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Brian Cox narrates video of the latest developments at the King’s
The renovation of the Grade A listed King's Theatre is progressing. The project is now more than half way to completion.
Most of the demolition...
New Transport Convener steps up
Cllr Stephen Jenkinson is taking up the biggest public-facing position on the council as the new Transport and Environment (TEC) Convener.
His appointment was...
Piano star opens new Queen’s Hall concert series
The award-winning pianist Zoe Rahman headlines the first in a series of concerts curated by saxophonist Helena Kay at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh...
City firm acquired by web developer
Edinburgh-based tech support firm, Off Canvas, has been acquired by web and software development specialist Hybrid Anchor in a deal which is expected to...
New flights announced for city breaks from Edinburgh Airport
If you are looking for a weekend break towards the end of the year then there are Jet2 flights and holidays now available online....
EIF – The Fifth Step ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Fifth Step starring Sean Gilder as James, and Jack Lowden as Luka, tells the story of an addicted young working class man.
It's...
Two elderly women left distressed after being robbed of car by masked gang
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery which occurred in Edinburgh on the evening of Tuesday, 27 August, 2024.
Around 10pm an 88-year-old woman...
New chair appointed to Lothian Buses
Following approval by councillors, Susan Deacon, CBE, has been appointed Chair of Lothian, the bus operator for an initial two year period.
Ms Deacon was...
Youngest performer at the Tattoo travelled from Australia
The youngest performer in this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has said playing the bagpipes in the world famous event was "the most extraordinary...
Lothian trio Lothian among 21 Scots chosen for Paris Paralympics
Lothian will send three athletes to the Paris Paralympics which get underway on Wednesday, 28 August.
They are Patrick Wilson (boccia), Nathan McQueen (archery) and...
Significant donation made to St Mary’s Music School
St Mary's Music School is celebrating a million pound legacy from music enthusiast the late David Hutcheson, saying it is the most significant made...
Fringe 2024 – paying tribute to the late Shane MacGowan
Victoria Mary Clarke paid tribute to her late husband, and Irish folk hero, Shane MacGowan in Edinburgh.
Victoria Mary Clarke arrived in Edinburgh to pay...
Fringe 2024 – The Asian Art Awards
The Asian Art Awards 2024 were presented during the Fringe at the treehouse in Assembly George Square.
More than 100 artists from 25 shows...
New city base for Edinburgh contractor
INSUREPAIR, the Edinburgh-headquartered insurance reinstatement contractor, has moved to a larger base in the city in response to increasing demand.
The firm’s new head office...
EIF – Capriccio at Usher Hall
As a final event of the 2024 Edinburgh International Festival the choice of the Richard Strauss opera, Capriccio, uninterrupted for two and a quarter...
Jesus and Mary Chain brothers’ rows broke their mother’s heart
Jesus and Mary Chain brothers Jim and William Reid have told how their rift broke their mother's heart - and how she helped bring...
Capital has highest hate crime rate in the country
Edinburgh now has "the highest rate of hate crimes in Scotland" with 22.1 offences per 10,000 people in a year, according to Police Scotland...
Mahler and Bruckner at Usher Hall
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra under the always brilliant baton of Sir Donald Runnicles performed a selection of songs from Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn...
Tickets on sale for local talent show
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Pettycur’s Got Talent event – which will take place on Saturday 12 October.
Pettycur Holiday Park is...
EIF – Assembly Hall at Festival Theatre
The Scottish premiere of this programme was advertised as essentially dance. So I was a bit surprised to find the dancers lip-synching and acting...
Fringe 2024 – Davro talks about his toughest gig
Comedian Bobby Davro has told an audience in Edinburgh how one of his toughest ever gigs was for Rangers fans when he turned up...
Fringe 2024 – The Eagle is Candid wins Spirit of the Fringe
David Eagle has won another award for his Edinburgh Fringe show The Eagle is Candid.
Mervyn Stutter’s annual Spirit of the Fringe award was announced...
EIF – The Fifth Step at The Lyceum
The National Theatre of Scotland produces some of the most amazing drama.
And David Ireland’s writing is amazing. This story about men, intimacy and...
New look for former Army HQ
Major refurbishment of vast site shows large plots and modernised homes.
The first visuals revealing the future of 78 former army homes on Edinburgh’s outskirts...
Fringe 2024 – Wankernomics: As Per My Last Email ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Imagine if Jesus had a Linkedin profile. How would he big himself up? "Mind reader, life coach, wellness evangelist", perhaps?
These thoughts and others on...
Fringe 2024 – Look who you missed at Fringe at Prestonfield
The Fringe has spread out to Prestonfield House where there is a star-studded line up for one week only.
Last night it was stand-up...
Tommy’s bike has been stolen – can you help?
During the past five years, Gallery Director at The Scottish Gallery, Tommy Zyw, and his twin brother Davy have cycled thousands of miles and...
Lansdowne House on market for residential development
Savills are marketing Lansdowne House in Murrayfield as a site for residential development.
The 2.2 acre site was originally built as a private home,...
UNESCO Day of Remembrance for the Abolition of the Slave Trade – Edinburgh invited...
A minute's silence is to be observed in Edinburgh on Friday 23 August at 11am to mark the UNESCO International Day of Remembrance for...
Law firm opens new capital office
New Edinburgh office is part of firm's growth plans.
A Scottish law firm and estate agency has secured an office in Edinburgh as part of...
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