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
  • Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa invites guests to recharge during the Fringe

    26th July 2018

    Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is encouraging guests staying at the hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe to spare 20 minutes to relax after the fun of the festival. The 5* hotel recently launched Soak Your Senses, an in-room multi-sensory bath experience, aimed at busy travellers who don’t have enough time…

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  • Nearly half of students and graduates in Scotland regret going to university, finds research by Barclays Apprenticeships

    26th July 2018

    Almost two thirds of students and graduates felt under pressure to go to university However, 70 per cent of employers said they valued degree apprenticeships as highly as a university degree 82 per cent of parents would encourage apprenticeships over a university degree   Students across Scotland are regretting going…

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  • Virgin Trains is first train operator to introduce digital Season Tickets

    26th July 2018

    Virgin Trains first train operator to introduce digital Season Tickets Latest move towards abolishing the orange ticket, as Virgin Trains aims to reach 50% digital tickets by April 2019 All types of season tickets can now be purchased online   Virgin Trains has become the first UK train operator to…

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  • The Dome Edinburgh raises thousands for families with sick children

    26th July 2018

    The Dome Edinburgh nominated Ronald McDonald House Charities as their charity partner for the month of June raising £2,895 with the help of their customers. The independent charity provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with sick children in hospitals across the UK and is currently building a…

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  • Walkers go the extra 100 miles for charity

    26th July 2018

    11 Scots travel across the country to take part in all four Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalks A group of exceptionally kind-hearted Kiltwalkers are at the halfway point of an incredible 100 mile charity challenge. While more than 16,000 heroes will tackle one Kiltwalk this year, 11 brave Scots have…

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  • Mental health charity set to be homeless in 10 days

    26th July 2018

    Projekt 42, a charity aiming to tackle poor mental health in Edinburgh, is urgently searching for new premises for its community gym following the lease termination of its premises in Newkirkgate, Leith. With nearly 3,000 members regularly using the gym, Projekt 42 is facing a huge countdown of only 10…

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  • Edinburgh-Munich with Lufthansa

    25th July 2018

    New winter route to launch in December. A new route between Edinburgh and the German city of Munich will take-off this winter. The Lufthansa service will fly twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the winter season with the first flight departing on December 1st. It will operate on…

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  • ScotRail getting ready for Glasgow 2018

    25th July 2018

    The ScotRail Alliance will be helping spectators travel to venues across Scotland for the 2018 European Championships, held between Thursday 2 and Sunday 12 August. Glasgow is set to host the best of Europe’s sporting talent during the eleven-day event as 52 nations compete across 12 sports. To help sports…

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  • Eleven solicitors progress their careers with top Scottish employer

    25th July 2018

    Supporting employee development remains a priority for leading Scottish law firm Thorntons, with eleven solicitors promoted in July alone. Two senior solicitors have been promoted to associates and nine solicitors have been made senior solicitors across the Edinburgh, Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus offices. These promotions come shortly after Thorntons…

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  • Miller Homes launches two brand new showhomes at South Gilmerton Brae

    25th July 2018

    Leading UK housebuilder Miller Homes has launched two brand new showhomes at its South Gilmerton Brae development in Midlothian. Officially launched on Saturday 21 July, house hunters are now able to visit the stunning three bedroom Munro and four bedroom Mitford showhomes, and get a feel for what life could…

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