26/08/2026
What gives someone the confidence to step into a completely new industry?
Over a 35-year career spanning transport and oil and gas, Fiona Doherty has built a reputation for leading through change, embracing new challenges and trusting in the power of transferable skills.
As Managing Director of Stagecoach South Scotland, she now leads one of the country's largest public transport networks, helping connect millions of people to work, education and opportunity each year.
At our next Inspiring Women in Business Lunch, Fiona will share the experiences, decisions and lessons that have shaped her leadership journey.
Book here: https://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/events/inspiring-women-in-business-lunch-with-fiona-doherty-managing-director-stagecoach-south-scotland?eid=D35B770B-6549-4E4E-AE7C-90EC6E047DB7&type=Event
20/08/2026
More than half of Scottish organisations rate their AI and data skills as moderate to low.
Yet AI tools are already sitting inside many of the platforms we use every day.
The challenge for most businesses isn't access to AI. It's knowing how to use it effectively.
That's why we're working with the British Chambers of Commerce to bring the BCC AI Academy to businesses across Edinburgh.
Designed for non-technical professionals, the programme provides practical, role-relevant training to help teams use tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot with confidence, improve productivity, and identify opportunities to work smarter.
No jargon. No theory-heavy learning. Just practical skills that can be applied immediately.
Find out more: https://www.edinburghchamber.co.uk/bcc-ai-academy/
18/08/2026
A new Prime Minister. A returning Scottish Parliament. A crucial moment for business.
Over the coming months, decisions will be made on growth, investment, skills and the cost of doing business.
Before those decisions are made, we want to hear directly from Scotland's businesses.
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open and takes just two minutes to complete.
Take part here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Eu-IfhA7wEKRztWU5sy-tXDtYjNSg15Kthr-K73JuwFUQTRVTzlONDlEVVZYQkE5UEZNM1BEQ1lYWC4u
28/04/2026
Yesterday, we brought together representatives from some of Scotland’s biggest parties to hear about their plans for business and the economy over the next five years.
In partnership with The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News we gave Edinburgh business leaders the opportunity to quiz our prospective MSPs on their plans for the next parliamentary term - from growth and skills to business rates, regional economic devolution, and international competitiveness - and to explore how our capital city can help drive future prosperity across Scotland.
A huge thanks to CMS UK for hosting, and to our candidates for coming along and sharing their visions for the next government.
