Letter from Scotland
The Church of Scotland is going through a 21st century reformation as it comes to terms with the general decline of formal “religion” throughout...
Lord Pentland appointed as Lord President
HM the King has appointed the Rt Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney...
New company set to take on 25-year lease of Gorgie City...
A new company is set to take on a 25-year lease of Gorgie City Farm, after successfully bidding to run the much-loved community farm...
Scottish Ministers throw out appeal over second theme park at East...
The operators of a family theme park have lost their appeal to Scottish Ministers after road safety concerns were ruled too high to let...
Woman 38 taken to hospital then arrested following one vehicle crash...
A woman has been arrested following a one vehicle crash in East Lothian.
Church Street in Tranent was closed to traffic following the crash which...
Police arrest 38-year-old man following spate of thefts from city centre...
A man has been arrested in connection with a recent series of thefts at business premises in Edinburgh city centre.
The arrest followed an investigation...
Golf course holiday let guests face flying golf balls
Guests in a new holiday home proposed next to the second and third holes on a coastal golf course would be put at risk...
Edinburgh Zoo will become home to lynx captured in the Highlands
Experts from The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have successfully captured two Lynx which had been illegally released into the Highlands.
Working alongside Police...
Councillors expected to approve tourist tax this month
After several years of discussion and consultation, the final draft of Edinburgh’s proposed tourist tax has been published. It will be considered by councillors...
Parliament urged to take action on climate change this year
It was all ‘lights, camera, climate action’ at Holyrood as MSPs returned to business for the new year.
Climate campaigners urge politicians to take action...
Camper van theft update: vehicle recovered on Goldcrest Place in Edinburgh
Detectives are continuing to appeal for help from the public after a camper van was stolen from an address in East Lothian.
Between 11.30pm and...
Blow to short term holiday let owners in Edinburgh
Short term holiday let owners in Edinburgh have been dealt a blow after councillors rejected 18 separate appeals in one meeting today.
Operators of the...
Summerhall – winding up withdrawn before Christmas
After months of legal process and uncertainty the court action against Summerhall Management Ltd has been brought to a close.
On Wednesday Robert McDowell...
Plans for wizard theme holiday flats rejected
A wizard-themed holiday let above the café where JK Rowling famously wrote Harry Potter has been rejected despite claims it is the only way to...
The best party you will never go to…
The Co-op recently published a study which said 70% of us want a celebration of life when we die. That change in our attitude...
Camper van stolen from Haddington last seen on Lindsay Road in...
Police in East Lothian are appealing for information after a camper van was stolen from an address in Haddington on Monday, 6 January, 2025.
Between...
Police seek public’s help to trace missing 21-year-old woman
UPDATE - Maisy Williams, who was reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced.
Police Scotland thanked everyone who shared the appeal.
Police are appealing for help...
Portobello holiday flat not in ‘Royal Mile Party Zone’
The owner of an Airbnb holiday flat in Portobello has hit back at planners for failing to recognise it is not in the “Royal Mile...
Private East Lothian nursery put back on council partner list
A North Berwick nursery removed from East Lothian Council’s partnership list two years ago has been allowed to rejoin.
The Pumpkin Patch was one of...
The Scottish Barony Register
The Scottish Barony Register is run by retired solicitor, Alastair Shepherd, and the body has issued their 2024 Annual Report.
This important list was...
Hibs pay tribute to former director Brian Houston
Hibs have paid tribute to former director, Brian Houston, who has sadly died following an illness, aged 76.
A statement on the Club's website reads:
"In...
Explosive discovery in wartime bombing archive
Three unexploded bombs dropped during a German raid in 1940 remain buried under Edinburgh streets, a fascinating police archive of wartime bombing raids has...
Shelter sale success
The Shelter charity shop made more than £22,000 in just over two days at the start of its 22nd annual January sale of designer...
Police charge 45-year-old man following theft of charity tin
Police in Midlothian have arrested a 45-year-old man following the theft of a charity tin from premises in John Street Penicuik.
The theft took place...
East Lothian woodland owner appeals over fence ban
The owner of woodland on the edge of a community has hit back after he was refused permission to fence in nearly 100 metres...
Police Scotland launch recruitment campaign offering applicants “a job like no...
Police Scotland has launched the second phase of a national advertising campaign with TV, radio and digital advertising to recruit police officers across the...
Man 38 remains in hospital following serious assault in West Lothian
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place around 7.25pm on Saturday, 4 January, outside a property on Lower Bathville...
Police following positive line of enquiry in effort to trace two...
Police are pursuing positive lines of enquiries to trace two men suspected of using dogs to hunt wild animals in East Lothian.
On Sunday 5th...
Penrice eyes three points against ailing Aberdeen
James Penrice admitted that the narrow 1-0 win over Dundee United at Tannadice was “not pretty” at times but added: “We controlled long spells...
Streamlining International Transactions with Multi-Currency Invoicing
Expanding into international markets opens up tremendous opportunities for businesses but also introduces complexities in financial management. Handling transactions in multiple currencies is one...
