Business news for Edinburgh: companies, finance and fund management, commercial property, tech and startups, hospitality and retail, and the people moving across the city.https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/en-gbWed, 14 Oct 2026 14:11:25 GMTeditor@edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk (Edinburgh Business News)editor@edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk (Edinburgh Business News)Copyright 2026 Edinburgh Business News60https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/images/edinburghbusinessnews-logo.pnghttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-businesses-target-irish-growth-as-accountancy-firm-hosts-dublin-trade-m/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-businesses-target-irish-growth-as-accountancy-firm-hosts-dublin-trade-m/Seven Scottish businesses will travel to Dublin on 21 and 22 October for a trade mission hosted by Baker Tilly Ireland, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has said.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:11:25 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/aab-welcomes-almost-90-new-starters-across-group-as-part-of-talent-drive/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/aab-welcomes-almost-90-new-starters-across-group-as-part-of-talent-drive/Professional services firm AAB said it has brought in almost 90 graduates, apprentices and placement students across the wider AAB Group this autumn, including more than 60 who attended a Student Induction event in Edinburgh.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:15:17 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/bus-lane-hours-extended-in-local-trial/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/bus-lane-hours-extended-in-local-trial/A trial extending bus lane operating hours between Milton Road East and London Road began on 12 October 2026 to test whether longer hours can cut bus delays.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:11:57 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/gillespie-macandrew-expands-partnership-to-30-as-turnover-tops-20m/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/gillespie-macandrew-expands-partnership-to-30-as-turnover-tops-20m/Law firm Gillespie Macandrew has named three senior appointments, taking its partnership to a record 30 as the firm said it surpassed £20 million turnover for the first time.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:00 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-firm-becomes-uk-distributor-for-chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-x-humanoi/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-firm-becomes-uk-distributor-for-chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-x-humanoi/The Robot Group is inviting UK businesses and research organisations to explore humanoid robots made by China's X-HUMANOID, the company said.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:34:47 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-firm-named-uk-distributor-for-chinese-humanoid-robots/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-firm-named-uk-distributor-for-chinese-humanoid-robots/The Robot Group is now the authorised UK distributor for X-HUMANOID, inviting businesses to explore the TianGong and Tianyi robot ranges.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:11 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: Aideal Hwa on UnsplashLibrary image: A white humanoid robot seated in lotus position in a futuristic architectural settingTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/gb-surfing-names-lost-shore-as-national-performance-centre-and-olympic-training/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/gb-surfing-names-lost-shore-as-national-performance-centre-and-olympic-training/Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce said GB Surfing has selected Lost Shore Surf Resort as one of its National Performance Centres and Olympic Training Facilities ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:41:48 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsHospitalityhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/build-a-rocket-boy-enters-administration/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/build-a-rocket-boy-enters-administration/Joint administrators were appointed to Build a Rocket Boy on 2 October 2026, according to The Gazette.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:40:09 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsLibrary image: Vishnu Prasad on UnsplashLibrary image: Edinburgh Old Town skyline with historic spires and buildings seen from gardensCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/old-town-bid-project-clears-first-hurdle-as-majority-of-businesses-back-plans/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/old-town-bid-project-clears-first-hurdle-as-majority-of-businesses-back-plans/Plans for a Business Improvement District in Edinburgh's Old Town have secured enough business support to move to the next stage, the steering group has said.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:31:37 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-small-business-growth-forecasts-rise-for-first-time-in-2026/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-small-business-growth-forecasts-rise-for-first-time-in-2026/Novuna Business Finance says 25% of Scottish small firms expect growth in the final quarter of 2026, the first uptick this year, though confidence remains well below 2024 and early 2025 levels.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:36 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/activpayroll-opens-new-office-in-kochi-india/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/activpayroll-opens-new-office-in-kochi-india/Global payroll and HR specialist activpayroll has opened a new office in Kochi, India, as part of its international expansion plans.