Brodies unveils six new partners in latest round of appointments and promotions

 Brodies LLP, Scotland’s largest law firm, unveils six new partners as a result of its latest round of promotions, and reports 6% growth in people in the last 12 months. Aberdeen-based Leigh Gould, Rhona McFarlane and Fiona Herrell step up to partner in their respective areas of personal and family,…

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Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives in the community

Business leaders across Scotland are being asked to play a leading role in supporting the country’s young people by each donating £1,000 which will allow them to unlock their potential, develop new skills and ultimately transform their lives. Lunch with an Old Bag (LWOB) – the Prince’s Trust’s biggest fundraiser…

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Frontline recruitment improves service on train and at stations

New figures reveal ScotRail’s recent recruitment of 140 frontline staff has helped improve the service customers receive. The Service Quality Incentive Regime (SQUIRE) report released today (Friday 3 May) by Transport Scotland has shown that ScotRail services improved significantly between December and March compared with the same period the previous…

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Auto enrolment is here. What next?

Do pensions better: free event for employers Hear direct from the government’s advice service, experts in financial services and fintech and a University of Edinburgh researcher on how you can improve pension provision for you and your employees. Dr Lynne Robertson-Rose of the University of Edinburgh introduces a one-hour seminar…

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Thomas to become a CEO for a Day

Edinburgh Napier student to shadow business leader after making final of national competition An Edinburgh Napier student will become the CEO of the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools – for a day. Thomas Clark has been shortlisted for leading recruitment consultancy Odgers Berndston’s CEO for a Day programme…

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Being Meaningfully Unique Workshop

  Helen Potter is the only female Innovation Engineering Black Belt in Europe. Innovation Engineering is a new field of academic study and leadership science from which you can learn how to transform innovation from a random gamble to a reliable system. Helen will explain in this workshop what Innovation…

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Stay stylish while on the go with Vegware’s new compostable carrier bag

Vegware’s newly designed compostable carrier bags are perfect for carrying groceries and food to go or presenting eco gifts. They’re also suitable for hot takeaway containers – ideal for those looking for sustainable carryout options. Our robust bags can be reused at home as a food waste caddy liner. Features…

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New machine is just the ticket for highland station

ScotRail has installed a new self-service ticket machine at Aviemore station giving customers even quicker access to a variety of tickets. As well as offering card and contactless payments, the new machine offers a range of season tickets, and tickets for journeys up to 28 days in advance. Customers also…

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Edinburgh set to open its streets to the people

Edinburgh will make history this weekend when it becomes the first city in the UK to join the Open Streets movement. On Sunday, 5 May, a number of streets in the Old Town, including the Canongate, Cockburn Street and Victoria Street, will close to motorised traffic, letting the public enjoy…

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Anderson Strathern Golfers get the win at Gullane

With a £2,500 charity donation up for grabs for any golfer lucky enough to hit a Hole in One on the 11th Hole there was plenty to play for on Scotland’s Golf Coast. Business Fours continued on Tuesday with the Edinburgh event on Gullane 2 Golf Course with the weather…

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