Partner news In advance of the Budget, Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive shares some insights into the impact it could have on the local property market – and why listing now could be a strategic move. “As we approach the upcoming Budget announcement, there’s a noticeable sense of anticipation across the property market. Many sellers appear to be taking a cautious ‘wait and see’ approach, perhaps holding off until there’s more clarity around potential tax changes. Buyers, on

Forever Edinburgh is inviting city residents to make the most of two upcoming Resident Days - Carers Rights Day (Thursday 20 November) and St Andrew’s Day (Sunday 30 November). Resident Days give those who live in Edinburgh access to free or discounted activities, attractions and tours across the city. These dedicated days are part of Forever Edinburgh’s Resident Rewards programme, designed to thank local people for their ongoing support of the city’s visitor economy. The n

Scotland’s first dedicated district-heating education centre has been established at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Edinburgh. A purpose-built conference and events facility, the heat-network suite is a dedicated area which will be used to help educate people on the benefits of district-heat networks. Located on the second floor of the academy, the suite can accommodate more than 60 people. It complements the gas and renewables industry training already available at th

On Sunday 16 November, The Palmerston restaurant is hosting a pop-up by Flora Shedden, writer and owner of the Aran Bakery in Dunkeld, and previous contestant on The Great British Bake Off. The event coincides with Flora’s new cookery book, Winter in the Highlands: Eating, Drinking and Celebrating in Scotland. Bakes from the book available to buy on the day, from 9am until they sell out, include parsnip loaf cake; Earl Grey and fig scones; hazelnut crumble mince pies; and nu

Law firm Burges Salmon has advised CNG Fuels Ltd (CNG Fuels), Europe’s largest supplier of 100 per cent renewable biomethane to the transport industry, in securing a £25m five-year debt facility from The Foresight Group. The funding, alongside operational cash flow, will enable the construction of three new high-capacity, bio-CNG refuelling stations, supporting CNG Fuels’ strategy to double its UK-wide dispensing capacity by the end of 2028. Part-owned by Oslo-listed ReFuels

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

Sponsored If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ll have seen plenty of headlines about the “UK property market” - but how many of those stories truly reflect what’s happening here in Scotland? Across Edinburgh and the Lothians, the housing market often tells a very different story from the national picture. While UK-wide reports tend to focus on averages, the reality is that Scotland’s property market operates on its own terms – shaped by different laws, buyer behavi

Sponsored As the festive season approaches, so does the question of what to buy for the most important people in your life. For some, that present might be tech, for others it could be whisky or cashmere. But to show loved ones how special they are, there’s one particular gift that never loses its sparkle. And that’s, of course, jewellery. It can be tricky making the choice, though: everyone has their own individual preferences, and you want to get it right. That’s w

A former metal works is launching as a collaborative space for food, drink and the arts on 27 November. Brown’s of Leith will open within the George Brown & Sons Engineering Works building on The Shore. The engineering firm vacated the building last year and management of the building was then taken on by the design hub Custom Lane. Some of the businesses opening in the first phase of the project include all-day venue Haze, which draws its inspiration from European wine bars;

Fenton Barns nursery in North Berwick has been shortlisted in four categories – Individual Nursery of the Year, Nursery Manager of the Year, Nursery Team of the Year and Outdoor Learning Environment of the Year – in the 2025 Scottish Nursery Awards. The awards ceremony takes place in Glasgow, on 22 November. Director, Caroline Freeman commented: “This recognition reflects the dedication, teamwork and passion of everyone at Fenton Barns Nursery. We’re so proud of our nurse

Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s restaurant in Dunfermline has been named Restaurant of the Year 2025, in the casual-dining category, at the Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) awards, held in Glasgow on 6 November. Bryan Coghill, father of Jack Coghill, who heads up the restaurant, commented: “We are beyond thrilled to pick up the prestigious award at an awards ceremony which sees us judged by our fellow hospitality professionals. It means a great deal to me personally as my wife Michelle

Partner content Edinburgh is many things, to many people – and here we share what Claire Boulton, head of business development at www.espc.com particularly loves about our capital city. What is your favourite part of Edinburgh? My favourite part of Edinburgh has to be Stockbridge. When I moved up from London over 20 years ago, I lived in Comely Bank, and I couldn’t believe my luck in having this beautiful village within a city on my doorstep. It has a cool mix of independent

Artist and musician, Bee Asha, is launching What a beautiful place to fall over – a multi-art-form project that blends music, poetry, photography, film-making and live performances, " to honour the historically diverse borough of Leith – and to shed a light on the complex effects of gentrification on local businesses and communities." At the heart of the project is a live album inspired and written collaboratively with Leith creatives . The project will include six perfo

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

Following the announcement that the Bank of England has held the base rate at four per cent, Ben Thompson, deputy chief executive at Mortgage Advice Bureau commented: “It’s no surprise that the Bank of England has acted with caution, choosing to hold the base rate at four per cent. “This decision breaks the streak of quarterly rate cuts, and with the autumn Budget fast approaching and meaningful tax rises likely to be imminent, the Bank is clearly waiting for certainty on the

ESPC’s house-price report for August-October, which covers Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders, has revealed that Edinburgh properties were snapped up within 22 days during this period. The residential suburb of Restalrig in the east of the capital saw the highest demand from buyers: 45 per cent of properties listed for sale in the area set a closing date. The average selling price in the city rose 1.6 per cent, to £314,321. Commenting on activity across all

Dunfermline-based, Italian restaurant, Casa Mia is a finalist in two categories of this year’s Scottish Italian Awards – best family-run business and best family-friendly restaurant. The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday 30 November, at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central hotel. Casa Mia, which opened its doors eight years ago, has just appointed a new head chef, who has more than 20 years’ experience. Graziano Fragole is a childhood friend of chef/proprietor Fabio

Visitors to Newhailes House and Gardens in Musselburgh have the chance to win tickets and vouchers for a Christmas shopping fair at the SEC in Glasgow. ‘Deck the Halls’, a new seasonal event taking place at the SEC from 28-30 November, is teaming up with the National Trust for Scotland, to host a festive gift hunt at Newhailes. The gift hunt, which is being held on the weekend of 7-9 November gives visitors the chance to seek out hidden ‘golden’ envelopes containing ticke

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