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Watermans continues growth with acquisition of city legal firm
Solicitor and estate agents Watermans has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh legal firm Cooper Johnson Law.
The deal leads to Hazel Johnson being appointed as...
Shows featuring food and drink at the Fringe
Stuff Your Face - food and drink shows at the Fringe
There’s no shortage of food and drink to stuff your face with this Fringe...
Lìam Rudden’s Big Guide to the Fringe
It's August, are you ready to immerse yourself in theatre, comedy and a plethora of other entertainments. The Fringe seems to come around faster...
Edinburgh praised for hosting the World Orienteering Championships
Forth Valley’s Grace Molloy acquitted herself well on home ground by finishing sixth for Team GB in the individual sprint when the World Orienteering...
Fringe 2024 – Dance ‘n’ Speak Easy
This group of World Champion hip-hop dancers promises an afternoon of high energy entertainment for all the family.
The show has humour, dance, music...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Lubna Kerr Chatterbox
Chatterbox is a humorous and touching semi-autobiographical one-woman show looking at the impact of the labels we are given as children.
Lubna, a little girl from Pakistan, was...
Dates confirmed for bin strikes outside Edinburgh
UNISON, the largest local government union, has notified 13 councils (NOT Edinburgh) that strikes will take place over nine days between 14 and 22...
Rosslyn Castle restoration now complete
Rosslyn Chapel Trust has completed a £4 million ‘once in a generation’ programme of restoration and repair at Rosslyn Castle, one of Midlothian’s most...
Beaverhall Studios holding an open weekend
The group of four artists which make up Beaverhall Art Studios at 6 Beaverhall Road are holding an open weekend in August.
On the weekend...
Fringe 2024 – Janie Dee’s Beautiful World Cabaret
This is a climate conscious show, inviting audiences to help protect the planet.
There are no fliers.
West End star Janie Dee wants everyone to celebrate...
Five things you need to know today
August issue out now
The August issue of our newspaper is out now. There are many new stockists this month with libraries all over Edinburgh...
Carnival Legend tries out new deep water berth in Leith for size
The 293 metre long Carnival Legend arrived in Leith on Tuesday to try out the new deep water berth.
The 3,000 passengers and crew...
Government meet with COSLA and trade unions to talk about local government pay
Facing strike threats from several trade unions representing council workers, the Scottish Government has met with represtantives from COSLA and trade union leaders on...
Letter to the Editor
Sir,
I read with interest the article on (judoka) George Kerr in last month’s edition.
I met George more than 40 years ago in an Edinburgh...
Charity padel planned for Hatton
Coach Craig McBride and a team from Hatton Sports Club are organising their own padel tennis marathon to raise funds in aid of Marie...
Bridging Cultures: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 cast arrive at the Firth Of...
International acts from across the globe have arrived in Edinburgh ahead of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 Show, Journeys kicking off later this week.
The 2024...
Monday morning on Calton Hill
It was a fine day at the top of Calton Hill - and the seagulls were making hay with the litter strewn around the...
The Black Blues Brothers arrive in the capital
The Black Blues Brothers showed off their athletic prowess, tricks, flips and fiery pyramids with the beauty of Edinburgh behind them this morning. ...
Crime author’s view of the capital
Top crime writer Doug Johnstone says he can't walk around Edinburgh without seeing fictional murder scenes.
The acclaimed author, 53, has set many of his...
City tailor proves cut above with £50,000 donation of suits
The Edinburgh Tailoring Company (ETC) is donating £50,000 worth of suits to local charity Grassroots Clothing in a bid to help those in need...
SEPA say pollution on Portobello Beach was not sewage
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) report that they have been unable to identify what caused the high bacteria reading in bathing water at...
Tank Commander McHugh inspired by Manilow
GARY: Tank Commander star Greg McHugh has told how watching Barry Manilow inspired his biggest live show and "changed his life".
Actor and writer...
Smelly plant spectacle expected any day
Plans are being put in place to allow people to experience the world's most pungent plant - known as the corpse flower - as...
Filmhouse patron gets married in Edinburgh
Scottish actor Jack Lowden, star of Slow Horses and newly announced patron of Edinburgh Filmhouse, has married his long term partner Irish actor, Saoirse...
Champion fightback gives Stuart title No. 3 at Postal BC
Stuart Turnbull is the 2024 Postal Bowling Club champion after beating Jamie Gracie in the final.
To take the title for a third time, though,...
Storytelling Centre programme will be full of traditional stories this August
This year’s Scottish Storytelling Centre’s Fringe programme promises the best live storytelling from Scotland and beyond.
The 2024 programme reflects the energy and variety in...
EIF – tickets available for opening event
Audiences are invited to start August and all that it offers with the spectacular opening event in Edinburgh International Festival which will be held...
On the Fringe at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh are hosting a wide range of Fringe shows to entertain guests this August.
BRIAN KENNEDY - A LOVE LETTER TO JONI VOLUME...
Andrew enjoys a day out at The Scottish Open
An Edinburgh man had an un-fore-gettable day at The Scottish Open.
94-year-old Andrew Bearhop, who lives at Care UK’s Murrayside, at South Beechwood, took up...
Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend opens at The Scottish Parliament
An exhibition commemorating the Olympic athlete, Eric Liddell, was officially opened at The Scottish Parliament this week.
The photos and memorabilia on display mark the...
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