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Delivering the best in healthcare

NHS Lothian is the second largest health board in Scotland, serving around 800,000 people, employing 24,000 staff and investing around £1.5 billion a year in healthcare services

Wherever we provide care – be it in patients’ own homes, primary and community settings, or in hospital – we are focused on delivering the highest standards of care in the best facilities possible.

Our three main acute teaching hospitals are the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE), the Western General Hospital (WGH) and St John’s Hospital, Livingston. Together they provide a comprehensive range of acute and speciality services for patients locally, regionally and nationally.

Our Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) is a teaching hospital that provides general and specialist services for more than 100,000 children and young people from across Lothian and beyond.

Edinburgh has a long history of being at the forefront of medicine and research within Scotland and the world. Now we are once again investing in the future, planning new hospitals and services to ensure we continue to innovate and lead the way in advancing healthcare.

A new Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences

A new facility housing the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) will open in 2017. Next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, the development will be at the heart of Edinburgh’s BioQuarter – a multidisciplinary campus which brings together patient care, clinical research and knowledge exchange.

The RHSC and DCN have played pioneering roles in developing Scotland’s healthcare and our vision is to create a world-class facility that allows us to continue to provide the highest standards of patient-focused care and pioneer new treatments.

The RHSC has been based as its current site in the centre of Edinburgh for over 100 years and is a world leader in a number of fields, including the development of keyhole surgery in children. The DCN recently celebrated 50 years in its current home at the Western General Hospital and throughout this time has played, and continues to play, an important role in advancing neurosurgery.

The benefits of having children’s, maternity and adult acute hospital services on the same site are well documented. Having paediatric care, specialist neonatal care, neurosciences and

Moving ahead with £300m investment in mental health

commemorating 200 years of pioneering care provision. Throughout its rich and diverse history, the hospital has continued to evolve and innovate to meet the needs of patients.

Now the REH has reached another milestone in its history with a £300million plan that will see the phased redevelopment of the hospital on its existing Morningside site over the next 10 years.

The REH provides acute psychiatric and mental health services, including treatment for learning disabilities and dementia. Its specialist services include the treatment of eating disorders, addiction problems and young people’s mental health.

available to patients and staff involved in the delivery of mental health care. Phase one of the redevelopment is due for completion in 2017. The £50m construction programme will provide new state-of-the-art facilities for adult acute mental health inpatient services, older people’s mental health assessment and treatment, intensive psychiatric care and rehabilitation. It will also see the development of a new facility for the Robert Fergusson national brain injury unit.

The site redevelopment is being carried out in partnership with hub South East Scotland Ltd.

adult and children’s emergency departments together will ensure that teams can share experience and expertise for the benefit of patients.

The proximity to the University of Edinburgh Medical School and being part of Edinburgh’s growing BioQuarter, places the facility firmly in the centre of one of the most successful and renowned medical and research communities in the world, improving opportunities for partnership working and bringing research to the bedside.

FCC Environment has the technical experience, end-to-end infrastructure and knowledgeable people to provide an all-encompassing, sustainable solution at scale. One that we own and deliver on your behalf, saving you time, effort and money.

Working in partnership with you, our experts carry out a thorough audit to build a detailed picture of your day-to-day operations. We discuss your priorities and aspirations and explore how our services can be shaped to deliver additional business benefits.

Then we develop a bespoke service specification that deals with each waste stream, from collection to disposal, minimising the use of landfill and maximising every opportunity to transform waste into valuable resources for sale or reuse.

We ensure that our solution takes full account of all your legislative and regulatory requirements and your corporate social responsibility targets, policies and programmes. This provides peace of mind and enhances your reputation.

Robertson, now in its 50th year, is a privately owned group of companies working in infrastructure, support services and construction, directly employing over 1,800 people. Operating throughout the UK, Team Robertson’s expertise covers the entire built environment lifecycle.

50 years - one group - one goal Transforming the built environment

Above: Bio-quarter, Edinburgh

Below: Glasgow Caledonian University

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WELCOME to the second edition of the Edinburgh Business Directory,an indispensable information tool for companies in Edinburgh.

This guide will provide an overview of the vibrant Edinburgh economy and outline the type of business support that the City of Edinburgh Council has put in place for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them grow and prosper.

It will also provide information on many companies which operate in and around Edinburgh and the possible business opportunities these companies offer to us all.

SMEs are an integral part of Edinburgh’s economy.

Edinburgh’s SMEs comprise 94% of our businesses and are responsible for 38% of the city’s employment and 40% of turnover.In November 2015, Business Insider listed their 13 hottest start up companies in Scotland- 10 of the start ups listed have bases in Edinburgh,

highlighting the dynamic start up environment in the city.

The guide also supports the City of Edinburgh Council’s economic strategy,A Strategy for Jobs,by outlining the key attributes which make Edinburgh such a desirable place in which to work,live and invest.Edinburgh offers an exceptional quality of life and is connected to major commerce centres by train and plane.Edinburgh Airport flies to over 140 destinations and London can be reached in just over four hours by train.

As well as attracting inward investment,the City of Edinburgh Council is investing in the city’s development and regeneration through the Edinburgh 12,a unique offering of strategic development sites in the city, and supporting businesses

through Business Gateway and incubators such as the Creative Exchange.The City of Edinburgh Council also helps ensure that there is a steady stream of skilled workers and reduces poverty,inequality and deprivation in the city by reaching out to those furthest from the labour market.For example,the Edinburgh Guarantee targets school leavers who are at risk of not moving into positive destinations and has been hugely successful.

I hope that you find this directory useful to inform the quality and breadth of businesses Edinburgh has to offer.

Councillor Gavin Barrie Convener of the Economy Committee

The City of Edinburgh Council Email: gavin.barrie@edinburgh. gov.uk

Developing in Edinburgh

INDIA BUILDINGS

Jansons Property has secured planning consent to transform a historic City landmark into a luxury 225-bed hotel, bar, restaurant, café and commercial units. We are spearheading the Old Town intervention which will see a number of historic buildings repurposed including the A-Listed India Buildings, B-Listed Cowgatehead Church and other further C-Listed buildings.

SOCO

Our SoCo development, in the heart of World Heritage site Edinburgh, combines a 259bedroom hotel, pre-let to Ibis, with a Sainsbury’s Local. Costa coffee have space there and a live music venue, La Belle Angele, has also been reinstated as part of the development.

IBIS EDINBURGH BUSINESS PAR K

Set in the suburbs, this unfussy 160-room budget hotel is close to the airport, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Park Central tram stop and 3 miles from Edinburgh Zoo.

Andy Jansons Managing Director

Ibis Edinburgh Business Park Soco

India Buildings

EDINBURGH: SKILLS BREED SUCCESS

Edinburgh gave a dominant performance in the 2016/17 European Cities of the Future awards, ranking second overall in its category and top for business friendliness, as well as being named runner-up for economic potential and FDI strategy. Just what makes Edinburgh such a desirable place to do business?

2015: A RECORD YEAR

2015 marked another highly successful year for Edinburgh, with the city securing 40 foreign direct investments – equivalent to one every nine days.

