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Victorian pool basks in the glory of its refurbishment

Scotland’s ninth oldest public swimming bath, Dalry Swim Centre, reopened to the public today, (30 January), having undergone a major refurbishment. June Peebles, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Leisure said: “Edinburgh Leisure, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, is delighted to have invested over £1m in this refurbishment. We…

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Exclusive access to Miller Homes’ price reduction weekend

Offering stunning homes in some of Scotland’s most convenient commuter towns and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Miller Homes has a number of developments across the central belt to suit buyers at all stages of life. The leading UK housebuilder is hosting a price reduction weekend across all developments in Scotland this Saturday…

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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh offers lasting memories for couples this Valentine’s

The season of romance will soon be upon us and Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has created a truly special Valentine’s package full of thoughtful touches for a couple to enjoy together and remember forever. The Valentine’s package offers couples the chance to create everlasting memories in stunning surroundings,…

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Grant Thornton in Scotland puts wellbeing at the heart of its people strategy

One of Scotland’s leading business and financial advisors is putting wellbeing at the heart of its people strategy. Grant Thornton has launched a series of initiatives designed to support and develop employees in a range of areas – from nutrition and mental health to professional growth and career planning. The…

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Barclays creates headroom for growth in Glasgow

Barclays is taking on a new 700 desk office site in Glasgow as it prepares for wider expansion in the city. In July last year the bank announced it will build a new world-class campus in Buchannan Wharf, Tradeston, delivering significant regeneration and doubling the bank’s Scottish workforce from 2,500…

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ScotRail Foundation provides support to Dumfries community group

Ellisland Museum in Dumfries, which was farmed by Robert Burns and his family in the late 18th century, will launch a project for young people thanks to a £5,000 grant from the ScotRail Foundation Cultural and Arts Fund. The ScotRail Foundation is part of the ‘ScotRail in the Community’ initiative…

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New Queensferry high school is the tops

A topping out ceremony has today (24 January 2019) been held to mark a key milestone in the construction of the new £40m Queensferry High School. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John Swinney visited and poured a final piece of concrete on the top floor,…

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activpayroll Appoints New Board Member

activpayroll, the global payroll and tax compliance specialist headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of Lawson Brackpool to its Board of Directors. Lawson joins as Group Financial Director alongside his new position on the Board. As a Chartered Management Accountant, he brings over 25 years’ experience…

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The contribution of Edinburgh’s independent schools

In a report launched today, the contribution of Edinburgh’s unique independent school sector is fully revealed. The 10 Edinburgh independent schools together educate around 11,700 nursery, primary and secondary pupils and employ 2,580 staff. In 2017/18, the Edinburgh independent schools made an economic contribution of £125 million Gross Value Added (GVA), supporting 3,000 jobs. The employment…

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Playing our part in eradicating period poverty

Registers of Scotland (RoS) has become the latest public body to provide free sanitary products in its offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. It follows moves by the Scottish Parliament, other Scottish Government departments, and a number of organisations, including student unions, to make a range of sanitary products freely available…

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