BTO branches out in Helensburgh

It has been announced that on 1 July 2019, well known Helensburgh legal firm Raeburn Hope will become part of leading independent Scottish law firm BTO Solicitors LLP (BTO) and will become known as BTO Raeburn Hope. Raeburn Hope, which was set up by Partner Alastair Hope in 1982, currently…

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Miller Homes unveils brand new showhome at Fairnielea

With a beautiful outlook to the West Lothian countryside, Miller Homes’ new Fairnielea development is a great place to call home. Ideal for families looking to settle down in the east, the new community in Livingston strikes  the perfect balance of rural, peaceful surroundings with exceptional convenience. Miller Homes has…

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Strong performance continues on Scotland’s Railway

Nine out of 10 trains ran on time over the past four weeks, with customers continuing to benefit from improving performance on Scotland’s Railway. Across Scotland, 89.9 per cent of ScotRail trains met the rail industry standard public performance measure (PPM), arriving at their destination within 4 minutes and 59…

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Scotland team join challenge to raise funds for Malawi homes

A four-strong team from Scotland will be representing Miller Homes this weekend at the Habitat for Humanity GB’s Hope Challenge. Andrew Thomson from Craigleith, Richard French from Polwarth, Kristian Anderston from South Queensferry will be representing the leading housebuilder and pitting their wits against their colleagues and other companies from…

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Enhanced parental leave signals commitment to gender equality

Victoria Kerr, Associate, with legal firm Pinsent Masons It has been reported that as one of her last moves before leaving Downing Street, Theresa May will attempt to introduce 12 weeks’ paid paternity leave for new fathers. Separately, the Court of Appeal recently made a landmark decision on fathers’ pay…

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What can the EDB offer countries launching into a new market?

Bahrain has been on a continuous journey of transformation over the past four decades as it seeks to make the shift from a oil-based economy to a knowledge-based one. With a thriving tech ecosystem, highly-skilled workforce and sitting at the apex of the $1.5 trillion Gulf market, the Kingdom is…

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More time to give views on transformative proposals for Edinburgh

People across Edinburgh have been given an extra week to have their say on major changes proposed for the city centre. The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation consultation, which began on 20 May, will now finish at midnight on Sunday, 7 July, instead of Friday, 28 June. Around 2,500 people have already…

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A bright new future for Edinburgh tour market

It’s here, finally it’s here. After teasing you all about it for the last month, it’s time to reveal all… On July 1st, 2019 we are proud to launch Bright Bus Tours, an exciting new chapter for the Edinburgh Tours market that will deliver an experience that will create unforgettable…

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Silence of the Nans: UK’s oldest grime artists release track to fight back against scammers

-Barclays teams up with rappers Pete & Bas to encourage older people to break their silence over scams -Six in 10 of Scots pensioners worry about falling victim to a scam -Victims lose an average of £1,191 each Scammers are taking advantage of the British stiff-upper lip by targeting older…

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The staggering cost of poor mental health management in the workplace

Insight from Chris Phillips, Partner and Employment Law Specialist at Thorntons A leading employment lawyer has seen an increase in enquires relating to mental health in the workplace – demonstrating that employers are recognising the importance of good mental health practice. Coupled with recent statistics that poor mental health in…

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