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    The residential market in Scotland is bubbling away as buyers escape the lockdown straitjacket, but is it also on the point of creating a price bubble?  

    8th October 2020

    By Eric Curran There is, I am sure, a more measured and professional way of saying this, and in more normal times I would instinctively reach for it, but the stark fact of the matter is that the residential housing market in Scotland has gone nuts. Hyperbole it may seem…

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  • Scottish hospitality “circuit break” lockdown confirmed

    8th October 2020

    Following the announcement from the First Minister on the wide ranging restrictions on the hospitality industry, TLT Solicitors licensing  team in Scotland have written an article summarising the impact and answering some crucial questions those affected may have. You can read their insight below. Today (Wednesday 7 October 2020) the…

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  • Invitation to Rebound & Remodel: Tourism in Scotland

    8th October 2020

    They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder: a perhaps unexpected outcome of the C-19 pandemic has seen more of us holiday in Scotland, soaking up some of the beautiful surroundings and local experiences our country has to offer. As the Scottish tourism sector begins to recover from the…

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  • Pitching In To Support Edinburgh Events Industry

    8th October 2020

    Business School Pitches In To Support Edinburgh’s Events Industry The University of Edinburgh Business School is pitching in to help protect the future of the city’s world-famous live events industries including the creative sector and tourism. The Covid-19 pandemic has already resulted in significant job losses in Scotland’s capital in…

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  • Green light to the evolution of Meadowbank

    8th October 2020

    Ambitions to revitalise Meadowbank into one of Edinburgh’s greenest neighbourhoods was approved today.Shaped in response to views shared by local residents – who were keen to see more quality greenspace, places for play and better-connected walking and cycle routes brought to the area – the masterplan for Council-owned land at…

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  • Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Responds to New Lockdown Restrictions

    7th October 2020

    The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced today a series of new lockdown restrictions – mainly aimed at the hospitality sector and the central belt of Scotland – to tackle the recent increase in cases of COVID-19. Here is a summary of the measures announced today: The rules come into…

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  • Edinburgh College appoints two new Board members

    7th October 2020

    Edinburgh College’s Board of Management has appointed two new non-executive members to support it in leading the strategic direction of the College. As is required these appointments were confirmed following approval by Scottish Ministers (or the Scottish Government). The new members are experienced figures in Scottish public life and have…

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  • UK House Price Index figures for July 2020

    7th October 2020

    Three key figures for July 2020: £155,335 The average price of a property in Scotland 0.4% The annual price change of a property in Scotland -1.4% The monthly price change of a property in Scotland Estimates for the most recent months are provisional and are likely to be updated as…

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  • UK Government Trade Hub launched to support Scottish businesses

    7th October 2020

    The Department for International Trade has launched a dedicated Hub to provide businesses with trade support. New hub launched by UK Department for International Trade (DIT) to help thousands of businesses in Scotland thrive internationally Based at government’s new Edinburgh HQ, Queen Elizabeth House, the Hub will help businesses in…

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  • Edinburgh Chamber golf offer with Golf Concierge Scotland Ltd

    7th October 2020

    As a Scottish tourism business that welcomes golfers from all the key international markets including continental Europe and North America, 2020 has been a difficult year to say the least. But a comforting aspect has been the similar situation we have all found ourselves in and the invaluable support from…

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