Invest Edinburgh Blog
Welcome to the Invest Edinburgh blog. A weekly business blog, interviewing key business figures about city development, business and economic issues across the Edinburgh city region.
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10 Dec 2018Strong Q3 for Edinburgh office market
Office market activity in Edinburgh is on course for another 1m+ sq ft transacted in 2018. Read More
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03 Dec 2018Double deal success in Edinburgh for Scarlett
Two central Edinburgh sites have been bought for development by property business Scarlett Land and Development. Read More
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26 Nov 2018Leonardo Hotels lifestyle brand to open in Edinburgh
Hotel group Fattal is investing more than £30m in its Jurys Inn Edinburgh hotel and a neighbouring site. Read More
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19 Nov 2018Queensway's Point A brand expands
London-based hotel group Point A Hotels is opening a new hotel in Edinburgh next summer. Read More
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12 Nov 2018Amazon creates 'Silicon Valley jobs' in Edinburgh expansion
Amazon recently announced it was creating another 250 jobs at its Scottish research and development hub in Edinburgh. Read More
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05 Nov 2018Ambitious vision for Edinburgh Park
Real estate group Parabola is developing the first phase of a new £500m ‘urban quarter’ at Edinburgh Park. Read More
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29 Oct 2018Avaloq strengthens R&D presence
Swiss fintech firm Avaloq recently announced a new recruitment drive in Edinburgh. Read More
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22 Oct 2018Emirates arrives in Edinburgh
Emirates has launched a new flight between Scotland’s capital city and Dubai this month. Read More
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15 Oct 2018Turner & Townsend takes the next step
Project management consultancy Turner & Townsend recently relocated to Atria One in Edinburgh due to business expansion. Read More
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08 Oct 2018Dentsu Aegis Network strengthens its creative capability
London-based digital marketing group Dentsu Aegis Network recently bought Edinburgh-based creative agency Whitespace for an undisclosed sum. Read More
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01 Oct 2018Smart IT invests in Scotland operation
Lancashire-based software consultancy Smart Information Technologies recently opened a new office in Edinburgh to support growth in Scotland. Read More
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24 Sep 2018Walker Morris opens a new office in Edinburgh
Leeds-based law firm Walker Morris has recently opened a new office in Edinburgh’s Lochrin Square to expand its UK-wide reach. Read More
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17 Sep 2018Start-up Summit returns to Edinburgh for its seventh year
Start-up Summit returns to Edinburgh next month for its seventh year and is expected to host around 1,000 people. Read More
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10 Sep 2018FINDRA chooses capital for 2nd retail outlet
Outdoor clothing specialist FINDRA has chosen Stockbridge in Edinburgh as the location for its second retail outlet. Read More
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03 Sep 2018Google opens digital training centre
The US tech giant has chosen Edinburgh for its first Digital Garage in Scotland. Read More
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27 Aug 2018Ecometrica triples profits in record-breaking year
The Edinburgh satellite mapping specialist posted record results and predicts double-digit growth ahead. Read More
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20 Aug 2018IT Governance expands with new Scotland base
The leading provider of information security and penetration testing services has opened an office in Edinburgh. Read More
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13 Aug 2018Anderson Anderson & Brown arrive in capital
The accountancy firm has opened a new office in Edinburgh, where it expects to create 100 jobs over the next three years. Read More
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06 Aug 2018Strong Q2 for Edinburgh office market
CBRE Scotland figures show Q2 take-up of 351,916 sq ft - a 150% increase in take-up from Q1 2018. Read More
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30 Jul 2018Leading Cities Invest acquires Greenside
The German real estate fund has bought Edinburgh’s Greenside office building as its first investment in Scotland. Read More
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23 Jul 2018Lettings agency expands into Edinburgh
Glasgow-based property management firm Tay Letting has recently expanded into Edinburgh. Read More
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16 Jul 2018Cyber security firm expands into new offices
Scottish cyber security specialist Assure APM has expanded its presence in Edinburgh and opened a new office in London. Read More
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09 Jul 2018Sweco expands Edinburgh operations
The UK arm of Swedish engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco has expanded its presence in Edinburgh, relocating to a new 14,000 sq ft office at Fountainbridge. Read More
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02 Jul 2018AES Solar opens Edinburgh office
Solar energy specialist AES Solar has set up a base in Edinburgh due to increased demand for its products. We spoke to Commercial Director Jamie Di Sotto… Read More
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25 Jun 2018Legal firm opens new flagship Edinburgh office
Legal firm Aberdein Considine has opened a new flagship headquarters on Edinburgh’s Multrees Walk. Read More
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18 Jun 2018YOTEL brings brand to Scotland
Hotel brand YOTEL has chosen Edinburgh for its first hotel in Scotland. We spoke to Director of Communications Sahrette Saayman… Read More
