Chef and restaurateur Nico Simeone has announced the opening of Lennox Edinburgh this July, marking the third location for his acclaimed, new restaurant concept, following successful openings in Manchester and Glasgow. Lennox offers a deliberate change from the format-driven approach that made Six by Nico recognisable. Instead, Lennox is built around “instinct, flavour and the raw energy of the kitchen”, delivering ingredient-led dishes. The capital’s vibrant West End has be

The Hoxton Hotel has announced the launch of its first ‘hedonistic brunch’ series - a monthly celebration of exceptional wines and indulgent brunch fare, hosted in the hotel’s events space. Taking place on the last Sunday of each month, the ticketed event will feature a buffet, designed to be paired with drinks such as chilled reds and rosé wines, as well as sakes. The first brunch will take place from 11:30am to 2pm on Sunday 26 July, spotlighting sparkling rosé and white w

For fans of cycling, who also love France as a holiday destination, Domaine de la Vène could be the ideal accommodation, this July. Located near Carcassonne, in the picturesque Languedoc-Roussillon region, Domaine de la Vène offers a blend of tranquillity, comfort and accessibility, making it an ideal retreat for spectators following one of the world’s most iconic sporting events – stage four of the Tour de France, from Carcassonne to Foix, takes place on 7 July. The estate

One of Glasgow’s favourite Italian delis, Eusebi, has opened a bakery counter at Edinburgh food marketplace, Bonnie & Wild. Eusebi’s at Bonnie & Wild is offering a range of sweet treats, including crema and pistachio cornetti, handmade pastries and classic Italian desserts alongside seasonal cakes inspired by Scotland’s produce – bringing together the best of Italian tradition and Scottish ingredients. Eusebi’s much-loved strawberry tarts, made using Scottish fruit, will al

The Registers of Scotland (RoS) annual analysis of Scotland’s property market has revealed that in 2025-2026, the total value of sales in the Scottish residential-property market reached a record high of £24.3bn – the highest level since records began, more than 20 years ago. The study also found that the total market value of new-build residential sales grew by nine per cent between 2024-25 and 2025-26. In 2025-26, around 10 per cent of residential property sales in Scotla

A new partnership has been announced by Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy (EFDA) and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), to run a series of ‘Gardener and Chef’ events, taking place from July through to September 2026. Developed by EFDA’s chefs and RBGE’s learning and engagement team, the programme brings together the best of the culinary and botanical worlds. Equipping attendees with culinary skills as well as a deeper understanding of what to grow at each time of year, t

The organisers of Neighbourgood Market in Stockbridge will be running the event at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens this year, from 23 July to 31 August. Similar to the Stockbridge event, Neighbourgood Gardens will feature independent, Scottish food and drink traders, as well as performances every day on the bandstand by visiting groups and artists through the Festival period. Preston Mommsen of Neighbourgood Market said: “Princes Street Gardens is a wonderful loc

Finding a venue that offers elegant, historic accommodation in the Scottish countryside for a large group, might feel like a daunting task – but there’s a country house in Fife that could hit the spot. The Erskine family’s home since 1670, Cambo House, on the Cambo Estate is set in ancient woodlands, close to a two-mile stretch of sandy beach. A distillery and golf course are nearby too. The house is available to hire, for up to 37 guests, across 18 bedrooms, comprising fiv

Edinburgh entrepreneur Richard O’Donnell has announced a corporate restructure of his business portfolio to facilitate ongoing growth. Richard runs four specialist companies in the insurance reinstatement and property-maintenance fields – Insurepair, ClaimDry, VeriClaim and Emergency Repair. Under the new set-up, all four specialist businesses will sit within Property Repair Group, alongside Property Repair, which will focus on repairs, maintenance and renovations across the

New research from global insurance broker and risk-management firm, Gallagher, and research partner Opinium has revealed that the UK hospitality and leisure sector is expected to enjoy a bumper summer season, as people plan to stay local for their annual break, to avoid ongoing travel disruption and to watch the World Cup. With the men’s World Cup starting on 11 June and running until 19 July, the hospitality industry needs to prepare for a busy month as over 15 million UK ad

