It has been a year in which women have been asserting their credentials, not least as creative and entrepreneurial leaders. To mark the Inspiring Women in Business Conference in Edinburgh, to be addressed by Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, Daily Business highlights 20 women who have made their mark in Scotland – in a wide range […]
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Rest and be thankful for a service going places
Caledonian Sleeper Let’s face it, the old lady of the rail network is showing its age. Worn features, dated decor, and if there is a wi-fi connection it wasn’t working. As we know the Caledonian Sleeper service is due a reawakening, with a £100m fleet of replacement coaches fit for the modern traveller. There will […]
Airport celebrates launch of China flights
Edinburgh Airport marked the imminent launch of the first direct flights to China with a celebratory party in the city. Hainan Airlines will begin flights from 12 June as part of an innovative flight model which links three capital cities – Beijing, Edinburgh and Dublin. The route will fly from Beijing to Dublin and then onto Edinburgh […]
Thomson’s creates a stir with new coffee outlet
Thomson’s is promising something new in the coffee shop business after opening a roastery, café bakery and training centre – all under one roof. Occupying a large unit in the Argyle Street Arches, Glasgow, it is the only business in the refurbished row beneath Central Station to take up two floors. Thomson’s Central is providing […]
Vialex throws support behind touch rugby
Legal services firm Vialex is throwing its support behind a competition pitching businesses against each other on the sports field. It is sponsoring a touch rugby tournament that will feature more than 30 teams from Edinburgh’s business community. The Vialex Edinburgh Touch Rugby League kicks off at Inverleith Park on Wednesday (9th). Matches will be […]