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Double partner appointment fuels growth ambitions for Brodies in Aberdeen
8th April 2019Brodies LLP, Scotland’s largest law firm, has underlined its commitment to its strategic plans with the appointment of two new partners. (L-R) Bryan Wilson, Elaine Farquharson-Black Elaine Farquharson-Black, a recognised leader in the planning arena, will add further strength to Brodies’ housebuilding and planning teams. Elaine joins Brodies from…
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Virgin Trains flies the flag for Coventry
8th April 2019Virgin Trains has named one of its trains after one of Coventry’s most famous historic icons in celebration of its UK City of Culture status in 2021. The Lady Godiva Express was unveiled by Lorna Bailey, presenter of BBC Coventry & Warwickshire’s Saturday morning show, at a ceremony at London…
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Smashing egg-travaganza at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre
8th April 2019Edinburgh Leisure’s Craiglockhart Tennis Centre is hosting an egg-travaganza Festival of Tennis on Easter Sunday on 21st April from 2-4pm, with something for all the family. Open to members and non-members, there will be an opportunity to get a taste of the programmes and courses on offer at Edinburgh’s flagship…
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Shopify design expert Alistair goes back to his root
8th April 2019A TECH industry high-flier is returning to Scotland and his old university to share the secrets of his success. Alistair Lane, 34, used his Information Systems degree at Edinburgh Napier University to build a career in Canada as a design manager with ecommerce giant Shopify. This week he is back…
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Jacqui Low: Life on and off the pitch at Partick Thistle FC
5th April 2019Who is it aimed at? Business Owners, Managers and Professionals Host: Blackadders Employment Law Partner Donna Reynolds Guest Speaker: Jacqui Low Jacqui has over 35 years’ experience in key roles across business, communications, media and politics, including her role as Scotland’s first ever female Special Advisor at the Scottish Office, as…
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Performance boost for customers
5th April 2019Customers 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
5th April 2019The 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?
5th April 2019Green 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
5th April 2019A 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
4th April 2019First 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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