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Spooked by Success of Winton’s First Halloween 5K Obstacle Course Race

Winton’s first ever night time Halloween 5K Obstacle Course Race has just taken place. This article is based on feedback from Scott Smith, the owner of Scottish Assault Courses (SAC) Edinburgh, which has its obstacle course on Winton Estate in East Lothian. Why did you choose Winton Castle for your…

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Douglas Home & Company celebrates 35 years in business

One of Scotland’s leading providers of Chartered Accountancy and Tax Advisory services, Douglas Home & Company, is celebrating 35 years in business. Specialising in director-led expert advice and financial leadership, the firm has grown from one office in Berwick Upon Tweed in the early 1980s to having offices across the…

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How to Feature Your Business on Google Map Listings – The Local Pack

Google map listing placement is very important to local businesses. With more and more people using their mobile device to search (in 2018, 52.2 percent of all website traffic worldwide was generated through mobile phones), the local map listings are one of the first things people see when they search for…

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Brighter eco-friendly street lights coming to a street near you

New energy efficient street lights are set to be rolled out across the Capital from later this month, generating savings of £54 million for the city over 20 years. The move follows a successful 2012 pilot project and follow-up scheme in 2014 to replace around 7000 obsolete lanterns in Edinburgh with Light Emitting Diode…

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Mearns & Company achieves Investors in People Platinum accreditation

Mearns & Company, a Chartered wealth management and employee benefits consultancy based in Edinburgh, has been awarded Investors in People Platinum accreditation for its commitment to staff development, customer service and continuous improvement. The company is the second financial services firm in Scotland to be awarded Investors in People Platinum…

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Top Scottish litigator to lead dispute resolution growth at Aberdein Considine

One of Scotland’s leading litigation lawyers has been named as the new Head of Dispute Resolution at Aberdein Considine. Euan McSherry – a Solicitor Advocate with rights of audience in both the Court of Session and the UK’s Supreme Court – has joined the firm as a Partner, based in…

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£1bn potential of circular economy to Scotland’s cities and regions revealed in new reports

Key regions of Scotland could be at the heart of an estimated £1bn boom for circular economy businesses in Scotland, the First Minister of Scotland will announce at major international event taking place today (Wednesday 31 October) in Glasgow. The potential value to the local economies of circular approaches in…

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Blackadders bolsters award-winning team with new Partner

Firm also welcomes new Associate Solicitor National law firm Blackadders has bolstered its award-winning Employment Law team with the appointment of Donna Reynolds as a Partner. Donna, who will be based primarily in the firm’s Edinburgh office, has 15 years of experience and is accredited by the Law Society of…

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Significant growth for AAB’s global payroll team

Anderson Anderson & Brown LLP (AAB), one of the UK’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, has announced significant growth within its global payroll team as a result of a number of new client wins. These new wins have seen a 50% increase in turnover, for that…

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Employee engagement: the business benefits of an engaged workforce

We often hear that employee engagement is good for the workforce – when our teams are engaged, they’re happier at work, and their quality of life improves. But did you know that an engaged workforce also leads to better business results? According to focus group Engage for Success, businesses with…

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