Edinburgh property portal ESPC has revealed the capital’s top-performing rental postcodes for Q4 2025, highlighting where buy-to-let investors are achieving the strongest returns. Using rental data from Citylets alongside ESPC’s latest house-price analysis, the report identifies the areas that delivered the most attractive yields between October and December. From waterfront districts to well-connected urban neighbourhoods, the study notes that tenant demand remains robust, d

Angus-based, independent distillery, Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery, has opened pre orders for The Arbikie single malt, following a series of private tastings held during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The invitation-only tastings were presented to a small audience of global leaders, innovators and decision-makers, providing a taste of Arbikie’s first-ever single-malt Scotch whisky ahead of its launch. Produced entirely on the Arbikie Estate, the single malt has been

Eat Out Edinburgh returns to the city this March, inviting locals and visitors alike to enjoy a month of exclusive deals, special menus and curated experiences from some of the capital’s best bars and restaurants. Eat Out Edinburgh 2026 will once again run for the entire month, bringing family, friends and colleagues together to support the city centre’s hospitality scene. More than 50 venues are expected to take part this year. Founded in 2022 by Essential Edinburgh, the cam

Forever Edinburgh is teaming up with Civerinos to fire up National Pizza Day on Monday 9 February with the launch of two limited-edition pizzas. Created to celebrate Edinburgh’s dynamic food scene and the makers behind it, the ‘Local Legends’ pizzas will be available in both a meat and a vegetarian version. As part of Forever Edinburgh’s Resident Rewards programme, residents with an EH postcode can enjoy 50 per cent off the special ‘Local Legends’ pizzas when dining in on Nat

The Royal Yacht Britannia has created a new afternoon tea, the ‘Royal Tea on Britannia’ and an enhanced, guided, group tour experience, to mark 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in 2026.  'Royal Tea on Britannia' will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 February until 31 March. The new group tour will reveal stories and anecdotes about the life of Queen Elizabeth II on board the ship, which is based in Leith. Visitors will board Britannia via the Royal B

South Queensferry fish-and-chip restaurant, The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack, is hosting a fundraising dinner for The Fisherman’s Mission, on 25 March.   A national charity that supports fishermen and their families, The Fishermen's Mission has been looking after the health and well-being of fishermen for over 140 years, providing practical, financial and emotional support, including a 24/7 emergency service to assist with accidents or illness at sea: “None of us involved in thi

Property-marketing company, ESPC, reports that its latest house-price research points to a confident start to 2026, for the property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders.   Using sales data from November 2025 to January 2026, ESPC found that the average selling price across the region increased by 4.3 per cent year-on-year to £296,093. November activity was still influenced by uncertainty around the UK budget and anticipated interest-rate cut,

The Green Room, in Edinburgh's West End has become one of the first bars in Scotland to leverage the recently implemented Scottish Pubs Code. The new legislation, which gives pub owners the chance to ask to just pay a rent without being tied to supply stock from the pub-owning business, means that The Green Room West End can now stock a wider range of beers. The bar reported that it is now able to reduce the price of a pint of lager from £6.90 to £5.20, representing a saving

World Cheese Awards judge, Tanny Gill, has announced the launch of The Scottish Cheese Academy. Tanny, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, has created the Academy to fill a gap in professional education, help cheese lovers learn more about Scottish cheese and to help give Scottish cheese the cultural status and global reverence enjoyed by Scottish whisky. The Academy will deliver certified cheese education, bespoke hospitality training and cultural touri

Furniture retailer, Sterling Home, has announced a new collaboration with broadcaster Vogue Williams, on an exclusive furniture collection available only through its stores in Scotland: “This partnership brings together Vogue’s creative energy with our commitment to accessible, quality design,” said Euan Graham, Sterling Home director: “Her warmth, authenticity and enthusiasm for home styling align with our brand values and customer expectations. The resulting range is a cons

