Holyrood PR has strengthened its senior team   with the appointment of two communications professionals from a fellow Edinburgh agency. The move sees Annie Diamond and Roddy Scott join the firm, following a record year of growth. Both bring decades of experience across journalism, higher education, events and agency leadership. Annie joins as associate director, following six years in a leadership role at another PR agency, where she led award-winning campaigns. She will also

Accountability Edinburgh is hoping to complete a memorable year with success at the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Impact Awards. The firm has been shortlisted in three categories – Practice of the Year, Digital Finance Pioneer and Bookkeeper of the Year. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in London today (Friday 7 November). The firm recently landed a hat-trick of prestigious awards. As well as being crowned Bookkeeping Partner of the Year for the seco

Judging is underway for this year’s Business Excellence Awards run by the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce. The final nominations came in last week, with the winners to be announced at a gala dinner at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, Uphall, on Friday 28 November. The awards showcase organisations that have achieved business excellence across all the categories. Joint headline sponsors for the 2025 awards are DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) West Lothian Regional Grou

Funding-solutions specialist, UMi, has announced a UK-wide roadshow, ‘FUEL’, to help businesses understand, prepare for and access the finance they need to fuel their growth or overcome cashflow hurdles. The first of the events will be held in Edinburgh, at Murrayfield Stadium, on 28 January.  The roadshows will bring together funders and experts to support local business leaders from different industries, commercial backgrounds and disciplines to help them identify what type

The dynamics between farming and forestry and some of the many challenges facing the rural economy will be explored at the launch of The UK Forest Market Report 2025 in Edinburgh on 18 November and in London, on 19 November. Published annually by  Tilhill Forestry  and  Goldcrest Land and Forestry Group , the report records forestry transactions and investment trends across the UK. Xander Mahony, head of forestry investment at Tilhill and Jon Lambert, partner at Goldcrest Lan

Effective Hospitality Management (EHM) has announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp) company. The firm said that this underscores its longstanding commitment to building commercially resilient hospitality businesses while creating positive social and environmental impact. Kevin Keenan, EHM co-founder and director commented: “Hospitality should enhance places and people as well as profits. Achieving B Corp certification formalises that commitment. We’re

The owners of Pilgrim Bar, in Robertson’s Close, on the Cowgate, have announced plans to refurbish the bar next year, with around £20,000 earmarked for further improvements to the facilities. This follows a £20,000 upgrade which took place over the summer, including an investment in all live sports channels, as well as redecoration and new furniture. The owners also reported that the bar has experienced a 15 per cent growth in turnover over the past few years. A new manager,

A quartet of businesses from across Edinburgh and Midlothian have emerged triumphant at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2025. Oscha Slings, which makes baby carriers, picked up the Sustainable Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise. Graphic-design business, Studio Lutalica, was named Purpose-Led Business of the Year. Computer-games specialist, Glitchers took home the Innovation Business of the Year award and marketing consultancy, LOOP Agencies wo

Law firm Clyde & Co is relocating its Edinburgh office, moving from its current premises at Albany House to Saltire Court, a landmark Grade A building in the heart of the city’s Exchange District. Global real-estate adviser CBRE, working alongside Cushman & Wakefield, secured the move on behalf of the landlord. Clyde & Co has signed a 10-year lease and is expected to take occupancy later this year. Property consultants, CuthbertWhite represented Clyde & Co in the transaction.

KPMG UK has announced the appointment of Jo Thomson to lead its Edinburgh office. Based at the firm’s Saltire Court office, Jo will lead a team of more than 400 people, strengthening the firm’s connections within the city’s business community. Jo has also been appointed as the firm’s public-sector lead for Scotland. In this role, she will bring the full breadth of KPMG UK’s expertise in tax, audit and advisory to help public bodies navigate Scotland’s evolving policy landscap

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and specialist events and catering company, Heritage Portfolio, have announced an extension of their...

Scottish fashion brand, Islander, is set to take its Harris Tweed handbags to London, creating jobs and building on a sales surge that...

Law firm Burges Salmon has advised AlphaReal, the specialist real-assets investment manager, on a bespoke £40m lending solution to...

Edinburgh-based, commercial-cleaning specialist, Perfect Clean, has agreed an £8m contract with Fife Council. The agreement runs until...

An East Lothian skin therapist has launched a partnership with an award-winning local skincare brand following support from Business...

Sterling Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has expanded, with the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa. The six-figure deal is the fifth...

Deloitte in Scotland has welcomed 75 people to its graduate, BrightStart apprenticeship and industrial placement programmes this month,...

Edinburgh-based media-conversion business, Transfermagic is supporting people with dementia and other memory-related conditions to share...

Solicitors and estate agents, Neilsons, have won three awards at the Scottish Legal Awards, which celebrate excellence in the legal...

Law firm, Burges Salmon, has announced the appointment of Lillian Mackenzie as a partner in its projects department, in the Edinburgh...