By far the most active sector was technology,

with the American software giants Apple, Bloomberg and Dell among the firms

establishing themselves in Edinburgh. Other highly active sectors included renewables

– with German wind turbine firm Deutsche Windtechnik and Danish offshore wind and wave developer Floating Power Plant both opening in Edinburgh – and financial services,

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

While being a compact, mid-sized city, Edinburgh offers businesses the amenities of a far larger

city. Companies trading in Edinburgh have

ready access to a sophisticated suite of corporate finance products, a comprehensive

network of professional suppliers, and an international airport serving over 100 destinations. Key operating costs compare

favourably with those of larger cities. Within Edinburgh, businesses benefit from an

impressive range of support, including the City of Edinburgh Council’s ‘soft landing’ service, a package of assistance for inward investors that includes property searches, market research, practical relocation advice, and touchdown space in the city centre. The Council has also

launched initiatives such as the EdinburghShenzhen Creative Incubator, which offers free

desk space and a package of other support for creative enterprises from the burgeoning Chinese mega-city of Shenzhen looking to expand into Edinburgh.

> 46% OF EDINBURGH’S WORKFORCE IS ANY OTHER CITY IN THE UK

with the Midtown Manhattan-based boutique investment banks BTIG and Cantor Fitzgerald each expanding into the city.

The University of Edinburgh is the city’s oldest and largest university, ranked the world’s 21st best university by QS and the 24th best by Times Higher Education. The city is also home to Edinburgh Napier University, HeriotWatt University, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, and the main campus of Scotland’s Rural College. These institutions award over

17,000 degrees each year, fuelling the engine of Edinburgh’s economy with a steady flow

of new talent.

Edinburgh is also home to Edinburgh College, Scotland’s largest vocational college, along with numerous independent training academies.

The cavalcade of new arrivals came in what was a multi-record breaking year for the city. Edinburgh Airport reported its busiest ever year, recording over 11 million passengers, while the Edinburgh Festival Fringe sold an unprecedented 2.3 million tickets. Edinburgh is booming, and this success is whetting the interest of more and more multinationals.

TALENT MAGNET

Among the latter is CodeClan, a dedicated digital skills academy offering intensive 16 week courses that equip students with coding skills and an industry-recognised qualification.

In addition to its indigenous talent, Edinburgh’s skills base is supplemented by a steady stream of international migrants (more than 12,000 last year). The city’s popularity as a place to work stems from its renowned quality of life. Key attractions of the city include its stunning architecture (the city is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites); compact

layout (one-third of commuters walk or cycle to work); efficient public transport (Edinburgh

Trams was named ‘operator of the year’ at the 2015 Light Rail Awards); and excellent recreation opportunities (the city boasts four Michelin Starred restaurants).

A key factor underpinning Edinburgh’s continued attractiveness to inward investors is the city’s skilled workforce. Over 46% of Edinburgh’s workforce is degree educated –more than any other city in the UK. In total, more than 150,000 working age graduates live in Edinburgh.

The city’s higher education institutions are at the heart of Edinburgh’s skills base.

For inward investors interested in making a move to Edinburgh, please visit www.investinedinburgh.com

EDINBURGH

The Borders Railway is the longest new railway to open in the UK for over a hundred years.

Passing through Midlothian and the Scottish Borders, it connects Edinburgh with Tweedbank and is a catalyst for growth and development in the region. Trains run every 30 minutes and the journey from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank takes under an hour.

RAIL CONNECTIONS

The Borders Railway,which opened in September 2015,is greatly exceeding expectations.

In the first few months of operation 580,000 passengers have used the route,greatly exceeding initial expectations. The railway corridor area includes internationally significant tourist attractions, major town centre developments,and businesses from key growth sectors.The opportunities available are complemented by a welleducated workforce whose mobility will be enhanced by the railway.

Moreover,the railway corridor has been included in the European Commission’s ‘Assisted Area Map 2014 –2020’.This status means that businesses can be awarded Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) under the EU state aid rules for Tier 2 business development and growth.

The local authorities in Edinburgh,Midlothian,and the Scottish Borders are working with Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Development International to attract new investment along the route of the railway.There are two strands of work involved in this effort:

• An inward investment prospectus website, www.bordersrailwayprospect us.com shows over 100 site-specific development opportunities for the housing,commercial and leisure sectors,and describe the incentives available to inward investors.The prospectus is also available in hard and soft copy.

• A Borders Railway Investment Fund that will assist

businesses with growth potential in developing and implementing projects.A Borders Railway Inward Investment Response will assist businesses and public sector agencies re-locating to the area to make the most of their move.

The three local authorities contributed to Borders Railway,Maximising the Impact:A Blueprint for the Future.Launched in November 2014 by the then First Minister of Scotland,Alex Salmond,it boasts the following vision for the Borders Railway:

“By 2020 the benefits of better transport connectivity will continue to spread across Midlothian and the Scottish Borders.The region will have experienced significant

economic and population growth from new and affordable housing, commercial and tourism development,a diversifying business base and new demand for learning and skills. Working in partnership with the business community,the challenge of delivering an ambitious programme of activity will have been met.”

For further information on RSA eligibility please see: www.scottish-enterprise.com/ services/attract-investment/ regional-selective-assistance/ whats-involved

Phil Dibsdale,Borders Railway Inward Investment Manager Tel: 07855 519564

Email: phildibsdale@borders railwayprospectus.com

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL'S STRATEGY FOR JOBS:(2012-17)

The City of Edinburgh Council's Economic Strategy for 2012-2017 was launched in September 2012,and was developed in partnership between the City of Edinburgh and key city stakeholders.

The Council’s Vision for Edinburgh

“A confident,creative and inspiring capital city, powering growth and jobs for the city region and Scotland.

A city whose quality of life and commitment to sustainability draws talent and investment from around the world.

A City where the public, private and third sectors collaborate with common purpose.

And ultimately,a city which puts the people of Edinburgh at the heart of its economic success.”

Four tailored programmes work to achieve sustainable growth from investment in jobs: Invest in the city’s development and regeneration Help unemployed people into work or learning GOAL Sustainable growth from investment in jobs Support inward investment Support businesses +++=

The strategy was informed by an extensive Economic Review of the Edinburgh city region in 2011.This involved consultation with key city stakeholders, including the Edinburgh Business Forum and feedback from the Council’s Economic Development Committee.One of the major challenges identified in the Economic Review was the jobs gap,with demand for jobs in Edinburgh forecast to grow by as much as twice the rate of supply.

The strategy’s focus is therefore on the creation and safeguarding of jobs,not

only as it is key to Edinburgh’s competitiveness as an international city,but importantly so that the City can bring in new jobs to help residents find meaningful employment.Having a job is very strongly linked to prosperity,better health, improved educational attainment,greater equality and a sustainable environment.All of these factors are influenced by economic wellbeing.

Given the scale of the jobs’ challenge and its implications for communities across the

city,supporting the economy is at the heart of every Council service.The strategy therefore makes every Council service accountable for growth in jobs and investment.

The strategy sets three targets for 2017:

•Create or safeguarding of 20,000 new jobs;

•Bring in £1.3 billion of new development;and

• Assist 10,000 people facing significant barriers to the labour market into work or learning

Economic Development service key performance indicators 2012-17

Strategic programmesKey performance inidcators (gross figures)

Invest in the city’s development and regeneration

Support inward investment

Support businesses

Support the creation or safeguarding of 20,000 jobs in Edinburgh

Support £1.3 billion of development in Edinburgh

Support the movement into work or learning of 10,000 people Help unemployed people into work or learning

These are very ambitious targets for a medium-sized city and it is recognised that the Council cannot achieve them on its own,so communitywide support for the strategy is encouraged.The challenges are significant and meeting them will require a strong sense of shared purpose and collaboration between business,the public sector and

communities.Only by focusing joint efforts on supporting the economy,will Edinburgh be able to deliver its ambitions for the city.

