Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™

Central Business Improvement District. Working for levy-payers to ensure our city centre excels. @EdinCityCentre - that's us too.

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

A huge thank you to all the city centre businesses that have shared feedback on our Draft Business Plan as we prepare for the Essential Edinburgh Renewal Ballot in 2027.

Promoting Edinburgh city centre and enhancing security and safety remain clear priorities for many businesses.

Our Final Business Plan 2027-2032 will be published on 1 February 2027.

🔗 https://t.co/2jqwBKiKID

#EssentialEdinburgh #EdinburghBusiness #EdinburghBID #EdinburghCityCentre

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

@JacqHurrel @LNER @UniqueEventsltd Hi Jac, that policy has actually always been in place. The signs are just a bit more prominent now because many people weren't noticing them before. It is a privately owned garden that the owners have opened to the public, with this being one of the conditions.

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

In case you missed it, our recent FREE outdoor cinema event in St Andrew Square #Edinburgh was a resounding success! Huge thanks to our headline sponsor @LNER for their support and @UniqueEventsltd for bringing the experience to life.

With beautiful weather and an incredible turnout, the garden was the perfect setting for three days of film.

Thank you to all our city centre businesses and sponsors who helped make 'Square Cinema with LNER' possible - until next time!

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

Our flagship high streets are ready to drive growth, attract investment and strengthen local economies, but they cannot do it alone.

Today, High Streets UK launched four clear asks of Government:

💷 Reform business rates
🫆 Tackle retail crime
🛎️ Ensure fair visitor levies
✈️ Improve international competitiveness through tax-free shopping or an equivalent scheme.

A stronger future for our city centres starts with the right support.

Read the full four-point plan here: https://t.co/KMtheVNo5h

[Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco @joshpizpom]

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.

https://t.co/H95glUAyaG

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

We're bringing our renewal ballot forward by one year to March 2027.

With Edinburgh city centre evolving through new investment, developments, the Visitor Levy and a potential Old Town BID, now is the right time to align our next business plan with the city's changing needs.

🎥 https://t.co/QC7IDrEZTy
🔗 https://t.co/HsvitPpGkt

[Edinburgh City Centre @EdinCityCentre]

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.

👉https://t.co/FivwVNfRVa

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

One month until Edinburgh Cocktail Week begins! As the festival's main supporter, we're delighted to see the programme unveiled today.

A fantastic event that supports our businesses, drives footfall, and showcases the best of our hospitality sector.
➡️https://t.co/EyfAdxmwVo

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

Princes Street #Edinburgh has reopened! See the map of bus and tram stops below to plan your journey. @EdinburghTrams @on_lothianbuses

[Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco @joshpizpom]

Is Edinburgh overcrowded with tourists?

Roddy Smith of @EssentialEdin says no.

His thoughts on the future of Princes Street and much more 👇

https://t.co/n9aoHu3DxV

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

Edinburgh's summer is here - with a busy August and a diversion on Princes Street it helps to plan your journey. Walk, bus, tram, train, or VOI bike! Find out about all travel options on @Edinburgh_CC website at https://t.co/JROS9RQYAu

[Edinburgh @edinburgh]

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?

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

@edinplayhouse @BTTFmusical What a great weekend - thank you so much for being part of it! #SquareCinema

[Edinburgh Playhouse @edinplayhouse]

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 ❄️

🎟️ https://t.co/AhZURki5W4

#BackToTheFuture

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

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: https://t.co/UXt1ZrOJaX

[Edinburgh @edinburgh]

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 👉 https://t.co/I7itczGzvn

[Edinburgh City Centre @EdinCityCentre]

🚨 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: https://t.co/pcjceZROQz #EdinburghMovies #SquareCinema

[The Herald @heraldscotland]

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

[Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ @EssentialEdin]

Worth a read 👇
Our CEO Roddy Smith on why we can’t take our tourism offering for granted.

https://t.co/rLtobk7WSI