Tag: Edinburgh business news
Chamber tee-up NetGolf
Ever heard of NetGolf? Well you have now.
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber (MELCC) believe golf and networking are a winning combination.
So, members and non-members have been invited to the inaugural NetGolfing event.
There they get...
Specsavers Beach Party raises money for Sick Kids
The Fort Kinnaird Specsavers branch recently celebrated its second birthday throwing a beach party to raise money for Sick Kids.
The beach in question, was none other than the store itself. With weather no long...
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce business breakfast
Patricia Barclay is an expert on intellectual property and the Edinburgh-based businesswoman will discuss protecting yours at a networking breakfast later this month.
Trademarks and trade secrets: protecting your intellectual properties is the title of...
Edinburgh boss helps to honour Neil Armstrong in Ohio
The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was honoured by fellow astronauts and academics at an event in Ohio earlier this week attended by Steve Lee, CEO of Edinburgh business Astrosat.
Mr...
Clydesdale Bank help jewellers sparkle
Clydesdale Bank has assisted Edinburgh jeweller Chisholm Hunter with funding to acquire its new flagship store on Princes Street.
The firm had a successful year in 2016 with revenues up by 11%. They have now...
Macdonald Hotels looking for new recruits
MACDONALD HOTELS CREATES NEXT GENERATION OF HOTELIERS
The Scottish Hotel group Macdonald Hotel Group is looking for 22 graduates with a 2:1 degree or higher to join them this year. This is by open applications to 19...
Help for Edinburgh businesses to reduce energy and waste costs
Resource Efficient Scotland is leading a drive to help every small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) in Edinburgh bring down costs by reducing their energy, water and raw materials usage.
A Scottish Government programme delivered by...
Former graduate is now a trainer
A former graduate of a course for security staff in Edinburgh has become a trainer.
Cyprus Phipps joins a team of expert security tutors, after a 13-year career working in door security.
David Evans, centre owner...
Marriott Hotels delighted to be expanding in Edinburgh
Recently in New York First Minister Nicola Sturgeon welcomed plans by Marriott International, who will open seven new hotels in Scotland in the next four years.
This will include the W Edinburgh which is part of...
Sale of The Green Investment Bank confirmed
Macquarie Bank, a global investment banking and financial services organisation, has bought the Green Investment Bank which has offices here in Edinburgh and in London. The £2.3 billion deal means that the government makes...
Netwalking your way to business success
Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce are developing a series of netwalks.
It’s a networking concept that provides uninterrupted ´talk time´with like-minded business people whilst surrounded by inspirational landscapes.
The most recent followed some of...
Royal visit to Charlie Miller
HRH The Princess Royal paid a visit to Charlie Miller Training Academy on Wednesday, all part of the celebration of Charlie's 50th year as a hairdresser.
The Princess Royal unveiled a plaque and heard about...
Hotel Indigo celebrates fifth birthday
Hotel Indigo in York Place celebrated its fifth birthday with tea cake and photos. They also raised funds for their partner charity the Teapot Trust at the same time.
Lynsay Findlay, General Manager of Hotel...
Corn Exchange voted one of the best venues in Scotland
An Edinburgh venue has been recognised as among the best licensed premises in Scotland by Best Bar None Scotland, a nation-wide scheme which promotes a safe day and night time economy and social responsibility.
Corn...
Edinburgh based PR firm welcomes its newest client
Edinburgh-based public relations and marketing agency Niche Works PR & Marketing Ltd has announced the acquisition of its newest client, Lauder-based restaurant Firebrick Brasserie.
Niche Works will work with the family-run business to produce and manage its media...
An award for D & G Autocare
D&G Autocare, the independent garage group which launched in Dunfermline in 2004 with one garage, and has now grown to cover fifteen locations across the Scottish Central Belt, including Edinburgh and Livingston, has been...
52 Canoes Tiki Den sells at closing date
Surveyors DM Hall advise that they have sold the pub which brought "a touch of Pacific sunshine to Edinburgh" at a closing date.
The 52 Canoes Tiki Den, which had the distinction of the biggest...
Port of Leith Distillery will bring back whisky to the Capital
It is planned to make whisky right next to Ocean Terminal and The Royal Yacht Britannia in the first purpose built distillery to be constructed in the capital for over a century.
Although it is four...
Best Wedding Magician in the UK is right here in Edinburgh
Edinburgh magician, Chris Cook has been named the best Wedding Magician in the UK in the Bridebook Wedding Awards 2017.
As well as being crowned the UK’s best Wedding Magician, Chris was also awarded the...
iMultiply reports growth
iMultiply Resourcing has reported a 39% jump in turnover during 2016, driven by repeat business and the acceleration of its operations in Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company, which recently named industry veteran Paul Atkinson as Chairman of...
Hewer Text now offers more for self-publishers
Edinburgh typesetting company Hewer Text has recently set up a self-publishing service for independent authors. The company has been in existence since 1980, but says that it now it offers a more bespoke service...
Law firm win team development session
The team at commercial law firm BTO has won a day's team training with coaching expert Ros Taylor.
Ros Taylor is not a name which requires much introduction in Scotland. She is a well-known psychologist...
Edinburgh beer destined to cheer the Chinese
Craft brewer Innis & Gunn has advised that it now has a deal signed to send beer to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
The company has made an arrangement with distributors Dxcel International...
Nothing is offside at The Merchant Company breakfast today
Those attending The Merchant Company breakfast later this week will be entertained by a talk from businesswoman and board director at Partick Thistle Football Club, Jacqui Low.
Low will share her experience of a career that has cracked...
Paul Atkinson named as Chairman of iMultiply
iMultiply has named Paul Atkinson as Chairman of its Board effective from January. Atkinson, a recruitment industry veteran and a founding partner in investment firm Par Equity, will help iMultiply build on its successful track record of...
New director joins the Lyon & Turnbull board
Dr Bendor Grosvenor the art historian and broadcaster will join the board of auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull as a non-executive director.
He is known for discovering lost paintings by Old Master artists like Rubens, Peter...
Edinburgh’s China strategy wins investment award
Edinburgh built up an alliance with Shenzhen in southern China providing incubator office space at the Creative Exchange for Chinese investors and setting up a similar facility in China for those who travel from...
Courtyard Edinburgh finds its new chef
The Courtyard Marriott is not yet open but the hotel has appointed David Watson as its Head Chef where he will oversee eight other chefs to keep all the hotel guests well fed.
David started...
Chinese travel company buys Skyscanner for £1.4 bn
The Edinburgh business Skyscanner has been acquired by Chinese online travel agent Ctrip in a deal which values the company at £1.4 billion.
Skyscanner announced the news on their website at midnight last night. The...
Hardies move to new premises at The Corn Exchange
HARDIES CELEBRATES SAFECONTRACTOR ACCREDITATION AS DALKEITH OFFICES MOVES TO HISTORIC CORN EXCHANGE
Hardies Property & Construction Consultants, which has fourteen offices across Scotland, including a head office in Edinburgh and another office in Dalkeith, has been...