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11 Jun 2018Cloudflare opens Edinburgh data centre
San Francisco-based Cloudflare has opened a new data centre in Edinburgh. We spoke to Nitin Rao, the company’s Head of Infrastructure and Video… Read More
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04 Jun 2018Hutchinson Networks to expand after £2.2m investment
The cloud networking and IT support business received the investment from private equity fund manager YFM Equity Partners. We spoke to chief operating officer Stephen Heslop… Read More
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28 May 2018The luxury Edinburgh Grand set to open this week
The luxury Edinburgh Grand development is due to open this week. We spoke to Chris Stewart, chief executive of developer Chris Stewart Group... Read More
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21 May 2018Scotland’s first surf park coming to Edinburgh
Scotland’s first surf park is coming to Ratho outside Edinburgh. We spoke to co-founder Andy Hadden… Read More
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14 May 2018Virgin Hotels will open its first hotel outside the U.S. in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has been chosen to be the location of the first Virgin Hotel outside the United States. We spoke to Virgin Hotels Chief Executive Raul Leal to discover more… Read More
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07 May 2018Tech recruitment specialist is growing its Edinburgh base
Tech recruitment specialist Lorien is growing its Edinburgh base with a move to new offices at the city’s newly-refurbished Randolph House in Charlotte Square. Read More
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30 Apr 2018Swiss wealth manager signs 10-year lease at One St Andrew Square
Swiss wealth manager UBS has signed a 10-year lease on the third floor of the refurbished One St Andrew Square in Edinburgh. Read More
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23 Apr 2018London-based Paragon opens new Scottish office in Edinburgh
London-based building and project consultancy Paragon recently opened a new Scottish office in Edinburgh. Read More
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16 Apr 2018High growth tech start-ups to pitch for funding at EIE 2018
This week’s Engage Invest Exploit 2018 investor showcase in Edinburgh on 19 April will see 60 high growth, data-driven tech companies pitching for seed to ‘series A’ funding. Read More
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09 Apr 2018PureGym plans seventh Edinburgh gym
PureGym is opening its seventh gym in Edinburgh – as part of the refurbishment of The Scotsman Hotel. Read More
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02 Apr 2018Julius Baer is opening a new regional office in Edinburgh
Swiss private banking group Julius Baer is opening a new office in Edinburgh. Read More
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26 Mar 2018Hawksmoor opening steak restaurant and bar in Edinburgh
Award-winning British steakhouse and cocktail bar Hawksmoor is opening its first steak restaurant and bar in Edinburgh this summer. Read More
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19 Mar 2018Cairngorm Capital Partners has opened a new office in Edinburgh
London-based investment firm Cairngorm Capital Partners has recently opened a new office in Edinburgh. Read More
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12 Mar 2018Sure Languages opening Edinburgh office
Translation company Sure Languages is opening an office in Edinburgh this week to expand its growing business in Scotland. Read More
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05 Mar 2018Barclays opens ‘Eagle Lab’ in Edinburgh
Barclays recently opened its first Scottish ‘Eagle Lab’ at tech incubator CodeBase in Edinburgh. Read More
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26 Feb 2018Brazilian-style steakhouse opens in Edinburgh
Brazilian-style steakhouse Fazenda has just opened on Edinburgh's George Street. Read More
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19 Feb 2018Edinburgh's leading digital infrastructure
Edinburgh is one of the UK’s largest ‘Gigabit Cities’ and is continuing to grow its digital infrastructure to meet demand. Read More
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12 Feb 2018Edinburgh Innovations joins FinTech Scotland initiative
Edinburgh Innovations, the University of Edinburgh’s tech transfer office, has joined the Scottish Government’s FinTech Scotland initiative. Read More
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05 Feb 2018Edinburgh Airport announces record passenger numbers
Edinburgh Airport has just announced record passenger numbers for a Scottish airport. Read More
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29 Jan 2018Money Dashboard expanding after £1.5m crowd funding
Edinburgh based fintech pioneer Money Dashboard is expanding its team after raising more than £1.5m in crowd funding. Read More
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22 Jan 2018Staycity to bring new brand to Edinburgh
Staycity Aparthotels is locating its Wilde Aparthotels at King’s Stables Road, Edinburgh. Read More
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15 Jan 2018Criton on recruitment drive after investment
Edinburgh-based app developer Criton is on a recruitment drive after securing significant investment. Read More
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08 Jan 2018IT security specialist opens first Scottish office in Edinburgh
IT security specialist Context Information Security has opened its first Scottish office near Haymarket Station in Edinburgh. Read More
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18 Dec 2017Italian wine company opens Edinburgh hotel
Italian wine company ZONIN1821 recently opened a new boutique hotel in Edinburgh. Read More
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11 Dec 2017Gaucho opens £1.5m flagship operation in Edinburgh
Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho has opened a flagship restaurant and bar in Edinburgh in a £1.5m investment. Read More
