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Marking Anzac Day
Legion Scotland will be holding a commemorative service at the Scottish National War Memorial – which is within the grounds of...
Picardy Place site being sold as possible hotel development
A listed Georgian building is up for sale with development possibilities to convert it into a luxury hotel.
CBRE is marketing 10 Picardy Place for...
Oor Tam unveiled on The Royal Mile
Tam Gilzean was a charity fundraiser. He always said that he was raising money "for the children".
And he dared anyone to pass him...
Nelson Monument to open after lockdown
An historic Edinburgh landmark and museum which has been closed since lockdown will re-open next month, the council has confirmed.
The Nelson Monument on Calton Hill...
Rachel Groves releases debut single called Dr Neil’s
Rachel Groves, Scottish lever harpist, introduces her first single release Dr Neil’s on 3 May 2024 with the record label 'Folk & Flow'.
Lying hidden...
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Ukrainian Children's Choir
A concert featuring the Ukrainian Children's Choir "Harmony" will take place on 3 May at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert...
Long grass is better for butterflies
LEAVING grass to grow long in gardens can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, according to new research.
The study, by the wildlife charity...
Fast and ‘furrious’ sprinter takes the crown in doggy derby
A new four-legged champion has been crowned for the Corgi Derby at The Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday, Musselburgh Racecourse.
Amidst the revelry, racegoers went...
Medal sold at auction belonged to captain of Canonmills football club St Bernard’s FC
A early Scottish Cup winner's medal presented to the captain of a now-defunct club nearly 130 years ago has fetched £3,200 at auction.
The...
Lumo goes plastic free
The East Coast Main Line train operator, Lumo, has announced what it claims to be a UK first for any train company in eliminating...
Southhouse Square – six charged with attempted murder
Six men have been charged with attempted murder following an incident at Southhouse Square in January.
Around 8.35pm on Friday, 26 January 2024, emergency services...
New road safety measures to be examined in Barnton
A series of road safety measures may be put in place following the tragic death of a primary school pupil in Barnton last month.
Thomas...
Anger about huge increases in district heating charges
Residents in Greendykes are calling on the UK Government to help as their heating costs have gone up by 500%.
Tommy Sheppard, MP...
New book club launching at Fort Kinnaird
Fort Kinnaird is teaming up with Musselburgh Library and has set up a free book club hoping to bring the community together over the...
Restoration Yard now stocks Mimi’s cakes and bakes
Well-known family run bakery Mimi's Bakehouse has arrived at The Coffee Bar in Restoration Yard in Dalkeith.
This is the first location in Midlothian...
Remainder of streets to be reduced from 40 to 30mph this summer
The last remaining 40 mph speed limits on Edinburgh’s streets will be reduced to 30mph this summer.
The council said the new speed restrictions on...
More in work rely on national and local benefits
The numbers of people struggling with their household finances is growing in West Lothian - despite the county having a lower unemployment rate than anywhere...
Council to use new way of prioritising spending on roads and pavements
At this week’s Transport committee councillors will be recommended to spend the £23 million allocated in the council budget on roads and pavements using...
Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle
From today until Sunday 28 April there is a celebration of the Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle.
While the scheduled events are fully booked...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 – Mary Queen of Rock!
The world premiere of a show written by Cal Ferguson, Mhairi McCall and Lewis Lauder will be staged at this year's Fringe from 1...
Out of town property – bungalows on sale at Castle Gait
Easy Living Homes launched its Castle Gait development in East Wemyss in early 2022, during challenging market conditions, but the firm says it has...
Parliamentary committee visit to Macsweens of Edinburgh
The Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee were out and about on Thursday visiting Macsweens Haggis to hear from the business about their...
Scottish doctor opening new aesthetic clinic on Howe Street
Dr David Jack held a VIP dinner at Prestonfield House last night to celebrate the launch of his new aesthetic clinic in Edinburgh and...
Orchestras combine in Usher Hall Rhapsody
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra joins forces with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Japanese piano virtuoso Makoto Ozone to play Rhapsody in Blue...
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Melville Crescent
We published an article about the work being done at Melville Crescent just as the street had been cleared of roadworks connected to...
Collision at South Groathill Road – police appeal for information
Edinburgh Police have issued an appeal for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on South Groathill Avenue at Queensferry Road...
New director appointed to Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival has announced that it has appointed a new director to take over after the retiral of Dr Simon Gage after 34...
New regulatory scheme for short term lets “is working”
The City of Edinburgh Council has said Airbnb listings in the capital suggest that the council's measures to regulate short-term lets is working.
Officers have...
Peter Murrell arrested again in Operation Branchform
A 59-year-old man has been re-arrested on Thursday in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party....
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Airport transfer
Edinburgh Airport - or a half share of it - has been acquired in a deal by VINCI Airports a French firm which...
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