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Two new capybaras to see at the zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has announced the arrival of two new capybaras which came from England to be given a permanent home here.
The South American mammals...
Architects appointed to lead Fringe Central refurbishment
Fife based architects, Studio LBA, have been appointed to design the new interior of the South Bridge Resource Centre on Infirmary Street which will...
Major search after clothing found on Edinburgh beach
A major search has been taking place in the River Forth on Sunday afternoon after abandoned clothing was found on a beach in Edinburgh.
Coastguards...
Sign up for cruise event at Barrhead Travel
The Edinburgh travel agent, Barrhead Travel, returns with a popular information event after continued demand for cruise holidays.
Barrhead Travel Fort Kinnaird and Cameron Toll...
February exhibition opens at Upright Gallery
A new exhibition at Upright Gallery will show work by Ammna Sheikh, a British/Pakistani artist whose practice celebrates the richness of her Pakistani cultural...
Free residential camps – places available in Scotland this summer
National camp encourages applications from children with long-term health conditions and their families to rediscover the mischief and magic of childhood
A UK children's charity,...
Adoption and fostering week information event
St Andrew's Children's Society are holding a virtual LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering week information event on Thursday, 6 March from 6pm to 7.30pm as...
Surgical college hosts dream wedding for local couple
A wedding held recently in the city centre brought together family, friends, and culture, when the couple celebrated their special day in one of...
One O’Clock Dram – newest whisky in town
A new whisky has been created to celebrate Edinburgh Castle's famous One O’Clock Gun.
The limited edition "One O’Clock Gun Whisky" was distilled at the...
Ian Hamilton Finlay – Fragments -opens in May
A new exhibition of work by Ian Hamilton Finlay will run from 3 May to 14 June 2025 at Ingleby Gallery.
This is just one...
BNY downsizing with 150 job cuts in Edinburgh
BNY Mellon, the global financial services company, will cut 150 jobs in Edinburgh as it downsizes its operations in Scotland.
The company has been in...
Careers showcase at Dynamic Earth next month
Dynamic Earth has extended Scotland's biggest hands-on careers showcase
The FREE event will now run over two days and will focus on Planet Earth and...
Five things you need to know today
Nominations open now for Community Councils in Edinburgh
Nominations are now open for members of the 47 community councils in Edinburgh to put themselves forward...
Letter from Scotland
The River Avon flows through the “rust belt” of West Lothian, the old industrial heartland of Scotland.
But on a walk along its banks...
Posthumous award for Monarch – a horse with a personality
The British Horse Society has posthumously awarded the Tarragon Trophy in Edinburgh.
This trophy is the British Horse Society Equine Personality of the Year...
SNP in Edinburgh say Labour have betrayed WASPI women
Cllr Lesley Macinnes has secured agreement that the Council Leader will write to all four Labour MPs in Edinburgh about the stance they have...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Three in five people in Edinburgh are expected to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and Knorr, the stock brand says it would like couples to cook...
Council instruct independent inquiry
Councillors in Edinburgh today agreed to appoint Kevin Dunion, the former Scottish Information Commissioner, to conduct an independent inquiry into the council’s handling of...
Rare letter to Queen Elizabeth I sold in Edinburgh
An extremely rare autographed letter to Queen Elizabeth I from her lifelong friend and possible love interest, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, has been sold by...
Dr McKee’s petition to be considered by The Scottish Parliament
A former Edinburgh GP and Lothians MSP has lodged a petition with The Scottish Government.
Dr Ian McKee who was a member of The Scottish...
Fundraising event for the Marc Marnie Photographic Archive
Anyone involved in Scottish performing or literary arts over the last 50 years may be aware of the work of photographer Marc Marnie.
He writes:...
Dive in at The Commie
In a programme for everyone from those wanting to ascend to Olympic heights to divers trying it out for the first time, Edinburgh Leisure...
Five things you need to know today
Leith Theatre - major funding announcement
There was cake at Leith Theatre on Wednesday when a major funding announcement was made.
The National Lottery Heritage...
“Extinct” elm thriving in Edinburgh
A sapling elm has been planted in the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh - 29 years after the species was thought...
National Lottery Community funding for Edinburgh Open Workshop
Edinburgh Open Workshop has received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, to support a new Community Outreach Officer.
The new officer will create a...
Review – Chicago-The Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Perhaps one of the most fascinating facts about Chicago is how much truth is contained in the story. Journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins had turned...
Observers golf club annual prize-giving
The Observers, a club within Craigmillar Park Golf Club, held a successful annual prize giving in the clubhouse.
Captain John Malone was a busy man...
Edinburgh’s first Italian vegan restaurant opens this weekend
Italian vegan Restaurant, Sora Lella, is opening its second Edinburgh venue in Newington this Saturday.
Sora Lella was awarded “Best Scottish Vegan Restaurant” in 2024,...
Wallace letter to remain in Edinburgh for two more years
A letter taken from Sir William Wallace by his English captors over 700 years ago is to remain in Edinburgh for two more years...
HippFest 2025 – tickets on sale now
The silent film festival which is centred in the oldest purpose built cinemas in Scotland takes place in March.
Hippfest is back for its...
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