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Message from the High Commissioner for Canada to the U.K. following her visit to Edinburgh

On the 7th of August, amid the wonderful buzz of festival season in your beautiful city, I had the pleasure of co-hosting a roundtable with the Chamber of Commerce.  It was an ideal moment to meet with Scottish companies and discuss the Canada-UK commercial relationship and how we can increase…

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COBCOE Connects – going from strength to strength

COBCOE Connects is growing rapidly Since the launch of COBCOE Connects in April 2017 nearly 6.000 companies connected to 15 British Chambers of Commerce across 10 different European countries have joined the platform. The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce joined the platform in April 2018 followed by the Dundee & Angus…

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Scottish Chamber Network: key player in boosting Scottish Export

Over the past year, the Scottish Chamber Network committed to help Scottish businesses to grow internationally through the International Trade Partnership (ITP) and Local Export Partnership (LEP) funded by the Scottish Government. In April, the Scottish Government commended the successful results achieved through the 18 months of the ITP project:…

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Edinburgh Project SEARCH

Background Edinburgh Project SEARCH is an employability programme for young people with a recognised disability. Developed in Cincinnati, USA, there are now nearly 400 sites across America, Canada and Europe with more in development. Edinburgh Project Search was introduced in Edinburgh in 2014 and we now have sites within the…

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Two promotions to director and one to associate at DM Hall for three East of Scotland residential surveyors

DM Hall, one of Scotland’s largest independent firms of chartered surveyors, has promoted Eric Andrew and Nick Hancock, two Edinburgh-based residential surveyors, currently associates in the firm, to director. Jonathan Hunter, a residential surveyor in DM Hall’s Musselburgh office has been promoted to Associate. Eric Andrew, who was elected a…

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Ain’t no stopping him now

New breakfast show for Ewen Cameron on greatest hits network Ewen Cameron today (Monday 10 September) launched his breakfast show across Bauer Scotland’s Greatest Hits network with his all-time favourite, and appropriately named, song ‘Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now’. The classic from McFadden and Whitehead set the tone for the…

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Nira Caledonia Checks In With Stylish Staycationers

Stylish staycationers have outstipped visitors from the USA when it comes to enjoying the luxury life in Edinburgh this summer. Figures from top Edinburgh boutique hotel Nira Caledonia have revealed that bookings from UK guests were up 17.5% on those from America over the June/July/August period. And during the August…

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Miller Homes unveils Manor Wood, Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh

A collection of 54 contemporary, energy efficient homes, Miller Homes’ new Manor Wood development offers a fantastic new destination for buyers to settle down in the east. And with a special introductory offer of £500 towards legal fees or removal costs, now is a great time to buy. Located in…

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Lindsays support for future legal professionals swells to 19 trainee solicitors including those currently undertaking their two-year traineeships and the recruitment push being launched for traineeships commencing in 2020. This week the firm welcomes seven new trainees and currently has four trainees undertaking traineeships.  Based in the firm’s city-centre offices…

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Blackadders Welcome New Trainees!

Blackadders were delighted to welcome the new intake of trainee solicitors to the firm earlier this week; Andrew Shaw, Rachel Crighton, Kasia Thomson, Lesley Shand, Millie Crocker and Stephen Annis. Managing Partner Johnston Clark commented that “Our trainees are an integral part of Blackadders’ long-term success and our training programme provides…

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