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
  • Increase in Additional Dwelling Supplement unlikely to benefit first time buyers

    17th December 2018

    Derek Mackay, Finance Secretary of Scotland, announced his draft Budget on 12th December 2018, in which he proposed amendments to Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT), including a 1% increase to the Additional Dwelling Supplement. The Additional Dwelling Supplement was introduced in 2016 and applies to anyone purchasing a second…

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  • Virgin Trains offers first vegan-friendly train menu in UK

    17th December 2018

    -Vegan option included in both First and Standard from morning to evening -Vegan Society calls on other train operators to follow Virgin’s lead -Comes as menu revamp delivers more fresh, locally sourced ingredients onboard Virgin Trains has been praised by campaigners after becoming the UK’s first train operator to offer…

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  • Transforming Granton waterfront: council and key partners sign agreement

    14th December 2018

    The City of Edinburgh Council, National Galleries of Scotland, National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh College, Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust have signed an agreement to work together to create a new vibrant, city quarter in Granton Waterfront. These public sector partners with interests and assets in the area will…

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  • ScotRail Alliance performance improving as new timetable arrives

    14th December 2018

    New figures published today show that punctuality on Scotland’s railway has improved. Across Scotland, 83.4 per cent of ScotRail trains met the rail industry standard public performance measure, arriving at their destination within 4 minutes and 59 seconds of their timetabled arrival time, having called at all scheduled stations. This…

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  • Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh appoints new Director of Sales

    14th December 2018

    Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, has chosen Andrea Bullen as its new Director of Sales. Andrea originally joined the team in 2015, based in London as a Sales Manager focused on building the MICE market for the hotel, as well as working closely with the Group’s conference and events…

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  • Clear vision for Scotland’s future

    14th December 2018

    The Scottish Government has a clear vision of the kind of country we want to be. A Scotland that leads the world in technological innovation and stays true to the enduring values of enterprise and social justice.  A country proud of its history and achievements and equipping itself to seize…

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    Home Reports have worked well for 10 years, but surveyors must always be open to opportunities for improvement

    14th December 2018

    It is quite remarkable that it is now 10 years since Home Reports, the initiative which radically altered the Scottish housing market, were introduced – amid, it has to be remembered, a welter of criticism and doubt. These criticisms have now been stilled and the doubts have been alleviated as…

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  • BCC: Time to put political games to bed

    14th December 2018

    Commenting on the confidence vote in the Prime Minister, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “With news that the Prime Minister remains in place, business communities will hope that these political games can finally be put to bed. Westminster must now focus all…

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  • Tom Kitchin’s the Bonnie Badger, a pub with rooms, opening on Wednesday 12th December

    14th December 2018

    On Wednesday 12th December, Michelin-starred, award-winning chef Tom Kitchin and the team behind Kitchin Group will open the doors to The Bonnie Badger, a pub with rooms in the village of Gullane on Scotland’s East Coast. Located a stone’s throw away from the world famous Muirfield golf course and just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh, the hotel dates back…

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  • SCC Comment on Draft Scottish Budget

    14th December 2018

    Commenting on the draft Scottish Budget for 2019 – 20, published today by the Scottish Government, Liz Cameron OBE, Director & Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Much weighs on the mind of Scottish business, amongst the midst of Brexit uncertainty and a lack of stability in Westminster. Today’s…

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