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'We see our position in Scotland as being of real strategic long-term importance to us,' says Mr Durlacher. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Interview: Julius Baer International CEO David Durlacher's Scottish ambitions Emma Newlands

Tara McGilvray-Guard, pictured, can't wait to open Wheel of Fate in Edinburgh's Causewayside this month.

New witch craft store opening in Causewayside Gary Flockhart

Rhona Bree, who joins Equity Gap from Scottish Enterprise as a senior investment and portfolio manager, with Fraser Lusty, who becomes managing director.

Edinburgh investment syndicate Equity Gap unveils shake-up at top Scott Reid

Interview: entrepreneur extending reach from security-focused foundations Emma Newlands

Questioned about the need for the deposit return scheme to include glass, Lorna Slater resorted to gobbledygook about the 'lossiness' of kerbside recycling (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Slater's deposit return scheme is a 'total farce', not a cunning indy plan John McLellan

Ignite has been named ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year’ in the Scotland Prestige Awards 2023/2024.

Edinburgh curry house named ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year’ Gary Flockhart

'LiFi' is a mobile wireless technology that uses light rather than radio frequencies to transmit data. By harnessing the light spectrum, it is said to provide more reliable wireless communications with 'unparalleled security'. Picture: Malcolm Cochrane Photography

Edinburgh firm behind 'game-changing' light-transmitting tech in major US deal Scott Reid

Mexican decor that can be found throughout the whole of the restaurant. Ladies and gents toilet facilities are also located on this floor.

Popular Old Town restaurant up for sale after 39 years Neil Johnstone

Astronaut Neil Armstrong signs the visitors' book at Edinburgh City Chambers in March 1972, watched by the then Lord Provost James McKay and his wife (Picture: Denis Straughan)

These are exciting times for Scotland’s space industry – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

John Thom, left, and Alasdair Cummings.

Edinburgh legal firm takes partner count to almost 50 after completing merger Scott Reid

Under the scheme, shoppers will return bottles and cans in a reverse-vending machine.

Getting money back on an empty bottle should not become a constitutional crisis Ian Swanson

Harry Styles performs Love on Tour concert in front of thousands at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

Harry Styles reveals baby gender at Murrayfield concert Annabelle Gauntlett

Offers Over £2,100,000 are sought for the heritable interest in the property subject to the existing lease, the trade fixtures, fittings and furnishings and equipment. The sale will be regarded as a the transfer of a going concern investment. The property comprises 109 beds across 10 bedrooms, two shared shower rooms, a communal kitchen, a commercial kitchen, a laundry room, bar and bistro and a garden to the rear.

West End Hotel up for sale at offers over £2.1 million Kevin Quinn

Storries on Leith Walk has had its late licence since 1999.

Late night bakery fights to retain its licence Kevin Quinn

Midlothian SNP councillors Colin Cassidy and Kelly Parry on site at Hillend.

Work on site for Destination Hillend Kevin Quinn

Staff from Voodoo Rooms collect their trophy after winning Edinburgh’ Brain Game for Marie Curie. Photo by Kieran Chambers.

City's 'brainiest business' crowned at Marie Curie quiz Kevin Quinn

EEN reporter, Annabelle Gauntlett, reviews Harry Styles concert at Murrayfield Stadium.

Harry Styles delivers a showstopping performance Annabelle Gauntlett

David Alexander, chief executive of DJ Alexander, and who heads up Lomond’s pan-Scotland operations: 'We believe there are excellent opportunities across all areas across the UK.' Picture: Laurence Winram Photography

Lomond snaps up Purplebricks' entire Scottish rental portfolio in landmark deal Scott Reid

Only released in January, Extra Black is fast becoming Campervan's biggest selling beer.

Leith brewer eyes massive expansion as its Guinness alternative proves huge hit Scott Reid

Edinburgh's best sandwich shops, including the Honeycomb Tea Room and Polentoni.

Edinburgh sandwich shops named best in Scotland Annabelle Gauntlett

Chris Wayne-Wills says: 'It is a true honour to be the only Scottish-based hotelier to be accepted as a Master Innholder this year.' Picture: contributed.

Crerar Hotels boss only Scot to receive prestigious hotelier accolade Emma Newlands

Tom Kitchin's East Lothian restaurant has applied for permission to serve alcohol at breakfast time (Photo: PA)

Celebrity chef's gastropub applies to serve alcohol at breakfast Marie Sharp, LDR

Edinburgh author Tendai Huchu was starving after doing a training run for the Edinburgh Marathon when he popped into Gorgie shop Aliza's Food, where the kind shopkeeper handed over his lunch of chapati and chicken for free.

