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Playtime brings more jazz to the Outhouse
Edinburgh’s Playtime jazz sessions have announced a new season of concerts. Beginning with the house quartet of saxophonist Martin Kershaw, guitarist Graeme Stephen, bassist...
Official opening of The Eric Liddell Way
The Eric Liddell Way on Bruntsfield Links has been officially opened at a renaming ceremony, celebrating the achievements of sportsman Eric Liddell at the...
Holyrood Dog of the Year 2024
On a day when there was enough political news the dogs were competing for the annual title of top dog at Holyrood.
Heidi, a...
Tradfest begins this weekend
Tardiest with a packed programme of music, film and storytelling begins this weekend, running from 3 May to 13 May.
Organisers say that it...
Scottish Labour call for an election
Following the resignation of the First Minister, Humza Yousaf, Scottish Labour have called for an election in Scotland.
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar MSP...
The Astronomical Sky above Edinburgh and Lothian May 2024
We gain the ‘Summer Triangle’, but lose the ‘Winter Triangle’, as the predominantly twilit sky reduces observability to the brighter objects in the heavens....
Leith Rugby add women’s event to sevens programme
Leith Rugby will break new ground when hosting an annual seven-a-side tournament at Academy Park on Saturday, 27 April.
For the first time a women’s...
Council misses deadline for decision on Ratcliffe Terrace student flats
Public views on plans for new student flats will no longer be aired in public, as the council has failed to determine a planning...
Starbank Park Cherry Blossom Picnic
Friends of Starbank Park held a Cherry Blossom picnic on Sunday.
They invited everyone to come along and enjoy the views inside and from the...
Edinburgh “super landlords” revealed by investigation
The holiday let boom has changed the face of the capital’s tourism economy in the last 15 years – but in that time those...
Mary gets Postal Bowling Club season underway
Mary McCardle, wife of new president Scott McCardle, delivered the first jack and the season was underway at Postal Bowling Club.
Afterwards a vice president’s...
Roadworks in Edinburgh next week
This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the...
Possibility of EV chargers in lampposts to be looked at
Electric vehicle chargers could be installed in lampposts in Edinburgh to serve residents without driveways.
The council has rolled out 140 chargers over the last...
Accountants take up residence in Edinburgh
Accountancy firm Saffery has announced a new home for its Edinburgh team at the Haymarket Square development.
The new space will give the 70...
RBS colleagues branch out at Edinburgh HQ
Royal Bank of Scotland colleagues have planted a new tree nursery at the Gogarburn headquarters in Edinburgh, in partnership with The Conservation Volunteers, whose...
Hamilton ending record-breaking run at Festival Theatre
Hamilton has played to sell-out audiences during the run which began on 28 February and closes on Saturday night.
The cast took to the...
Local man Kevin to drive Handelsbanken growth in city
Local relationship bank Handelsbanken has appointed Kevin Hulse as its first Corporate Manager – Business Development for Edinburgh.
Born and bred in the capital, the...
North Berwick rugby club rally round one of their own
North Berwick Rugby Club have earned praise for helping 10-year-old member Ollie McMillan fundraise for his Marfan Syndrome charity.
Last October Ollie had two consecutive...
Five things you need to know today
Interesting times
Yesterday was a momentous day in Scottish politics. Rather than wait for the members of the Scottish Green Party to debate and make...
Conservatives to table vote of no confidence in First Minister
The Scottish Conservatives say they will hold a Vote of No Confidence in Humza Yousaf after the ending of the Bute House Agreement which...
Crowds gathered at opening of UNIQLO on Princes Street
The opening of a new UNIQLO store on Princes Street has caught the attention of shoppers on Thursday who gathered outside to await the...
First Minister writes to formally end deal with Greens
Earlier today the First Minister called Scottish Green co-leaders, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, to a meeting at Bute House to end the Bute...
Greens comment on end of Bute House Agreement
The First Minister Humza Yousaf called the Scottish Green Co-leaders to Bute House earlier today and has brought to an end the coalition agreement...
Five things you need to know today
Café at Glenogle is open
The café at Glenogle Baths is now open and the new space on the balcony is being run by...
Bus station site may be under threat
The future of Edinburgh Bus Station is hanging in the balance as its owners could attempt to redevelop the city centre site, it is...
UNIQLO opens on Princes Street on Thursday
The department store on Princes Street which used to be British Home Stores for so many years will now be home to Japanese clothes...
New leader of the SNP group will be a woman
Whichever candidate wins the vote next Tuesday the next Convener of the SNP group at Edinburgh Council will be a woman.
The SNP Group...
Kirk Brae cricketers warm up for new season with six-a-side tournament
Kirk Brae Cricket Club launched their 2024 season with an annual six-a-side tournament and barbecue at their Double Hedges ground.
After six group stage games...
Edinburgh care homes receive top dementia accreditation
Two care homes in Edinburgh have been praised for their person-centred approach to dementia care.
Lauder Lodge, on Wakefield Avenue, and Murrayside, at South Beechwood,...
New care home approved for Linlithgow
Councillors have backed plans for a new 60 bed care home in Linlithgow, the second such facility agreed in the last year for the...
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