Central Business Improvement District. Working for levy-payers to ensure our city centre excels. @EdinCityCentre - that's us too.
George Street, Edinburgh
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Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ retweeted
NEW: @EssentialEdin will ask members to approve a new five-year term for the BID this spring, a year ahead of schedule.
The org cites the impact of the tourist tax amid reasons for the change-up.
heraldscotland.com/news/2655…
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Hot off the press... we're just ONE MONTH away from Edinburgh Cocktail Week! 🍸
The full programme has just been unveiled, and with support from Essential Edinburgh, this year's festival is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
👉edinburghcocktailweek.co.uk/
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Is Edinburgh overcrowded with tourists?
Roddy Smith of @EssentialEdin says no.
His thoughts on the future of Princes Street and much more 👇
heraldscotland.com/news/2646…
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The wait is almost over! Exciting news for beauty lovers - the first ever Scottish @Sephora store opens today at 10am in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh. ✨💄
The arrival of this globally renowned beauty retailer is an exciting addition to Edinburgh's shopping scene, bringing a wide range of sought-after beauty brands to the heart of the city centre. Expect exclusive launch activities in store this week, will you be stopping by?
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Great Scott!⚡
A real DeLorean rolled past the Playhouse + into #StAndrewSquare to join Square Cinema 🚗💨 #Edinburgh, did ya catch a glimpse of this famous time machine?
@bttfmusical coming here this festive season ❄️
🎟️ atgtix.co/47pb5Dh
#BackToTheFuture
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Looking for plans this weekend? 🎬🍿
Square Cinema returns for its 15th anniversary, bringing three days of FREE outdoor movie magic to the heart of Edinburgh!
Grab a bite from the on-site vendors or pack a picnic, then sit back and enjoy everything from family favourites and cult classics to blockbuster hits on the big screen.
📍 St Andrew Square Garden
📅 12–14 June
Find out more about this event here 👉 edinburgh.org/event/square-c…
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🚨 Countdown Alert! 🎬 2 days to #Edinburgh’s FREE outdoor movie extravaganza! Join us June 12-14 for epic films, a DeLorean, & treats from Dishoom! Grab a picnic blanket & enjoy the fun - no booking needed! 🍿 More info: squarecinema.co.uk #EdinburghMovies #SquareCinema
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Square Cinema will return in June for its 15th edition 👇
Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ retweeted
🎬✨ Get ready, Edinburgh! The beloved Square Cinema with LNER is back for the 15th time this June! 🎉 Join us for three unforgettable days of FREE outdoor movies in the stunning St Andrew Square Garden from 12 - 14 June. See the full programme edinburghcitycentre.co.uk/sq…
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🎬 COMPETITION TIME! ✨
Win a weekend in #Edinburgh for 4 incl. @LNER First Class travel (12 June) to see Square Cinema with LNER, 2-night stay @Roomzzz, meal at Lady Libertine + Travel Kuoni goodies!
ENTER NOW 👉edinburghcitycentre.co.uk/sq…
T&Cs apply
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ETAG Business Briefing: Edinburgh Fringe 2026 🎭
Get a sneak preview of how the plans for Festival Fringe 2026 are shaping up, and learn about the opportunities for your business & visitors.
📅Thu 4 Jun
🕣 08:30am
📍@ThePlaceEdin
Book now 👇
etag.org.uk/event/etag-busin…
@edfringe
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50+ venues join Eat Out Edinburgh as March dining festival returns
👉🏼 trib.al/PdZHonP
#AD @EdinCityCentre #EatOutEdinburgh #EdinburghFood #EdinburghRestaurants
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Edinburgh restaurants unite for Eat Out Edinburgh 2026
👉🏼 trib.al/NKHZICT
#AD @EdinCityCentre #EatOutEdinburgh #EdinburghFood #EdinburghRestaurants
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🚨 EXTENSION GRANTED! 🚨
You asked, we listened! Due to last minute demand, we’ve extended ticket sales for the ETAG Conference 2026.
Sales close 3pm tomorrow - Wed 4 Feb.
This is your absolute FINAL CHANCE to get a ticket!
👇🏼
etag.org.uk/event/etag-confe…
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Join Scotland to ask the Chancellor to announce a review of tax-free shopping.
Why review? Employment & Business:
Tourism supports 245,000 jobs, which is about 1 in every 11 jobs in Scotland.
internationalretail.co.uk/wp…
#Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @MayorOfWY @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @LCRMayor @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock @SpenceLivermo @LandsecGroup
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A big shout out to the 700+ accredited #LivingWage employers in #Edinburgh! 👏
You have strengthened the ambition to 'Make Edinburgh a Living Wage City’.
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Living Wage employer 👇
scottishlivingwage.org/
#LivingWageWeek #FairWork
It’s Living Wage Week 🎉
Let's celebrate the difference the real Living Wage makes to workers, employers & society. Huge thank you to all the accredited employers who are supporting people, tackling in-work poverty, & creating a fairer #Scotland
#LivingWageWeek
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EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFER FOR #ETAG26 ENDS SOON! ⏰
Don't miss out on our *10% off* Early Bird Ticket offer.
Offer ends this Sunday 2 November.
BOOK ASAP 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/etag-26-c…
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EDINBURGH TOURISM TALKS:
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism in practice 💜
Gain real-world insights & actionable tips from other tourism businesses in the city that are leading the way in accessible tourism.
📅 Wed 29 Oct
🕚 11am - 12pm
Sign-up👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh…
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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
Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ retweeted
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 attract new routes and carriers. Edinburgh Airport, for example, relied on retail sales for up to 38% of its total revenue in 2019, Aberdeen up to 20% and Glasgow 17% with duty free alcohol and tobacco sales making up only a small portion of total airside sales, the removal of the Airside VAT exemption has put up to 70% of potential sales at risk at Scottish airports.
internationalretail.co.uk/wp…
#Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MCrothall @st_alliance @roddycsmith1 @SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup #Growth #labourparty #ukpolitics #labourmp #shopping #Lab25 #budget2025 #Reviewtaxfreeshoppinguk @UKLabour @10DowningStreet @RachelReevesMP @darrenpjones @PeterCBowyer @MichaelSturrock
@SpenceLivermore @D_G_Alexander @lisanandy @peterkyle @GlobalBlueGroup @IanMurrayMP