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:34 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-students-launch-scotland-wide-university-trading-competition/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-students-launch-scotland-wide-university-trading-competition/A student team from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh has brought together investment societies from seven Scottish universities for a year-long virtual trading competition starting this month.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:30:08 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: Chloë Forbes-Kindlen on UnsplashLibrary image: Edinburgh Old Town skyline with National Gallery facade, church spire and a red busTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/estate-agents-accused-of-missing-up-to-94-of-evening-calls-new-ai-tool-aims-to-p/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/estate-agents-accused-of-missing-up-to-94-of-evening-calls-new-ai-tool-aims-to-p/Research highlighted by trade press shows UK property firms miss the vast majority of out-of-hours enquiries, prompting a London AI firm to launch a voice-agent system aimed at recovering lost business.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:00:16 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scotland-ranks-among-top-three-uk-regions-for-small-business-sustainability-edin/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scotland-ranks-among-top-three-uk-regions-for-small-business-sustainability-edin/New Novuna Business Finance research finds Scottish small businesses lead the way on sustainability, with Edinburgh events agency YourScene featured as an example of practical progress.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:30:15 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/ossian-architects-director-gains-rias-conservation-accreditation/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/ossian-architects-director-gains-rias-conservation-accreditation/Martin Flett, director of Edinburgh-based Ossian Architects, has been awarded RIAS Accreditation in Conservation Architecture, recognising his expertise in working with listed and traditional buildings.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:06 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: Connor Mollison on UnsplashLibrary image: Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill overlooking Edinburgh skyline at sunsetPeoplehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/air-traffic-control-disruption-at-scottish-airports-hits-freight-as-well-as-pass/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/air-traffic-control-disruption-at-scottish-airports-hits-freight-as-well-as-pass/Freight industry body BIFA warns that air traffic control problems affecting Scottish and northern English airports are disrupting the movement of urgent air cargo alongside passenger flights.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:30:09 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/newhailes-tops-list-of-scotland-s-best-free-days-out-new-research-shows/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/newhailes-tops-list-of-scotland-s-best-free-days-out-new-research-shows/A study of five-star reviews has named East Lothian's Newhailes estate as Scotland's highest-rated free attraction, as families across the UK look for low-cost ways to fill the autumn break.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:30:17 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: JOGphotos on UnsplashLibrary image: Park with autumn-coloured trees, paved paths, bench and green grass, no people visibleHospitalityhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/pr-and-marketing-sees-sharpest-uk-job-losses-as-ai-skills-demand-rises/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/pr-and-marketing-sees-sharpest-uk-job-losses-as-ai-skills-demand-rises/A new workforce study from IT support firm Hamilton Group finds that PR, advertising and marketing has shed almost half its job vacancies since 2019 even as demand for AI skills in the sector grows.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:30:21 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-founder-builds-playable-3d-city-game-using-gpt-6-in-37-minutes/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-founder-builds-playable-3d-city-game-using-gpt-6-in-37-minutes/Simon Crack, founder of Edinburgh-based KlipZi, says a single AI prompt produced a browser-playable 3D game in well under an hour, highlighting how fast generative AI tools are moving for small businesses and solo creators.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:30:26 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/tea-drinkers-stick-to-old-habits-despite-provenance-push-yougov-study-finds/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/tea-drinkers-stick-to-old-habits-despite-provenance-push-yougov-study-finds/New YouGov research commissioned by tea brand Birchall shows most UK tea buyers stay loyal to familiar brands rather than seeking out quality or origin, prompting debate over whether tea could have its own 'coffee moment'.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:30:17 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: Sixteen Miles Out on UnsplashLibrary image: A cup of tea on a saucer beside flowers and an open book near a windowCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/rising-taxes-and-inflation-squeeze-investment-in-uk-convenience-stores-report-fi/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/rising-taxes-and-inflation-squeeze-investment-in-uk-convenience-stores-report-fi/The Association of Convenience Stores says higher business taxes and inflation are forcing local shop owners to cut staff hours, delay investment and in some cases sell up.