Find a new swimming buddy and gain confidence in the water

A new Buddy Swim session is taking place at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre every Thursday, from 1-2pm (during school term), starting 21 February. The Buddy Swim programme is part of Edinburgh Leisure’s Ageing Well offering and is aimed at those people who have lost confidence in the water.  Participants are…

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New senior partner for AAB

The firm has announced the promotion of Gill Pryde to Senior Partner to support their continued growth and development. As Senior Partner, Gill, who has been with the firm for 23 years and a Partner for 20 years, will play a key role in supporting AAB’s Managing Partner Graeme Allan…

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BCC: Disappointing lack of progress on continuity trade agreements

Commenting on the latest update to existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The lack of progress revealed today is an incredibly disappointing, though not unexpected admission. This is unfortunately yet another example where politicians…

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ScotRail Foundation supports Aberdeen arts project

A public event to promote creativity in the African and black communities is set to take place in Aberdeen city centre, thanks to a grant of almost £5,000 from the ScotRail Foundation Cultural and Arts Fund. TrendyPR has been awarded £4,650 in funding from the Cultural and Arts Fund to…

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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian Introduces New Concierge Service in Response to Traveller’s Requests

In response to consumer demand, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has announced a new concierge offering called ‘Book Master’, which is now available for guests at the iconic Edinburgh hotel. Whether it is recommending celebrated Edinburgh novel ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, or sharing exclusive…

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New drone safety partnership with business launched as Government sets out plans to limit drone misuse

Extended ‘no-fly zone’ banning drones and model aircraft from 5km of runways to come into force next month Government to give police new anti-drone misuse stop and search powers New partnership with retailer as part of a national campaign ahead of new law The government and the Civil Aviation Authority…

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Robot Wars academic leads School into new era

Professor Simeon Keates is new Dean of SEBE AN inspirational academic who featured in TV’s Robot Wars has taken charge of Edinburgh Napier’s award-winning School of Engineering and the Built Environment. Professor Simeon Keates has been appointed Dean after five years at the University of Greenwich which saw him manage…

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Taking care of our carers: capital launches pop-up hub to help with stress of care giving

An emotional and wellbeing hub for carers will pop-up at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh tomorrow (Friday 22 February). Designed as a one stop shop for people who help look after a loved one, the event will feature a dozen stallholders offering expert advice and support, including workshops for managing…

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DM Hall sells substantial 2.68 acres East Kilbride industrial yard for significantly more than the asking price of £280,000

A substantial 1.08 hectares (2.68 acres) industrial yard in East Kilbride’s College Milton Industrial Estate has been sold for significantly more than the asking price of £280,000 by DM Hall, one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered surveyors. The yard, at 38 Glenburn Road, East Kilbride G74 5BA, is…

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Lindsays’ Residential Property team is strengthened with Director appointment

Lindsays welcomes Vhari Selfridge who has recently joined its Residential Property team in Edinburgh as a Director. Vhari brings to the team a further 20 years of market knowledge, negotiating experience and conveyancing know-how. Vhari has wide experience of residential purchases and sales, as well as of dealing with a…

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