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
  • LE PETIT BEEFBAR IS IN ITS COCKTAIL ERA, CELEBRATING SWIFTIE’S ACROSS EDINBURGH WITH A NEW COCKTAIL MENU THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

    2nd May 2024

    Are you ready for it? In honour of global pop sensation Taylor Swift’s Eras tour hitting Edinburgh this summer, Le Petit Beefbar is launching ‘Taylor’s Version’ of its renowned cocktail menu. The Taylor’s Version menu will be available from the 13th May, when fans and cocktail enthusiasts alike will be able…

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  • Cyrenians awarded £120,000 by The John Lewis Partnership Foundation to support services for young people in Edinburgh

    2nd May 2024

    Homelessness charity Cyrenians will receive the largest single donation made by The John Lewis Partnership Foundation in Edinburgh to date Today Cyrenians is thrilled to announce that it will receive £120,000 to fund its work to support young people facing multiple disadvantages into college. The money was awarded by John…

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  • SoConnect combines forces with UK-wide Air IT

    2nd May 2024

    Chamber member SoConnect has become part of Air IT, the UK’s leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) for SMEs. This merger will enrich SoConnect’s existing expertise and introduce new capabilities to the portfolio of services that it can now offer to its customers. This latest move, announced on 30th April, establishes…

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  • AAB’S RESTRUCTURING & RECOVERY TEAM GROWS TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES IN CHALLENGING TIMES

    2nd May 2024

    AAB, the tech-enabled business critical services group, has announced a significant appointment to its Restructuring & Recovery team. Glasgow-based Phil Dunn has joined AAB as Restructuring & Recovery Director, bringing over 20 years restructuring experience within three of the big 4 accounting firms. With Phil’s appointment, the Restructuring & Recovery…

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  • Initiative encourages people to prepare for University board membership

    2nd May 2024

    Queen Margaret University is launching an initiative which will support participants from different backgrounds into membership of the University’s governing body (the University Court). The new GIVE Scheme will encourage, support and upskill QMU alumni who lack the necessary experience to become part of the University’s governing body. Participants could also…

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  • THIS BANK HOLIDAY, CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANETARIUMS WITH DYNAMIC EARTH

    2nd May 2024

    On Tuesday (7th May), the invention of the modern public planetarium experience will celebrate its 99thbirthday with the International Day of Planetariums. These spaces are designed to capture the magic of the night sky whatever the weather. According to the International Planetarium Society (IPS), there are over 4,000 planetariums located throughout…

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  • Decision on future delivery of Edinburgh’s winter festivals

    2nd May 2024

    Councillors have today (30 April) unanimously agreed to award the contract for the delivery of Edinburgh’s world-famous winter festivals for the next three years. Subject to a ten-day standstill period, the contract will be awarded to a consortium led by Edinburgh-based event producers, Unique Assembly. The contract covers the production…

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  • Leading Partner Gains New Tech Expertise for Blackadders LLP

    2nd May 2024

    The Head of Blackadders LLP’s Business Services Group has become one of the first lawyers in Scotland to achieve Legal Technology Certification. Kirk Dailly, who also leads the firm’s AI & Legal Tech Group, was among the first cohort to complete a new Law Society of Scotland course designed to…

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  • Shepherd and Wedderburn announces promotions

    2nd May 2024

    Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP has promoted two of its lawyers to Partner and seven to Legal Director with effect from 1 May. The newly-appointed partners are Kirsty Headden (Pensions) and John Townsend (Property and Infrastructure). Kirsty Headden joined Shepherd and Wedderburn as a trainee and has specialised exclusively in pensions…

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  • The Scholar crowned Best 4 Star Hotel in East Scotland at industry awards

    2nd May 2024

    The Scholar Hotel was the top prize Winner of Best 4 Star Hotel East Scotland category and placed Highly Recommended for Best Hotel Team and Best City Hotel categories at the 2024 Scottish Hotel Awards (Prestige). The hotel, which is part of The University of Edinburgh’s Hospitality & Events Collection,…

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