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This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
At Fruitmarket – See with me
Blind and visually impaired people have been working over the last three years with Fruitmarket beginning with descriptive tours and developing into creative workshops....
Drop in event about temporary measures on Lawnmarket on Wednesday
The council is holding a drop in event on Wednesday afternoon at St Columba's on Johnston Terrace between 3pm and 7pm.
This is intended...
Five things you need to know today
At Out of the Blue Drill Hall
A free exhibition at Out of the Blue Drill Hall will run from 11 to 18 April showing...
Entries sought for revived schools athletic event
High schools have been urged to sign up for an Edinburgh Secondary Schools track and field competition at Meadowbank Stadium on Wednesday, 28 May...
First Minister – whisky is a “passport” to international investment
First Minister John Swinney said today in New York that Scotland's whisky products can act as a "passport to attract international investment".
He attended...
Courses announced at Edinburgh Open Workshop
The sun is out, and Edinburgh Open Workshop has a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve...
Student flats in Leith to be delivered by joint venture
A joint venture is proceeding with what they call a "much-needed" student campus in Leith.
The proposal by partners HUB and Bridges Fund Management...
Second Festival of Europe to be held in Edinburgh
Scotland’s second Festival of Europe is being held at the French Institute, Edinburgh, on 10 and 11 May and organisers say they have booked...
Wellbeing exhibition features mindfulness walks
A series of paintings that feature in a new book on wellbeing are on show at a public exhibition at the Western General Hospital...
Five things you need to know today
Gorgie Dalry Community Council AGM tonight
Gorgie Dalry Community Council will hold their Annual General Meeting this evening at the Gorgie Palmerston Place Church at...
League title for Edinburgh Northern
Edinburgh Northern rugby club won the Arnold Clark East District Reserve League Division Two after a shoot-out against Caledonian Thebans RFC.
With both teams level...
Independent Schools football cup for Stewart’s Melville
Captained by Ollie Milne, Stewart's Melville College footballers brought the Independent Schools Cup back to Edinburgh after a 4-1 victory over St Aloysius College...
Fun in the sun at Portobello
Sunday was a lovely April day and the good weather enticed many out to enjoy the air at Portobello.
On the beach there were sunbathers,...
Programme announced for Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest
The programme has been announced for this year's Edinburgh Docufest which takes place later this month at the Cameo.
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
18.00 - 19.15
The Holy...
National Insurance rise criticised
Today’s employer National Insurance increase will have a significant impact on public services and it will cause economic damage for business, Finance Secretary, Shona...
First Minister continues New York trip “strengthening links” with the US
First Minister John Swinney is still in New York on the third day of his visit to the United States for Tartan Week 2025...
Tattoo dancers and performers in New York
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have been in New York City and also in Washington DC to celebrate Scottish heritage during Tartan Week.
The Tattoo...
Craigmillar gets a spring clean
The Friends of Craigmillar organised a clean up on Saturday morning beginning from the library. There were two shifts - one morning and one...
Gasholder 1 is declared open
The newest park in the city was declared open in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday morning when a few hundred people gathered for...
Hidden Door 2025 – tickets available now for Edinburgh’s multi-arts festival
Hidden Door takes place at The Paper Factory this summer, a 15.5 acre site just off the Maybury roundabout, and the entertainment will include...
Games incentive looms for athletes
Edinburgh Athletic Club athletes brought back medals from the 4J Scottish Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow, among them 32-year-old sprinter Allan Hamilton...
Gas holder in Granton illuminated
The gas holder in Granton is lit every night.
Photographer and night owl, Tom Duffin, was in the park in March and also last night...
“Spirit of rugby” boosts Forrester funds
Forrester have praised friendly local rivals Musselburgh for embodying the “spirit of rugby” as they battle rough economic forces which have caused them to...
New artwork celebrates women in surgery
A new artwork has been unveiled on Friday evening to celebrate the role of women in surgery.
The painting by artist Kirstin Mackinnon commemorates the...
Scottish Secretary remembers 9/11 during New York visit
Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, was guided through the 9/11 Memorial in New York accompanied by survivor Lolita Jackson.
Ms Jackson provided...
Is Edinburgh on the Road to Nowhere?
The state of our city centre streets is regarded as the visual identification of a public domain in decline.
Potholes have steadily risen as...
Jamie Greene becomes a LibDem
Alex Cole Hamilton skirted around the question this morning on Good Morning Scotland, but it is now confirmed that Jamie Greene MSP has joined...
Gasholder 1 park – official opening on Saturday
Council Leader Jane Meagher was joined by Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur, representatives from the main contractor McLaughlin & Harvey, as well...
Woolly Good Gathering on in Edinburgh this weekend
The Woolly Good Gathering is "an Edinburgh event celebrating knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and fibre lovers with a festival of crafts, workshops, talks, food,...
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