Edinburgh Business and Lifestyle

22/08/2025

Sales conversations are evolving, says Gerry Forristal, who specialises in buyer behaviour, value articulation and sales-process design. He shared his insights with us, about what’s changing – and how to keep your buyer’s attention (paid partnership)

Sponsored content Sales conversations are evolving, says Gerry Forristal, who specialises in buyer behaviour, value articulation and sales-process design. He shared his insights with us, about what’s changing – and how to keep your buyer’s attention: “Something's changed in how buyers respon...

21/08/2025

Is it still worth being a landlord in Scotland? Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, shares her thoughts

By Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings With the Scottish government’s Housing Bill moving through the legislative process, one question keeps coming up in conversations with landlords: is it still worth it?The private rented sector in Scotland has always played a vital role in providing homes, offe...

21/08/2025

News of a collaboration between university researchers and a distillery, to support Scotland's drive to net zero

Edinburgh Napier University, the University of Dundee and Arbikie Distillery are collaborating on a project to turn whisky-production leftovers into compostable packaging. The project, MycoPack, is one of 11 collaborative projects awarded funding by Scotland Beyond Net Zero, a collaboration between....

20/08/2025

A rewards app for diners launches in Edinburgh and Glasgow in September https://www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/rewards-app-shuffle-launches-in-edinburgh-and-glasgow

20/08/2025

An Edinburgh businesswoman is one of the stars of a Coca-Cola campaign which celebrates the role that corner shops play in their communities

An Edinburgh retailer has been chosen as one of the stars of a new campaign by Coca-Cola, which celebrates 125 years of the famous drink being sold in Great Britain, hand-in-hand with local retailers. It spotlights the role that corner shops – and the people behind the counter – play in their lo...

19/08/2025

New research reveals that Edinburgh is the most popular place for home-buyers in Scotland - and also shares the location of the most popular location in England

New research from the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB)’s MyMAB and Home Buying apps has revealed the most popular UK locations for prospective homebuyers between January 2021 and May 2025, with Edinburgh securing the top spot in Scotland. For those looking further afield, the data showed that Croydon ...

19/08/2025

News of an Islander UK workshop taking place on luxury, floating hotel, Fingal, on 20 September

Luxury floating hotel, Fingal, is hosting a workshop on Saturday 20 September, where guests can create a bespoke bag and enjoy Isle of Harris gin cocktails, along with canapés. From 2-4pm, guests will have the chance to craft their own mini satchel, as part of Islander UK’s workshop, which will b...

15/08/2025

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News and features about Edinburgh businesses and living in Edinburgh - what's on, where to eat, where to go and where to shop

15/08/2025

News that a whisky start-up in Leith has expanded its team - with further growth expected to follow

Leith-based Tailored Spirits Co, a start-up specialising in whisky supply, and creating brands and bottlings, has hired its first two new team members over the last few months.The business, which launched in January 2024, took on graphic designer/illustrator, Hannah Sneddon, in March. Hannah has fiv...

13/08/2025

Trying to decide where to eat during the Festival? Take a look at our restaurant directory (paid partnership)

​Malmaison has not just one but two stylish hotels in Edinburgh: one in the city centre, on St Andrew Square, and another in Leith, one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, according to Time Out. ​

13/08/2025

What was the average selling price of property in Edinburgh in early summer - and what was the most expensive part of the city to buy a home?

The average selling price of property in Edinburgh has risen 3.3 per cent annually, to £310,758, reveals ESPC in its house-price report for May-July. The property platform’s data also shows that the southwest of Edinburgh showed significant growth, with the average house price rising by 14.8 per ...

12/08/2025

Chefs and restaurant owners: our next restaurant feature is coming up and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the Edinburgh dining scene, and about what your restaurant has to offer. If you'd like to be included, please just drop a line to [email protected]. Look forward to hearing from you!