The progress of the Council towards these Key Performance Indicators is reported regularly to various Council Committees,and updates are sent to key

Joined Up for Jobs / Joined Up for Business

Outcome goal

“GIVEN THE SCALE OF THE JOBS’ CHALLENGE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE CITY, SUPPORTING THE ECONOMY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERY COUNCIL SERVICE.” GOAL

Sustainable growth from investment in jobs

stakeholders.The Edinburgh Business Forum will also continue to act as a “critical friend”as the strategy is delivered.

For more information on the economic strategy,and to track our progress,visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ economicstrategy

Joined Up for Jobs delivers the jobs strategy for Edinburgh.A partnership of key agencies,including Jobcentre Plus,Skills Development Scotland,Capital City Partnership,Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce,Edinburgh College,the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Cyrenians,its aim is to help more people into employment.

Edinburgh’s Business Support Service seeks to grow employment opportunities by making it easier to do business in Edinburgh.Close working with employers is key to delivering success for Edinburgh's economy.If you are an employer in Edinburgh,find out about how we can work together to support both your business and our economy.

Joined Up for Business gives businesses a "no wrong door" approach and offers a bespoke,free recruitment and training service,as well as a business growth support service for Small and Medium Enterprises through Business Gateway.We will help businesses identify funding initiatives that can support your recruitment,training and business growth needs.

The recruitment and training service includes:

•Providing a single point of access to the JUFJ network

•Offering a bespoke recruitment service

•Identifying potential financial incentives

•Identifying and facilitating pre-recruitment opportunities

•Arrange work placement or work experience opportunities

•Identifying and facilitating business training and staff development needs

•Support business growth activities

•Working with employers to support the Edinburgh Guarantee

www.joinedupforjobs.org.uk/employers/joined-up-for-business/

Joined Up For Jobs,Capital City Partnership,The Canon Mill,1 - 3 Canon Street,Edinburgh EH3 5HE

EDINBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation,working to support the local business community and a strong network of member businesses.

Our job is to strengthen the position of our members and ensure that the interests of local businesses are heard.We can help any size company at any stage of development to grow and prosper.We offer a range of services including our popular networking events programme,a wealth of member services and benefits,

our interactive training programme and much more.

We also work with a number of partners across Scotland and the UK including Scottish Chamber of Commerce,British Chamber of Commerce and Edinburgh Council to represent our members.

For further information please visit www.edinburghchamber.co.uk, call the membership team on 0131 221 2999 or email info@edinburghchamber.co.uk

https://twitter.com/edinchamber www.linkedin.com (Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Group) https://www.facebook.com/ edinburghchamberofcommerce

“OUR JOB IS TO STRENGTHEN THE POSITION OF OUR MEMBERS AND ENSURE THAT THE

INTERESTS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE

HEARD.”

BUSINESS GATEWAY

Whatever stage your business is at,Business Gateway in Edinburgh offers a wide range of professional resources and support.

All are designed to help you learn new skills,create opportunities and develop strategies for a sustainable business.These include:

• Edinburgh Business Gateway office offering support and information to you and your business at any stage. Whether you are looking to identify sources of funding, would like to network with other businesses or need advice on tax,marketing or sales - your local Business Gateway office should be your first stop.It also has strong partnerships with a wide variety of professional organisations.

The Edinburgh Office is located in the City of Edinburgh Council offices at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street EH8 8BG where you can also access other council services.

• Business Advisers - our experienced advisers can offer guidance to help you grow and develop your business and advise what support is available in the city.

• Workshops and events - free practical workshops and events throughout the city.

Find and book workshops using our event finder at www.bgateway.com/events

• Specialist Support- We have a range of specialist sessions and 1-2-1 support available for your business that can be accessed through your business adviser.This includes tailored social media development,PR and promotion sessions,and access to legal and accountancy advice through leading Edinburgh firms.

• Business information - a dedicated team provides information and support on all aspects of starting or growing a business.Call 0845 609 6611 or contact by email info@bgateway.com

Types of information we offer include:

• Market research reports

• Tailored company lists

• Demographics and statistics

• International market reports

• Commercial property searches

• Business Enquiry Service - our dedicated team can answer your business questions Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.They can help you with finding workshops, provide information about what support is available and put you in touch with the Edinburgh office.Call 0845 609 6611 or request a free callback to speak to our Business Enquiry Team.

• Access our social media networks on Facebook, Google+,Twitter and LinkedIn to join our discussions about business and keep up to date

with our news,case studies and guides.

Edinburgh Office, Waverley Court,4 East Market Street,Edinburgh EH8 8BG Tel: 0131 529 6644

Email:

bglothian@bgateway.com www.bgateway.com

Edinburgh Business Gateway Links can be found at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/ businessgateway

“OUR EXPERIENCED ADVISERS CAN OFFER GUIDANCE TO HELP YOU GROW AND DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS AND ADVISE WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY.”

THIS IS EDINBURGH

Marketing Edinburgh is the official promotions agency for Scotland’s capital city and is dedicated to showcasing Edinburgh to the world.

Marketing Edinburgh highlights and champions our vibrant,historic and cultural city locally,nationally and internationally through its consumer facing channel, This is Edinburgh.Working closely with its members, partners and key city stakeholders,Marketing Edinburgh’s role focuses on maintaining and raising the profile of Edinburgh as a world class destination to visit,live, work,study and invest in.

Whether you’re looking for events,designated itineraries, suggestions or new openings, This is Edinburgh is able to offer expert advice on the best things to see and do in Scotland’s vibrant capital city.

For more information please visit thisisedinburgh.com or follow @edinburgh on Twitter, Facebook.com/Edinburgh and Instagram @ThisisEdinburgh.

Convention Edinburgh

The business tourism arm of Marketing Edinburgh, Convention Edinburgh is the lead organisation responsible for promoting Edinburgh and Lothians as a premier

conference,incentive, meetingsand event destination.Ranked 31st in the ICCA business tourism destination in its 2014 World Rankings,2014/15 was a record year for Convention Edinburgh.Working with its members,the organisation secured 208 new conference bid wins for the city, expected to attract over 65,000 delegates and create an estimated £94 million to the local economy.

A membership organisation representing over 180 industry members including venues, attractions,transport providers and conference organisers, Convention Edinburgh provides professional and tailored advice on bid preparation,venue finding, accommodation and all conference services - free of charge.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,the Edinburgh Ambassadors Programme has over 500 ambassadors representing all major academic and commercial fields in which Edinburgh has an international reputation.Over 70% of

conference destinations are chosen by the quality of the local member’s bid presentation.In the last ten years,the Edinburgh Ambassador Programme has generated over £510 million economic impact for the city.

www.conventionedinburgh.com @conventions

Film Edinburgh

Launched 25 years ago,Film Edinburgh is the oldest regional film office in the UK. Its mission is to attract and facilitate filmmakers to Edinburgh,East Lothian and the Scottish Borders by helping filmmakers find locations,crew and facilities in the area.

