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
  • July UK House Price Index

    July UK House Price Index

    13th September 2017

    The latest publication of the monthly UK House Price Index (UK HPI) shows that the average price of a property in Scotland in July 2017 was £149,185 – an increase of 4.8 per cent on July in the previous year and an increase of 2.8 per cent when compared to the previous month.

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  • New Bank of Scotland Appointments to Support Manufacturers and the North East

    New Bank of Scotland Appointments to Support Manufacturers and the North East

    13th September 2017

    Bank of Scotland has appointed a new area director of its manufacturing division as it continues to invest in this sector, as well as a new area director covering Aberdeen and the north east.

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  • Double Award Nomination for Bid Specialists

    Double Award Nomination for Bid Specialists

    12th September 2017

    Bidding and tender experts, AM Bid Services, received news last week that two of their team have been nominated for national awards.

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  • It’s electrifying – ScotRail Alliance roll out free electric car chargers

    It’s electrifying – ScotRail Alliance roll out free electric car chargers

    12th September 2017

    Electric car owners are now benefitting from free fast-charging facilities at ScotRail Alliance stations.

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  • A Team Effort for Edinburgh Rugby and 20/20 Productions

    A Team Effort for Edinburgh Rugby and 20/20 Productions

    12th September 2017

    Edinburgh’s 20/20 Productions, the creative communication, event and digital production agency, has teamed up with Edinburgh Rugby as they embark on a new season.

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  • Casting announced for the new nationwide tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL®

    Casting announced for the new nationwide tour of SHREK THE MUSICAL®

    12th September 2017

    Believe all ‘ogre’ again! SHREK THE MUSICAL® today – Monday 11th September – announces casting for the major nationwide tour. Following the unprecedented success of the first UK and Ireland tour, the original production team reunites to bring the hit musical to a swamp near you.

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  • Harper Macleod adds new Partner to family law team in Edinburgh

    Harper Macleod adds new Partner to family law team in Edinburgh

    12th September 2017

    Leading law firm Harper Macleod has bolstered its family law team with the recruitment of Partner Karen Gibbons, who will be based in the firm's Edinburgh office at Citypoint, Haymarket.

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  • Glennies pool to reopen

    Glennies pool to reopen

    8th September 2017

    One of Edinburgh Leisure’s six Victorian pools, Glenogle in Stockbridge, is to reopen on Monday, 11 September, having undergone a major £200k refurbishment to replace the poolside tiling to maintain the longevity of the pool and improve the customer experience.

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  • Edinburgh Leisure to host Sports Education Conference

    Edinburgh Leisure to host Sports Education Conference

    8th September 2017

    Edinburgh Leisure is hosting a Sports Education Conference at Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena: Ratho on 22 October 2017.

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  • Edinburgh’s Old Ambulance Station to house famous artist’s work

    Edinburgh’s Old Ambulance Station to house famous artist’s work

    8th September 2017

    Ryden has secured the Old Ambulance Station at 77 Brunswick Street, just off Leith Walk in Edinburgh, on behalf of the Trust established to preserve the artistic legacy of renowned painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham.

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