Monthly Archives: November 2011

The two Giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang will be arriving at Edinburgh Zoo this Sunday.  There will then be a two week...

The Caves in Niddry Street offered the perfect venue for the Scottish premiere of Death’s Cabaret on 29 November, with their mix of subterranean...

 Technology Puts Scotland on the M-App Scottish tourism received a major St Andrew’s day boost today with the launch of the most technologically advanced tourism...

A major seminar on domestic abuse will be held tomorrow 1 December 2011 to discuss ways in which all agencies should work together to...

Today there is a march in the city centre and some roads are closed, or diversions are in place. The full list is shown...

 Sisters Kayleigh and Sarah Brown are testament that a little sisterly love goes a long way.  The siblings from Loanhead, Edinburgh, celebrated together as they...

Avoiding barriers to exerciseWe all start out with good intentions to exercise regularly, but when obstacles appear, it can be tempting to give up....

News for you today:- 30 November Industrial Action Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards 2011 National Museum of Scotland Christmas Events The Edinburgh Reporter Advent Calendar PandaNews Happy St Andrew's Day!Edinburgh...

This year's awards ceremony was held in the Mansfield Traquair and the competition in each category was fierce. Kirsty Wark compered the event, sponsored by...

Joseph Pearce bar hosts top-notch art exhibition and auction for Barnardo’s Scotland Time is running out to view or bid for an original or limited...

Join the team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Newhailes in Musselburgh for a host of Christmas activities on 3 and 4 December. Rhiannon Naismith,...

PandaNewsTransport Committee30 November 2011 StrikeFire Stenhouse Gardens NorthBalerno Village Trust Farmers Market The big news of the week is that the pandas are...

Twelve local charities including Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) have joined forces to set up shop at The Original Charity Christmas Card Shop at...

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is that very imposing red sandstone building on Queen Street with the turrets. It has been there for over...

Following months of global anticipation and excitement, the arrival date for Scotland’s first pair of breeding giant pandas has been confirmed as Sunday 4...

PANDA-MONIUM caused Edinburgh Zoo’s ticket system to collapse.Confirmation that Tian Tian and Yang Guang – meaning Sweet and Sunshine – were due to arrive...

The latest programme of work to progress the Haymarket to St Andrew Square section of the Edinburgh Tram route has been announced today . St...

Edward Reid from "Britain's Got Talent" is releasing his Christmas single to raise money for Aberlour Child Care Trust. Reid, the Scottish star of ITV’s...

Owner of La P’tite Folie and Le Di-Vin Wine Bar, Virginie Brouard is hosting a charity screening event this week to highlight her charity...

 Our news today:-Pandas, pandas, pandasVote for the Portobello and Leith Community Wind Turbine projectBlipfoto call for SaltiresPreviously....Scotland's History FestivalFireworks The word on the street is...

 An Edinburgh pharmacy is the best community pharmacy in the UK, after picking up a prestigious award at a top industry ceremony last week.Beating...

Edinburgh Academy won the Brewin Dolphin Under-18 Scottish schools cup with a tense 12-11 victory over George Watson's College at a windswept Murrayfield on...

Mark Lazarowicz was first elected as an MP in 2001. He has represented the Edinburgh North and Leith consituency since then.His website tells us:-  "Mark...

In the news today:-RNLI rescueFire & FrostSouthside Community CouncilMystery of the book sculpturesThe Scottish National Portrait GalleryRNLI Queensferry have been out on a...

The University of Edinburgh’s Amnesty International Society is among many groups working in support of the Scottish Government’s Same Sex Marriage Consultation. Yesterday dressed in...

Yesterday evening, strong winds may have made you question gravity’s strength and the fine rain may have had you longing for a warm fire,...

Surprises are great. Sometimes working as a reviewer feels like you’re merely drowning in press releases, with every band‘s new EP talked up as...

Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, yesterday stated that The Scottish Government was open to looking at any recommendations of The...

Today’s the day for the newest restoration of Edinburgh’s oldest pub.  After all the dry runs and a celebratory party on Thursday evening, it’s...

The agenda for the meeting of the Transport committee on Tuesday at 10a.m.at the City Chambers is reproduced below.There are two deputations scheduled, both...