The UK lacks a robust support system for entrepreneurs who have experienced economic hardship, according to the final report of The Maple Review, an independent UK-government-backed study. Following a year-long inquiry, spearheaded by Small Business Britain and supported by Xero, drawing on a national survey of more than 600 entrepreneurs from low-income backgrounds, the Review highlights the opportunities entrepreneurship can provide for the 14.3 million people currently liv

A Category A listed pub in the centre of Edinburgh will close on Monday 8 June, for a £280,000 revamp. The investment in Joseph Pearce on Elm Row is planned to upgrade the pub to a top-quality local. The opening hours are also due to be extended, changing from mid- afternoon to 12 noon, when the pub reopens, in late July. The project is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs, which is headquartered in Edinburgh. It will see Edinburgh born-and-bred Paul Henderson – a l

Partner content Property portal, ESPC’s monthly report covering March-May reveals that buyers and sellers are taking a cautious approach, which may be linked to economic uncertainty. However, the data also finds that the median selling time across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders was quicker than during the same period in 2025, with properties going under offer two days faster, in 25 days. ESPC said that this indicates that “buyers are present in the market and

An Edinburgh Napier University student’s passion for design has resulted in creating a pop-up home for hedgehogs. Archie Abbott’s project H.O.G is among those on display at the 2026 ENU Degree Show – alongside work from students across the School of Arts & Creative Industries. His innovative idea has culminated in a flat-pack shelter to protect hedgehogs from harsh winter weather. The woven pattern of his prototype was inspired by river-bank structures he noticed while walkin

The British Business Bank has reached a landmark milestone by unlocking £200m of debt finance for smaller businesses across Scotland, under its Growth Guarantee Scheme. Over a thousand (1283) Scottish businesses have benefited from the finance, delivered through 32 lenders operating throughout Scotland, including a number of independent Scottish lenders. The wholesale and retail sector received most finance (£30.9m), followed by administrative and support-service activities (

Dabton House, in Dumfries and Galloway, has announced the completion of the renovation of Dabton Lodge, a beautifully restored, one-bedroom, self-catering property, designed as the perfect cosy retreat and base for exploring the area. Located at the main entrance gateway of Dabton House, formerly the family home of the 10th Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, the Lodge has been thoughtfully renovated to reflect the refined interior style of the main house, which itself underwent a

A Scottish food start-up has relaunched with ambitious growth plans after receiving support from Business Gateway. Canny Mushrooms, founded by Joanna Davies, produces premium tinned mushrooms designed to deliver bold flavours in a convenient, sustainable and nutritious format. The business idea was born during Joanna’s time spent working in tech as a project manager, which included living in Boston in the US. Inspired by the popularity of high-quality tinned-fish products, sh

Ralph Sayer has announced that Napier University law graduate, Megan Kane, is the first solicitor to train and qualify with the Edinburgh law firm. The business has enjoyed consistent growth since launching four years ago and brought in Megan in 2024 as its first trainee solicitor as part of a strategic expansion strategy. Having attained her Diploma in Legal Practice from Strathclyde University, she has gone on to successfully complete her two-year traineeship, with chief ex

Edinburgh-based Dayshape, an AI-powered resource-management platform, has partnered with Laurel, a platform for professional services, to help firms identify and eliminate revenue ‘leakage’. The partnership brings together the firms’ expertise, to give businesses a clearer view of how work is planned, delivered and billed across the organisation. Laurel automatically captures work activity across meetings, emails, documents and digital workflows, reducing reliance on manual

A striking set of kitchen knives developed by an Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) student aim to cut out the misogyny faced by female chefs. Product-design student, Olivia Baird, drew on her experience of working in commercial kitchens to develop the uniquely uncomfortable utensils as part of her project 'Chef Gate'. The 21-year-old from Kirkcaldy hopes they could be used to deliver training exercises for chefs to help them understand the difficulties women face in kitchens.