New tourism policy to benefit residents and visitors

A new policy on tourism is being proposed by the City of Edinburgh Council to provide greater balance to meet the needs of residents and visitors to the Capital. The policy, which also emphasises the need for Edinburgh to make more of its role as a gateway to the city…

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ScotRail in the Community Award nominees announced

ScotRail has announced the shortlisted nominees for its first annual ScotRail in the Community Awards. The ceremony will take place on Friday 7 June at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow, which coincides with the last day of National Volunteer Week. The awards will thank and celebrate the hard-working volunteers across…

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Don’t confine Powers of Attorney to the elderly – businesses need them too

Lynsey Kerr, Partner in Lindsays’ Private Client team, explains why having a Powers of Attorney (PoA) in place will help safeguard your business. Discussions around Powers of Attorney (PoA) may focus on elderly relatives and planning for old age. But this association risks other people overlooking them – with disastrous…

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Residents give Edinburgh living the thumbs up

Resident satisfaction with the Capital as a place to live remains very high, according to the Edinburgh People Survey 2018 – the largest study of its kind in Scotland. Of the 5,170 respondents to the survey, 95% gave Edinburgh the thumbs up as a place to live, while 65% said…

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Weird and wonderful creatures take over Edinburgh College’s PASS Theatre

A number of weird and wonderful creatures were brought to life at Edinburgh College’s PASS Theatre last night as the College’s Make-up Artistry students showcased their cosmetic talents. More than 30 students used their special effects and beauty make-up skills to bring the mythical creatures to life as part of…

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Scottish PRS landlords and letting agents face a raft of new regulations

Keeping up to date and compliant with new rules in the fast changing and strictly regulated private rented sector (PRS) will help you avoid potential claims or disputes. If you are a landlord or letting agent, here’s a quick guide to the recent changes to some of the rules which…

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Preparatory works for Trams to Newhaven

Contractors preparing to begin construction as part of the Trams to Newhaven project will carry out investigation works at various points on the route from later this month. Ground and site investigation work has been programmed for a number of locations between York Place and Newhaven, starting in Lindsay Road…

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Motorcycle Safety on Scotland’s Most Dangerous Roads

With Scotland receiving more rainfall than any other UK country, it’s little surprise that treacherous road conditions can plague motorists up and down the country. It’s also home to the West Highlands – one of the wettest places in Europe. Of course, there’s plenty to distract road users in Scotland…

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Win two tickets to, “Graeme Easton’s PlayList Live” with guests BBC Radio Scotland’s Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

Woosh Entertainment are giving one Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce member the chance to win two tickets to, “Graeme Easton’s PlayList Live” with guests BBC Radio Scotland’s Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan. Held at the fabulous Traverse Theatre on Wednesday 12 June, Stuart and Tam will share their favourite music, the music…

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115,000 more seats for ScotRail customers

New timetable improvements from ScotRail will add thousands of extra seats for customers, with more new trains meaning there are now 115,000 seats more every day than at the start of the franchise. Announcing the changes to its timetable from 19 May 2019, ScotRail said it will enhance services with…

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