Plans for safer walking and cycling in Edinburgh

Proposals to create safer spaces for walking and cycling while maintaining physical distancing Longer term plans for transport as the city returns to a ‘new normal’ Measures and routes identified for improvements across the Capital An action plan has been drawn up for creating safe and accessible spaces for walking…

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Sustainability Firmly in Frame

A market-leading company founded in Edinburgh has joined the fight to help create a more sustainable City. LS Productions is the UK’s largest photo and film service production company, supporting their clients’ shoots country-wide, based out of Edinburgh, London, Manchester. Their specialities include service production for fashion campaigns and editorials,…

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Momentum and membership increase as CICV Forum continues to support Scotland’s construction sector

The reach of the newly-formed Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum continues to grow, with more organisations coming on board to help play their part in the recovery of the industry. A total of 78 individuals are now involved with the influential group, representing 48 different official construction bodies from across…

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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Loan schemes still slow to help many cash-strapped firms – but furlough scheme preventing redundancies

Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the majority of businesses surveyed ahead of changes to the scheme announced on 27 April did not intend to seek financial support through CBILS bank loans and most of those who had applied were awaiting a decision or had been…

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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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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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News from the Glorious Playground

24 Hours at Gleneagles With 850 acres to explore, our glorious playground puts a whole world of unforgettable experiences at your group’s fingertips. Get out of the office, leave the boardroom behind – this is serious fun in an uniquely beautiful location, where every detail is taken care of. Don’t…

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Latest country of origin data report published

Registers of Scotland (RoS) has updated its Land and Property Titles in Scotland by Country of Origin publication today. The publication presents statistics on the country of origin of land and property owners and tenants in Scotland. The statistics are based on Land Register land and property titles in Scotland, as at 31…

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Brodies lawyer dons his dancing shoes to raise money for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice Trust

A real estate lawyer from Scottish law firm Brodies is set to take part in this year’s (A Little Less) Strictly competition; a key fundraiser for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow. Alasdair Fleming, a partner in the firm’s commercial property team in Glasgow, and his dance…

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Edinburgh Gigabit City Construction partnership accelerates rollout of UK’s fibre future

CityFibre selects Amey to deploy £100m fibre network in Edinburgh Work in residential streets gets underway in Balerno this week 12 February 2019 – CityFibre has today announced an agreement with leading infrastructure provider Amey to extend its 150km network in Edinburgh to homes and businesses across the city. On completion,…

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