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-gbFri, 23 Oct 2026 11:05:39 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/edinburgh-landlords-urged-to-treat-repairing-standard-as-ongoing-duty-not-paperw/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-landlords-urged-to-treat-repairing-standard-as-ongoing-duty-not-paperw/Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has highlighted guidance on the Repairing Standard, reminding landlords that the legal duty covers the physical condition of a home throughout a tenancy and not just certificates issued before let.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:05:39 GMTSam AllcockPropertyhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-to-host-tour-de-france-grand-d-part-in-2027/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-to-host-tour-de-france-grand-d-part-in-2027/The City of Edinburgh Council said the French capital reveal confirmed Edinburgh will stage the opening stage of the 2027 Tour de France on 2 July, the race's first ever visit to Scotland.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:04:39 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/swinney-eyes-india-trade-boost-on-delhi-visit/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/swinney-eyes-india-trade-boost-on-delhi-visit/First Minister John Swinney has said Scotland's trade mission to India offers an opportunity to capture significant new inward investment, citing new EY analysis.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:03:39 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/pupils-move-into-new-wester-hailes-high-school-building/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/pupils-move-into-new-wester-hailes-high-school-building/The City of Edinburgh Council said pupils and staff have returned from half term into a new single building replacing four separate teaching blocks at Wester Hailes High School.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:02:39 GMTSam AllcockPropertyhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/restored-victorian-griffins-return-to-granton-waterfront/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/restored-victorian-griffins-return-to-granton-waterfront/Two 19th century griffin sculptures from Muirhouse Mansion have been restored and placed in the Silverlea affordable housing development after more than 50 years in storage, the City of Edinburgh Council said.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:01:39 GMTSam AllcockPropertyhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-small-firms-fear-budget-hit-to-growth-survey-finds/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-small-firms-fear-budget-hit-to-growth-survey-finds/Research for Novuna Business Finance shows most Scottish small business owners are worried that tax and cost increases in the forthcoming Budget could damage their growth prospects.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:39 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dwf-scottish-labour-market-cooling-but-not-cracking/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dwf-scottish-labour-market-cooling-but-not-cracking/DWF employment expert Ann Frances Cooney says Scotland's labour market is cooling as new trade union access rights approach, according to Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:59:39 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dales-marine-urges-shipowners-to-book-year-end-maintenance-slots/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dales-marine-urges-shipowners-to-book-year-end-maintenance-slots/Dales Marine Services has called on shipowners to plan ahead as it flags remaining dry dock capacity at its Leith and Aberdeen facilities before the end of the year.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:58:39 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/fingal-hotel-in-leith-named-europe-s-leading-boutique-hotel/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/fingal-hotel-in-leith-named-europe-s-leading-boutique-hotel/Floating hotel Fingal has won two titles at the World Travel Awards 2026, putting Edinburgh's Port of Leith in the international spotlight.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:39 GMTSam AllcockHospitalityhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-college-hosts-mauritius-delegation-for-ev-maintenance-training/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-college-hosts-mauritius-delegation-for-ev-maintenance-training/Trainers from Mauritius completed a UK IMI Certificate Level 3 course at Edinburgh College as part of a British Council-funded skills partnership.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:56:39 GMTSam AllcockPeoplehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/bto-solicitors-llp-posts-strong-growth-in-latest-accounts/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/bto-solicitors-llp-posts-strong-growth-in-latest-accounts/BTO Solicitors LLP has reported rising turnover and profit for the year ended 31 March 2026, alongside continued investment in its business.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:55:39 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/tour-de-france-route-revealed-as-edinburgh-prepares-for-historic-grand-d-part/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/tour-de-france-route-revealed-as-edinburgh-prepares-for-historic-grand-d-part/Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce reports that the route for the 2027 Tour de France Grand Départ, starting in Edinburgh on 2 July 2027, has been unveiled in Paris.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:11:52 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/anderson-strathern-promotes-eilidh-macewan-to-partner/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/anderson-strathern-promotes-eilidh-macewan-to-partner/Law firm Anderson Strathern has promoted commercial litigation specialist Eilidh MacEwan to Partner within its Dispute Resolution team.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:13:38 GMTSam AllcockPeoplehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-opens-3-8m-fund-to-upgrade-cultural-and-heritage-buildings/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/edinburgh-opens-3-8m-fund-to-upgrade-cultural-and-heritage-buildings/The City of Edinburgh Council has opened applications for a new £3.8 million grant programme funded by the Edinburgh Visitor Levy to help improve access and sustainability at the city's cultural and heritage venues.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:11:13 GMTSam AllcockPropertyhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dubai-property-index-launched-as-prices-fall-4-7-since-the-war/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/dubai-property-index-launched-as-prices-fall-4-7-since-the-war/Oppenheim Group adviser Natalie Burešová has launched a free weekly Dubai Property Index that turns the emirate's public register of sales into community-level prices, as British searches for Dubai property fall by almost half.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMTNatalie BurešováPropertyhttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-business-activity-falls-again-as-confidence-hits-five-month-low/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/scottish-business-activity-falls-again-as-confidence-hits-five-month-low/Royal Bank of Scotland's Growth Tracker found Scottish private sector output and new orders declining further in September, even as employment rose for a fourth straight month.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:23:47 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/royal-bank-invests-520-000-in-edinburgh-west-end-branch-refurbishment/https://www.edinburghbusinessnews.co.uk/royal-bank-invests-520-000-in-edinburgh-west-end-branch-refurbishment/Royal Bank of Scotland said it has spent £520,000 upgrading its Princes Street branch and pledged no further closures until at least 2029.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:11:04 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://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 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://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 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://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 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://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 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://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 AllcockTechhttps://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 GMTSam AllcockHospitalityhttps://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 GMTSam AllcockCompanieshttps://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 AllcockTechhttps://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 AllcockPeoplehttps://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 AllcockHospitalityhttps://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 AllcockCompanieshttps://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 AllcockPropertyhttps://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 AllcockCompanieshttps://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 AllcockCompanieshttps://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 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://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 GMTSam AllcockFinancehttps://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 GMTSam AllcockTechhttps://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 GMTSam AllcockProperty