Rise of Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors fuelling demand for high-quality office space February 13, 2017 Fuelled by record demand for high-quality office space, a thriving visitor economy, international student appeal and an attractive quality of life, it’s no wonder Edinburgh attracts developer interest from around the globe. Edinburgh’s commercial property market remained buoyant in 2016. That strong performance followed an exceptional 2015, in which office deals were the highest on record [...]
Rise of Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors fuelling demand for high-quality office space February 13, 2017 Fuelled by record demand for high-quality office space, a thriving visitor economy, international student appeal and an attractive quality of life, it’s no wonder Edinburgh attracts developer interest from around the globe. Edinburgh’s commercial property market remained buoyant in 2016. That strong performance followed an exceptional 2015, in which office deals were the highest on [...]
UK’s first accredited digital skills academy celebrates first anniversary and plugging the software skills gap January 31, 2017 CodeClan, the UK’s first accredited digital skills academy has just celebrated its first anniversary. Based in Codebase, the largest technology incubator in the UK and one of the fastest growing in Europe, right at the heart of Edinburgh’s tech scene, they produce a steady stream of work ready junior developers after each 16-week intensive and immersive coding [...]
Global giant Shell helping Edinburgh innovators to harness power of air turbulence January 17, 2017 Capture Mobility’s award-winning roadside micro-turbine can generate electricity from the turbulence of passing traffic – enough to supply an average-sized home for 24 hours. Integrated solar panels at the top of the turbine add extra energy to the system during the day and air filters inside the fins of the turbines also help to clean the [...]
Hotels continue to be a favourable option for investors looking to the UK January 11, 2017 As the UK’s most popular tourist destination after London, Edinburgh plays a vital role in the UK tourism economy. Its preeminent position was underlined recently when Deloitte – for a third year running – named Scotland’s capital the UK’s most attractive location for hotel investment outside London. The figures certainly stack-up. The city achieves some [...]
Cast of the Trainspotting sequel gather for the film’s world premiere December 20, 2016 The cast of the Trainspotting sequel have gathered in Edinburgh for the film's world premiere. When it was released in 1996 Danny Boyle’s adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s source novel Trainspotting was a worldwide success and a cultural phenomenon. Twenty years on director Danny Boyle has reunited the original cast for the sequel T2: Trainspotting. T2: [...]
1 to Watch: snap40 to accelerate growth after securing one of the largest seed funding rounds ever in Scotland November 17, 2016 Edinburgh-based health technology start-up snap40 recently received £2m in seed funding from investment firm Par Equity. Innovative healthtech snap40 catch deteriorating health sooner by automatically detecting the warning signs. They have developed a single wearable health monitor that’s worn on the upper arm and which continuously monitors patient health across many different indicators – things [...]
Edinburgh’s quality of life key to attracting talent from across the globe November 10, 2016 They say home is where the heart is: where we feel comfortable, safe and free to explore our interests and dreams. Home can be four walls and a roof, a familiar serene landscape or a vibrant city. Home is good for the soul, but interestingly, recent research has also begun to explore the strong correlation [...]
PureLiFi, the Edinburgh technology firm is carrying out the world’s first large-scale trial of its system in Singapore October 5, 2016 PureLiFi, the Edinburgh technology firm that uses light to provide wireless communications, is carrying out the world’s first large-scale trial of its system in Singapore. Following an agreement with Singapore's Info-communications Development Media Authority (IMDA), it will be the first time a city will roll out the technology which has the potential to be significantly [...]
Post-Brexit demand for residential property is good news for developers and investors September 30, 2016 An attractive capital, offering high value jobs, an educated workforce, stunning architecture, centuries of history, a peerless reputation for arts and culture and some of the best schools in Scotland, Edinburgh remains a highly sought after property market. With demand sky high, across both the owner-occupier and private rented (PRS) sectors, prices and rental yields [...]
