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Square Cinema 2023
The UKs largest FREE Outdoor Cinema experience returns to the stunning surroundings of Edinburgh’s most famous Square, courtesy of Essential […]
Read MoreGumball 3000 Returns to Edinburgh on George Street for Start of 24th Annual Rally
EDINBURGH – LONDON – AMSTERDAM – VERBIER – VENICE – BUDAPEST – PORTO MONTENEGRO Superstars come together to participate in […]
Read MoreEnd Of Tax-Free Shopping A Spectacular Own Goal For UK Plc
Roddy Smith, Chief Executive of Essential Edinburgh The decision of the Westminster Government to end tax-free shopping is turning into […]
Read More£100 million Investment in Princes Street is one of the largest ever, as Hunter REIM and Ruby Hotels Proposals Submitted to Council
Plans for one of the biggest investments ever in Edinburgh’s most famous street were confirmed today, as Hunter REIM confirmed […]
Read MoreYES VOTE DELIVERS FIVE MORE YEARS OF INVESTMENT
Edinburgh’s business community has once again given overwhelming backing to investing in the future of the city centre Business Improvement […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: Christmas Cheer Thanks To Festivals
By Roddy Smith, Chief Executive, Essential Edinburgh Published 24th January 2023 in The Scotsman Edinburgh’s city centre businesses benefited from strong […]
Read MoreStance On Business Rates Taken By UK Chancellor Must Be Matched or Bettered in Scotland
By Roddy Smith, CEO of Essential Edinburgh Ask any Scottish politician if they want to see their city centres and […]
Read MoreEssential Edinburgh AGM 2022
Essential Edinburgh levy-payers are warmly invited to join us on Tuesday 8th November for our Annual General Meeting 2022. WHEN: […]
Read MoreCEO Blog: More Support For Businesses Is Needed On Top Of Energy Aid
By Roddy Smith, CEO of Essential Edinburgh Summer positives for Edinburgh city centre’s economic recovery from the devastating impact of […]
Read MoreDeath of Queen Elizabeth II
Following the death of our monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we can advise the business community in Edinburgh city […]
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