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Chair of East Neuk Festival steps down
Donald MacDonald has announced he is to stand down as Chair of the East Neuk Festival (ENF).
He co-founded the festival in 2004 with...
Gilmore Girls writer Stan Zimmerman and Mrs Kim head to the Fringe
Actor and writer Stan Zimmerman, the man who put words in the mouths of The Golden Girls, Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sophia, as well...
Fringe 2026 – Tell Me
Two timelines collide in this bold fusion of dance and circus offering a fresh perspective on HIV.
When Grace receives a diagnosis, she is...
Fringe 2026 – Sand by Kook Ensemble
Award-winning company Kook Ensemble presents Sand.
This show is part of the Lowry x Edinburgh season.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, Sand...
Ian Murray introduces the Local News Fund
The UK Government is making funding available to local news outlets in grants of up to £125,000 as part of the recently announced Local...
Hockey Writers’ Club recognises Nigel Duncan with award
The Hockey Writers' Club (HWC) has recognised journalist Nigel Duncan, who writes for The Edinburgh Reporter about many sports including hockey, with the Graham...
Leith Theatre no longer on the “At Risk” register
Leith Theatre has been removed from the UK's Theatres at Risk Register after significant progress has been made towards the long-awaited restoration, marking a...
The curtain is almost up at The King’s
As part of the huge refurbishment project at The Grand Old Lady of Leven Street, the King’s Theatre Community Panel curated an exhibition of...
Royal Company of Archers compete for the Edinburgh Arrow
The Royal Company of Archers has just played an important ceremonial role during Royal Week, accompanying and guarding HM the King.
Just before His...
NHS Retirement Fellowship celebrate 45th anniversary
On Wednesday this week the NHS Retirement Fellowship Edinburgh and Lothians branch will be holding a lunch to celebrate their 45th anniversary.
The meal is...
Luminate appoint Joan Parr as chair-elect
Former Director of Culture and Wellbeing at Edinburgh Council, Joan Parr, has been appointed trustee and Chair-elect of third sector organisation, Luminate.
The charity...
Edinburgh business community targets Seven Hills Challenge
The Edinburgh business community is looking to raise more than £1 million with a fundraising event later this summer.
The body, Business Beats Cancer Edinburgh,...
Progress for capital motor sport prospect, Rachel
Rachel Robertson headed back to Edinburgh from Silverstone on Sunday having just enjoyed a highly successful spell both on and off the motor racing...
Speaking to Paul Ridd about the brand new EIFF slate for August
The programme for the 79th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) (13-19 August) has been published.
The EIFF launched the full list of films in this...
Ben is Silverknowes golf champion
Ben Herriot is champion of Silverknowes Golf Club for 2026 and is pictured receiving his trophy from captain, Robert Doig.
The Championship event is open...
Fringe 2026 – Woodcutter – from the US to Glasgow and back
Returning from the USA to clear out his childhood home in Glasgow, John Anthony Gorman finds the rooms aren’t just packed with their possessions...
“Hat-trick” hero Sleight leads from front
St David's High School's S3 football team are champions of the Lothian Schools FA East and Midlothian Under-15s League after completing an unbeaten season.
The...
Pioneering Sam in exclusive sporting club
Samantha Gough, MBE, is a member of a very exclusive “club” and not just because she was named in the latest King’s Birthday Honours.
For...
Crack the Fringe – a fanatic’s survival guide
For 25+ years, thousands of shows, and this is the one spreadsheet to rule them all - here's how I do the Fringe (and...
Corstorphine Art Group holding their exhibition later this month
The Corstorphine Art Group 2026 Exhibition will take place from 25 July to 1 August comprising work by local artists.
There will be more than...
Hothouse Flowers return to Edinburgh this year
Hothouse Flowers emerged during the late 1980s with a run of singles that quickly established them as one of the most distinctive Irish bands...
Alan hands over Seven Hills baton after epic shift
As he prepares to take a step back from the event he created and has organised every year since 1980 along with the late...
Alastair is write behind Hearts – again
Prolific Hearts author Alastair Stupart is preparing a FIFTH book chronicling the goings on at the football club he has supported since boyhood.
Latest subject...
Nancy takes bronze in hill running event
Nancy Corrie of Harmeny Athletic Club became the first Scottish athlete since 2009 and the first woman since 2007 to medal (bronze) at the...
Fringe 2026 – Jesse North is Broken
At Pleasance Courtyard this Fringe, written and performed by Martha Godber and produced by national touring theatre company The John Godber Company, Jesse North...
Fringe 2026 – Parkies
Meet the Misfit Medley of US Parkies taking on the corporate beasts. All is not as it seems in the National Park as the temperature...
Fringe 2026 – One Man Poe returns to Edinburgh
One Man Poe returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its biggest year yet.
Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, and after winning both...
Planning ahead – expert advice from Neilsons
Emma O’Riordan, Senior Associate at Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents, offers timely advice for planning ahead.
Planning for the future is something many people delay,...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve just had our “Royal Week” in Scotland when the King and the royal household spend a special time with the people of their...
Capital schools excel in cricket finals
Edinburgh Schools excelled when Cricket Scotland held their annual hard ball competition over two age groups.
Winners were Stewart's Melville (boys 18) and Merchiston Castle...
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