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Walking rugby bringing the stars out one more time
Edinburgh Rugby stars of yesteryear came out to play in a walking version of the sport.
Hosted by Edinburgh Rugby sponsors, Scottish Building Society, the...
A rainy day in Edinburgh – PHOTOS
It has not stopped raining in Edinburgh all day.
Some politicians beginning their General Election campaigns have steadfastly been out in the wet weather...
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General Election - how you can help
The date for the next UK General Election has been declared. The Prime Minister came out in the...
General Election – Liberal Democrats choose candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith
Scottish Lib Dems select Mike Andersen for Edinburgh North and Leith
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have formally announced the selection of Mike Andersen as their...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Made in Scotland showcase announced
Artists, performers, creatives, and their communities from all over Scotland will present their work as part of Made in Scotland Showcase at the Edinburgh Festival...
Prime Minister announces General Election in July
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has called time on his government, announcing a date while standing in the pouring rain outside Downing Street on...
City firm gains new accreditation
INSUREPAIR ®, a leading Scottish insurance reinstatement contractor based in Edinburgh, has again been awarded accreditation by the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment scheme...
Capital rugby leaguers make Oona’s dream come true
A dream has come true for Oona, a 10-year-old para-swimmer from Edinburgh.
Thanks to the combined efforts of the Edinburgh Giants wheelchair rugby league team...
Do you have a floral name? Get your free bouquet from Deliveroo here
As the biggest flower event takes place in Chelsea, Deliveroo has announced a special giveaway to celebrate its growing selection of florist partners in...
Edinburgh care home invites local community to D-Day event
An Edinburgh care home is opening its doors to the community for a D-Day ceremony.
On Thursday 6 June, from 11am – 5pm, Care UK’s...
Turning over a new leaf at Brunswick Book Club
A new neighbourhood café-bar from the Vittoria Group has opened in Edinburgh.
Following a soft opening last week, Brunswick Book Club adds a fresh...
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh brings a taste of Italy into the capital
Executive Chef Stefano Battani of world renowned restaurant, Cucine Nervi, has created a bespoke Italian menu exclusive for those dining at Commons Club’s Chef’s...
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Have your say on new murals
Leith Links Community Council ask for help in responding to the planning application for new murals along the wall...
Whisky brand make bold new investment
Family-owned Kingsbarns Distillery has announced a multi-million-pound programme of investment to significantly increase production and capacity for its award-winning single malt whisky.
The firm has...
Edinburgh Open Workshop – Makers Market
Edinburgh Open Workshop joins forces with Earth in Common for a charity Makers Market.
Edinburgh Open Workshop will open its workshop doors to showcase local artists...
UK Government increase in Scottish Government borrowing is “derisory”
The UK Government says it has increased The Scottish Parliament's borrowing powers in line with inflation, but the improvement has been described as "derisory".
At...
MSP commends Health Walks for mental wellbeing
The Scottish Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Jenni Minto MSP, has praised the role of community Health Walks in supporting mental wellbeing...
Former councillor has a new way of life
What do Edinburgh councillors do when they leave politics?
Some become artists. That’s what Vicki Redpath-Watson (2012-2017) and Trevor Davies (2001-2007) have done. Together they...
Government put £5 million into start up businesses
Extra investment to grow and nurture high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs has been announced.
The £5 million package will help deliver end-to-end support for Scotland’s start-up...
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Royal visit to the City Chambers
TRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited the City Chambers on Monday evening to find out about some...
Loganair carry more than one million passengers at Edinburgh
As Loganair counted its one millionth passenger, the airline gifted free flights to one of its regulars.
Gemma Smith works in the oil and...
Forbes backing business
Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes will announce a package of support for start-up high-growth businesses on Monday.
It will be aimed at...
CrossCountry supports Edinburgh charity and students
CrossCountry, the train operator, has donated £15,500 to Edinburgh-based charity Upmost which supports adults with learning disabilities and autism.
This gives student the chance...
Walking and hiking on the up in Scotland
Walking, hiking and rambling is the number one planned activity for visitors to Scotland this summer, according to new figures coinciding with National Walking...
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World Bee Day
Today is World Bee Day. To celebrate Multrees Walk invited school pupils from Leith Walk Primary to visit their urban bee hives...
Celebrating World Bee Day at Multrees Walk
To celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May Multrees Walk invited school pupils from Leith Walk Primary School to visit their urban bees.
The pupils...
General Assembly attends St Giles’
The Church of Scotland General Assembly 2024 is being held in Edinburgh this week.
There was a Sunday morning service at St Giles' Cathedral,...
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride visits Edinburgh
Riders gathered at Dalkeith Palace on Sunday for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride uniting classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world.
The...
City centre traffic plans are paused due to lack of cash
Plans to stop through traffic from accessing key Edinburgh city centre routes have been hit with delays just three months after they were approved.
Council...
Backlog of short term let applications raising “serious questions”
The City of Edinburgh Council’s planning department has a backlog of more than 1,600 short-term let applications, leading to “serious questions” over whether the...
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