Lawyers from Dentons’ Edinburgh and Glasgow offices took part in the 2026 LandAid SleepOut in Edinburgh on 5 March, spending a night outdoors in the capital to raise funds to help tackle youth homelessness. The Dentons team set an initial fundraising target of £1400 and have so far raised £3000. Dentons’ disputes partner Philip Knight joined colleagues Liam McCabe, Lauren Fowler, Fraser Crombie, Emily Zehetmayr, Jordan Houston and Robbie McElroy in sleeping outside Dynamic Ea

AMIS, an Edinburgh-based charity which supports male victims of domestic abuse, has launched a new campaign, ‘AMIS 100 – Stand with a Man’, inviting 100 organisations to take a stand against abuse and support the men who experience it. The charity reports that in 2025, it received almost 3,000 requests for support, with 651 men reaching out for help for the first time. Carol-Anne Fordyce, head of services at AMIS, said:   “Many of the men who contact us tell us they delayed r

SWURF, the Edinburgh-based, remote-working platform, has announced that it has secured £200,000 of investment, to accelerate expansion. Investors will join existing backers and industry leaders including Gareth Williams, co-founder of Skyscanner, and hospitality entrepreneur, Anna Lagerqvist Christopherson. The investment will primarily drive the roll-out of SWURF pods, which are on-demand private meeting spaces, designed for professionals who require immediate privacy for se

Partner news ESPC ’s latest house-price report shows “a stable market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, with modest price growth, improving stock levels and softer competition creating more balanced trading conditions”. Using sales data from December 2025 to February 2026, the average selling price rose two per cent year-on-year to £292,287. ESPC said that while this represents more measured growth than seen in previous quarters, it reflects a mar

Asian-inspired restaurant chain, Maki & Ramen, has announced that it has raised £20,000 over the last 18 months, for Thistle Foundation, an Edinburgh charity which supports people to cope with the diagnosis of a long-term condition.  Each Monday, for every bowl of ramen sold in Maki & Ramen’s four Edinburgh restaurants between 4pm and 8pm, £1 is donated to Thistle. Team members have  participated in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and funds were also raised at a recent celebratory eve

Chef Dhaneshwar Prasad, of award-winning Dhoom Indian Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline has unveiled his latest menu, named ‘Chef Prasad’s Desi Eats’.   The new, 10-course tasting menu features a range of his favourite dishes from his travels through 12 different regions of India.   He said: “When I travel the streets of India, I’m looking for something different – something unique and authentic. It’s all about bringing colour, flavour and a culinary sensation to our customers.

Edinburgh networking group, Hug The Cactus, is launching its first networking event in Fife, on 11 March, from 10am-noon, at Abbot House, in Dunfermline.  Hug The Cactus started up more than three years ago and is run by its founder, photographer, Susan Heaton.  Two events are held in and around the Edinburgh area on a monthly basis, attracting entrepreneurs, creatives and small business owners. Commenting on the expansion into Fife, Susan said: “Hug The Cactus has grown into

Sponsored If you’re considering a move beyond the capital, Edinburgh’s surrounding towns offer an appealing blend of space, value and quality of life – all within easy reach of the city centre.   With many employers now asking staff to spend more time back in the office, commuting has once again become a key consideration when choosing where to live. At the same time, affordability remains front of mind.   For many buyers, moving just outside the city boundary can mean signif

Creative agency, Story, has announced a change of leadership, as Sue Mullen steps back from her role as chair, after almost 24 years. Charlie Cutler takes over as managing director. Charlie has been Story’s digital director since 2015, when Story acquired digital company The Weather. Sue co-founded Story in 2002, since when it has gone on to deliver award-winning campaigns for UK and global clients across many sectors, including drinks, public sector and financial services. 

