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
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution: everything you need to know

    7th February 2020

    Traditionally, when asked what ‘Dispute Resolution’ means, most people, quite understandably, think of court proceedings. While the courts provide a forum in which the vast majority of disputes can be resolved, that does not, necessarily, mean that all disputes have to be resolved in court. Indeed, the popularity of Alternative…

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  • Fire at Liberton Primary School

    7th February 2020

    Liberton Primary School will be closed for the rest of the week following a major fire at the school this afternoon (Wednesday 5 February). The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the school on Gilmerton Road just after 3.30pm to reports of a fire in a first floor…

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  • Radio Clyde Celebrates extending Market Leadership in Glasgow and the West with strong RAJAR results

    7th February 2020

    Clyde 1 and Clyde 2 are celebrating as the latest RAJAR results have highlighted the continued growth and market leadership of the two stations across Glasgow and the West. Clyde 1 has retained its position as the largest commercial radio station in Scotland, with listener numbers growing by 27,000 from…

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  • ScotRail Alliance extends charity partnership with MND Scotland

    7th February 2020

    The ScotRail Alliance has today announced that it is extending its charity partnership with MND Scotland for a further two years. The initial three-year partnership aimed to raise £150,000 to fund vital research, raise awareness of MND, and to help support the people who are living with it. Since 2017,…

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  • Comments by Sharon Blain, Tax Director, PwC Scotland

    7th February 2020

    “The theme of this year’s Scottish Budget was inclusive growth at a time when the climate emergency becomes an increasing priority. “For businesses, there was some welcome news with £220 million of funding committed to the Scottish National Investment Bank as part of the ongoing £2 billion capitalisation project ahead…

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  • The Great Adventure Race at the Gleneagles Hotel

    6th February 2020

    Following the adrenaline-filled success of the inaugural Great Adventure Race in 2019, you are invited to warm-up, carb-load and enjoy a spectacular adventure across the glorious Perthshire countryside from 1–3 May. Where sporting grit meets stunning scenery and luxury hospitality, The Great Adventure Race is a thrilling celebration of spring…

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  • Digby Brown staff benefit from Edinburgh College training

    6th February 2020

    Some of Scotland’s top legal minds have benefited from a bespoke training programme developed by Edinburgh College trainers through the Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF). Digby Brown Solicitors, which employs around 300 staff across seven offices in Scotland, tasked the College’s associate trainers with creating a unique training programme designed…

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  • Dalmahoy appoints two new directors

    6th February 2020

    A leading hotel on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, has appointed two expert hospitality professionals to its senior management team. Described by the hotel management as a ‘real coup’, the resort has recruited Craig Waddell as director of golf & leisure.  Craig, an AA PGA Golf…

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    Joining the dots: Getting to grips with Twenty-first Century Crime

    6th February 2020

    In today’s connected world, crime is going digital. CGI is working with the UK’s police forces to help them combat an increasingly complex challenge. Disruption is a fact of modern business life: technology continually re-writes the rules for how companies create value and compete. The digital revolution has transformed the…

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  • Lothian drivers honour friend and colleague

    5th February 2020

    Thanks to the generosity of their colleagues, family and friends, a group of Lothian drivers handed over a cheque for £2,200 to Pets As Therapy in memory of fellow driver Joanna Toni, who sadly passed away last year. The group embarked upon a round trip of the 12 main football…

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