In the last 12 months,an economic impact of more than £6.6m generated from filming in the city region marks a 27% rise on 2014 figures.The highest economic impact return in the organisation’s 25 year history,this was a direct result of two large-scale,highvalue TV drama productions

One Of Us and The Secret Agent (both BBC productions),and feature film Tommy’s Honour,

each basing their entire production schedules in Edinburgh.

Since its conception,it has dealt with over 8,500 enquires, converting into more than 4,300 productions filming in the city region.The total economic impact for the city is estimated to be worth in excess of £70 million.

Working closely with the local authorities to ensure a film friendly reception,Film Edinburgh has established procedures to deal with every possible type of filmmaker request.This can range from parking and road closures to sourcing locations and dressing streets for period dramas,including in recent years the likes of One Day, Sunshine on Leith and The Da Vinci Code

www.filmedinburgh.org @filmedinburgh

“GRAHAM

Construction brought a range of innovative techniques to the creation of this unique facility”.

Andy Kerr, ECCI Executive Director, Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI)

Recently awarded the internationally recognised ‘NEC Contractor of the Year 2016’ for the first class provision of health and social care facilities throughout Scotland.

First major construction company in Scotland to be awarded the CITB ‘Be Fair’ accreditation for the promotion of equality and diversity in the workplace.

ACCELERATING GROWTH: THE EDINBURGH AND SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND CITY REGION DEAL

The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region comprises six local authorities: The City of Edinburgh,East Lothian,Fife,Midlothian,Scottish Borders and West Lothian and is at the heart of the UK and Scottish economy.

Its success is critical to the delivery of national economic ambitions and the creation of a fairer,more equal society.

The partner councils have been working together since early 2015 to submit a proposal for a City Region Deal to the UK and Scottish Governments,and in March 2016,the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced his intention to work towards a Deal for the region.

The City Region Deal is a mechanism for accelerating growth by pulling in significant government investment.By investing this funding in infrastructure,skills and innovation,the region’s economic performance will be significantly improved, which will not only generate funds to pay back this initial investment but also draw in significant additional funding from the private sector.It is also about greater autonomy and decision making powers

“...THE DEAL IS A REAL OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE FORWARD A FRESH APPROACH TO COLLABORATIVE WORKING WHICH WOULD DELIVER A STEP CHANGE IN THE REGION’S ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE.”

for the region to help it deliver public services more effectively and to tackle inequality and deprivation.The ambition is to secure £1bn of funding and it is estimated that an additional £3.2bn worth of private sector investment could be leveraged if the bid is successful.

The region brings together unique strengths in knowledge,culture and technology and the Deal is a real opportunity to drive forward a fresh approach to collaborative working which would deliver a step change in the region’s economic performance.

By investing in people,the regional workforce will be better equipped to respond

to evolving opportunities; by investing in housing at a suitable scale,price and in the right places,the labour market will flourish;by investing in world class infrastructure, people will be connected to opportunities;and by investing in innovation,an ecosystem will draw on the global excellence found right across academic and business sectors.

For the latest updates on the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal,see www.acceleratinggrowth.org.uk

EDINBURGH’S CREATIVE INDUSTRIES SECTOR

The central belt in Scotland is home to the largest cluster of creative sector businesses in the UK,outside London.

Edinburgh accounts for 25% of all creative employment in Scotland,representing around 26,000 jobs in 4,000 registered organisations and businesses, and contributing £803m GVA to the Scottish economy.

The creative sector encompasses advertising, architecture,art and design, computer and video games, crafts,designer fashion, film and video,music,the performing arts,publishing, software and broadcasting.

Scotland’s creative industries make an essential contribution to Scotland’s economy and our international profile as a creative nation.Events such as the Edinburgh International Festival,The Fringe,The Book Festival also make major contributions to Scotland’s tourism offering.As the world's leading Festival City,the

Inspiring Capital attracts around 4m visitors annually with an internationally renowned programme of all-year-round attractions and activities.

Edinburgh was named the first UNESCO City of Literature;the UK's sixth most creative city and the world's sixth most cinematic city.Recent film and TV productions which have made the most of city and regional locations include Case Histories,Garrow’s Law, The Railway Man and,of course, Sunshine on Leith, plus many others.

Top creative companies by turnover in the city region include Skyscanner,the international passenger flight search engine,newspaper publishers Johnston Press, global architectural practice RMJM Group,production

company Ten Alps,media planning agency Feather Brooksbank and publishers Clyde and Forth Press.Other high profile companies in the city include Rockstar North, the games developer behind Grand Theft Auto,Microsoft, Amazon's software development centre,The Leith Agency,the creative and advertising agency behind consumer brands such as IrnBru and publisher Canongate Books,which secured the UK rights to the autobiographies of US President Barack Obama.

The Institute for Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University offers practically focused research and consultancy to creative businesses and encourages Edinburgh’s creative firms to collaborate to offer complementary skill sets within the global marketplace.

Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council have supported the establishment of Creative Edinburgh,the membership forum which seeks to enable members to benefit from opportunities to meet other like-minded professionals through a programme of events,workshops,talks and symposiums.

The City of Edinburgh Council has also established Creative Exchange,a state-of-the-art business incubator,providing workspace,and support to foster new talents and growth of start-up digital media companies.In addition to workspace and business support,Creative Exchange is set up as a platform to showcase the city’s creative products,services and talent, providing access to a collaboration hub,digital demonstrator and ultrafast broadband.

Check out the videos at Think Creative,Think Edinburgh http://goo.gl/Yhi5b and Creative Exchange http://www.creativeexchangel eith.com/launch-video/

Further information

Creative Scotland: www.creativescotland.com

Institute for Creative Industries: www.napier.ac.uk/aboutus/our-schools/school-of-artsand-creative-industries

Creative Edinburgh (CE) www.creative-edinburgh.com

THE EDINBURGH TOURISM ACTION GROUP

Edinburgh is Scotland’s leading tourism destination attracting 3.7 million visits in 2014;generating 13.36 million visitors nights and over £1.2 billion in visitor spend.

There are an estimated 3,500 tourism businesses in the city that each play a key role in delivering the tourism product. The many different parts of Edinburgh’s visitor experience are supplied by a wide range of large and small scale operators including transport and accommodation providers, visitor attractions,cultural venues and conference centres, tour operators,shops,bars and restaurants,and events and festivals.Collectively these businesses deliver Edinburgh’s visitor offer,however individually they cannot deliver an all-encompassing visitor experience.

Given the scale and complexity of the sector it is therefore essential that there is adequate co-ordination and communication between the diverse range of operators, activities,and services to ensure that the visitor experience is a high quality, integrated,and seamless one.

The Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) holds a unique position in that it provides the only forum in the city which brings together all of

these component parts of Edinburgh’s tourism industry across the private and public sectors.

Based on a collective leadership model,ETAGs primary function is to communicate with,and facilitate the coming together of a large number of industry groups from across the sector, as well as relevant national agencies.The ultimate success of Edinburgh as a visitor destination relies on all parts of the visitor experience working effectively together to ensure that the customer journey - pre,during and post arrival equals that of a world class tourism destination.

ETAG’s core aims therefore are to build a stronger tourism community,provide a network for communication,and create reasons to bring businesses together to share best practice,collaborate and innovate.By helping improve business performance and enhance the visitor experience we ultimately look to strengthen Edinburgh’s position as a world class visitor destination.

