Edinburgh Business and Lifestyle

30/09/2026

A new report from Quilter examines the evolution of attitudes towards financial advice https://www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/quilter-research-examines-evolution-of-attitudes-towards-financial-advice

30/09/2026

A procurement expert with 25 years’ experience, who managed more than £1bn in corporate spend with senior roles at SSE and BAE Systems, has launched a new venture.

A procurement expert with 25 years’ experience who managed more than £1bn in corporate spend with senior roles at SSE and BAE Systems, has launched a new venture.Founded by Shona Motherwell, The Independent Buying Group (IBG) was created after Shona saw first-hand how smaller businesses were ofte...

29/09/2026

A new manager has been appointed to the St Andrews BID (business-improvement district), as it begins its next five-year term
https://www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/new-manager-leads-st-andrews-bid-into-the-next-five-years

29/09/2026

Award-winning tour operator to open in Edinburgh's John Lewis store https://www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/tour-operator-to-open-in-edinburgh-s-john-lewis-store

29/09/2026

Edinburgh restaurant wins prestigious award

Edinburgh restaurant, Howies, has been named Best for Scottish – Independent Business of the Year at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2026.Founded in 1990 by David Howie Scott, the family-run business celebrated its 36thanniversary this year. What began with a simple philosophy of servi...

29/09/2026

“We’re looking after what is often one of our landlords' biggest financial assets, while at the same time managing someone’s home, and we take both of those responsibilities seriously,” says Charlotte Gray, director of Professional Property Letting, who shares her insights with us in our new feature, In the Spotlight.

Would you like to showcase your business in In the Spotlight? Drop us a line at [email protected], for further info

https://www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/in-the-spotlight-charlotte-gray-director-of-professional-property-letting (paid partnership)

Sponsored Charlotte Gray, director of independent Edinburgh lettings agency, Professional Property Letting, acquired the business seven years ago. She leads a team of three, including a head of operations and property management, senior property consultant and an assistant property manager. We’ve ...

28/09/2026

“Two LinkedIn posts a week, every week, for years has done more for my clients than any single viral idea ever has,” says LinkedIn ghostwriter, Dario Valente, of IAD Marketing, who shares his insights with us in our feature, Edinburgh Business Lessons.

Would you like to share your Edinburgh business lessons with our readers? Drop us a line at [email protected], for further info https://www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/edinburgh-business-lessons-dario-valente-founder-of-iad-marketing (partnership content)

28/09/2026

Our latest property feature - Edinburgh property: the home truths, with insights from Knight Frank, Ralph Sayer and Saltire Letting Solutions

People want to live in Edinburgh – and there are plenty of reasons why. In March this year, a Time Out survey ranked it the third-best city in the world and the best in the UK, scoring highly for its green spaces, public transport, food, culture and ‘walkability’. Commenting on life and proper...

28/09/2026

New research from Mattioli Woods shows that Scots are planning for retirement but half are unprepared for life's financial shocks

New research by wealth-management and employee-benefits firm, Mattioli Woods, has revealed that while Britons recognise the importance of planning for their long-term financial future, many do not feel prepared for the major financial shocks and life events that could arise before retirement.These i...

28/09/2026

Are you thinking about moving to Portugal or investing in property there?

A free event in Edinburgh on 12 November will include presentations from specialists working across property, legal services, taxation, financial planning, pensions and relocation, addressing the practical questions that can arise when considering a move to Portugal

Following the success of its launch event, in 2025, the second ‘Moving to Portugal’ show is taking place at the Scotsman Hotel in Edinburgh on 12 November. The show is organised by the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, which this year is collaborating with Edinburgh business, Belli Inter...