News & Blog

Read the latest business news, blogs and thought leadership articles from our members, as well as updates on the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce's work in the city.

News & Blog
  • When You Wish Upon A Star and Scotmid Co-operative join in the Festive Spirit for Wishes!

    16th October 2014

    The Scotland Office of When You Wish Upon a Star is delighted to announce that Scotmid Co-operative are now the official Sponsor for The Great Edinburgh Santa Family Fun Run and Walk! New for this year are collectable medals, Santa suits for children over 5 years and as it is…

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  • Invitation to an Evening at Bonhams from MacDonald & Rees

    14th October 2014

    Bring your family story to life:                Please CLICK HERE to book your place  

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  • A View From Hospitality At The Open In St Andrews

    14th October 2014

    The Open in St Andrews has now sold out of the famous Road Hole Restaurant for next year’s Open on Friday 17 July, 2015 and expect to sell out of this package across all championship days by the end of the month. Located on the fourth floor of the Old…

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    Fantastic four! Edinburgh Airport ends bumper summer with four million passengers in four months

    14th October 2014

    Over four million passengers traveled through Edinburgh Airport in the four months between June and September – meaning 2014 was the busiest summer ever for the airport. A total of 4,151,479 people travelled through Edinburgh Airport between the beginning of June and the end of September, with last month seeing…

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  • Book your tickets for Night in the Garden

    14th October 2014

    BOTANIC LIGHTS: NIGHT IN THE GARDEN Thursday 30 October to Sunday 23 November As darkness descends, follow a magical trail of light through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Take a path illuminated by fantastic effects and experience the unfamiliar sights and sounds of the Garden after dark. See the Victorian…

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  • 91% Record Achievement for Mercat Tours

    9th October 2014

    Edinburgh-based family business, Mercat Tours, has been awarded 91% by VisitScotland in their recent quality assurance visit. Graded with only 12 other tourism attractions in Scotland achieving over 90% in their assessment, the national tourism board acknowledged the exceptional visitor experience delivered by the people of Mercat. Awarded 5 stars for the 8th…

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  • Tram project turnaround scoops council top industry award
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    Tram project turnaround scoops council top industry award

    8th October 2014

    The Council has landed a prestigious industry accolade for ‘turning around’ the Edinburgh Tram project. At a special ceremony in London for the 2014 Light Rail Awards, Chief Executive Sue Bruce collected the Judges’ Special Award from Baroness Kramer, Minister of State for Transport and broadcaster and journalist Nicholas Owen.…

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  • Market Prepare Stole The Show!

    8th October 2014

    Rapidly expanding project management and interior fit-out company, Market Prepare, is celebrating following its most recent accolade for impressive business growth. The Prince’s Trust Annual Growth Fund Awards recognise the success of young entrepreneurs across Scotland. With ten full time staff and growing, Market Prepare has been awarded the business growth…

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  • Condies launch free online information hub
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    Condies launch free online information hub

    7th October 2014

    Condies Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has launched a hub for information on their website, offering free, practical advice on all matters accountancy, tax and business related to registered users. The information provided on the site is continually updated, relevant advice that can be invaluable to organisations at every stage.…

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  • Congratulations To Our Events Manager

    6th October 2014

    Congratulations to our Events Manager, Sian Downes, our Events Manager who was awarded ‘Highly Commendable’ at last week’s 2014 Event Awards in London! Sian was nominated as one of the top four event planners under the age 30 in the UK and the only ‘Rising Star’ in Scotland, as part…

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