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Braid tennis women’s Cup defence on Saturday
Braid women's tennis captain Suzi Provan believes the team "have a target on our back" going into Saturday's Scottish Cup final against a Newlands...
QMU launches first Anti-Ableism Challenge Badge for Girlguiding UK
Thousands of young people across the UK are set to learn about disability, inclusion and equality through a new Anti-Ableism Challenge Badge launched by Queen Margaret University (QMU) for Girlguiding UK members.
Co-created with...
The next generation of fine furniture makers to showcase one-of-a-kind pieces – and you’re...
Globally recognised woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is opening its doors for the annual Graduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale, taking place 18–20 June.
Now in...
Leith charity hub switches on EV charging points
Government-backed installation marks improvement at historic building.
A Leith-based charity hub has installed two new electric vehicle charging points, making it easier than ever for...
St John Scotland delivers another public access defibrillator in Edinburgh
St John Scotland has recently delivered its 300th public access defibrillator (PAD) in the city centre as part of the St John in the...
Fire on Restalrig Road South
A fire has broken out at St Margaret’s flats on Restalrig South on Tuesday evening.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to The Edinburgh...
Tram consultation – results “fairly inconclusive”
A consultation held last year between 25 August and 17 November by the council about the options for the north-south tram extension has returned...
Event declared a success – here are the winners at the Edinburgh Taxi Outing
As dozens of taxis made their way through Edinburgh's streets on Tuesday taking part in the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing, the Lord Provost and...
Bike hire scheme is most successful in Europe
The capital's bike hire scheme is currently the most successful in Europe, in terms of the trips per vehicle per day.
The rental e-bikes were...
Family support St Columba’s with pledge of £1 million to remember Sir Tom and...
A donation of £1 million has been made to St Columba's Hospice in memory of Sir Tom and Lady Anne Farmer.
This will be...
The 78th Edinburgh Taxi Drivers outing – in photos
The Edinburgh Taxi Drivers Association is on a day out to East Lothian - taking with them many children who are ill or
A...
Birth rate continues to fall in Scotland
National Records of Scotland has advised that according to the statistics from the first quarter of this year, the number of births in the...
World Cup fever spreads to Camera Obscura
The latest exhibit at the visitor attraction on Castlehill, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, relates to the World Cup, and reflects the national...
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – 70th anniversary reception
A reception was held on Sunday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA.
HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of...
Doubles title for Edinburgh’s Matt Rankin
Trophy time for Edinburgh tennis pro Matt Rankin, currently studying at the university of Kentucky, when he and partner Marcus Walters clinched the men's...
Lindsays Trophy for Edinburgh AC
Edinburgh Athletic Club have credited a return to Meadowbank Stadium after a lengthy period of refurbishment for a first success since 2015 in the...
Get out the water pistols – it’s the 78th Edinburgh Taxi Outing
Dig out your waterproofs and water pistols as the 78th Edinburgh Taxi Outing sets off from Edinburgh Zoo this Tuesday.
The outing is organised...
Council will not ask private garden owners to open them up more widely
Cllr Dan Heap, the Green councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie, asked the council to consider whether private garden spaces in the city could be opened up...
Upcoming exhibition at Dr Neil’s Garden
Alloyed Collective Presents tonic. at Dr Neil’s Garden from 2 to 5 July.
This is a free exhibition exploring the healing art of craft...
Review – Scary Movie ⭐️
In 2000, director Keenen Ivory Wayans teamed up with his brothers Marlon and Shawn Wayans to shoot Scary Movie, a script that the pair...
Parkside bowlers claim Maule Trophy
Parkside bowling club celebrate winning the venerable Maule Trophy after a tense encounter against hosts Postal BC.
In the end the outcome was decided by...
Edinburgh is Our Home – Vineet Lal
Many people who have made Edinburgh their home have contributed hugely to the city’s story - particularly those who have come to live here...
Review – Savage House ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Savage House is a black comedy from writer/director Peter Glanz. He previously had a writing credit on last year’s Captain America: Brave New World, a...
Edinburgh South women footballers on the up
Edinburgh South women’s footballers will play in Barclay’s League Division One next season after beating Giffnock SC 5-0 in a promotion play-off at Stenhousemuir.
Two...
Edinburgh student designs tartan for USA independence anniversary
A tartan designed by an Edinburgh student has been unveiled by the Scottish Government to celebrate the United States' 250th independence anniversary.
Designed by Heriot-Watt...
Edinburgh Leisure joins national campaign
Edinburgh Leisure is joining a national campaign this month telling "real stories that show how community leisure transforms lives" in Edinburgh.
The charity is taking...
New tram wrap honours the Scotland National team
A new tram wrap just applied on one of the 27 city tram fleet shows the Scotland national team who are off to the...
Latest roadworks and road closures in the capital
The council's travel team has issued its latest list of streets in the capital where roadworks and closures are planned.
Every area of the city...
VAT cut allows Camera Obscura to reduce their prices
Following the UK Government's cut to VAT on visitor attractions, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions on Castlehill will cut its admission prices by...
Boost for Scots cricket women ahead of world cup
Scotland's women cricketers will go into the T20 World Cup in England with a spring in their step after securing the Heriot-Watt University sponsored...
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