Responsible-finance provider, Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is bringing its nationwide Funding Socials programme to Edinburgh, offering third-sector leaders the opportunity to connect with fund managers, sector specialists and peers. The event, to be held at Out of the Blue on 12 February, will help charity and social enterprise leaders from across the region explore new approaches to income generation and build valuable networks. Attendees will have the chance to hear dir

Sponsored As the new year gets underway, many businesses are looking to identify how they can elevate their competitive advantage in 2026. We spoke to brand specialist, Giles Etherington, who is launching his ’28-day brand launchpad’ at the end of February. The programme is designed to help businesses create a stand-out brand.  This year he is turning his attention to a particular sector – the space occupied by independent coaches and consultants. Giles says: “A quote I use a

A new Sri Lankan restaurant has opened in Glasgow’s West End.   KOCHCHI first came to diners’ attention at Edinburgh’s Bonnie & Wild food hall and aims to build on its success in the capital, in its location on Ruthven Lane.   The Glasgow restaurant has a dining capacity of 80 covers, over two floors, an external, heated balcony area and a bar.   At the heart of the menu is koththu, Sri Lanka’s street food. Fresh flatbread is hand-chopped and seared on a hot griddle with vege

Bid and tender experts Andrew Morrison and Chris Denyer have joined forces, to launch a new company, Aspire Bidding.  Based in Edinburgh, Aspire Bidding has started trading with a UK-wide client base already on its books, from the west of Scotland and the Lothians north of the border, to Yorkshire, Cheltenham and London in the south. The boutique consultancy has launched with six members of staff located throughout the country, with plans in place to add to the personnel as t

Hope Terrace in Edinburgh’s sought-after Grange area is the city’s most expensive address, new research from property-buying agency Fyndd shows – but Ann Street is the priciest per square foot. Hope Terrace commanded the highest average price of sales over £1m, reaching almost £3.5m, but buyers paid around half the price per square foot of perennially popular Ann Street in Stockbridge. The research, commissioned by Fyndd from data consultancy HomeBench, analysed Edinburgh str

Getting out of town to the peace and quiet of the countryside is often top of the wish list for a romantic break.  Over the Border, in a picturesque Northumberland village, The Kirkstyle Inn is offering a 10-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu, with an optional wine pairing and a glass of fizz on arrival.  The Inn has attracted a number of accolades and awards, including three AA Rosettes.  Recent dishes on the menu have included pheasant pie with smoked bacon and onion; duck

Engineering firm, Civic, has announced the acquisition of Quattro Consult – a structural and civil-engineering consultancy based in Edinburgh. The acquisition supports Civic’s continued expansion in Scotland and brings a team of 15 engineers and technicians into the business. Founded in 2009, Quattro (incorporating Stuart McTaggart Limited) has delivered its engineering-consultancy services across a range of sectors, including residential, hotels, industrial and logistics. Th

Communications agency, Feel Good Comms, has announced the launch of the first Edinburgh ‘feel-good’ index, an initiative designed to celebrate the people and places that make Edinburgh.   Feel Good founder, Chris Batchelor, who started up the agency earlier this month, said the index is built on the belief that the most successful businesses are those that make the world a genuinely happier place. The agency’s mission is to champion these local establishments and ensure that

Dales Marine Services has made the shortlist in two categories of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce 2026 business awards.   The specialist in dry dock and ship repair, fabrication and conversion has been named as a finalist in the Leith Business of the Year   and Developing the Young Workforce awards.   A spokesperson for the firm, which was founded almost 40 years ago, said: “It is an honour for Dales Marine Services to be shortlisted for not one, but two accolades at the Ed

Technology and communications consultancy, brass neck, and marketing consultancy, KMA Marketing have announced the launch of a strategic partnership, to boost the capabilities and drive the growth of each business. Both consultancies, run by Kirsten Paul and Killian McAleese respectively, started up in 2024. The two organisations will initially provide Droplet NeverTrust TM , the secure-vault company, with marketing and PR support.  The firm helps organisations protect hardw