Leith-based communications agency, Feel Good Comms, which launched in January, has announced its first hire. The firm has recruited account executive, Euan Hunter, who joins from whisky distillery, Ardbeg, where he worked in the global brand team, on new product launches, social-media campaigns, events and brand storytelling. Feel Good Comms has notched up a number of new-business wins over the last few months, across the hospitality, retail and tech sectors, including client

A major new partnership is set to bring one of Scotland’s contemporary folk festivals to the capital for the very first time. For one day only, on Saturday 20 June, the Royal Highland Show will partner with trad-music festival, The Reeling, at the Royal Highland Centre. The line-up for the event will include Dougie MacLean, Breabach, Dlù, Elephant Sessions, Kinnaris Q and Skippinish. Mark Currie, director at the Royal Highland Centre, said: “This is an exciting partnership op

Sponsored Edinburgh is many things, to many people – and here we share what Leah Bryce, of Leah Bryce Property Sourcing particularly loves about our capital city. What is your favourite part of Edinburgh? This is such a hard question because there are so many beautiful and interesting parts of the city. But if I had to choose just one, it would be Stockbridge.   There’s something about its village ‘feel’ and the independent shops, restaurants and the wee boutiques make it spe

Standard Life plc (the Group), which focuses solely on retirement saving and income, has completed its name change from Phoenix Group Holdings plc.  To mark this milestone, Standard Life has set a new target to help three million more customers over the next 10 years, to take action towards a better retirement. To meet this commitment, the Group will provide support and solutions designed to ensure that more people are on track to build sufficient pension savings and that mor

Scotland’s former national chef of the year has announced plans to open his first restaurant at an Aberdeenshire beauty spot this summer.  Orry Shand is updating the former Falls of Feugh restaurant, near Banchory, which closed its doors at the end of 2025. A major half a million-pound interior makeover of the venue is now underway, which will create a venue with views towards the river and surrounding woodland. The development of the restaurant will create 10 local hospitali

Business confidence in Scotland rose four points during February to 41 per cent, according to the latest Business Barometer from Bank of Scotland.  The Business Barometer, which has been running since 2002, provides early signals about UK economic trends both regionally and nationwide.   Looking ahead to the next six months, Scottish businesses identified their top target areas for growth as introducing new technology, such as AI, automation or digitalisation (51 per cent), i

A new, all-day restaurant is due to open in St Andrews this spring, when Clarets takes up residence in The R&A World Golf Museum, overlooking the world-famous Old Course. Clarets, part of the The Rocca Group, will seat 50 diners, offering a breakfast and lunch menu initially, to be followed with a dinner service at a later stage. Morning and daytime dishes will include classics such as avocado on sourdough, a full Scottish breakfast, eggs Benedict and haggis toasties. Stefano

Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership (WACL) has announced the expansion of its mission to accelerate gender equality in the advertising and communications industry, with a new nations and regions initiative, covering Scotland and the north of England. The initiative will be co-chaired by WACL member, Juliet Simpson, chief executive of Stripe Communications, which has offices in London and Manchester, as well as in Edinburgh.  WACL, a network of over 350 senior w

Stockbridge bakery, Lannan, is hosting a pop-up by baker, food writer and winner of the first series of The Great British Bake Off , Edd Kimber.    The pop-up, on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 March, coincides with the release of Edd’s book, Chocolate Baking .  Bakes from the book will be available, including chocolate and whipped-caramel cake; chocolate and absinthe canelé; and sour-cherry custard buns with cocoa streusel.   The bakes will be available from 9am until sell-out,

A £170,000 refurbishment is underway, set to revitalise the closest pub to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament. Kilderkin on Canongate will be renamed The Parliament Arms to reflect its location and will be transformed into a top-quality pub celebrating Scottish hospitality, cuisine and spirits.   The Parliament Arms is scheduled to open by mid-March, creating 20 new jobs. The overhaul is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs – which is headquartered in Edinbu

Dales Marine Services, a specialist in dry dock and ship repair, fabrication and conversion, has appointed Stuart McLeod as director of operations, strengthening its leadership team, as the company advances its long-term growth and operational strategy. Stuart will have oversight of operations across all the company’s sites, leading Dales Marine’s day-to-day performance and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality ship repair and maintenance services to clients across