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Two friends of more than 20 years have swapped catching up over coffee for owning the coffee house, after taking over Dean Village Coffee House, located in one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque areas. Emma Marshall and Grace McNeil Hann became the majority owners of the Dean Village cafe in August, with Grace’s partner Ben joining them in the new venture. With Grace and Ben already calling Dean Village home, the cafe was a familiar part of everyday life long before the opportunity arose to take...

The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards ceremony was held on Friday 28 August at the Peebles Hydro Hotel, where 12 winners were announced. The event brings together a wide range of small, micro and medium-sized businesses in a celebration of the efforts of local firms over the past year. It was organised by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce (SBCC), led by chair Trevor Jackson and engagement manager Roz Haughey, and was attended by representatives from other Scottish...

Law firm, Kennedys, has expanded its office presence in Scotland, relocating its Edinburgh team to a significantly larger office in the heart of the city, to support continued business growth. The investment follows more than a decade of sustained growth across Scotland and provides enhanced facilities for colleagues, clients and business partners. The new Edinburgh office at 9 Charlotte Square provides 53 desks, up from 33 previously. The office includes expanded meeting, collaboration,...