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Dalmahoy unveils major refurbishment

-Mary, Queen of Scots’ keys help unlock doors to the newly-refurbished hotel on the Dalmahoy estate  28th May 2019, Edinburgh. Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, a leading historic hotel built in 1725, has unlocked the doors to newly-modernised rooms after undergoing a £2m revamp, with help from Mary, Queen of…

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Journeys soar on Virgin’s Blackpool route

-Record journeys on Virgin’s Blackpool route one year after introducing iconic Pendolino trains Virgin Trains has today revealed figures for record journeys taken on its Blackpool route one year after introducing electric Pendolino services, which strengthened connections to and from the resort. Latest figures from Virgin Trains show over 150,000…

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VOCAL announce their 25th anniversary Employers Event

VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian announce their 25th anniversary Edinburgh Empoyers’ event on June 11th 8:30 – 12:30, co-hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland at the Gemini Building, 24-25 St Andrew’s Square. Whether you are in the very early stages of recognising carers in your workforce, or…

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Ryden announces new wave of promotions 

Commercial property consultant Ryden has announced several senior promotions. Alan Booth, part of the Project Management team based in Glasgow, and Greg Limb, from the recently launched Residential Investment & Development department in Edinburgh, have both been made Partner. Alan Booth Other promotions include Mark Friars, Ross Murray, and Dan…

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How to choose a Content Management System

The right Content Management System (or CMS) can make updating your website a sheer joy. The wrong one can make you want to tear your own hair out. Either way, a CMS is essential for updating your website and staying in control of your online presence. It’s important to keep…

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Birmingham Pride kicks off Virgin Trains’ #RideWithPride season

-Virgin’s Pride Train rode into Birmingham this weekend to launch its #RideWithPride season, as it prepares to journey to festivities in other major cities on west coast route Virgin Trains joined tens of thousands of revellers at Birmingham Pride this Bank Holiday weekend for its biggest celebration yet of its…

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A joint commitment to mark a shared 50th Anniversary

The Open University and Cyrenians are combining their strengths in a partnership which will support 10 Cyrenians community residents with access to Open University learning. The East-of-Scotland based homelessness charity has been supporting people and communities for over 50 years, developing sustainable solutions to the causes and consequences of homelessness.…

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Scottish housing market hits 11-year-high despite Brexit uncertainty

Scottish housing market hits 11-year-high despite Brexit uncertainty Scottish property sales have risen to their highest level in 11 years as buyers north of the border brush aside fears over Brexit. New figures from Aberdein Considine’s Property Monitor report show that homes collectively worth £3.4billion changed hands during January, February…

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First Bus to enter Edinburgh tours market in new venture

On July 1st 2019, First Bus embarks on an exciting new chapter to deliver an experience that will create unforgettable memories and leave a lasting impression on the city. First will enter the Edinburgh Tours market with a bold, new, brand identity that will be unveiled next month in the…

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Women in Property Central Scotland celebrates regional property and construction

Student Awards with Heriot Watt student named regional winner The talent, skills and ambition of the region’s female property and construction student undergraduates were celebrated at the annual Central Scotland Women in Property Student Awards, held at Morton Fraser on Tuesday evening, 21st May. The Student Awards, seek out the…

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