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04 Dec 2017Northern Tech Awards coming to Edinburgh for the first time in 2018
Investment firm GP Bullhound is bringing its Northern Tech Awards to Edinburgh for the first time in 2018. Read More
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27 Nov 2017activpayroll moves into new Edinburgh offices, trebling its growth capacity
activpayroll has moved into new offices in Edinburgh, trebling its growth capacity and able to accommodate 80 staff. Read More
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20 Nov 2017Hadlow Edwards opens regional office in Edinburgh
Hadlow Edwards, part of St James Wealth Management, has opened a Scottish regional office in Edinburgh as part of the company's wider UK expansion plans. Read More
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13 Nov 2017Campaign launched to promote Edinburgh’s business tourism offering
A new campaign – 'Make it Edinburgh' – has been launched to promote Edinburgh’s business tourism offering. Read More
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06 Nov 2017Restaurant chain invests in Edinburgh refurbishments
Restaurant chain Pizza Hut has invested more than £600,000 in Edinburgh refurbishments. Suzi Marshall, Operations Director at Pizza Hut Restaurants, explains more… Read More
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30 Oct 2017Developer submits plans for hotel on Edinburgh's St Andrew Square
Yorkshire developer S Harrison has submitted plans for a 72-bedroom hotel in Edinburgh's St Andrew Square. Read More
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23 Oct 2017Chinese owner of Skyscanner to create 200 jobs in Edinburgh
The Chinese owner of Edinburgh-based travel search site Skyscanner plans to open a call centre in the city, creating up to 200 jobs over the next few years. Read More
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16 Oct 2017Edinburgh based gluten-free brewery raises £430,000 to fund expansion
Edinburgh-based Bellfield Brewery has raised £430,000 to fund expansion. Read More
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09 Oct 2017Startup Summit returns to Edinburgh
The Startup Summit entrepreneurship event returns to Edinburgh on 1 November 2017. Read More
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02 Oct 2017Knight Property Group is redeveloping an Edinburgh office building
Aberdeen-based Knight Property Group is redeveloping Four North, St Andrew Square, formerly known as Edinburgh House. Read More
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25 Sep 2017Deloitte bolsters digital offering with Market Gravity acquisition
Professional services firm Deloitte has bolstered its digital offering in Scotland with the purchase of Edinburgh-based design consultancy Market Gravity. Read More
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18 Sep 2017Roomzzz aparthotel to open at Edinburgh St James
Aparthotel brand Roomzzz will be opening a 73-apartment development at the Edinburgh St James Quarter. Read More
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11 Sep 2017University launches UK’s first MSc in Business Events Management
Edinburgh Napier University has launched the UK’s first MSc in Business Events Management in partnership with the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Read More
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04 Sep 2017Space technology specialist Astrosat takes part in the Armstrong Space Symposium in Ohio
Musselburgh-based space technology specialist Astrosat uses satellite data to diagnose or predict problems on earth and recently took part in the Armstrong Space Symposium at The Ohio State University. Read More
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28 Aug 2017Ultrafast broadband network piloted in Edinburgh
A new ultrafast broadband network is being piloted in areas of Edinburgh by the telecoms infrastructure business, Openreach. Robert Thorburn, Openreach commercial director Scotland, explains more... Read More
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21 Aug 2017Artisan acquires Abbeyhill Industrial Estate
Property investment and development specialist Artisan Real Estate Investors has acquired Edinburgh’s Abbeyhill Industrial Estate. Read More
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14 Aug 2017Gateway to Investment programme to expand nationally
A programme created in Edinburgh to help growing companies pitch for angel investment could be expanded to other areas of Scotland. Read More
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07 Aug 2017LifeArc relocates Centre for Diagnostics Development to Edinburgh
Medical research charity LifeArc – previously MRC Technology – has relocated its Centre for Diagnostics Development to Edinburgh BioQuarter as part of a £7 million investment programme. Read More
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31 Jul 2017Logan Energy installs ground breaking energy system in Fife
Edinburgh-based Logan Energy has installed a ground breaking hydrogen-based energy system at a community energy project in Fife. Read More
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24 Jul 2017Leonardo Hotels launches its new Edinburgh hotel
International hotel chain Leonardo Hotels has launched its new Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh on the former Premier Inn site at Morrison Link. Read More
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17 Jul 2017Polish firm to develop Edinburgh apartments
Polish developer Murapol is to develop apartments at two sites in Edinburgh. Read More
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03 Jul 2017Edinburgh Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport sign groundbreaking partnership
Edinburgh Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport last month signed a groundbreaking partnership agreement. Read More
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26 Jun 2017NetThings launches a 'world-first' for small businesses
Edinburgh-based NetThings has harnessed the world of connected devices known as the ‘Internet of Things’ to launch a world-first building management system for small businesses. Read More
