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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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Filmhouse appoint new director
Andrew Simpson, formerly Head of Film at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle, has been appointed as Executive Director of Filmhouse cinema...
Job advert – Project organiser required in Portobello
Portobello Older People’s Project is looking for a new project organiser.
The Portobello Older People’s Project (POPP) is seeking to recruit a Project Organiser to...
Gin award is just the tonic, by George!
Edinburgh Gin are sponsoring Player of the Match awards at Edinburgh Accies Rugby Club this season.
Recipient after Accies 31-17 victory at Musselburgh in the...
Fringe take over former adult learning centre
After what seems like a relatively short time since 2023 when The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society (EFFS) was awarded £7 million of funding by...
Another councillor joins the ranks of the independents
A Labour councillor on the council's administration has been suspended by her political group.
Cllr Katrina Faccenda, who did not vote with her group in...
House prices up in Edinburgh and surrounding areas
The ESPC says the average selling price of homes in its area of Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders is £287,184 for the...
Founder of legal platform wins Innovate UK award
Danae Shell has won an Innovate UK award for her successful start up, Valla.
Valla is an AI-enabled legal platform which Danae hopes will...
Open letter from outgoing Fringe boss
Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is leaving next month, and her successor has been appointed. In an open letter she has...
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Coffee with a cop
Fancy meeting your local police officer for a chat? There is a chance to do so in Broomhouse where Coffee with...
Putting the Scottish Colourists in a wider context
At Dovecot Studios from 7 February a new exhibition will place the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European and UK contemporaries.
The...
Nina’s K-Pop plan is “really fun”
Singer songwriter Nina Nesbitt has told how she loves spending days penning "happy" K-Pop tunes for stars in South Korea.
Nina, 30, from Balerno, will release...
Burns song sold at auction
A folk song handwritten by Robert Burns more than 230 years ago has fetched over £16,000 at auction.
Burns sent the ballad "Geordie" to Edinburgh...
Team Gumley and Mid Calder claim curling trophies
Curl Edinburgh hosted the Sellar Trophy, with 12 women’s teams taking part and Team Gumley coming out on top.
After three rounds of competitive games...
Serial medallist Eilidh to mentor university athletes
Eilidh Doyle, Scotland’s most decorated athlete who retired from the track in 2021, has been appointed Global Ambassador of Sport for the University of...
Advance notice of works at York Place on the tramline
Edinburgh Trams advise there will be a temporary shutdown of one section of the tram line for essential maintenance works from 14 February.
From the...
Accies netballers make flying start to national league
Edinburgh Accies netballers will go into the third round of the National League against local rivals Dunedin on 8 February as pace-setters but with...
Looking ahead and dealing with this year’s challenges
Last year brought with it immense challenges to Edinburgh’s residents, businesses, and community groups. As 2025 progresses, increased funding from Westminster offers hope for...
Parents say roads backlog will take 25 years to clear
Parent councils from 53 primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh have sent an open letter to MSPs and Councillors demanding more funding to clear...
Another big name band playing at Murrayfield this August
Another big name band has announced a concert to take place at Scottish Gas Murrayfield this August as part of their European tour.
The...
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Drop in planning events today
Today there is an opportunity to have your say on Edinburgh's Planning Design Guidance. The city planners are updating their...
Jacob to get back on tournament trail in Marseilles
Edinburgh tennis pro Jacob Fearnley will target the ATP 250 event in Marseilles from February 10-16 as he returns to tournament action following a...
Scotland v Italy – in photos
Scotland got their 2025 Guinness Six Nations off to the perfect start with a 31-19 victory over Italy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday...
Tram operator shortlisted for two awards
Edinburgh's tram operator has been shortlisted in two categories for the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards next month.
With more than 12 million customer journeys...
I Ran With the Gang is on its way home to Edinburgh
It’s time to look out your tartan!
Edinburgh, Toronto and London sell-out musical, I Ran With The Gang: A Tribute to the Original Bay...
Edinburgh’s Food Scene: Fresh Flavours for 2025
Edinburgh's culinary scene is electric this month, as Scotland prepares to make history by hosting the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 launch...
New Lord Justice Clerk to be sworn in on Tuesday
The Rt Hon Lord Beckett will become the new Lord Justice Clerk on Tuesday when he will be sworn in by Lord Pentland, who...
Edinburgh table tennis winners
Nathan Hogg and Elza Lee were principal winners when the Edinburgh Table Tennis Championships took place at the Royal High School.
With victory over Borui...
Lifeline for Juniper Green tennis club as bulldozers move in
A massive fund-raising effort in double-quick time has resulted in Juniper Green tennis club standing on the brink of having their two courts refurbished.
Some...
Roll the dice at Duck & Waffle for a free brunch
Duck & Waffle at St James Quarter will celebrate their second birthday this week and they have a birthday game all diners can play.
Visitors...
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