The next annual British Business Awards ceremony will take place on 30 April 2026, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The aim is to again raise a minimum of £1m for Edinburgh homelessne...

Research by property firm Rettie has revealed a ‘rising tide’ of house prices in Scotland’s coastal towns, with almost half of the country’s top 20 most expensive areas located in coastal communities....

Cold Town Beer has released a limited-edition craft ale – the ‘Barrel Aged Imperial Stout’, which is aged in Speyside whisky casks.Fewer than 1000 cans are available, online and through independent Sc...

Heritage Portfolio, part of Sodexo Live! has announced the extension of its partnership with The Signet Library, for a further 12 years. The partnership has been in place for more than 25 years to dat...

Chef, Roberta Hall McCarron and Shaun McCarron, of Ardfern, The Little Chartroom and Eleanore restaurants have launched Ardfern Provisions, a product range of sauces and pantry staples.Inspired by the...

New research from Business Gateway has revealed that 55 per cent of Scottish smes anticipate growth in their business over the next year.The findings came from the second annual Business Baseline surv...

Planning consent has been granted by the City of Edinburgh Council, to transform a sandstone office building on the edge of the New Town into a 102-bedroom hotel.Regeneration specialist Artisan Real E...

Chef Stuart Ralston’s Michelin-starred Lyla restaurant, on Royal Terrace, is becoming a restaurant with rooms. The Georgian townhouse will have four rooms available, from February 2026. The décor of t...

Sponsored Are you looking to find a new home in 2026? Paul Hilton, ESPC chief executive, shares his predictions for some of the most popular places to buy a home in the new year, in Edinburgh and beyo...

The Data-Driven Innovation Programme, a strategic partnership led by the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, has won the Collaborative Initiative of the Year award at the Institute of ...

The cream of local businesses has been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025.More than 150 guests attended the ceremony, where Capital Service Solutions ...

Edinburgh is renowned for its dramatic stone architecture. What are the sources and types of building stone?

A new survey has revealed that only 25 per cent of Edinburgh residents mark Scotland’s national day. It also found that at a national level, just one in four (26 per cent) Scots say they celebrate St ...

The Duck & Waffle Edinburgh is inviting guests to leave the ordinary behind, this festive season, and to step into the 'Chamber of Magic' – a world where wonder, mischief and wizardry collide.Guests can expect to see a cosy fireplace framed by glittering trees and a flurry of letters spilling upwards, with a watchful owl perched among them; a dreamy ‘sky’ of drifting clouds and twinkling stars above the grand-hall-inspired dining room; and lush garlands wrapping the banquettes.  Alex Winter, gen

Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard, part of The University of Edinburgh, is joining forces with Simpsons Special Care Babies (SSCB) to mark the charity’s 40th anniversary, with a ‘Tree of Light’ installation,...

Sponsored AI is driving major improvements across health care – and that includes hearing aids. This could be very welcome news for many people: over half of the UK population aged 55 and over suffers...

This festive season, Somewhere by Nico is offering a new, five-course, cocktail ‘experience’ that blends nostalgia, storytelling and inventive mixology.Available until 31 December, ‘Now that’s what I ...

New research from St. James’s Place (SJP) has revealed that saving with other people is one of the strongest motivators for building better financial habits, particularly among younger generations.Acc...