Runner shocked by shopkeeper's random act of kindness Kevin Quinn

Boss Tommy Cook says: 'While customer budgets remain restricted in the short term, customer engagement levels remain high.' Picture: Peter Devlin.

Calnex Solutions cheers more favourable backdrop and 'solid' FY results Emma Newlands

EEN reporter Annabelle Gauntlett tries Rico's new summer brunch menu.

We review Rico's all new summer brunch menu Annabelle Gauntlett

Edinburgh Gin Distillery has been named among the best in the UK

City gin distilleries named among best in UK Annabelle Gauntlett

Chaakoo Bombay Cafe will open a restaurant on Edinburgh's Lothian Road, after seeing success at its two Glasgow venues.

Popular Indian restaurant to open in city centre Anna Bryan

Stock photo of vape products.

Shopkeeper fined for selling vape to under 18 Kevin Quinn

The 24-hour Asda supermarket was forced to close its doors on Wednesday night for a short period due to anti-social behaviour.

Arrests made as 24 hour supermarket forced to close Kevin Quinn

Orocco founders Mark Ivinson and Jonny Blurton.

Renovation specialist eyes major growth with move to former Midlothian church Scott Reid

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 5 wealthiest people in Scotland, according to this year's Sunday Times Rich List.

Scotland's 5 richest people revealed Gary Flockhart

The Sainsbury's store at Cameron Toll Shopping Centre.

Man banned for life from Sainsbury's after claiming staff mocked him Kevin Quinn

The Prahna Indian Grill Edinburgh is offering a unique dining experience on the Union Canal as part of its 'Prahna Chai Voyage' on May 28.

Indian restaurant offering afternoon tea with a twist on canal Kevin Quinn

Haymarket Terrace is closed eastbound during the construction of the new cross-city cycle route

Haymarket shops hit by roadworks left to suffer just like those in Roseburn John McLellan

Edinburgh has stayed in the top spot of the Colliers ranking thanks to its appeal as a popular leisure destination and secure underlying market fundamentals for investors.

Edinburgh UK’s top spot for hotel development: two Scottish cities join top ten Scott Reid

Staff from Footlights with their award at the ceremony in Glasgow on Tuesday night.

City pub named best sports bar in Scotland for third time Kevin Quinn

EEN reporter Annabelle Gauntlett tries the new menu at Duck & Waffle, St James Quarter

We review the 'showstopper' new menu at St James Quarter's flagship restaurant Annabelle Gauntlett

Stirling-based housebuilder Avant Homes Scotland has submitted proposals to build 342 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes at the Blindwells development near Tranent.

More than 300 homes set for development within Edinburgh's commuter belt Scott Reid

Darren Love and Corinne Jones, owners of the Railway Inn, have been forced to sell the Juniper Green pub.

Family-run pub up for sale after 30 years Kevin Quinn

The Scottish Retail Consortium said the April figures revealed a more pronounced polarisation of performance between food and non-food categories.

Cost of living: Easter sees 'slender but welcome' uplift in Scottish sales Scott Reid

Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look at Edinburgh's new Aparthotel, situated in the heart of St James Quarter.

First look inside new luxury St James Quarter hotel Annabelle Gauntlett

Margiotta will be locating its latest outlet on Harrison Gardens in the Shandon area after using the £725,000 injection from HSBC UK to purchase and fit out the 2,000-square-foot premises, previously owned by an architecture firm.

Edinburgh family retail institution to open new store and create up to 20 jobs Scott Reid

Stewart Pearson with his partner Gemma McCann, and their Lobster Man van. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Lobster takeaway forced to close Kevin Quinn

Superico restaurant, at 83 Hanover Street, announced in January that, due to rising costs, it would no longer be able to stay open.
A statement on social media said: “This is not something that we ever wished to post, but unfortunately our Superico restaurant doors will not be re-opening for 2023. Coming out of Covid with the ability to welcome everyone back to the restaurant has been truly wonderful, however times are just a little too tough now with costs rising."

13 shops and eateries that have closed so far this year Ian Swanson

CodeClan wants more women to have access to life-changing courses and careers in tech. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Button pressed on new partnership to get more women into tech careers Scott Reid

Claudia Cavalluzzo, executive director at Converge: 'This year’s cohort proves that ideas and innovations are thriving in Scotland’s universities.'

