Tag: Edinburgh local news
New director will be in charge of hospitality at Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia and its sister ship, the luxury floating hotel Fingal, have appointed a new Director of Hospitality to lead their guest experiences in Leith.
Ross McLean will now lead a crew of...
Suburban living the ‘perfect balance’ for city dwelling family
Striking the perfect balance when it comes to location can be difficult for house hunters, but the charm of suburban living is enticing an increasing number of professionals and families to the outskirts of...
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Christmas events this weekend
Jupiter Artland Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. More information here.
reunion canal boats have a family craft cruise on the Lochrin Belle on Saturday 7 December and again on 21 December....
New bouldering facilities at EICA
The new bouldering facilities at Edinburgh Leisure’s flagship climbing arena at Ratho open on Saturday, 7 December.
The Edinburgh International Climbing Arena received £100,000 towards bouldering redevelopment to improve opportunities to progress at all levels of...
Eating out – many choices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Celebrate in style at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh this month with a range of eating and drinking options on offer.
COMMONS CLUB: Chefs Table Great Britain - December (every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm)
Join us...
Bronze for young water polo Scots
Head Coach Ruaridh Henderson heaped praise on the Caledonia boys under-15 water polo squad after they took a bronze medal at the Go Cardless National Age Group Championships in Coventry.
“This is an outstanding result...
Demolition begins at 525 Park View
Artisan Real Estate is demolishing the former Deutsche Bank House at 525 Park View on Ferry Road making way for a residential redevelopment on the site.
Planning approval was granted in March 2024 for...
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Eye Pavilion at last
The Scottish Budget includes funding for a new Eye Pavilion to replace the tired building by The Meadows.
The government said the £2 billion increase in frontline NHS spending will increase...
Adam to usher in a new diving era at the Commie
Diving in Edinburgh is on the up with the addition of Adam Smallwood as Aquatics GB Performance Centre lead coach.
In the new role Yorkshireman Smallwood will develop the Royal Commonwealth Pool as a GB...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by election – two candidates selected
Two more candidates have been chosen for the January by-election to elect two new councillors in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward where three councillors have resigned in the last six months.
Edinburgh Labour have selected Conor...
Willie’s shot of genius lifts cup
Willie Murray, left, and Keith Anderson received their trophy for winning Postal Bowling Club’s senior pairs at the annual prize giving.
In the final Willie and Keith lived dangerously and where two shots down going...
Invitation to join the European Movement in Scotland
“Remember, you are citizens of Edinburgh, city of Hume and Boswell. You are Europeans, not dowdy provincials.”
Channeling my best Jean Brodie, whether in my prime or not, I think Muriel Spark put it best. ...
Liberté opens at the east end
New European style Café-Bar & Brasserie and cocktail lounge now open in Edinburgh
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie and Bar 1819, has opened at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel at the east end.
The restaurant is designed...
Edinburgh Boiler Company scoops national award
Founder Mark Glasgow has said he is very proud of his company, Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), being named Building Services Contractor of the Year at the H&V News Awards 2024.
The Dalkeith business landed the...
Internal Market Act must be scrapped
The European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) has said that The Scottish Government must lobby the UK Government to scrap the controversial UK Internal Market Act.
The call comes as EMiS lodges its response to a...
‘Super’ John McGinn now catching up with Hibs legend Lawrie Reilly
Former Hibs star 'Super’ John McGinn is now only two behind the legendary Lawrie Reilly in the Scotland goal-scoring charts.
McGinn went into the international double header last month on 18-goals, then grabbed the winner...
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Budget, bikes, pubs and ceilidhs all feature in our round up of what is important to know about in Edinburgh today.
Budget Day
Today Finance Minister, Shona Robison, will deliver the Scottish Budget which she...
Christmas shopping on Thistle Street
Visitors to Thistle Street are promised a joyful day of shopping on Saturday 7 December as traders on the cobbled street transform it into a festive haven for holiday shoppers.
The independent shops are all combining...
Duddy’s winter of league winning content
Among those celebrating at Duddingston golf club's annual presentation of prizes were the 2023-24 East Edinburgh Winter League winning team.
Pictured are, left to right, Toby Bailey, Ryan Telfer, David Downing, Joe Muzkya, Gus Santana,...
Celebrating 900 years of farming at Bridgend
As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, Bridgend Farmhouse community centre held a traditional Christmas Fair on Sunday 1 December, complete with market stalls, apple-pressing, children’s games and a ceilidh.
Children from local primary schools...
Festive stories told at the Sheraton Grand
Storytelling on a plate - a literary feast at One Square
The holiday hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's city centre can be overwhelming. Princes Street, George Street, and St Andrew Square buzz with festive energy,...
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Anarchy, art and Advent all feature in our news round up today.
The People's Story reopens
Last month the council closed the museum on the Royal Mile which tells the tale of the ordinary people...
New partner announced at city law firm
City law firm Burness Paull has announced the appointment of a new partner - Scott Duncan who is moving from lawyers Pinsent Masons.
Mr Duncan is to become a partner in the firm's construction...
Leith Victoria museum attracts worldwide interest
A chance discovery of a sports trophy in a Grangemouth second hand shop has helped give further international recognition to Scotland’s oldest boxing club at Leith Victoria.
The trophy was unearthed by Ian Mackintosh, a...
Edinburgh classic film was written on menu cards
Restless Natives screenwriter Ninian Dunnett has said he wrote the Scottish cult comedy classic film on the back of menu cards.
Dunnett was 24 when he plotted the film about two bored Edinburgh teens who...
Review – Treasure Island ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Duncan McLean's reimagining of Treasure Island by Edinburgh-born author and lover of the sea Robert Louis Stevenson keeps the original spirit of the epic adventure intact for new fans of the story as well...
Colinton stories – the history of Davidson House Care Home
The history of Davidson House
Care Home on Colinton Road.
The Salvation Army’s Davidson House Care Home on Colinton Road, opposite Dreghorn Cavalry Barracks, came into being in 1950 as “Davidson House for old folks”...
“Budminton” hosting Open Day
Budminton, a social badminton club that meets on Wednesdays in Meadowbank Sports Centre and Saturdays in Leith Community Centre, is holding an Open Day on Saturday, 21 December at the latter venue.
The group is...
Lifecare invite everyone to their January ceilidh
Charity Lifecare Edinburgh announces its first Burns Day family friendly ceilidh
This January join LifeCare Edinburgh for dancing and delicious food at their Community Ceilidh. Enjoy music from the Gallivanters Ceilidh Band and traditional Scottish...
A red transport wheel for the White House Craigmillar
The National Transport Trust has awarded a Red Wheel to the White House in Craigmillar.
The organisation makes the awards to buildings which designate sites of transport heritage, and each wheel has a QR Code...
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