With support from Scottish Enterprise,ETAG delivers a range of industry facing activity,including approximately 150 events a year ranging from conferences, trade events,digital workshops and seminars,to innovation workshops,business briefings and networking events.

We have developed a range of market intelligence resources including a series of ETAG Business Opportunity Guides –free and easy to use guides on a variety of topics from becoming China Ready,to making the most of our year-round Cultural offer,to Literary Tourism and making the most of our UNESCO World Heritage status.

ETAG has also launched an online Destination training tool called OUR EDINBURGH. Developed by industry,OUR EDINBURGH is aimed at visitor facing staff across the tourism industry.The online module is a simple,fast and costeffective tool designed to give customer facing staff an overview of the key aspects of the Edinburgh visitor experience.In improving staff knowledge of the destination

we aim to ensure that visitors receive a high quality and consistent level visitor welcome and customer care across the city.

ETAG also played a key role in facilitating the development of Edinburgh 2020:The Edinburgh Tourism Strategy. Developed in partnership with industry and launched in 2012, Edinburgh 2020 sets the strategic direction for the city’s tourism sector.In setting ambitious targets to grow the value of the tourism sector,the city and partners are looking to create a sustainable sector in which our tourism businesses can truly thrive.

To find out more about ETAG and the Edinburgh 2020 Tourism Strategy visit www.etag.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @ETAG_UK

WORLD LEADING FESTIVAL CITY

Edinburgh’s Festivals are Scotland’s world-leading cultural brands with expertise,vision,impact and international recognition unmatched by any other city events on the globe.

A dozen festival facts:

1.The number of tickets sold for Edinburgh’s festival events are only exceeded by the Olympics and the World Cup

2.The first use of the thrust or apron stage in modern western theatre took place in 1948 at the Edinburgh International Festival

3.The world’s first publically demonstrated and commercially available mobile phone app was at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1999

4.89% of local residents say that the Edinburgh Festivals increase their pride in Edinburgh as a city

5.80% of audiences say that the Edinburgh Festivals give them an opportunity to discover new talent,styles or genres

6.93% of hotel rooms are occupied during peak Festival season,generating £41m for the accommodation sector,with a further £37m spent in cafés and bars

7.69% of teachers in Edinburgh feel that the Festivals made a positive difference to children’s creativity

8.The Edinburgh Festivals attracted an audience of over 4.2 million in 2015,a record in the seventy years of the festival city

9.The Edinburgh International Book Festival is the largest of its kind in the world,recently hosting more than 900 participants from over 55 countries

10.The Edinburgh Art Festival is the United Kingdom’s largest annual festival dedicated to the visual arts

11.The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has never cancelled a single performance since its founding event in 1950

12.The Edinburgh International Science Festival was the first Science Festival in the world and recently ran the Abu Dhabi Science Festival

Edinburgh’s reputation as the world’s leading festival city has deep roots.1947 saw the Edinburgh International Festival established as a much-needed ‘platform for the flowering of the human spirit’and the city now boasts 12 major individual festivals, hosting over 25,000 international artists,more than 1,000 accredited media and audiences of over 4 million, while generating £261m for the Scottish economy.

Edinburgh’s Festivals make Edinburgh unique.They have been essential to defining the city as a dynamic year-round destination for residents;an exciting,cultural magnet for visitors;a rich,creative working environment for companies and their employees;and a lively and vibrant atmosphere in which students can study and socialise.

The Festivals literally and distinctively inhabit every corner of the historic heart of the city – every theatre,every hall,every courtyard,every basement,every park.From the Castle Esplanade to the ancient backstreets of the medieval Old Town,from the grand gardens of the 18th century Charlotte Square to

the narrow,cobbled side streets off the Royal Mile,from the grandeur of the Festival Theatre to the dark intimacy of the city’s Masonic Halls.

A powerful influence and a source of inspiration,the Festivals reach extends beyond the cultural sector into the wider creative and corporate ecosystem of Edinburgh and Scotland. The Festivals lead their own sector and influence and fuel collaboration across many others - from collaborative working to national and international marketing,from innovation and technology to environmental good practice, from new approaches to funding to cultural diplomacy. They have a successful record in partnership building with government,cultural agencies, international institutions, tourism and education bodies, and private sector businesses.

The rich creative environment the Festivals breed and feed has produced an atmosphere that is deeply attractive to creative thinkers.But the Edinburgh Festivals also make a major contribution to the quality of life of the people of the city region and of Scotland as a whole.They invest in the

growth and development of individuals and communities, through the rich,diverse and highly accessible nature of the work they present.Their active commitment to participation sees them extend the impacts of their programmes with important education and community initiatives.

Such work means that the Edinburgh Festivals are a source of national pride in a country whose national identity is rooted in a passion for creativity and ideas.The Festivals are defining icons in Scotland’s cultural portfolio that exude a sense of confidence and contribute to our sense of self.They also represent Scotland at its most open and welcoming, confidently embracing artists, media and audiences from around the world,bringing them together in endlessly

inventive and compelling ways.They are distinctively Scottish and yet profoundly international,committed to capitalising their enormous global value for the benefit of Scotland.

Investing in Edinburgh’s Festivals is investing in success,ambition, transforming work and bold enterprise that can achieve great things now and in the future.With 2017 marking the seventieth anniversary of the birth of the world’s leading festival city, Edinburgh’s Festivals are determined to make Edinburgh where the future happens through cultural leadership and innovative programming.

“...THE CITY NOW BOASTS 12 MAJOR INDIVIDUAL FESTIVALS,HOSTING

OVER 25,000 INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS,MORE THAN 1,000 ACCREDITED MEDIA AND AUDIENCES OF OVER 4 MILLION...”

What they say about the Festivals

•The Edinburgh Festivals have undeniably given the nation and our capital city a priceless brand which has resonance across the globe and especially makes an impact on some of the most influential opinion formers in overseas countries.They are therefore an asset which should be vigorously encouraged and sustained in this era of globalisation;the festivals are indeed a jewel in the Scottish crown which bring a matchless world-wide profile to our country.

Sir Tom Devine, Historian

•To call the Edinburgh Festivals a “scene”is to be timid and inhibited.It is an upheaval in the life of Britain.

Toronto Star, Canada

•Today the importance of Edinburgh’s Festivals is relevant not only to Scotland, but to the world.

Sérgio Saboya, Director, Festival Cena Brasil Internacional, Brasil.

•There is simply no better and bigger shop window for the world’s cultural trends on earth than the Edinburgh Festivals.

Wolfgang Hoffman, Creative Producer, Berlin

•The importance of the Edinburgh Festivals cannot be overstated.It’s an astonishing showcase of arts and culture from around the world that transforms the Scottish capital into something otherworldly. Mail Today, New Delhi, India

•Being quality-oriented and encouraging innovation is the distinguishing feature of the Edinburgh Festivals and this also accounts for the reason that worldwide culture professionals come and do business here.

Catherine J. Wang, President, The Center for China

Shanghai International Arts Festival, China

SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR YOUR BUSINESS IN EDINBURGH

Business Gateway: Edinburgh Office Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG www.bgateway.com

Tel: 0131 529 6644

Email: bglothian@bgateway.com

Local support

Business Gateway Edinburgh offers a variety of support to new and existing businesses in Edinburgh.

