Philip Grant hosting Prince Charles at Bank of Scotland on the Mound (pic: supplied) Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, has been shown how some of Scotland’s traditional industries are dealing with major shifts in the economy. During a visit to Bank of Scotland’s offices at The Mound in Edinburgh, leaders in the financial services sector […]
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AM Bid marks return to offices with top piper
Tendering firm AM Bid held a ‘return to the office’ party at WeWork in George Street, Edinburgh where it was the first tenant. The party for about 35 guests was also a celebration of the firm’s seventh anniversary and was marked by the rousing sound of the bagpipes by top piper Louise Marshall. DB Media […]
Golf day to mark Doug Smith’s retirement
Corporate insurance broker Douglas Smith organised a golf day with friends and colleagues at Archerfield Links to mark his retirement. Enjoying the day’s play at the East Lothian course, and a meal in the clubhouse, were a number of veteran figures from the Scottish business community. They included lawyer Alastair Dickson, the former Royal Bank […]
Moda promises a new way of renting a home
Fran Cruse, PR and marketing officer, Richard Smith, MD, and Amanda Rennie, The McEwan general manager (pic: Terry Murden) Scotland’s first Moda Living development, dubbed a “next generation neighbourhood”, is due to welcome its first tenants in November, promising a new style of rental accommodation. It will be known as The McEwan, comprising a block […]
Restoration turns back time to famous meeting place
One of Edinburgh’s traditional meeting places, known as the Binn’s Clock, has been meticulously restored as part of the new Johnnie Walker whisky experience. The cantilever clock on the corner of Princes Street and Hope Street was a popular rendezvous for couples meeting before an evening out. It took its name from the former department store […]