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Performance boost for customers

Customers in the east of the country benefited from the best week of performance since September last year as ScotRail’s commitment to delivering improvements continues. Across Scotland, 88.5 per cent of ScotRail trains met the rail industry standard public performance measure (PPM), arriving at their destination within 4 minutes and…

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Nominations open for the Edinburgh Award

The search begins for the next deserving recipient of the Edinburgh Award as nominations open today (Friday 5 April). Established in 2007, the Edinburgh Award is a way for the Capital’s citizens to pay a lasting tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the city. Recent recipients…

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Interested in becoming a Mental Health First Aider?

Green Cross Training are running Mental Health First Aid courses in your local area.  The fee is £225 plus vat per person for Edinburgh Chamber members (saving money compared to other providers), with the following dates scheduled: 6th & 7th May – Edinburgh – full 22nd & 23rd May –…

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Life in the fast lane – Edinburgh College students help Tom Denham Racing rev into gear

A group of Edinburgh College Automotive students have had a glimpse into life in the racing world, playing a key role in supporting a Scottish team to get track-ready. Transport Maintenance SCQF 4 students had their first experience of building a car ready for the race track as they have…

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First Scottish integration: streamlining the conveyancing process for solicitors – Altis

First Scottish integration: streamlining the conveyancing process for solicitors Established in 1987, First Scottish is one of the largest search providers in Scotland. Searches are a required part of any property transaction to be carried out by the selling solicitor. From the beginning of Altis, one of the goals was…

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World famous Scotch Whisky collection to stay in Edinburgh for another 10 years

The most extensive and famous private Scotch Whisky collection in the world will remain a jewel in the crown of Edinburgh’s tourism landscape, after a new 10-year loan deal was agreed for its public display. The Diageo Claive Vidiz Collection has been the focal point of the Scotch Whisky Experience…

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Iconic Edinburgh music venue set for redevelopment with Barclays funding

The Liquidroom in Edinburgh is set to double its capacity with the opening of a new warehouse venue and bar, thanks to a funding package from Barclays. The new venue is expected to open its doors this summer and will operate independently from the Liquidroom, doubling the business’ operating footprint…

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Gearing up for the future – Josh is appointed Alex F Noble Electric Vehicle scholar

An Automotive student at Edinburgh College is steering his career in a new direction after being awarded the Edinburgh College Development Trust’s Electric Vehicle (EV) scholarship funded by a long-established Nissan car dealership. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Middleton has been selected to complete the scholarship, funded by long-established Midlothian-based Nissan car dealership,…

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University hosts Young Enterprise Lothian Awards

The hard work and dedication of young entrepreneurs representing schools from across the Lothians was recognised at an awards event at Edinburgh Napier University. Around 150 students from the area participated in the 2018-19 Young Enterprise programme, and the evening included well-polished presentations by 18 different teams on their experiences.…

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You’re Invited to the Winton Spring Festival This Weekend

Visitors are invited to the Winton Spring Festival this coming weekend, Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of April. The Winton Trail Run on Saturday 6th April (register by 1.30pm) Starting amongst the daffodils outside Winton Castle, the popular Winton Trail Run follows well groomed, cross-country tracks for the…

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