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
  • The Neighbourhood Market

    9th July 2020

    Come and Shop in Edinburgh’s NEW Open Air Market -Artist impression of the new Neighbourgood Market in Stockbridge-  Edinburgh will soon welcome the city’s first ever contactless open-air market when it opens this July. The Neighbourgood Market located at The Grande Club in Stockbridge will invite food operators and restaurants from…

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  • Utilita Double Hibernian Sponsorship ahead of new Season

    9th July 2020

    Hibernian FC are delighted that Utilita – the UK’s leading Smart Pay As You Go Energy supplier – has doubled its partnership investment in Hibernian Football Club for the 2020/21 season. The move follows the opening of the Utilita Energy Hub in Leith by Hibernian legend Pat Stanton in February. The…

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  • Welcoming Blind and partially sighted customers under social distancing measures

    9th July 2020

    As lockdown eases many of us will be looking to take advantage of fewer restrictions on our ability to shop, socialise and dine out. In order to minimise the risk of coronavirus transmission, businesses across Scotland have been preparing social distancing measures to help keep people safe whilst out and…

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    Edinburgh Napier University’s Business School Graduate Apprenticeships

    9th July 2020

    By Dr Lyn Batchelor, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Edinburgh Napier University’s Business School Graduate Apprenticeships are an education success story. Designed to allow people to gain a degree-level qualification in the same time as any other student without leaving full-time work, they are fully funded by Skills Development Scotland.…

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  • UK Government Summer Statement: A Plan for Jobs

    8th July 2020

                                                  The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further package of UK Government support to help businesses, individuals and public services through the Covid-19 crisis. Measures in reserved areas that will apply in Scotland include: Support for Jobs: Job retention scheme bonus – employers will receive a one-off bonus…

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  • University hosts public debate on future role of arts and culture

    8th July 2020

    People from around the world are being invited to take part in a series of online events which will examine how the arts and creative sectors can help society recover from the effects of Covid-19. The Edinburgh Culture Conversations will bring together members of the public, artists, academics and cultural…

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  • Gleneagles to Welcome Guests from 15 July, 2020

    8th July 2020

    Britain’s Ultimate Summer Playground Reopens its Doors Gleneagles, one of Scotland’s most iconic hotels and sporting estates, is delighted to announce that following a temporary closure due to the recent public health crisis, it will reopen its doors on 15 July, pending final guidance and advice from the Scottish government.…

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  • Harvey Nichols Reopens in Edinburgh

    8th July 2020

    We are delighted to announce that from Wednesday 8th July, the doors of Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh, will open to customers once again. This follows the Knightsbridge store in June and the Leeds store earlier this month. Edinburgh is the third in what will be a phased reopening of the rest…

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  • Hart Builders to deliver affordable homes on former Edinburgh school site

    8th July 2020

    Hart Builders to deliver affordable homes on former Edinburgh school site Edinburgh-based developer Hopefield Partnership has appointed Hart Builders, part of the Cruden Group, to deliver a multi-million pound new housing development at the former Hunter’s Tryst Primary School in Oxgangs Green, Edinburgh. Due to begin as soon as construction restarts…

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  • Thousands share their suggestions for walking, cycling and wheeling improvements

    7th July 2020

    More than 4100 suggestions made for creating more space Plans to create over 30km of segregated cycle lanes Next phase of measures to focus on local shopping areas Edinburgh residents have made more than 4100 suggestions for creating more space to walk, cycle and wheel during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.…

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