If you want to start a new business then our professionally qualified advisers can:

• Offer guidance to help you prepare to write a practical business plan

• Help you understand business finance and cash flows

• Suggest new ways to market your business

Edinburgh office. Appointments are usually held in the Business Gateway Edinburgh office at Waverly Court.

Events and training

At our events you can learn new skills to help you develop your business,hear from industry experts about market opportunities,and make new contacts through our networking events.

For new start businesses we run workshops to help you get started that cover:

To find out more about these and other Business Gateway events visit www.bgateway.com/events

Local financial support

Business Gateway Edinburgh and the City of Edinburgh Council can also help you apply for financial support from various sources such as Scottish Enterprise or through Angel Investors.Our advisers can help you decide the best avenue of finance for your small business.

The East of Scotland Investment Fund

Business Gateway Edinburgh offers free expert support and practical advice to new and existing businesses.

• Free advice from our experienced business advisers to help you start a business,grow your existing business or find new ways of doing business.

• Free local business events and training workshopsranging from start-up sessions to specific skills events covering marketing, finance and e-commerce.

• Free business information. The team offers information on all aspects of starting and growing a business. We work in partnership with other professional organisations - so you can be sure you will receive the best possible support.

• Access training workshops so you can develop your business skills (e.g. marketing,finance,business planning,and ICT)

If you already own a business and would like to find new ways to develop and grow your business then our dedicated business advisers can help you take your business to the next level by helping you:

• Find and access specialist support to grow the business (e.g.business strategy development,financial health checks,access to international markets,and social media marketing)

• Access networking events and opportunities with other businesses and support organisations

• Provide you with connections to people who can help you develop the business

If you would like to book an appointment to speak with an adviser you can contact our

• Marketing – to help you identify your customers and plan an effective marketing strategy

• Finance – to give you an introduction on managing business finances

• Planning – to help you create a business plan that really explains what your business offers and how it stands out

• Social Media / ICT – to help you understand social media and how it can be used to benefit your business.

For existing businesses that are looking for new ways to grow we run:

• Regular networking events where you can meet new contacts and potential customers;

• Events where you can hear from other businesses that have made use of crowdfunding or started exporting;and

• Events where you can learn how to take on new employees or develop a website into an e-commerce platform

We can help your business if you are having difficulty raising more substantial funding from the usual sources.Loans of up to £50,000 may be available.Visit:

Business Gateway App

Business Gateway’s ‘MyBusiness’app provides a mobile route to its comprehensive sources of information and advice for all existing business owners,those starting a new enterprise and people considering setting up a new business.

Available at http://bit.ly/15KS1HW

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS

The Scottish Government

As part of its aim to foster long term sustainable economic growth in Scotland,the Scottish Government has a range of initiatives to encourage business start-ups and grow existing businesses.

These include financial support and advice,both directly,and via other delivery agents.Information can be found as follows:

www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/ Business-Industry

www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/ Business-Industry/support

Useful Scottish Government websites include:

www.Business.scotland.gov.uk

The place where businesses in Scotland can find support and information.

www.Finance.scotland.gov.uk

Practical information and support on finance and funding to help you start up and grow your business.

Scottish Government Funded Agencies & Initiatives

Scottish Enterprise www.scottish-enterprise.com

Scotland's main economic, enterprise,innovation and investment agency.It helps ambitious and innovative businesses grow,and works with public and private organisations to help Scotland become more globally competitive:supporting companies that will drive Scotland’s economy forward by creating more and better jobs;working with sectors where Scotland has advantages that can be exploited within the global marketplace;and building a world class business environment which supports growth and attracts investment.In the current climate,this will see us prioritise five key areas:

• Renewables

• Growth companies

• Internationalisation

• Innovation

• Transition to a low carbon economy

Scottish Development International www.sdi.co.uk

SDI’s aim is to assist in the growth of the Scottish economy,by encouraging inward investment and helping Scottish-based companies develop international trade.A single point of contact for all international development needs.

Skills Development Scotland www.skillsdevelopmentscotland .co.uk

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is responsible for the delivery of careers,skills and training services in Scotland. They play a central role in raising employment levels and productivity and are fundamental to ensuring Scotland's businesses have the capability to compete successfully now and in the future.Working closely with SDS means that we can support businesses to address skills and training issues to grow their business and help them manage change.

VisitScotland www.visitscotland.com

VisitScotland,the national tourism organisation for Scotland,has as its main aim to contribute significantly to the advancement of Scottish tourism by giving it a real presence in the global marketplace and benefiting the whole of Scotland.Working with VisitScotland we can jointly promoting Scotland as a place to live,work and learn. This is essential to our work to attract and retain investment and grow our businesses.

Scotland Food & Drink www.scotlandfoodanddrink.

org

Scotland Food & Drink is a notfor-profit organisation that was created to guide food and drink companies of all sizes towards increased profitability.

Co-operative Development Scotland

CDS supports company growth in Scotland through collaborative and employee ownership business models.

Just Enterprise

www.justenterprise.org

Just Enterprise supports the enterprising third sector in Scotland by assisting social enterprises who show the greatest potential to grow and develop sustainably - that could be in terms of income, employment or contracts secured.

COMPANY PROFILES

Brodies LLP

Brodies is Scotland’s largest law firm, delivering services of the highest quality to Scottish, UK and global organisations.

With offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Brussels, we offer legal advice to private and public sector clients in core areas such as mergers & acquisitions, business disputes, commercial property, banking & financial services, employment, pensions & benefits and trust & tax.

Our clients include big companies, small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs, business people and individuals from all backgrounds who are active in almost every sector of the Scottish economy. They come to us for different reasons but invariably stay with us for the same ones - relationships built on trust and galvanised by the quality of our legal advice, commercial know-how and shared appetite for success.

Brodies has more individual lawyers and practice areas ranked top tier in the independent legal directories than any other firm in Scotland and was named Scotland Law Firm of the Year at the Who’s Who Legal Awards in 2016 for the fifth consecutive year.

Brodies LLP

Tel: 0131 228 3777 www.brodies.com

The Cruden Group

As one of Scotland’s largest independently owned development and construction groups, we’ve been delivering quality projects since 1943. With more than 600 employees and an annual turnover in excess of £150 million, it’s the skills, experience and knowledge of experts throughout the group, combined with our forward thinking business strategy, that underpins our continued growth and success.

Over the years, the Cruden Group has built or modernised in excess of 130,000 properties. During this time we’ve gained extensive experience of working with Local Authorities, Registered Social Landlords and Government bodies. Our expertise also extends to the private sector, with approximately 250 homes developed and marketed under the Cruden Homes brand each year.

Known as a bespoke builder, we carefully evaluate the needs of our target market to ensure our product is aligned with their requirements and aspirations. We seek to both reflect and enhance the environments in which we build through our diverse experience, quality partnerships and creative adaptability.

Email: info@crudenholdings.co.uk

CALA Homes

When it comes to inspiring innovation, deluxe design and sought-after settings, CALA Homes (East) has an impressive track record in Scotland’s capital city.

The properties we create in Edinburgh are striking, individual, high spec and renowned for delivering a range of superb quality homes for every stage of life – and far more besides.

We breathe new life into sites which have defied development for decades. We reinvent brownfield locations with award-winning artistry. We link centuries of heritage and cuttingedge technology with design panache.

