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The Herald Scotland
2 hours ago
- The Herald Scotland
Surveyor DM Hall expands presence in Glasgow and Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, DM Hall has revamped the ground floor of its premises at 17 Corstorphine Road, while in Glasgow it was moved from 12 to 28 Bothwell Street in the heart of the city's international financial services district. According to the firm, the moves will give its 250 staff 'increased visibility and heightened profile' in the cities and represent a 'vote of confidence' in the office market as it continues its post-Covid recovery. DM Hall also said the investments will enable it to strengthen its head office and support functions. New roles are now in place in information technology, human resources, finance, business development, marketing, audit and compliance to support the firm's growth ambitions. Alan Gordon, senior partner of DM Hall, said: 'Our Edinburgh HQ has undergone a complete facelift and the relocation in Bothwell Street has created a working environment which is more conducive to the new world of hybrid working. 'As well as a more imposing frontage with new signage, the Glasgow office has been given a contemporary fit-out and improved IT, as well as a welcoming social space for staff and more appropriate facilities for private and confidential meetings with clients. 'Our people are increasingly coming back to the office, and we want to encourage staff to collaborate and exchange ideas and information with colleagues. For this, we were keen to create the best conditions for them to do so.' DM Hall's moves to enhance its presence in Glasgow and [[Edinburgh]] follows the investment of several hundred thousand pounds in its 23 offices over recent years. The firm recently moved to new premises in Perth city centre, while relocations or refurbishments have also taken place at its offices in Inverness, Hamilton, Aberdeen, Oban, Falkirk, Stirling, Prestwick, and Galashiels. There are also plans to develop the firm's offices in Carlisle and Kendal in Cumbria, which it acquired in 2023. Read more: Last year the firm opened an office in Truro, in Cornwall, where it said it has 'identified a large, untapped market and already has an increasing flow of business'. It is also exploring further opportunities in the north of England. Mr Gordon added: 'In previous years, the firm tended to be housed in traditional Victorian or Edwardian period offices, but the direction of travel now is towards more modern and spacious open plan offices, in a combination of both city centre locations and edge-of-town business parks. 'We have great pool of talent, for whom we want to create the work settings that allow them to fulfil their potential. We also have an enviable portfolio of clients for whom we are creating an environment which reinforces the firm's long-held philosophy that they come first in all our considerations. 'All our recent activity has been driven by growth, which we expect will be further catalysed by the steps we are taking to improve our business estate.'


Scottish Sun
13 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Aldi brings back sell-out middle aisle item that will save you £100s on energy bills – and it's perfect for families
AISLE TAKE IT Aldi brings back sell-out middle aisle item that will save you £100s on energy bills – and it's perfect for families ALDI shoppers rejoice as the bargain retailer brings back an energy-saving hero that promises to save you serious cash on your bills. The Ambiano Duel Zone Air Fryer was a huge hit in 2024, and now it's made a return to the middle aisle. Advertisement 2 It features a large drawer, which can be divided into two separate chambers Credit: Aldi Perfect for families and simple cooking, the kitchen gadget is just £59.99. It features a large drawer, which can be divided into two separate chambers - making cooking multiple things a doddle. It also has a 24h digital timer and offers temperatures of 40C to 200C. If you're worried a cheaper frier might not last as long as one of the well known brands like Ninja - don't stress as it comes with three years' warranty. Advertisement Aldi is also selling Crofton Air Fryer Accessories for just £3.49 each. Customers can choose from silicone air fryer basket liners, separators, potholders, tongs and more. It's no secret that energy bills have been burning a hole in the pockets of millions across the UK. The humble air fryer isn't just loved for its speed and convinence, experts also say it can trim a noticable chunk off your electricity bill. Advertisement Unlike traditional ovens, which can take up to 10 minutes to preheat and often stay on for upwards of an hour, air fryers heat up in seconds and cook meals far more quickly. Independent energy tests have shown that air fryers use significantly less electricity – in some cases, up to 50 percent less – depending on the size of the appliance and the type of food being cooked. Modern air fryers can handle everything from roast chicken to baked potatoes – and they do it with less energy, less time, and often less fuss. Aldi's Ambiano Duel Zone Air Fryer is far friendlier on your budget as it's just a fraction of the price of leading brand air fryers. Advertisement Ninja Foodi Dual Zone is £199 in John Lewis, and the Philips FlexDrawer is around £159. 