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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...
Alan Taylor’s Autobiographical Edinburgh
There have already been several events and publications celebrating Edinburgh 900.
The latest of these took place at the Central Library on Wednesday, focusing...
Entrepreneur hubs – now in your local library
The Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy Kate Forbes launched a new network of business hubs yesterday. The hubs are located in public...
Central Library adviser gets poetry award
Central Library adviser, Stewart Sanderson, has been awarded the Jessie Kesson Fellowship award 2019 for his poetry.
Established in 2009 by Moniack Mhor Writers' Centre,...
Join author Robert Philip on Monday evening at the Central Library
The Central Library invite you to join author, scholar, broadcaster, and musician, Robert Philip as they discuss his third book The Classical Music Lover's...
Poetry Power to the People – Edinburgh Central Library supports new writing talent
Edinburgh Central Library is launching a new initiative to boost the city’s poetry powers. The monthly group will provide free advice and a friendly...
Harry Potter exhibition at Central Library for 20th anniversary
There are 20 Harry Potter inspired displays across the UK which all launched this weekend at the same time as the Harry Potter exhibition...
Public meeting about Central Library on Wednesday
There will be a public meeting held on 5 April at 7pm at
GRASSMARKET COMMUNITY PROJECT 86 CANDLEMAKER ROW
to discuss ways to 'Save Edinburgh Central...
Charitable trust turning phone booths into office pods
The Red Kiosk Company has applied for planning permission to site two phone kiosks somewhere on George IV Bridge and convert them into office pods. The application says...
Edinburgh Events for National Libraries Day 2016
Edinburgh's libraries are getting ready for National Libraries Day this weekend.
One of the events taking place this Saturday is a visit by singer and...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2015
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends for three fun adventures in this...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Common Weal Book Club: come along to the first 2015 meeting of the club! 7.30pm, Area C Coffee House, 239 Leith Walk.
Artists Design for...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Back to 'normal' this week, with not a shred of tinsel in sight (hoorah!) and plenty of events on offer; films, books, art, and...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
'I Know Where I'm Going' (U): the classic 1945 film in which a headstrong, rather proud young woman travels by train and ferry to...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2014
The Case of the Curious Clock. The clock did not strike. Midnight was not marked. The New Year did not arrive....
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Slackers Club: a free-to-join club especially for students offering members the chance to attend very special free monthly screenings. This month: The Woman...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2014
Dog Tales: The Dogs Trust will host this storytelling and crafts session about safety around dogs and responsible dog ownership. For...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Greenman's Grotto at The Secret Herb Garden: instead of Santa asking a child 'what do you want for Christmas?', why not allow a child...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Recitals for Wrigglers Christmas Concert: a free classical concert for babies, toddlers and their parents and carers. 10.30am, Drumbrae Library Hub, 81 Drumbrae Drive. Please...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Friendship Day: come along, bring a friend (large or small!) and enjoy free mulled wine, tea, coffee and a festive mince pie. 10am-4pm, The...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Dream Walking with Hares: an exhibition of gilded works on wood by Sally Bruce Richards (The Bruce Gallery, Isle of Mull). Open preview tonight...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Women By The Sea: portraits by Eleanora Scalise. Launch party for this new exhibition of watercolours painted on Eleanora's recent trip to Southern Italy....
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Balkans Music Camp Fundraiser: guitarist Dan Abrahams is raising funds for this project, which offers music therapy for conflict-trauma victims and those with special needs. Loads of...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Lots of Christmassy things this week, from craft fairs to carols and music to markets - but if the very thought of anything festive...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Garvald Christmas Bazaar: handcrafted goods made by members of Garvald Edinburgh, live music, children's activities, refreshments. 10.30am-1.30pm, Garvald Gorgie Workshops, 454/1 Gorgie Road. Entry by...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Blackwell's Edinburgh Presents JD Oswald: The Ballad of Sir Benfro. An epic fantasy series from one of Scotland's most successful new crime writers, 'an unputdownable tale...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Spanish Rhymetime! Sesiones de Rimas en Espanol! Rhymes and songs for babies and children aged 0-4 and their parents or carers. For Spanish speakers and...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014
Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for...
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