Tigerfest 2010
by Kate Donnelly
And this year’s mini festival, which runs for three weeks, features indie legend Martin Stephenson and TV21 headlining in Edinburgh. Tigerfest...
Scribbler Challenge!
Now, irreverent greetings card chain Scribbler is launching a competition to find Edinburgh’s defining image – and put it on a card.
The cheeky card...
Fruits in the City
With Scotland’s obesity problem growing and only second to the United States, with a cost of up to £457m a year, there is a...
TRAMS 2 – Trams in the Media
The Scotsman report in May 2010 that the plans for the £43m rail and tram interchange at Gogar had been rubber-stamped by ...
John Cleese on Tour – 2011
For the first time ever, in the spring of 2011, comedy legend and the most senile member of Monty Python will be bringing his...
Writer in Residence
Mr Robertson is the author of acclaimed novels The Testament of Gideon Mack and Joseph Knight, the latter garnering the Angus-based writer...
Noise Action Week
During this week, the City of Edinburgh Council's Noise Team will be running roadshows at the local neighbourhood offices to raise awareness...
Stevenson College
The celebrations were officially launched on 28th January when Robin Harper MSP gave a historical perspective of Robert Stevenson, the famous civil engineer, after...
Scottish Power Reading Challenge
To stand a chance of winning an exclusive visit by a popular children’s author, all you need to do is register for the ScottishPower...
FIRST® LEGO® League
Through the 2010 Body Forward Challenge, 9 to 16 year olds will explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to...
J M Barrie Exhibition
The exhibition, which will run throughout the month of May, features an impressive collection of items, including letters, first-edition books, plays and theatre programmes...
National Vegetarian Week
This runs from 24-30 May 2010. There are some events organised in Edinburgh by Edinburgh Vegetarians and Vegans.
Wednesday 26th May, 19:00
Informal social meeting (no...
New Drug ruling from Scottish Government
New guidance is being issued to health boards which will bring in a uniform national policy on introducing newly-licensed medicines.
The guidance to boards will...
James Gillespie’s School
A public meeting will be held on 17 June at James Gillespie's HIgh School to discuss plans for relocating the school while a new...
National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland has been recognised as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO) by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Only 11 museums hold IRO status...
Caledonian Mercury
Scotland's first online national newspaper has finished second-equal with The Guardian in UK-wide awards celebrating the best of newspaper production.
Caledonian Mercury was shortlisted in the...
First Birthday Celebrations
Over 300 children have volunteered to take part in research supported by the Children’s Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) since it opened in...
Hamnavoe to the rescue
The MV Hamnavoe, a ferry operated by NorthLink Ferries between Orkney and the Scottish mainland, was diverted to Bergen late on Tuesday to...
Coinye House Close
The close's overgrown garden is being re-designed, to provide new facilities and celebrate its long history.
The first project involves designing a garden space, reflecting...
Care Information Scotland
Care Information Scotland (CIS) offers a single point of information – through one phone number and web address – on the care available for...
Merchant Navy Memorial
The Merchant Navy Memorial Trust (Scotland)(MNMTS), whose patron is HRH The Princess Royal, aims to create a lasting Memorial at the Shore, Leith, to...
New Skatepark
The facility, which will be officially opened later this Spring, brings to an end many years of campaigning by the Edinburgh Skatepark...
The Urban Gym
From Monday 19 April 2010 Scotland's capital becomes the ultimate outdoor exercise centre as fully qualified instructors guide participants of all fitness levels around...
Monsoon and recycling
Would you like £10 off your next Monsoon purchase? The answer to questions like that is usually yes! To qualify for this one you...
Waverley Station
Twenty-eight thousand clear glass panels will be installed over the next three years, which will flood the station with natural light and improve...
Forth Replacement Crossing
Mr Climie, 48, brings over 25 years experience and has extensive expertise in leading major bridge-building projects throughout the world and, having been brought...
Old livery on the buses
LOTHIAN BUSES TO REVERT TO OLD LIVERY
31st March 2010
On their website they ask you to give your vote for or against the new (i.e...
