It’s official – we’re now a Certified B Corporation™ 🎉 We’ve met the rigourous standards set by B Lab™ across Governance, Workers, Community, Environment & Customers, joining a global movement for a fairer, more regenerative economy. This reflects our commitment to the levy-payers & partners who power our city centre. We’re calling on other BIDs across Britain to join us.

2 days to until our FREE outdoor movie extravaganza with @LNER kicks off! Join us June 12-14 in St Andrew Sq for epic films, a DeLorean, & treats from Dishoom. Grab a picnic blanket & enjoy the fun - no booking needed! More info: squarecinema.co.uk

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…

🚨 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

Square Cinema will return in June for its 15th edition 👇

Worth a read 👇 Our CEO Roddy Smith on why we can’t take our tourism offering for granted. buildedinburgh.com/p/saturda…

🎬✨ 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…

🎬 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

Essential Edinburgh is delighted to see the Old Town business community investigating the possibility of forming a BID - there are huge synergies with our work and it would be great to work together in supporting our city centre. We will do everything we can to support the development of the BID if it goes forward. heraldscotland.com/news/2611…

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

50 venues join Eat Out Edinburgh as March dining festival returns 👉🏼 trib.al/PdZHonP #AD @EdinCityCentre #EatOutEdinburgh #EdinburghFood #EdinburghRestaurants

Edinburgh restaurants unite for Eat Out Edinburgh 2026 👉🏼 trib.al/NKHZICT #AD @EdinCityCentre #EatOutEdinburgh #EdinburghFood #EdinburghRestaurants

In case you missed it: Fantastic deals from 50 city centre restaurants are live on our #EatOutEdinburgh website! March dining just got a tasty upgrade!

🚨 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…

Together with @PoliceScotland, Edinburgh's CCTV team, and our robust security initiatives, city centre shops are tackling retail crime head-on! theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2…

While it is a positive that the Scottish Government has gone a small way in reducing the business rate liability for city centre businesses, we share the disappointment of the other trade bodies that this has simply not gone far enough. The majority of our members will still be facing higher business rates in April due to re-evaluations and the loss of relief. Again, we are at a competitive disadvantage to businesses based in England who enjoy far greater reductions set by Westminster. A sticking plaster is always welcome, but it doesn’t solve the key underlying issue that our business rates system needs a major overhaul to support and not hinder business growth. Retail, hospitality and leisure are the cornerstones of our city centres and high streets across Scotland. The increases in costs put on these businesses in recent years is staggering and is having a hugely detrimental impact on the profitability of many. With a Scottish election approaching we urge all political parties to think closely about what they can do to support business rates reform and other measures to support not just growth but also stability in these vital sectors.

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

Edinburgh’s Business Festival by @EdinChamber is set to be a high-impact half-day event! In partnership with RBS, it explores “Fuelling Good Economic Growth” through keynotes, panels & workshops. Connect with innovators shaping our city’s future. edinburghchamber.co.uk/event…

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, 'High Streets UK' — with Essential Edinburgh as one of its founding members — is calling for vital reforms to boost growth and jobs. Our submission urges lower business rates, a freeze on multiplier increases, stronger policing, and a modern VAT-free shopping scheme. You can read the full submission here: 3220666.fs1.hubspotuserconte…

We're proud to share the Essential Edinburgh Annual Review 2024–2025! See how city centre businesses have helped shape a vibrant, thriving centre of #Edinburgh. Huge thanks to everyone who joined our AGM today — great to see you! 👉issuu.com/essentialedin/docs…