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North Berwick RNLI out on two shouts into the haar this weekend
Volunteers from North Berwick RNLI launched the charity’s relief D-class lifeboat Robleen on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon as the haar enveloped the coastline.
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Enjoying the sunshine in Princes Street Gardens
The weather earlier on Saturday was perfect for sunbathing, and many people enjoyed the sunshine there.
Many people took to the gardens to sunbathe...
National protest held in Edinburgh
The national pro-Palestinian protest in Edinburgh on Saturday ascended the Mound past New College where the General Assembly was convening to install a new...
New Moderator installed at the General Assembly
Moderator the Rt Rev Dr Shaw James Paterson was installed in a ceremony at New College with His Grace the Duke of Edinburgh representing...
New outdoor cocktail bar experience sweeps into Edinburgh
Scotland’s world champion curling team has swept into action to launch two new outdoor cocktail bar experiences in the heart of Edinburgh for spring...
Rebus author gave his blessing to wedding suite
Couples looking to secure a local wedding venue this year or next could end up having their ceremony and/or reception in a bridal suite...
Council to propose five new supported bus services
Proposals for five new supported bus services in the west of Edinburgh are set to be discussed at the Transport and Environment Committee next...
Rusty planters to be removed from Leith Walk
The council is to remove the rusty planters placed on Leith Walk as part of Trams to Newhaven.
There are 46 planters made of COR-TEN...
Council makes a U-turn onto London Road
Following months of traffic monitoring since Edinburgh Trams started running down Leith Walk, the left hand turn from Leith Walk onto London Road will...
Bus tracker will go live in the middle of June
The council installed 330 bus trackers on the street in the last several months, but confusingly the system has not shown up to date...
Two convicted of offences in connection with Peter Coshan murder
Paul Black, 65, was found guilty of attempting to defeat the ends of justice following a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh on...
After property marketed for sale council opens dialogue with Summerhall
Edinburgh Council will “open a dialogue” with the owners of Summerhall in a bid to ensure it is not lost as an arts centre.
The...
Fury at cuts to library opening hours
Edinburgh councillors have reacted furiously after being presented with plans to reduce opening hours at some city libraries, despite them voting against the move...
Letter from Scotland
Scotland has an official “housing emergency”. The Scottish Parliament declared this to be so on Wednesday, as if it were a surprise.
We now have...
Edinburgh Napier students win at The Herald 2024 Student Press Awards
At the Herald Student Press Awards Edinburgh Napier journalism students were among the winners at an awards ceremony held in Glasgow on Wednesday evening,...
Tech titans trade the cloud for coastal restoration
Finance software implementation specialists, Eureka Solutions, have taken to the beach to help a conservation charity restore an historic Scottish coastline.
A team of 30...
Scottish Government introducing technical updates to STL licensing scheme
Regulations have been laid before The Scottish Parliament that provide technical updates to the short-term let licensing scheme.
Licensing was introduced in 2022 to provide...
GMB Scotland balloting council workers on strike action
The union representing council workers in the care sector of Scottish local authorities will offer them a vote on taking strike action as local...
Police release CCTV images of man connected to two attempted robberies
Police have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with enquiries into two attempted robberies in Edinburgh.
The first incident...
Siemens Mobility reappointed to maintain network for Edinburgh Trams
Edinburgh Trams has awarded a contract extension to Siemens Mobility to maintain the 18.5 kilometres of track on the network.
The contract worth £44.7...
EICC wins top sustainability award
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre, (EICC) has won a top sustainability award at Business Travel Awards Europe.
The venue won in the Achievement in Sustainability...
City tailor Calvin proving cut above with UK expansion
Dubai-based Edinburgh tailor Calvin Smith has spoken of his excitement at opening his first UK store in Scotland this summer.
The Clermiston businessman is one...
Council examines big ideas to get housebuilding back on track
Using council tax income to plug holes in Edinburgh’s cash-strapped affordable housing projects is among the “big ideas” being mulled by local authority bosses...
Five things you need to know today
Today there is a splash of politics, with some more news about Summerhall and a date for your diary with the Edinburgh Canal Festival...
Edinburgh MP calls for action for infected blood scandal victims
Brock calls for speedy action for the victims of the infected blood scandal
Deidre Brock, MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, has called for compensation...
Government declares a housing emergency
The Scottish Government has declared a housing emergency across the country, voting in favour by 95 votes with 29 against in a vote on...
The Yotties are on board
The Royal Yacht Britannia is getting its annual spring clean as the Yotties are on board this week to keep her shipshape.
The 60...
Five things you need to know today
Our things to know about today include news of what is happening on the buses, in the arts world, in the window and in...
Kings Manor Hotel changes hands
The Kings Manor Hotel on Milton Road has been sold in an off-market deal.
Edinburgh (Portobello) Hotel Limited has bought the 100-bedroom hotel from Scottish...
Local politicians continue their call to “Keep Leith”
Local politicians are running a petition to keep Leith in the Scottish Parliamentary constituency name and invite locals to sign it.
But Ben Macpherson MSP...
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