Tag: Edinburgh local news

Legendary is a word which is overused, but in the case of Bob Dylan it is hardly enough to describe the greatest living songwriter.Now the 83-year-old Dylan is bringing his latest tour to...

The City of Edinburgh Council has issued 6,030 PCN fines in June in relation to the new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) which came into effect at the beginning of the month.These were 5,756...

The University of Edinburgh has awarded an honorary degree to athlete and missionary Eric Liddell who won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympics in Paris - in the same hall where he first...

The former Debenhams store at 109-112 Princes Street will be converted into a Zedwell Hotel.This will be a first for the hotel brand in Scotland. The 116,500 square feet store will be transformed...

The Queen of Edinburgh, as Shirley Manson is affectionately known by her fans, walked on to a ramped-up atmosphere across the well-trodden boards of the Usher Hall.This homecoming performance was in full swing...

Castle Concerts brought the big names to Edinburgh Castle Esplanade in the last week or so before the Tattoo takes up residence.The weather was not always kind but the music from all artists...

This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the next week or so.If you see anything on the...

The King’s SpeechAs a new parliament has been formed the government will present their programme for government through the medium of the King’s Speech on Wednesday, at the State Opening of Parliament, which HRH...

The Modfather Paul Weller kept the audience entertained at the Castle last night in spite of the rain which definitely did not stop play. Saturday’s performance is the penultimate concert before the Tattoo takes...

Ian Murray, the Secretary of State for Scotland says that applying 20% VAT to private school fees will happen - but not immediately.He said: “This is a difficult decision that has been made...

As the Genesis Scottish Open golf tournament got underway in East Lothian these youngsters, playing in a GolfSixes League event in North Berwick, got up close to the trophy being defended at the Renaissance...

Watermans, the Edinburgh-based solicitor and estate agents, has welcomed its latest cohort of trainees after a record number of applications.Earlier this year, the company’s innovative recruitment process saw hopeful applicants urged to showcase their...

Remembering Ewan WilliamsonToday Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will mark 15 years since Firefighter Ewan Williamson tragically lost his life during firefighting operations at the Balmoral Bar in Edinburgh 2009.  A commemorative service...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland explores Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War.Cold War Scotland (13 Jul 2024 – 26 Jan 2025), features dozens of objects on...

The niece of legendary Scots athlete, Eric Liddell, has paid tribute to his sporting feats and lasting influence one hundred years to the day after his most famous achievement in winning gold at the...

Eric LiddellIt is exactly 100 years to the day since Eric Liddell won an Olympic gold medal in Paris on 11 July 1924. The story of Liddell’s victory was the inspiration for the...

Festivals Edinburgh, the umbrella body which leads strategic development for all festivals in the city, has appointed a new director to lead the organisation from autumn 2024 when the current director, Julia Amour, will...

The full programme for this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival which runs from 15 to 21 August 2024 is published online.Complementing the Opening Night film, Nora Fingscheidt's THE OUTRUN starring Saoirse Ronan, the Festival...

The future of Gorgie City Farm will be debated by councillors on 8 August at a meeting of the Culture and Communities Committee.It is now 16 months since the farm closed its gates...

Castle Concerts got underway last Friday with Madness and continued on Tuesday with the boys who make up JLS. And there’s more to come this week:10 July Manic/Suede11 July The National12 July Skippinish13...

Government appointmentsKirsty McNeill the new MP for Midlothian is now Under-Secretary of State for Scotland working alongside Edinburgh South MP, Ian Murray, who is the Secretary of State for Scotland.In addition the...

Leith's own Dean Owens will be back in town next Monday.Appearing at the Voodoo Rooms he will be joined by singer songwriter, Kirsten Adamson, and New Zealander, Matt Joe Gow, who will be in...

Grange won the venerable Masterton Twenty:20 cricket trophy in its new finals day format when overcoming the challenge of first Heriot’s and then Carlton at Portgower Place.Skipper Angus Brown led by example with a...

Braid tennis club will have teams in each of the top four divisions of the VMH Solicitors ladies East Leagues next season including this 4th team squad who won Division 5b.Runners-up just a point...

The Prime Minister has appointed Kirsty McNeill MP for Midlothian as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State to work with Ian Murray, MP for Edinburgh South, in the Scotland Office.UK Government Minister for Scotland, Kirsty...

Edinburgh resident, John Rowan, has had to obtain his hearing aids privately after waiting more than a year for his regular hearing aid check, despite The Scottish Government setting a waiting time target of...

Next month Edinburgh distillery Electric Spirit Co and B Corp speciality coffee roasters Origin Coffee will open the Electric x Origin Negroni Bar, which will be located at Origin’s coffee shop on South College Street.The Electric x Origin Negroni Bar will be...

The new UK Parliament will begin work today as members of both Houses return to Westminster following the general election last Thursday. Business begins at 2.30pm when members of both Houses will attend the Lords Chamber...

Drummond tennis club's men's 3rd team swept to victory in Division 8a of the VMH Solicitors East League with a 100 per cent record from their 10 matches.To take the title the team, based...

A new design studio is to open on 18 July on the most expensive residential street in the capital.The shop will be situated on the corner of Dundas Street and Northumberland Street, showing...