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Central Business Improvement District. Working for levy-payers to ensure our city centre excels. @EdinCityCentre - that's us too.
George Street, Edinburgh
Joined April 2012
Grateful for the invitation - we apprecitaed being part of the discussion.
SPONSORED: Property Week and Rightmove Commercial (@rightmove) co-hosted a Roundtable to discuss ‘The power of Scotland: the demand for commercial property’ at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh (@The_Balmoral). The event was chaired by Andy Hillier, Features Editor at PW.
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Delighted to see the Scottish Government backing the campaign to reinstate tax-free shopping in the UK. We hosted a roundtable with @AIRretail & @st_alliance at The Balmoral Hotel to keep the pressure on Westminster - tourism & retail need this.
dailybusinessgroup.co.uk
Scotland's retailers have won the support of Scottish Ministers in the campaign to reinstate tax-free shopping for international visitors.
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What a great morning! #Edinburgh’s first Tourism Industry Group Volunteering event was a brilliant example of collaboration, community spirit, and environmental care. Huge thanks to Jac at ETAG and The Water of Leith Conservation Trust @WOLCT for organising the event.
A HUGE THANK YOU 🫶 to everyone who joined us this morning for Edinburgh’s very first Tourism Industry Group Volunteering event, with The Water of Leith Conservation Trust - @WOLCT. Learn more on our LinkedIn page 👇 https://t.co/SbJdREYwMS
#TourismAForceForGood #Volunteering
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Delighted that the @scotgov has reaffirmed its support for the reinstatement of tax free shopping. @EssentialEdin @st_alliance #highstreetsuk @AIRretail the_brc @The_Balmoral @JWPrincesStreet @ScotchWhiskySWA @ROXJewellery @LaingsJewellers @hamiltoninches
🏴SRC Director, David Lonsdale, has reacted to Scottish Finance Secretary @ShonaRobison MSP supporting the reinstatement of tax-free shopping to the UK ahead of the Budget next month. 📢 #retail
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Hospitality is in crisis. Despite record-breaking takings during Oasis gigs, #Edinburgh pubs like Signature Group are barely breaking even. Rising costs are crushing profits. Rates relief is vital @scotparl @JohnSwinney @_KateForbes @ShonaRobison
https://t.co/aCL0zi1qu2
edinburghinquirer.co.uk
Plus: Botanics' Palm House restoration complete; and Hearts riding high
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The removal of tax-free shopping is costing Scotland £457m annually.
scottishfinancialnews.com
The removal of tax‑free shopping is holding back Scotland’s economy, with new estimates placing the cost in the hundreds of millions a year in lost retail spend, erosion of jobs, and fewer benefits...
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Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Scottish Airports says, The effect on Scottish airports is profound. Many regional UK airports are heavily reliant on retail revenue to support their ability to reinvest in infrastructure and
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£457 million a year lost due to tax-free shopping ban
insider.co.uk
An estimated 9,140 jobs could be gained if the policy were to be reintroduced
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Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping. Essential Edinburgh and Edinburgh Tourism Action Group - China-Ready Initiative says “Tax-free shopping is fundamentally crucial for Edinburgh city centre. We aim to promote Edinburgh as the
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To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of @MurrayfieldStad, we've teamed up with @EssentialEdin to showcase the history of the stadium 🏴 Grab your family and friends and head down to the St Andrews Square garden to read through the Murrayfield Then and Now exhibition 💙🤍 #AsOne
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AIR's calculations-how we arrived at our £5.65 billion additional annual spending by international visitors to the UK, 113,000 new jobs, and over £500 million net additional VAT for the Exchequer. https://t.co/Q2TdOuiZ3n
#Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #budget2025
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Cheers to #EdinburghCocktailWeek, which kicks off in one month! We're thrilled to support its growth for the 5th year with more city centre bars than ever participating. Today the festival unveiled the full lineup of £5 cocktails: https://t.co/sNYOjZMpfY
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The team at @FuseEdin are hosting a Coffee, Careers & Conversations event at St James Quarter tomorrow. Got retail or hospitality experience? Meet brand managers, explore job opportunities, and chat about your next move. Where: Guest Services, St James Quarter When: Thursday 21
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Edinburgh City Centre is likely to be very busy on Thursday, 21 August, 2025 due to several events taking place. Transport is likely to be busier than normal so please plan your journeys in advance. Read more here : https://t.co/Ar2UgZKzth
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In St Andrew Sq Garden, we've maintained a balance of vibrant Spiegeltent energy and serene green spaces. Your ideal festival escape - drop by and experience both sides of the Fringe! #EdFringe25 #Edinburgh
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Due to the high winds and amber weather warning for #StormFloris, we won't be opening St Andrew Square Garden today (Monday 4th Aug).
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'Shopwatch' is making #Edinburgh city centre safer. - 56 stores now linked by radio - Live updates to Police & CCTV teams - 8 arrests since launch Learn more about our new initiative with @PSOSEdinburgh & @Edinburgh_cc ⬇️ https://t.co/sHaOofsAZ5
slrmag.co.uk
In the first 10 weeks since Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce was launched, its three uniformed officers working in Edinburgh made 30 arrests, resulting in approximately 162 charges. Accumul...
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Retail Crime Taskforce make 44 arrests in Edinburgh during first three months https://t.co/R6KyAq7WMU via @EdinReporter
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
More than 40 people have been arrested in connection with retail crime offences in Edinburgh during the first three months of the Retail Crime Taskforce supporting local officers to address retail...
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Great results @EssentialEdin 👏 #EatOutEdinburgh is a fantastic campaign, which celebrates Edinburgh's vibrant food scene & supports local eateries during the quieter months.
Here are some highlights from our Eat Out Edinburgh campaign report - March was great month for #Edinburgh city centre. 💷£160 average spend per booking, with 60% using two or more Eat Out Edinburgh offers 🗓️31% increase in bookings year-on-year for participating businesses in
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Here are some highlights from our Eat Out Edinburgh campaign report - March was great month for #Edinburgh city centre. 💷£160 average spend per booking, with 60% using two or more Eat Out Edinburgh offers 🗓️31% increase in bookings year-on-year for participating businesses in
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