Scottish university AI innovators among 100-strong Converge cohort Scott Reid

Haymarket Terrace is closed eastbound for eight months for construction of the new cross-city cycle route.

Shops plead for speedier roadworks as trade hit Ian Swanson

Business Stream chief executive Jo Dow. Picture: Greg Macvean

Water provider Business Stream hails carbon-slashing green milestone Scott Reid

Take a look through our picture gallery for a first look at Six by Nico's newest menu

First look at Six by Nico's mind-bending new menu Gary Flockhart

Helen Page will join as chair of the board of Label Sessions.

Brand guru who has worked with Virgin Money and RBS to chair new platform Scott Reid

This youngster took a leap of faith at Foxlake Adventures' Aqua Park at the weekend.

New aqua park's opening weekend - in pictures Kevin Quinn

Aynsley Cheatley, regional managing director (Scotland) at Summers-Inman.

Summers-Inman lands work on four Scottish frameworks valued at over £180m Scott Reid

Paul Roberts, chief executive of MyCustomerLens.

Top legal firm adopts pioneering AI tech to improve client relations Scott Reid

Eve, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh’s all day dining venue, will hold the launch of its courtyard this weekend.

City centre hotel to open new courtyard for cocktails Gary Flockhart

Ogilvie Rolland, Simon Brewer, Michael Rolland and Karl Jones. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Scottish retailer with 19 stores across country sold to English peer Scott Reid

The former Amplifon shop in Shandwick Place is set to become a takeaway, but the new operator is not yet known

Go-ahead for new city centre takeaway after being refused last year Donald Turvill

Several swimming pools, including Xcite Livingston, are facing closure under a proposal put forward by West Lothian Leisure.

Outcry over plans to close four leisure centres Anna Bryan

MSP Richard Lochhead (centre) at a pre-workshop mixer that has seen him discuss the programme with start-up founders, course-organisers, and mentors. Picture: Cameron Allan.

Analysis: how CodeBase’s newest entrepreneurial support aims to 'move the dial' Emma Newlands

The former hotel/bar (ground floor) and 5 bedroom apartment (first and second floors) is positioned within a large plot surrounded by a stone wall, extending to approximately 0.29 acres.

Look inside: Edinburgh beachside property on sale for £1.15m Gary Flockhart

Dalhousie Castle & Aqueous Spa, located some eight miles from Edinburgh, offers 35 bedrooms, a spa and 2 AA rosette dining.

Luxury hotel and spa close to Edinburgh one of four venues put up for sale Scott Reid

Crisp brand announces name change and new look Ginny Sanderson

Chulo's Cookies set to open their first shop in Edinburgh. Photos: Chulo's Cookies

Chulo's Cookies to open first Edinburgh store Gary Flockhart

'With New Clarendon matching occupiers’ sustainable ambitions, we are already seeing strong levels of interest,' says JLL Scotland. Picture: contributed.

Work begins on creating 'defurbished' office space on Edinburgh's George Street Emma Newlands

Shandon, Edinburgh, the location of part of the residential property portfolio sold by Rettie & Co. Picture: contributed.

Rettie & Co cheers seven-figure sale of major residential property portfolio Emma Newlands

Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look at Herringbone Abbeyhil.

First look inside trendy new bar and restaurant Gary Flockhart

Fabio’s, a family-run Italian restaurant, closed permanently at the end of March after serving customers in Corstorphine for more than 23 years.

Edinburgh restaurant to become Domino’s takeaway Gary Flockhart

Joppa Rocks has stunning views out over the water and will offer a range of seafood dishes as well as cocktails and craft beers.

New bar and restaurant opening in Portobello Gary Flockhart

Bill Ireland, Professor Gillian Murray and David Amos. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

Heriot-Watt's new green hydrogen centre to put Scotland on world stage Scott Reid

Retail was one of the sectors to see an uptick in confidence in the opening quarter of the year.

Small business confidence rebounds but 'plenty of dark clouds on horizon' Scott Reid

'Despite all the challenges, I remain optimistic about what Business Gateway can do to help Scotland’s SMEs achieve in the next few years,' says Hugh Lightbody. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Interview: Business Gateway chief Hugh Lightbody on catalysing entrepreneurship Emma Newlands

SP&C founder and chief executive Ian Gray said there will be a range of induction-style classes.

Third sector Edinburgh copier supplier to create 30 jobs with Glasgow push Scott Reid

Good Brothers Wine Bar on Dean Street, which serves up natural wines to locals in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, will close later this month.

Popular wine bar set to close doors next week Anna Bryan