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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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Global Best Practices Awards 2018

Elite Drycleaners, awarded the 12th place out of 150 extraordinary Professional Textile Care companies Worldwide. On October, 19th 2018, the CINET Global Best Practices Awards 2018 were organized in Milan, Italy, where ELITE DRYCLEANERS presented itself in a 3 minute pitch presentation for the International GBPAP 2018 Jury after an…

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More journeys for customers on iconic West Highland Line

The iconic West Highland Line will enter its ‘winter’ timetable for the final time next week (Monday 4 November) after ScotRail announced a trial to boost services on the popular route. Starting in March 2019, an all-year-round Sunday timetable will be introduced, giving customers more opportunity throughout the year to…

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Deputy First Minister John Swinney is an Apprentice for the Day

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney became a Software Development Apprentice for the Day as he spent time hearing from two IT foundation apprentices in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, met with Edinburgh College foundation apprentices Douglas Greig and Michael Christopher Allan, who are both…

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Treat yourself to the latest festive spa experiences from Guerlain

The Guerlain Spa at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has this month introduced two bespoke festive treatment packages – Indulgence and Unwind Together. Immerse yourself in the luxurious surrounds of the Guerlain Spa before indulging in one of two signature treatments, specially created to reduce the stress and strain…

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Services between Ayr and Stranraer restored

Train services between Ayr and Stranraer will be restored from today. Earlier this year South Ayrshire Council enforced an exclusion zone at Ayr station. This was because the privately-owned former Station Hotel has been deemed unsafe. While Ayr station remains open for business, the exclusion zone means we have had…

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