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Calls for direct flights from Scotland to India
A group has been set up to call for direct flights from Scotland to India including representatives from the Consul General of India, VisitScotland,...
David Greig to take final bow at the end of the season
The Artistic Director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, David Greig has announced he will step down at the end of the current season....
Live event coming up at Fort Kinnaird – performers wanted
Talented performers are invited to sign up for a live event next month.
Fort Kinnaird, is staging its inaugural Summer Live event and is...
ScotRail announces changes to Sunday service this weekend
On Sunday, 28 July, ScotRail customers are advised that there will be additional cancellations on top of the temporary timetable.
Replacement buses will be...
Braids golf historian seeks assistance
The curator of a Braid Hills golf history gallery has appealed to The Edinburgh Reporter for assistance that might augment a project particularly popular...
Book sales helping rebuild harbour wall in North Berwick
A new children’s book about a brave schoolboy who saves a container ship from crashing on to rocks is making waves in North Berwick...
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Resurfacing works
The council will be resurfacing Lasswade Road from 29 July for 15 weeks.
There will also be safer crossings and cycle lanes created....
Pettycur Bay celebrates a special anniversary
The owners of Pettycur Bay Holiday Park in Kinghorn have celebrated a special anniversary this month, four decades after buying the business.
Thomas and Magdalene...
Charlie skippers Scots to youth bowls success
Charlie Mitchell, from Edinburgh’s Carrick Knowe Club, has captained Scotland to the youths home international bowls title in Belfast.
Charlie was joined in the squad...
Art auction to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
Paintings donated by leading Scottish artists including Jack Vettriano, Alison Watt and John Lowrie Morrison are to be sold at an auction hosted by...
Review – Here You Come Again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
While it may not be compulsory to dress up for the latest musical built around the songs of country icon Dolly Parton, those that...
Edinburgh Council denies pressure on school rolls in the capital
Edinburgh Council denies that there will be any pressure on school places, even if parents move children from private schools to state schools if...
Timely addition to the National Museums Scotland collection
National Museums Scotland has announced the acquisition of an ornate early 18th-century sundial of exceptional precision and design, and once owned by the 3rd...
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Films at Edinburgh Street Food
Edinburgh Street Food on Leith Street has an outdoor cinema showing a variety of films in July and August with...
Fearnley into last 16 – East women win again
Rising Edinburgh tennis star Jacob Fearnley is through to the last 16 of the ATP Chicago Challenger tournament after a 6-4, 6-3 win over...
COSLA calls on First Minister to intervene to avert bin strikes
The local government body COSLA has called upon The Scottish Government to step in with more funding to avert bin strikes in a few...
Land Rover hearse added to Purves fleet
A custom-made Land Rover Defender has been converted into a hearse for use by clients of a local Edinburgh funeral directors.
The family-owned Edinburgh firm...
Huge donation will help to make Palm House restoration a reality
A massive donation from Wolfson Foundation will support the renovation of the Palm Houses at the Royal Botanic Garden (RGBE).
The charity will donate...
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Festival of Politics
Remember the Festival of Politics is on next month 19 to 23 August, as part of the Fringe. One of the talks...
Edinburgh Leisure staff are off to the Olympics today
Three of Edinburgh Leisure’s staff will represent diving at this year’s Olympics in Paris.
Performance Dive Coach - Jen Leeming, who has worked for Edinburgh...
Tram bosses “surprised” by threat of strike action by Unite
Edinburgh Trams bosses say they are surprised by the threat of strike action announced by Unite the union today.
Unite say that tram staff...
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Scotland's Garden Scheme - garden open on Tuesday and Thursday
The garden at Inveresk EH21 7TH is open today from 2 to 4pm and again...
Transformation of army HQ properties to begin
Newly refurbished homes will be built on historic site.
The refurbishment of 78 former army HQ homes in one of Edinburgh's most sought-after areas is...
Pioneering programme to get young Scots walking
Scotland's national walking charity is calling for experienced trainers to support a new innovative Health Walks programme for high schools across Scotland.
Paths for All...
Capital team in cycle speedway play-offs
Edinburgh Falcons cycle speedway team have qualified for Division Two play-offs after topping the Scottish section of the North & Scotland Division Two with...
Fringe 2024 – Shaken not Stirred is expecting you…
Edinburgh Festival Fringe be afraid, be very afraid, and then be prepared to raid those sneaky Airbnb minibars dooming you yet further into fiscal penury forever and beyond.
Those Brummie...
#Unleash Your Fringe – recommendations here
#Unleash Your Fringe - Navigating the 3,317 shows at this year's Fringe can be daunting, but I've got you covered.
After countless hours of...
EHFM open new studio
Edinburgh’s online community radio station EHFM have opened Ground Floor, a new café in Leith, which will also host EHFM’s brand new, public-facing studio.
After six years...
Edinburgh Napier appoint new Principal
Professor Sue Rigby currently Vice-Chancellor of Bath Spa University has been appointed Principal and Vice Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University to succeed Professor Andrea...
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Keeping tabs on your local politicians
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