2 Aldi's Ambiano Duel Zone Air Fryer is far friendlier on your budget Credit: Getty Images - Getty New stock lands in Aldi's middle aisle, or Specialbuys section, twice a week (Thursdays and Sundays), and once it's gone, it's gone. The savviest shoppers know to check the Aldi website ahead of time, where you can preview what's coming up – and even snap up some bargains early online. Advertisement Get there early in store, because the best bits go fast, especially when it's BBQ season or the annual ski gear drop. As well as kitchen toys, the retailer is currently flogging copycat products of high-end makeup and skincare brands Charlotte Tilbury and Elemis. One of those is Lacura Marine Facial oil - a dupe of Elemis' pro-collagen marine oil, which is currently on sale on its website for a whopping £72. The luxury oil aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with marine ingredients. Advertisement And Aldi's version aims to do the same by using algae extract and golden seaweed. It's not the only dupe from the line. The supermarket is also launching a marine mask, £6.99, and a marine moisturising essence, which are again very similar to pricier Elemis products.


The Sun
13 hours ago
- The Sun
Aldi brings back sell-out middle aisle item that will save you £100s on energy bills – and it's perfect for families
ALDI shoppers rejoice as the bargain retailer brings back an energy-saving hero that promises to save you serious cash on your bills. The Ambiano Duel Zone Air Fryer was a huge hit in 2024, and now it's made a return to the middle aisle. Perfect for families and simple cooking, the kitchen gadget is just £59.99. It features a large drawer, which can be divided into two separate chambers - making cooking multiple things a doddle. It also has a 24h digital timer and offers temperatures of 40C to 200C. If you're worried a cheaper frier might not last as long as one of the well known brands like Ninja - don't stress as it comes with three years' warranty. Aldi is also selling Crofton Air Fryer Accessories for just £3.49 each. Customers can choose from silicone air fryer basket liners, separators, potholders, tongs and more. It's no secret that energy bills have been burning a hole in the pockets of millions across the UK. The humble air fryer isn't just loved for its speed and convinence, experts also say it can trim a noticable chunk off your electricity bill. Unlike traditional ovens, which can take up to 10 minutes to preheat and often stay on for upwards of an hour, air fryers heat up in seconds and cook meals far more quickly. Independent energy tests have shown that air fryers use significantly less electricity – in some cases, up to 50 percent less – depending on the size of the appliance and the type of food being cooked. Modern air fryers can handle everything from roast chicken to baked potatoes – and they do it with less energy, less time, and often less fuss. Aldi's Ambiano Duel Zone Air Fryer is far friendlier on your budget as it's just a fraction of the price of leading brand air fryers. Ninja Foodi Dual Zone is £199 in John Lewis, and the Philips FlexDrawer is around £159. New stock lands in Aldi's middle aisle, or Specialbuys section, twice a week (Thursdays and Sundays), and once it's gone, it's gone. The savviest shoppers know to check the Aldi website ahead of time, where you can preview what's coming up – and even snap up some bargains early online. Get there early in store, because the best bits go fast, especially when it's BBQ season or the annual ski gear drop. As well as kitchen toys, the retailer is currently flogging copycat products of high-end makeup and skincare brands Charlotte Tilbury and Elemis. One of those is Lacura Marine Facial oil - a dupe of Elemis' pro-collagen marine oil, which is currently on sale on its website for a whopping £72. The luxury oil aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with marine ingredients. And Aldi's version aims to do the same by using algae extract and golden seaweed. It's not the only dupe from the line. The supermarket is also launching a marine mask, £6.99, and a marine moisturising essence, which are again very similar to pricier Elemis products. When's the best time to shop at Aldi? WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy. For reduced items - when shops open Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick. A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates." That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens. Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's online shop finder tool. For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools. New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals. For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time. Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible