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Lesley Macinnes steps down as SNP group depute leader
Cllr Lesley Macinnes who has been Depute Leader of the SNP group on Edinburgh Council for several years, has announced she is stepping back...
Tennis latest – Jacob through to quarters in Nebraska tonight
Jacob Fearnley will play American Aiden Mayo in the quarter finals of the Lincoln (Nebraska) tennis Challenger tournament tonight - Friday - boosted by...
EIF – Please Right Back
The 1927 company always brings something innovative, visually striking, and perhaps unique shows to Edinburgh.
In previous Festivals they provided performances of Roots and The...
Scottish Government has money to spend on festivals
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has invited Scotland’s arts festivals and the wider culture sector to work with The Scottish Government and public bodies to...
Discussions on local government pay will take place on Friday
Speaking ahead of a meeting of council leaders on Friday when local government pay will be discussed, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government...
Enter The Haunting Presence of Edinburgh Deaf Pioneer Alexander Blackwood
Step into the haunting presence of Alexander Blackwood – and meet other historic Scottish heroes of world-wide deaf community.
Saturday (10 August) sees the world-premiere...
Dance Company Grupo Corpo at Edinburgh Playhouse
Somehow with the Olympics taking place concurrently with the Edinburgh Festivals, I feel a sporting metaphor may not be out of place for the...
Fringe 2024 – Being Yourself And Loving It
Grammy-winning US cellist Leah Coloff says she is delighted to finally be in Edinburgh to perform her Fringe show Super Second Rate.
The life-affirming autobiographical...
Sponsorship boost for Easthouses FC
Easthouses Football Club have revealed their team strip for the new season, made possible thanks to a £500 sponsorship deal with Melville Housing Association.
The...
EIF – Carmen at Festival Theatre
Carmen is the opera I have seen most often.
But from the first appearance of Gaëlle Arquez on stage, I knew this was going...
Actor Gerard Butler spotted in Edinburgh
In August everyone comes to Edinburgh.
That includes Scottish actor Gerard Butler who, although he was born in Paisley, studied law in Glasgow and...
Paint the town pink on Pink Wednesday
t’s time to paint the town pink once more as Gilded Balloon holds their legendary Pink Wednesday - a 24 hour charity day with £5 tickets for...
The Whistlebinkies’ McGuire provides double helping of music at artSpace@StMarks
Admirers of musician-composer Eddie McGuire can have a double helping of his music this Saturday, 10th August at artSpace@StMarks in Castle Terrace.
Flautist McGuire, who...
Fringe 2024 – Leni’s Last Lament
Having won top awards at the United Solo Festival in New York, Leni’s Last Lament now comes to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Hitler’s controversial filmmaker, Leni Riefenstahl,...
Edinburgh care home puts on a day of sport with the local community
With the Olympics underway, a local care home decided to kick off the summer of sport with their own version of the sporting tournament.
Residents...
Fringe 2024 – Bi-Curious George Queer Planet
Dolphin orgies, intersex snails and gay giraffes… Join award-winning drag king, Bi-Curious George, London's loveable nature boy, as they take a raucous romp through...
Fringe 2024 – LOST…FOUND
On the heels of a major childhood event, K. Lorrel Manning’s LOST…FOUND takes you on a soul-searching, delightfully human roller-coaster ride through music, unlikely heroes and...
Fringe 2024 – Titswingers
Polyamorous queer pirates Anne Bonney and Mary Read earned the title the ‘Hellcats of the Seven Seas’ for their vicious and notorious crimes, but...
Fringe 2024 – House of Cleopatra
The charisma of Beyoncé, the influence of Oprah, and the wealth of the Kardashians.
There was one woman who had it all – and...
Challenge Cup triumph for Penicuik cricketers
The Cricket Scotland Challenge Cup remains in the East of the country after Penicuik, captained by Richard Adams, excelled in defeating Gordonians in the...
‘Penthesilea’ at The Lyceum
Every show that the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam brings to the Edinburgh International Festival is unlike any you see elsewhere. Penthesilea is no exception. It...
UK Government will help businesses address recruitment difficulties in Edinburgh
During the election campaign Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar said that the Scotland Office will be "Scotland's voice at the heart of the UK...
Kenny’s tome pays homage to golfing superstar
When Edinburgh golfing super-fan and low handicap player Kenny Reid sat in the St Andrews stands watching the denouement of the 1984 Open Championship...
Jewellery company staging a pop up
Jewellery company, Welded Love, will pop up at an out of town salon event.
Fife based jewellery company, Welded Love make customised jewellery,...
Try out The Scottish Storytelling Festival for size
The good thing about The Scottish Storytelling Festival is that it all takes place in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on the Royal Mile -...
Teamwork Arts India are back at the Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has welcomed Teamwork Arts India back to Edinburgh to showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture with a Rajasthani Bagpiper, The...
Lunchtime orienteering is back at the Meadows
Central Edinburgh orienteering sessions on a Thursday lunchtime have returned to the Meadows following a break while the World Sprint Championships were staged in...
Record stand keeps Grange on course for title
A 118 year-old record fell at Grange cricket club over the weekend when Carlton were defeated by six wickets in an Eastern Premiership duel...
Calls for Scottish Government to devolve powers to councils
An appeal is being made to The Scottish Government calling for it to release some of its powers to Scottish local authorities in the...
Chef Dean Banks welcomes diners for first ever à la carte service at The...
Renowned Scottish chef and restaurateur Dean Banks has launched an à la carte menu at the Pompadour, for the first time in the restaurant’s...
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