Lothian announce services for festive period

Lothian has today (Thursday 14 November) announced its Christmas network plans, giving customers more time to plan their festive trips and nights out, including new Christmas services for West Lothian. On Christmas Day, Lothian services 3, 7, 8, 16, 22, 26, 30, 34, 37, 44 and 100 will operate, providing…

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Miller Homes unveils new collection of townhouses at Bonnington development

Miller Homes has released a limited collection of new townhouses at its popular Bonnington development by Leith. With only five of these exclusive four bedroom homes available to reserve, they are a welcome addition to the community which is currently home to a number of two bedroom apartments. Recently named…

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Annual Forth Awards shine spotlight on local heroes

Fringe favourites and music legends The great and the good from across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife were celebrated today (14 November) at the annual Forth Awards, alongside music industry legends and Fringe favourites. Ten awards were handed out – six for community winners and four for entertainment – as…

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Digital MiMinister visits Geovation Scotland

A government minister has praised two historic organisations for helping to drive Scotland’s digital revolution. Kate Forbes, MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy, visited Geovation Scotland today (Thursday, November 14) see for herself how the programme is supporting the digital economy and assert Scotland’s reputation as a…

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DM Hall lets retail units at Brandon Parade Motherwell to “healthy” fast food franchise Pepe’s PiriPiriand Geek Retreat

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s largest independent firms of chartered surveyors, has let two retail units at MotherwellShopping Centre to Sassh Foods Ltd, trading as Pepe’s Piri Piri, and to Geek Retreat. Acting on behalf of the shopping centre’s owners, DM Hall has concluded a new 15-year full repairing and…

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Find your forever home at Fairnielea

-With amazing festive incentives, there’s never been a better time to buy- Home to a modern, thriving town centre as well as excellent commuting links to Glasgow and Edinburgh, it’s no surprise that Livingston is fast becoming one of the most popular towns to put down roots. Miller Homes’ Fairnielea…

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House prices in Scotland continue to grow faster than the UK average

Monthly UK House Price Index figures released for September 2019. Three key figures for September: £155,029 The average price of a property in Scotland 2.4% The annual price change of a property in Scotland 0.3% The monthly price change of a property in Scotland Estimates for the most recent months…

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Pup into ‘Bark-lays’: Bank offers free puppy sessions in branch to soothe stressed students

Students find first term of university the most financially stressful Almost two thirds (64 per cent) run out of money by the term’s mid-way point Nearly half of students (44 per cent) aren’t sure where to turn to get help with managing their money Barclays is trialling puppy sessions in…

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Parties must reignite business confidence and investment at this election, says BCC 

Avoiding a no-deal Brexit and delivering an urgent confidence boost through action on infrastructure, immigration, skills and business costs must be at the forefront of the next government’s agenda, says the British Chambers of Commerce. 2020 and beyond: business priorities for the next UK government – compiled with input from the…

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Scottish commercial property market outperforms UK, Colliers report shows

Strong Q3 investment means investment should still pass £2bn by year end Edinburgh, 13 November 2019 – The Scottish commercial property market is weathering the Brexit storm far better than its counterpart south of the Border, according to the latest figures from Colliers International. The commercial property specialist’s Q3 Scotland…

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