Gorgie Farm announce imminent closure
News has broken today that LOVE Learning, the charity which took over Gorgie Farm in 2019 may have no alternative but to hand back...
NHS Lothian issue up to date advice on dealing with respiratory...
NHS Lothian say that an increasing number of respiratory viruses in Lothian is adding extra pressure on the hospital system.
Cases of Flu are surging...
City cleaning firm in expansion
Edinburgh cleaning specialist CleanTEC has expanded into the Scottish Borders after securing its first franchise deal.
Since forming in 2009, the firm has steadily grown...
New lifesaving equipment installed at Haymarket Station
New lifesaving public access equipment has been installed at Haymarket railway station, with a donation from The Daniel Baird Foundation.
The bleed control kit...
NHS Lothian ask relatives to help
After warnings that hospitals and GP services are being stretched beyond capacity NHS Lothian explains how relatives and carers can help.
Calum Campbell, Chief Executive...
Stockbridge Shelter shop opens for designer bargains on Tuesday
Shelter Scotland’s famous January Stockbridge launch returns for its 20th Anniversary on Tuesday 3 January 2023 from 10am.
Running since 2003, the Stockbridge shop’s January extravaganza attracts...
Leith Walk is no go area for blind pedestrians
Due to the introduction of "shambolic cycle lanes, Leith Walk has become a “no go area” for blind people, a leading sight loss charity...
Parliamentary bees are buzzing
The Scottish Parliament’s bee population has grown to more than half a million bees.
In 2014 The Scottish Parliament became the first legislature in the...
Hogmanay Fireworks getting ready to go
Titanium Fireworks' Lynn Wiseman and Shaun Gibson get the fireworks ready to see in the New Year.
UK charity to save thousands of children’s lives in Afghanistan
Kids Operating Room provides safe paediatric surgery in one of the most difficult countries in the world
A UK charity has confirmed it will create...
Limited tickets still available for the Night Afore on Thursday
Organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay have confirmed that there are still some Gardens tickets for the Night Afore Party with Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Friday 30...
Fight is on to save Western Harbour ponds
A group of Leith residents are fighting to secure the future of three natural ponds home to a “diverse” range of wildlife, after the...
Greens warn against moves to turn Holyrood into a Westminster “circus”
The Scottish Parliament must guard against any attempt by the Tories turn Holyrood into a Westminster style circus, warn the Scottish Greens.
A number of...
Everyone invited to join the conversation on land reform
The second instalment of a popular online webinar series is being reintroduced to guide people in Scotland on making the most of the land...
Councillor calls for Gaelic tram signs in Edinburgh
An Edinburgh councillor has called for Gaelic signs to be installed at stops along Edinburgh’s tramline.
It comes after the council decided against including the...
Christmas message from the Scottish Greens
As is customary all the political leaders in Scotland have issued a festive message.
This is from Lorna Slater MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP...
Christmas greetings from the Scottish Liberal Democrats
In common with other political leaders the Liberal Democrats have issued a festive message.
Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Alex Cole-Hamilton, said:“Christmas is...
Happy Christmas from the Scottish Conservative Leader
Douglas Ross, MSP and MP, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives has issued a festive message:
"Merry Christmas. We’ve reached that time of year...
First Minister’s Christmas message
It is customary for all political leaders to issue a message at certain times of the year including Christmas.
You can listen to or...
Teens+ celebrate the opening of new educational centre at Eskmills
Teens+ celebrated the opening of its new East Lothian centre at Eskmills, Station Road in Musselburgh where a new educational day service will be...
Letter from Scotland
The year 2022 has been a bumpy year internationally and, even in quiet Scotland, we have felt the shock waves from war and pestilence...
Vote on Gender Recognition Reform Bill delayed
MSPs sat until late on Wednesday evening, but due to delays and more than 150 amendments tabled for discussion, voting did not take place...
Buy tram tickets online for travel to Edinburgh Rugby match at...
Any fans travelling to BT Murrayfield Stadium for the world’s oldest inter-city rugby match are reminded of the Edinburgh Trams travel deal.
Ahead...
Greens urge all MSPs to “vote with clear heads and open...
The Scottish Greens say that MSPs must vote with clear heads and open hearts and vote for Gender Recognition Reforms on Wednesday.
The party's equalities...
Police seeking information after fatal crash on City Bypass
Police Scotland have issued an appeal for information following a fatal crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.
The incident happened around 1.10pm on Tuesday, 20...
New British Heart Foundation shop open in Morningside
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland has opened a new shop in Morningside and encourages everyone to “give the gift that keeps on living” this Christmas.
The...
Planning for student accommodation on Canongate approved
A planning application for a development of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in the Canongate has been approved following an appeal by the property developers...
Trams to Newhaven – final piece of track is laid
The final piece of track connecting Edinburgh’s existing tram line to the new section extending it to Newhaven has been laid.
Passengers will use the...
EICC Climate Action event – book a free place now
EICC Live: Collaborating for Climate Action with the Edinburgh Climate Compact. Thursday 19 January
Join the next EICC Live session, when speakers will discuss how...
Menorah lit in St Andrew Square to mark the beginning of...
Tthe lead candle of the tallest Menorah in Scotland was lit by Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture...