And we do all of this while remaining sensitive to the locations and communities where we work; to the changing demands of the property market in a thriving European capital; and to the evolving needs and desires of the people who demand the highest quality in any location.

Our impressive portfolio of bespoke properties stretches from the rejuvenation of an architectural gem in the heart of a World Heritage Site, to the multi award-winning transformation of a rundown dock into one of the city’s most chic new postcodes.

Few homebuilders show our appetite for demanding engineering challenges, from complex restoration of renowned beauty spots to delivery of canal basins which augment the public realm. In every case we apply the same exacting standards, quality of workmanship and attention to detail.

The results are unequivocal. CALA Homes are among the most sought after in Scotland, with many owners living in a series of our properties during their lifetime. As a result, our homes are also renowned for consistently increasing in value.

As well as being synonymous with stunning design, we have been repeatedly recognised by industry influencers for our commitment to providing five-star customer service and satisfaction.

CALA Homes, part of the CALA Group, is the UK’s most upmarket major home builder operating in the South of England, the Midlands and Scotland. For more information on CALA Homes (East) call 01324 600 000 or visit www.cala.co.uk

DIAGEO

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Scotland is one of Diageo’s largest spirit supply centres responsible for producing around 50 million cases of leading brands of Scotch whisky and white spirits annually. Around 85% of Diageo’s production in Scotland is sold overseas.

Diageo in Scotland currently employs around 4,000 people and operates 28 malt distilleries and one grain distillery and has a 50 per cent share in a further grain distillery. As well as engineering and technical support functions, there are extensive warehousing and packaging operations in Scotland and the company’s Scottish headquarters are in Edinburgh.

Tel: 0131 519 2000

Email: pressofficescotland@diageo.com Web: www.diageo.com

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Where business comes to work

Edinburgh Chamber is a membership organisation supporting businesses of all sectors and scale wishing to engage in business in Edinburgh. We have a wide range of services that support and nurture local businesses including our networking events, marketing support, mentoring, training, HR & legal advice as well as a variety of additional services and discounts. This year we celebrate our 230th anniversary of serving members and inspiring connections.

For further information please visit www.edinburghchamber.co.uk, call 0131 221 2999 or email: info@edinburghchamber.co.uk

/edinburghchamberofcommerce @EdinChamber www.linkedin.com

FCC Environment

FCC Environment is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies. Our approach is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We are part of the FCC group, one of the world’s largest environmental services companies. We provide a range of services, from collecting business and municipal waste to recycling and processing, and the generation of green energy from waste.

We have the scale, the expertise and the experience to meet all your waste management needs, saving you time, effort and money. So whatever your waste and whatever the amount, we can handle it and help turn your waste to resource. And with more than 200 locations around the UK, the chances are we'll have a facility near you.

We want to build a reputation for providing sustainable solutions that help clients meet their legislative, corporate responsibility and commercial requirements – to be known as a company that looks after the needs of its customers and the environment.

To do this we are placing recycling and green energy at the heart of our business, along with a strong focus on waste management solutions for our commercial, industrial and municipal customers. This strategy puts us firmly in the growth market of extracting value from waste.

Tel: 0344 7369990 • www.fccenvironment.co.uk

GRAHAM Construction

Operating in Scotland from offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, GRAHAM Construction is a privately owned, national contractor employing over 300 people in Scotland on a wide range of building and civil engineering projects.

Recent project wins include:

• Two new projects for the University of Edinburgh - £22m Buccleuch Place and Meadow Lane student accommodation and an £18m Edinburgh Law School refurbishment

• The prestigious £11m three year redevelopment of the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

• £6.5m new build Higgs Centre for Innovation, Edinburgh

• £24m Dalbeattie Learning Campus in Dumfries and Galloway

• A six year programme of works to design, build and construct health and social care projects for NHS Health Boards across Scotland.

• The delivery of canal upgrade works within the Scottish Canal Framework.

GRAHAM Construction is committed to the delivery of exemplary projects and was recently awarded the internationally recognised ‘NEC Contractor of the Year 2016’ for the first class provision of health and social care facilities throughout Scotland.

As an employer of choice, we hold GOLD Investors in People and are the first major construction company in Scotland to attain the CITB ‘Be Fair’ Bronze award for the promotion of equality and diversity in the workplace.

Tel: +44 (0) 131 339 7200

Email: edinburgh@graham.co.uk www.graham.co.uk

Energy saving

Source: www.carbontrust.co.uk

Miller Homes

Miller Homes was founded in Edinburgh in 1934 and over 80 years we have established a reputation for building outstanding quality family homes as well as enhancing locations with our developments. We pride ourselves on delighting customers, providing excellent customer service and aim not just to please, but exceed customers’ expectations. We believe in building homes safely and in a way which is considerate to the environment and frequently win awards for the quality of our homes, the generous specification, skilful construction, beautiful locations, and for the teams that build them.

We have extensive experience in our chosen locations and understand the local markets in which we operate. The selection of land for developments, which are typically in suburban or edge of urban locations, includes taking into consideration factors such as good local schools, employment opportunities and transport links, which we believe are strong influencing factors for customers when choosing where to live.

Our business philosophy, The Miller Difference, defines both our approach and commitment to customers, employees, our supply chain and the communities in which we operate. It highlights our commitment to the highest standards of quality, innovation and care throughout the entire home-buying journey. The Miller Difference is part of everything we do, from insisting on the best workmanship and the highest quality materials, right through to recognising our responsibilities to the environment.

Visit www.millerhomes.co.uk to view a range of homes across central Scotland.

NHS LOTHIAN

NHS Lothian is the second largest health board in Scotland, serving around 800,000 people, employing 24,000 staff and investing around £1.5 billion a year in healthcare services.

NHS Lothian provides a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.

In any one year, there are more than 4.4 million patient contacts – more than 90% of these are in primary and community settings. Working with our local authority partners, the four Health and Social Care Partnerships are focusing on the integration of primary care and specialist health services with social care, ensuring that health improvement is placed at the heart of service planning and delivery. The Partnerships play a key role in making sure that more people receive clinical care closer to their homes and in community settings.

NHS Lothian provides a comprehensive range of acute adult and children’s services for the population of Edinburgh and the Lothians and more specialised health services for patients from all over Scotland. These specialist services include liver and kidney transplantation, neonatal intensive care, cancer services and complex surgery.

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St John’s Hospital in Livingston are the three main acute adult hospital sites. All are teaching hospitals and have excellent links with our University partners for both medical and nursing training. The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, also a teaching hospital, provides a range of general and specialist services for children locally, regionally and nationally. It will move to a new modern healthcare facility in 2017. Other specialist hospitals provide services including adult psychiatry, care of the elderly, learning disabilities and rehabilitation.

www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

North Lanarkshire Properties LLP

North Lanarkshire Properties LLP manage a wide range of properties throughout North Lanarkshire; our portfolio includes office accommodation, industrial properties, shops, business centres and yards.

We hold a large number of leased properties across North Lanarkshire and would always hope that we have a property available to suit your requirements. If you wish to find out more about our current availability, please use the contact information below. Our list of available property is constantly changing, so if you do not initially see a property that suits please get in touch.

We also have a range of properties to let which we offer on a short term basis. These include meeting rooms which can be let on an hourly, daily or week by week basis and storage which can be let on a monthly basis.