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19 Jun 2017Edinburgh’s hotel market attracting international investors
Edinburgh’s hotel market is attracting growing interest from international investors seeking regional UK investments, according to property agency JLL. Read More
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12 Jun 2017EY expanding its presence in Edinburgh
Professional services firm EY is expanding its presence in Edinburgh by taking 32,000 sqft in the prestigious Atria development. Read More
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05 Jun 2017Skymoons Technology opens Edinburgh Studio
Chinese online mobile games developer Chengdu Skymoons Technology has moved into its new permanent home at tech incubator CodeBase after opening a studio in Edinburgh, its first in the west. Read More
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29 May 2017Retailer opening two new stores in Edinburgh creating 70 jobs
German retailer Aldi is opening two new stores in Edinburgh at Cameron Toll and Oxgangs creating 70 jobs. Read More
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15 May 2017Amazon to host free ‘Academy’ event
Amazon is hosting a free ‘Amazon Academy’ event in Edinburgh – its first in Scotland – for businesses looking to grow. Read More
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08 May 2017Hong Kong based IOHK invests in university research lab
A Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency research and development company is investing in a research laboratory at The University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics. Read More
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01 May 2017Specsavers invests £250K in new state-of-the-art Edinburgh store
Opticians group Specsavers has invested £250,000 in a new state-of-the-art store in Corstorphine, Edinburgh. Read More
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24 Apr 2017Edinburgh's largest single office building opens after major refurbishment
Edinburgh's largest single office building has opened after a major refurbishment. Read More
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17 Apr 2017Tech accelerator launched in Edinburgh to help nurture ‘unicorns’
A new tech accelerator has been launched in Edinburgh to help nurture Scotland’s next generation of billion-dollar ‘unicorns’. Read More
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10 Apr 2017Edinburgh ranked as one of the world’s top five cities for investment
Edinburgh is one of the world’s top five cities for investment, according to new analysis. Read More
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03 Apr 2017Social Stock Exchange preparing for full Scottish launch
The Social Stock Exchange, which focuses on ‘profit with a purpose’, is preparing for a full launch in Scotland. Read More
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27 Mar 2017Fintech firm expands with extra office space at Edinburgh Quay
Edinburgh fintech company FreeAgent has expanded into the entire fifth floor of the landmark Edinburgh Quay 1 office development. Read More
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20 Mar 2017Meridian Group opens a new office in Edinburgh
The UK arm of Chicago-based Meridian Group has recently opened a new office at Exchange Place 2 in Edinburgh in response to continued growth. Read More
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13 Mar 2017Adagio Aparthotel has opened a 146-apartment hotel on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
International hotel brand Adagio Aparthotel has opened a 146-apartment hotel on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile at the New Waverley development. Read More
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06 Mar 2017Edinburgh celebrating its Georgian heritage
Edinburgh is celebrating its Georgian heritage this month with a signature light projection event that forms part of Scotland's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017. Read More
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27 Feb 2017University unveils humanoid to help NASA on missions to Mars
Scientists at The University of Edinburgh have unveiled a £2m humanoid robot that will help NASA on unmanned missions to Mars. Read More
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20 Feb 2017Bristol-based wealth management firm Rowan Dartington opens in Edinburgh
Bristol-based wealth management firm Rowan Dartington has opened an office in Edinburgh as part of a UK-wide expansion plan. Read More
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13 Feb 2017Illinois-based McDonald’s opens at Cameron Toll shopping centre creating 80 jobs
Illinois-based fast food giant McDonald’s has opened its 14th outlet in Edinburgh, at Cameron Toll shopping centre. Read More
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06 Feb 2017Software firm Ecometrica wins £14.2m Space Agency contract
Edinburgh based software company Ecometrica has won a £14.2m contract from the UK Space Agency to help protect tropical forests. Read More
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30 Jan 2017Loch Employment Law opens in Edinburgh
Kent-based legal firm Loch Employment Law has opened an office in Edinburgh. Read More
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23 Jan 2017London based PR firm opens Edinburgh office
London-based public relations agency Clarion Communications has opened an office in Edinburgh. Read More
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16 Jan 2017Eurowings is launching a new Edinburgh to Munich service this spring
Düsseldorf-based airline Eurowings is launching a new Edinburgh to Munich service this spring. Read More
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09 Jan 2017Edinburgh-based digital skills academy CodeClan celebrates first anniversary
Edinburgh-based digital skills academy CodeClan celebrated its first anniversary last month. Read More
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19 Dec 2016David Lloyd Leisure invests £2.2m in its two Edinburgh clubs
Fitness club chain David Lloyd Leisure recently invested more than £2m in its two Edinburgh clubs. Read More
