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By-election count to be held on Thursday night due to weather
As a result of the inbound storm and red weather warning The City of Edinburgh Council has decided to move the by-election count to Thursday night and not Friday morning as planned.
This means...
Samaritartan unveiled for Burns Night
The charity Samaritans Scotland has commissioned a tartan to represent their work in Scotland.
The charity is committed to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection and say the new tartan is a symbol of...
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Bike maintenance on Friday
Edinburgh and Lothians Racial Equality Council (ELREC) are running bike maintenance workshops on various dates including Friday 24 January at Clovenstone Community Centre. The session runs in the morning from 9.30...
Schoolboy fundraiser inspired by Olympian Scott
A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking on a 5km swimming challenge.
Kieran Gollan, age 12, raised...
Scaffolding to be removed from G&V Hotel – at last
The plastic covered scaffolding wrapped around the facade of the former G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge has been there for so long that it is difficult to remember what it was like before....
Event to celebrate B Corp businesses
The first ever festival of B Corps and purpose led businesses will be held in Edinburgh this spring.
The event on 4 March 2025 at The Scotsman Hotel will be hosted by B Local Scotland...
Industry expert to lead national foundation programme
New appointment brings fresh vision to performing arts education.
The Scottish Institute (The SI) is set to enter an exciting new phase with creative arts specialist, Marion Geoffray, as its new Head of Programme (Foundation).
As...
Three on the ALBAS short list
Three people working in Edinburgh, James Douglass, Patricia Berakova and Robert Stewart have all been short-listed for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (known as the ALBAS), which will take place at...
Kwik Fit celebrates major refurbishment in Dundee Street
This Friday and Saturday Kwik Fit, will celebrate completing a major refurbishment of its centre in Dundee Street, Edinburgh.
Customers will be able to win prizes. There will be free food and drink and...
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The Pride Bridge
The refurbishment of the Pride Bridge will be considered at today's planning meeting. Officers have recommended granting planning permission to fully replace the deck of the bridge as a local LGBTQ+ community...
Ramping it up in Charlotte Square
A ramp has been built in the centre of Charlotte Square prompting locals to ask questions about the crude structure in one of Edinburgh's Georgian gems. Or it was until the roads team got...
Fireworks laws need “urgent update”
The law on fireworks sales needs an "urgent update" after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according to the MP for Edinburgh South West.
Sarah Owen’s Private Members...
Mary Poppins’ star reveals her stage secrets
After winning a Sydney Theatre Award for ‘Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Musical’ for her performance in the Australian version of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s production of Mary Poppins, Stefanie Jones...
Scotland’s beloved bard – a night of tradition and revelry
As January's winter chill grips Edinburgh, the city prepares to honour its most celebrated poet, Robert Burns.
Born in 1759, Burns captured Scotland's heart with his passionate verses celebrating love, life, and the human...
BNY Mellon announce “significant redundancies” in Edinburgh
BNY Mellon, the global financial services company with an office at Capital House on Lothian Road, has shocked employees today by announcing it is "significantly reducing the scale of activities out of Capital House"....
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Dr Mairianna Clyde
Dr Mairianna Clyde is the SNP candidate in this week's by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead where there are two councillor positions to fill.
The first position was vacated by Dr Scott Arthur in autumn last year...
Sign up to the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend
This weekend (24 - 26 January) RSPB invites everyone in the UK to spend an hour counting the birds in their gardens and local outdoor spaces by taking part in the world’s biggest garden...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Conor Savage
Conor Savage is the Scottish Labour candidate for Colinton/Fairmilehead at this week's by-election.
There are two councillor seats vacant, but all political parties have fielded only one candidate so two different parties will be...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Neil Cuthbert
Neil Cuthbert is standing as the Conservative candidate in Colinton/Fairmilehead in this week's by-election. He lives in the ward and hopes that his local knowledge will count in his favour.
He also recognises that having...
Acquisition continues growth for 2i Testing
Edinburgh based 2i Testing, a software testing partner, has announced its acquisition of nFocus, the UK’s longest established UK-owned testing consultancy.
This acquisition follows 2i’s recent investment from Rockpool and aligns with the company’s...
Party planned at The Piper’s Rest
There is a huge party planned this Friday at The Piper’s Rest to celebrate their fifth year in business and to say thank you to their loyal customers.
Located just off the Royal Mile, the pub...
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This week at The Scottish Parliament
Parliamentary business for the week begins today.Tuesday 21 January 2025Compensation for WASPI women (Scottish Government debate)
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Government Debate on Compensation for WASPI Women, Maggie Chapman...
Toasting Burns all over town
There is a comprehensive list of ways to celebrate Rabbie Burns in Edinburgh this week on the Burns and Beyond website.
Although the Burns & Beyond Festival has been axed due to lack of...
£eith Chooses – learn more about the projects which still need your vote
The in-person voting day was held in Leith on Saturday but there is still time for anyone who has a vote in £eith Chooses to cast theirs online.
Online voting is open until 3 February...
Capital trio star in Scots cricket win
Capital trio Maisie Maceira, Gabriella Fontenla (both Carlton) and Kirsty McColl (Watsonians) starred as Scotland opened their account with a one wicket win over Nepal at the under-19 women’s cricket world cup in Malaysia.
Maisie...
Turner in January – unique chance to see the Irish collection in Edinburgh
This month is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to the Royal Scottish Academy on Princes Street to see some of the Turner watercolours which have come from the National Gallery of...
Edinburgh MP’s bill will eliminate online voting anomaly
If it is successful, a bill introduced by Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert will allow those living in Scotland the option to apply online for postal votes, and avoid the need for...
Stop talking about Blue Monday says expert
A city-based mental health expert has warned that the concept of Blue Monday trivialises mental wellbeing – and may do more harm than good.
As consultant psychotherapist and co-founder of The Anchor Practice, Paul Bell,...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election this Thursday
Residents of Colinton/Fairmilehead are reminded that voting takes place on Thursday in the second by-election in three months.
There are two councillor vacancies to fill and 19,669 people who have the opportunity of voting...
Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading School status.
During the visit Ms McNeill met the Edinburgh school's...
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