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:30:18 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/westminster-tops-list-of-least-affordable-uk-cities-for-homebuyers/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/westminster-tops-list-of-least-affordable-uk-cities-for-homebuyers/A new report from Everest Mortgages shows residents in Westminster would need to more than triple their salary to afford an average home, as English cities dominate the UK's least affordable property markets.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:17 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: William V on UnsplashLibrary image: Row of brick terraced houses on a quiet residential street with parked carsPropertyhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/study-finds-sales-and-people-facing-roles-most-resistant-to-ai-disruption/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/study-finds-sales-and-people-facing-roles-most-resistant-to-ai-disruption/New research from digital business card and event-tech firm Wave Connect suggests jobs built on networking and referrals, such as sales management and event planning, remain the least vulnerable to automation.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:18 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/highlands-named-uk-s-lightning-hotspot-as-meteorage-publishes-summer-2026-report/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/highlands-named-uk-s-lightning-hotspot-as-meteorage-publishes-summer-2026-report/French lightning-tracking firm Meteorage says the Scottish Highlands recorded more cloud-to-ground lightning strikes than any other UK county over the meteorological summer, despite the country registering a relatively quiet season overall.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:17 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: Felix Mittermeier on UnsplashLibrary image: Dark storm clouds at dusk with a lightning bolt striking downwardCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dog-owners-warned-of-noise-fines-as-school-routines-change/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dog-owners-warned-of-noise-fines-as-school-routines-change/A pet safety company is urging dog owners to prepare their pets for the September return to school routines, warning that separation-related barking could lead to council fines of up to £5,000.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:42:44 GMTSam AllcockLibrary image: Greg Johnson on UnsplashLibrary image: White dog sitting indoors, looking out a window at bare treesCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/bremen-s-autumn-freimarkt-fair-returns-for-2026-with-ryanair-link-from-stansted/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/bremen-s-autumn-freimarkt-fair-returns-for-2026-with-ryanair-link-from-stansted/One of Germany's oldest fairs, the Bremen Freimarkt, runs from 16 October to 1 November 2026, offering UK travellers an easy city-break option via a direct Ryanair route from London Stansted.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:33:18 GMTSam AllcockHospitalityhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/career-expert-warns-responsible-for-is-weakening-cvs/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/career-expert-warns-responsible-for-is-weakening-cvs/An employment expert says overuse of the phrase “responsible for” on CVs fails to show real achievements, urging jobseekers to focus on outcomes instead.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:33:03 GMTSam AllcockPeoplehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/cost-of-living-named-top-financial-worry-for-uk-workers-telus-health-study-finds/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/cost-of-living-named-top-financial-worry-for-uk-workers-telus-health-study-finds/A new TELUS Mental Health Index report shows 62 per cent of UK employees cite the cost of living as their biggest financial stressor, with knock-on effects for productivity and mental health.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:20 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-fund-management-sector-explained/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-fund-management-sector-explained/Scotland's capital is one of the biggest investment-management centres in the UK. Here is who is based here, why the money settled in the New Town, and the large back-office industry that sits alongside the famous fund houses.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsLibrary image: Chris Flexen on UnsplashLibrary image: Curved row of Georgian sandstone terraced buildings with chimneys under a clear blue skyFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/where-edinburgh-tech-startups-cluster/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/where-edinburgh-tech-startups-cluster/The city's technology scene is not spread evenly. It is anchored by the university, a well-known incubator and a redeveloped hospital site. Here is the map, and the companies that came out of it.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsTechhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-commercial-property-market-explained/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-commercial-property-market-explained/A landmark retail quarter, a chronic shortage of top-grade offices and a handful of big regeneration sites. Here is how Edinburgh's commercial-property market is laid out, and why prime rents keep rising.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTEdinburgh Business NewsLibrary image: Intrepid on UnsplashLibrary image: Elevated daytime view of Edinburgh skyline with historic stone buildings, spires, trees, and hillsProperty