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Latest Edinburgh business news covering key developments across Edinburgh, Leith, Midlothian, West Lothian and the wider Lothians region. Includes activity across finance, property, tourism, retail, technology and professional services, with investment trends, business growth, economic updates and business updates from across the regional business sector.

Referral Scheme Sets Up Prime For Record Year
Glasgow-based Prime Property Auctions is on course to register a record year of growth thanks to an increasingly successful referral system.

Cruden Homes secures new development in Bathgate
New site marks Cruden Homes’ first new private-sale development in Bathgate and strengthens its West Lothian presence Five-star housebuilder Cruden Homes has secured a new…

No summer bounce for small businesses, according to Novuna Business Finance research
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the three-month period of July to September has fallen to 24%.

Bookface brings a little magic to Glasgow with exclusive Practical Magic 2 screening
Glasgow-based book community Bookface is inviting film lovers to gather their coven for an exclusive private screening of Practical Magic 2, starring Sandra Bullock and…

Nazaré Teammates Ben Larg and Andrew Cotton Kick Off Big-Wave Pre-season at Lost Shore
Red Bull Sessions brings pro surfers and the surf community together Before the Atlantic wakes up and attention turns once again to the giant winter…

New AI hubs launched across Scotland
Digital Xtra, the charity dedicated to increasing the provision of extracurricular computing activities for young people in Scotland, is to develop a national network of…

Fifth regional office marks major Scottish expansion for Inco Contracts
Inco Contracts has strengthened its presence in Scotland, with the launch of a new office on the outskirts of Glasgow.

More than half of Brits have booked a holiday inspired by a novel
The Beach and the Da Vinci Codetop the list of books shaping British holiday choices Italy emerges as the overall literary travel capital for UK holidaymakers…

Topping out milestone reached on Edinburgh’s Caledonian Hotel extension as Will Rudd delivers on another high-profile city hotel
Leading civil and structural engineering consultancy Will Rudd has reached a major project benchmark following the official topping out of a nine-storey extension at the…

Young Scottish performers wanted for Jack and the Beanstalk auditions at the SEC this Christmas
Young actors, singers and dancers from across Scotland are invited to audition for the Junior Ensemble of Jack and the Beanstalk in 3D at Glasgow’s…

Ralph Sayer Adds To Expanding Legal Team
Ralph Sayer, the Edinburgh-based solicitors and estate agents, has appointed Katie Wright as its latest ‘home-grown’ solicitor.

Business On The Menu At Joint Chambers Lunch
Businesses from across Edinburgh and the Lothians will get together on Thursday as the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and the Midlothian and East Lothian…

Apprentices Hope To Spark Career At John Heaney Electrical
West Lothian firm John Heaney (Electrical) has brought in two new apprentices as it continues to give young people opportunities to carve out a career…

Small Businesses Divided On Using Ai To Power Growth – As Many Stand By The Power Of Enterprises Built On Strong Human Relationships
Three in 10 UK small business owners (31%) say they are already using AI to support their enterprises – although 27% say they either have…

Texecom launches Texecom Guardian with AURA
Texecom, a leading UK manufacturer of professional security systems, today announced the launch of Texecom Guardian with AURA UK, a security technology company providing businesses…

Kerr To Drive Growth At St Andrews’ HQ
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Jamie Kerr as the new branch manager of its Edinburgh headquarters.

Spiritfilled Success Wins Scottish Parliament Support
The recent gold medal success of Fife whisky bottler Spiritfilled has been recognised by the Scottish Parliament.

Ryden Invests In Next Generation Of Property Professionals As Skills Shortage Continues
Scottish commercial property consultancy Ryden is expanding its investment in the next generation of surveyors, planners and agents, launching a peer-led development programme as the…

Prime Time For Auction House To Expand
Prime Property Auctions has moved to a larger headquarters in Glasgow in response to rapid growth since the turn of the year.