, celebrate…

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BCC: Brexit uncertainty weighing on the economy and trade

Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for October 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest GDP data is further evidence that the drag effect of persistent Brexit uncertainty and the significant cost pressures faced by…

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Scottish companies ‘failing to address’ Criminal Finances Act – one year on

Scotland’s businesses are putting themselves at risk of financial ruin by ignoring a law designed to tackle tax evasion, according to a leading business advisor. Grant Thornton is warning that many companies have yet to implement a strategy for complying with the Criminal Finances Act, which was enacted on 30…

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Thorntons invests in Edinburgh team

Leading law firm Thorntons has expanded its senior team in Edinburgh with the appointment of new partner Andrew Kirkhope. Andrew, who has been a lawyer for over 30 years, has specialised in residential conveyancing and estate agency throughout his career. (from left): Ken Thomson – Partner, Andrew Kirkhope and Colin…

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BCC/DHL: Price pressures hitting manufacturing exporters

The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Sunday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and export documentation data. It finds that as the clock ticks ever closer to Brexit, a combination of exchange rates and price pressures is forcing exporters to increase prices. …

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ScotRail reminds customers of timetable change

ScotRail’s new timetable starts on Sunday 9 December and the train operator is asking customers to take a minute to check their journey for any changes. The timetable improvements will deliver faster journeys, more seats, and more services for customers. Customers can check train times at scotrail.co.uk and on the…

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Approved car park operators, consultation on new scheme to introduce new operator scheme.

A consultation on the introduction of an Approved Operator Scheme for car park operators at Edinburgh Airport has now opened. Views are being sought on the possible introduction of the scheme which is intended to: Ensure a minimum standard of customer service and quality standards Identify suitable areas within the…

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Stagecoach introduce contactless payments for customers in East Scotland

East Scotland contactless scheme launched today (6 December) by Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson All 460 vehicles in East Scotland fleet now equipped with tap and go payment technology Tickets up to the value of £30 can be purchased using contactless payments Stagecoach East Scotland…

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AAB expands technology advisory offering on back of Edinburgh office growth

Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, has announced the expansion of its technology advisory offering on the back of growth in its Edinburgh office, launched earlier this year, and the appointment of Kenny Fraser as Strategic Advisor…

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