Rowing is back!

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There is a vibrant rowing club down at Portobello and they run hour long training sessions on Saturdays from 9.30. They have other training...

Library scheme at Saughton Prison wins Award

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A library for prisoners was opened at HMP Saughton, Edinburgh, in November 2008, with the aim of enhancing prisoners’ lives, both as prisoners and...

Edinburgh Mela Festival

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It runs from 6th to 8th August in Leith Links. It was first held in 1995 in Meadowbank Stadium and now attracts about 20,000...

St Leonard’s Nursery School is green!

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St Leonard's Nursery School has become the first nursery or primary school to be awarded a fourth and permanent Green Flag in the Eco...

Edinburgh Airport

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The airport announced last week that they are to introduce a new charge from 1 October for motorists on the kiss and fly run. Under...

Al Megrahi lives

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Following the controversial decision by The Scottish Government to release Abdel baset Al Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, on compassionate grounds, The Scotsman reports that...

Holyrood

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The Scottish Government is now in recess until 5 September. The first full week of business in the new session will start on Monday...

Edinburgh’s Marketing campaign

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Featuring a mix of real-life Edinburgh residents – from a B-boy dancer, to a Warhol-inspired model – the This Is My Edinburgh...

Private landlords reminded to register

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The City of Edinburgh Council is launching a campaign to remind landlords they need to renew on time to ensure they avoid any...

UNESCO City of Literature

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Along with Melbourne and Iowa City the capital has been chosen for this honour. An independent charity has been set up to administer...