Tel: 01236 632 800

Email: property@northlan.gov.uk www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/nlproperties

Persimmon Partnerships EAST Scotland

Persimmon Partnerships EAST Scotland, in conjunction with their partners, is continuing to deliver affordable homes across the region with major investment in the Edinburgh area.

Playing a key part in the delivery of sustainable homes, Persimmon uses multi-tenure solutions including low cost ownership, mid-market rental, social rental and shared equity.

The business recognises that local knowledge is key to developing sustainable communities in locations where families wish to work and live and have the necessary experience and expertise to deliver affordable housing throughout Scotland.

We engage with our partner housing associations and local authorities across Scotland at an early stage in the planning process to allow the business to identify the requirements which are most important to the local community.

Design and modern construction tech niques ensure safe, comfortable and energy efﬁcient homes with low running costs, ﬁnished to those standards essential to the sustainability of the development for years to come.

To ﬁnd out more information visit www.persimmonhomes.com or call 01506 638300

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Robertson Group

Within Robertson there are 18 distinct companies. Our businesses include timber frame engineering, facilities management, a capital projects business dedicated to public sector partnerships, property development, regionally based construction companies, civil engineering, building services, and businesses that deliver high-quality homes for the private and affordable markets. We have developed a strong entrepreneurial and innovative culture throughout all of these diverse business units.

Spread across the private and public sectors, our clients include local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, NHS, Tesco, ASDA, M&S, Scottish Natural Heritage, Travelodge, Premier Inn, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, John Clark Motor Group, the Edrington Group, Glasgow Caledonian University, Diageo, Everton Free School, Siemens and the Scottish Futures Trust.

Aiming to deliver outstanding results and environmentally sound solutions for our clients, we work in close partnership with them to achieve these goals. We are dedicated to creating value and operating in a safe, sustainable environment for the clients, partners and communities we serve.

For more information please call, Robertson Construction Central, 01786 431600 or visit our website: robertson.co.uk

Shepherd and Wedderburn

A leading UK law firm with an uncompromising commitment to client service.

With offices in the City of London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, the firm delivers comprehensive multijurisdictional legal advice across every business sector as well as offering the full range of private client and wealth management services.

Focusing on clients and finding the very best solution for each of them is paramount to the firm’s multi-disciplinary teams of specialist lawyers. These teams look at the issues involved from every angle to find the best commercial solution. Regardless of whether the project is complex or routine, UK-based or international, clients can be confident with the impartiality, authority and commercial soundness of Shepherd and Wedderburn’s advice, and they have come to expect only practical and innovative solutions from the firm.

As a founding member of the World Services Group, Shepherd and Wedderburn is able to respond to clients’ needs swiftly and effectively anywhere in the world. Currently the firm serves clients in 92 jurisdictions.

Regarded by many as the go-to firm for specialist advice in the energy and natural resources, real estate and banking and finance sectors, Shepherd and Wedderburn also has an impressive track record in advising clients from across other industries and sectors. FTSE and AIM companies, large SMEs and public service organisations are counted among its clients.

Tel: 0131 228 9900

Email: info@shepwedd.co.uk www.shepwedd.co.uk

Speirs Gumley

We are Property Management, Residential Letting and Building Surveying specialists with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, serving our growing portfolio throughout Scotland.

Our Residential and Commercial Property Management services are second to none; our ethos is simple, to manage properties as if they were our own. We invest in the latest technology to help deliver the best service.

We have an award winning Residential Letting team who have grown our portfolio by over 50% in the last 18 months which includes securing an appointment from one of the UK’s largest listed residential property owners, to manage their Scottish portfolio.

Our Building Surveying department provides specialist construction related services for both residential and commercial properties including refurbishment, maintenance and insurance reinstatement work.

We are a forward thinking company with a strong heritage and a modern approach coupled with traditional values forged from over 180 years of experience in the property industry.

Tel Glasgow: 0141 332 9225 / Edinburgh: 0131 221 2266 www.speirsgumley.com

Standard Life Plc

Standard Life is an international investment company with operations in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. We were founded in 1825 (as the Life Insurance Company of Scotland) and our first offices were on the Royal Mile. Today we employ around 6,500 people internationally. We administer over £307 billion in assets for our 4.5 million clients and customers in 46 countries around the world. And we support around 25 million more customers through our partnerships in India and China.

Standard Life plc is registered in Scotland (SC286832) at: Standard Life House 30 Lothian Road

Edinburgh EH1 2DH

www.standardlife.com

Transport for Edinburgh

Transport for Edinburgh (TfE) was formed in 2013 when Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams joined forces.

The TfE vision is to “provide world class, integrated, environmentally-friendly and socially inclusive transport which plays a central role in the future prosperity of Edinburgh and the Lothians”. TfE will do this by integrating modes of public transport within the City, coordinating with The City of Edinburgh Council to influence transport policy, cooperating with all our neighbours, mindful of the wider travel Region and collaborating with strategic transport partners.

In 2015 Edinburgh Trams carried a record 5.3 million passengers. Lothian Buses carried an impressive 120.5 million passengers. Lothian Buses continued their commitment to sustainability by introducing more hybrid, diesel-electric buses to their fleet, supported by the Scottish Government’s Scottish Green Bus Fund and won the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Business Award. Edinburgh Trams has received a 97% customer satisfaction rating for 2015 in the UK Tram Survey, and will look to further improve services this year, with faster and more frequent services, especially at peak travel times.

www.transportforedinburgh.com www.edinburghtrams.com www.lothianbuses.com

Edinburgh Database is now online www.burrows.co.uk/edinburgh

The online version enables you to search for business by name, type of business and location. Simply type what you are looking for and decide how you want to sort the results. The database is FREE to join for all local businesses, so why not register today at www.burrows.co.uk/edinburgh

You can also keep your organisation’s details up to date; just find your entry and click the Update link. This will ensure potential customershave access to accurate information about your company.

Business Finder Desktop Version

The Business Finder has powerful search features, allowing multiple fields of the database to be selected and integrated. The additional Bookmark Feature allows you to save the search results and refer back to them at any time – an invaluable marketing tool. These results can be further manipulated with the customisation of fields and the sorting of data.

Upgrading: Once you have installed your Business Finder, additional features can be upgraded for a one-off charge from £150 to £400 + VAT, dependent on the level of service you require.

Upgraded versions print address labels, compile and print reports, perform mail shots and export data.

DIAGEO IN SCOTLAND

Diageo is a company with a rich Scottish heritage – our roots can be traced back to 1627 and the Haig family. Since then, Scotland has played an important role in shaping Diageo and we now export our premium brands to 180 markets around the world.

Scotland is one of Diageo’s largest spirit supply centres responsible for producing around 50 million cases of leading brands of Scotch whisky and white spirits annually. We employ around 4,000 people in Scotland, working in over 50 communities across the country. Around 85% of Diageo’s production in Scotland is sold overseas.

Diageo Learning for Life, Scotland launched in early 2014 and is part of the company’s worldwide Learning for Life initiative which helps to provide young, unemployed people with the skills to succeed in some of Scotland’s most vibrant sectors.

Its programmes provide technical training, life skills and work based experiences in bartending, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and entrepreneurship – helping to boost participants’ confidence and opening up doors to a wide range of exciting careers. To date over 600 students have graduated through our programmes.