Businesses don’t have to ‘flat’line during uncertain times

With the political and economic uncertainty around Brexit, you could forgive the construction industry for being apprehensive about committing to investing in growth areas over the coming years.  But fortune favours the brave and one area of the housing market that is currently showing real recovery is the rise of…

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BCC: New survey shows potential impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK business investment, recruitment intentions 

The British Chambers of Commerce publishes new research demonstrating some of the potential real-world consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the 31st of October.  A survey of over 1,500 companies by the leading business group – covering of all sizes and sectors of business, across the UK – found…

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Cruden Homes gives back in support of Scottish Housing Day

Big hearted housebuilder, Cruden Homes is supporting this year’s Scottish Housing Day on 18 September, by making a donation of £100 to Shelter Scotland for every new home that is reserved over the weekend of 14 and 15 September. Potential homeowners can come along to any Cruden Homes development right…

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After rehoming thousands of animals Howard Bridges, CEO at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, announces his retirement

After five incredibly successful years as Chief Executive Officer at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Howard Bridges has announced his retirement. He leaves an impressive legacy, increasing fundraising, improving the life and welfare of the animals in our care and ensuring thousands of animals found their forever homes. Howard joined…

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Barclays’ Eagle Labs announces AI Frenzy event series

Barclays’ national network of Eagle Labs is set to host a series of free artificial intelligence (AI) themed Frenzy events across Scotland in the coming weeks to inspire entrepreneurs and businesses to consider the opportunities being presented by the increasingly high-profile technology. The first of the AI Frenzys is being…

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BCC welcomes two-year post-study work visa 

Commenting on announcement on the two-year post-study work visa, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “The British Chambers has long called for the two-year post-study work visa to be restored so this decision is welcome, if not overdue. This visa allows British universities and…

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Five stores a week close on Scotland’s high streets as retail landscape changes

The number of shops closing their doors across Scotland’s high streets is accelerating, with more than five stores per week being lost in main shopping destinations in the first six months of the year – though the rate of new openings is also increasing. A total of 140 shops closed…

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Pioneering virtual tour ‘demystifies’ cremation process

Talking about death is still taboo for many. Hoping to demystify the process, in a UK first, Edinburgh’s Grade A-listed Mortonhall Crematorium has opened up its doors to the world with a virtual tour of the facility, which was designed by renowned architect Sir Basil Spence and opened in 1967.…

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Formula 1 executive Gallagher to address Edinburgh Risk Essentials event

A senior executive from the world of Formula 1, Mark Gallagher, will be a key speaker at CMS’s Risk, Resilience and Reputation (RRR) conference next month. Providing his insights on “Winning with Resilience,” Mark will address the half day event on 2 October, 2019 which is being staged at CMS’s…

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Lindsays agrees four more years of support with scottishathletics

Lindsays is delighted to announce that their contract with scottishathletics to support the Cross Country Season has been renewed for the next four years. The agreement will run until the end of the 2022-23 season and will conclude with the Lindsays National XC in February 2023 and the presentation of…

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