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Creative Scotland leaves door open to Skinny revival funding
ARTS chiefs have left the door open to funding to revive the now-defunct Edinburgh-based Skinny magazine after it announced its shock closure on Thursday.
The closure was forced...
Book a table now for Ottolenghi – arriving on George Street next month
Bookings are now open for the new Ottolenghi which will open on George Street in Edinburgh on 2 October.
This will be the first restaurant...
Scottish Government taken to court over 544-bed super hostel approval
A GROUP of Edinburgh residents have launched a legal challenge to Scottish ministers after their planning approval for a 544-bed “super-hostel” in Edinburgh’s West...
Council to use Visitor Levy for city projects – including The Causey
Councillors agreed to apply Visitor Levy funds to support three projects - The Causey Project, a bus to Lost Shore Resort and the Edinburgh...
Interview with DMA’S Johnny Took
Australian guitarist Johnny Took found a different musical perspective while living in Leith.
Now, as DMA’S prepare to bring their new self-titled album to...
9/11 – Remembrance service at St Giles’ on Friday
The United States Consulate General Edinburgh has issued an open invitation to anyone who would like to attend a remembrance service on Friday to...
Council secures £38.4m funding to support Granton regeneration
The National Wealth Fund has agreed a loan of £38.4 million to The City of Edinburgh Council to support the first phase of the...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – The Fratellis will kick off at The Night Afore Party
The producers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay have announced on Friday that The Fratellis will headline the Night Afore Party on 30 December.
The trio will make...
Letter from Scotland
I’m coming down to reality after another glorious summer.
But I’m still dreaming of our family holiday on Speyside, kayaking on the lochs and...
This week’s planning applications in the capital
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
As well as the council website...
Brian Cox will tread the boards at the Lyceum this autumn
Scottish actor, Brian Cox, CBE, will return to the stage in Edinburgh in November for a one-off evening of chat and stories.
Mr Cox is...
Edinburgh North and Leith MP calls for councillors to run the trams to Granton
Tracy Gilbert, Labour MP for Edinburgh North and Leith has called upon councillors on the Transport and Environment Committee to think again before binning...
Lochend 2026 golf champions
Winners of the various sections at Lochend Golf Club parade their trophies at the conclusion of the annual championships.
Left to right: Susan Newlands -...
Review – Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy, Liquid Room
The Liquid Room is already humming when the lights go down.
There is an anticipation in the room that feels less like a conventional...
Reinforced Warrender gain valuable water polo experience
A young Warrender under-17 water polo team reinforced by players from fellow Edinburgh clubs Stingrays and Portobello gained valuable experience competing in an international...
Watsonians and Harviestoun Brewery roll out the barrel for Scott Hastings
Watsonian Football Club has announced the introduction of Hastings 13 Lager into the Myreside pavilion in partnership with longstanding sponsor Harviestoun Brewery. The beer...
Transport Committee meeting on Thursday to hear a range of views pro and anti...
Many groups and organisations have framed their views in writing ahead of Thursday's debate on the proposed north-south tram extension.
This is due to be...
Things to think about when making a will
Making a will is one of the most important steps anyone can take to ensure that personal wishes are respected and loved ones are...
The Old Edinburgh Club issue a new guide on researching the history of your...
The Old Edinburgh Club has just released a new guide for those who wish to search for the history of their home.
David Olusoga’s latest...
Tattoo tickets for August 2027 – on sale now
Tickets for the 2027 edition of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have gone on sale for next year.
The show will feature the theme...
Accession Day – 21-gun salute from the castle
The Accession Day Gun Salute at Edinburgh Castle took place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, marking the anniversary of the accession of His Majesty The King. (And the death...
Neilsons Property of the Month – 242 (1F1) Canongate
This is a rarely available property situated in the Old Town in walk-in condition.
The generously proportioned three-bedroom duplex enjoys an enviable position on...
Thistle men claim Scottish Padel Cup
Thistle defeated holders Barnton Park 3-2 to lift the Scottish Padel Cup for the first time in a closely fought contest at the Racket...
Organisations encouraged to apply for a slice of the Visitor Levy
A new grant funding programme set up by the council will draw on the expected funds from the Visitor Levy and will be directed...
Clothes Cycle is coming to town
A thrifting festival will be held at Meadowbank Sports Centre in October. The operator, Clothes Cycle, is taking over 25,000 square feet at the...
Edinburgh MP reveals lack of consistent guidance to midwives in Scotland
The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Tracy Gilbert, has revealed a lack of consistent guidance for midwives in Scotland caring for surrogate mothers...
Get ready for Lucy & Yak’s Big Pre-loved Sale
In a couple of weeks' time the Big Preloved Sale comes to Lucy and Yak's for the second time this year.
The store encourages customers...
Open letter from Granton and District Community Council appeals to councillors
Councillors will discuss the plans to extend the tramline from the south of the city at Edinburgh Bioquarter all the way to Granton in...
The Big Noise has record number of children signed up in Wester Hailes
Big Noise Wester Hailes has around 850 children signed up for the new term.
New Edinburgh South Western MSP, Simita Kumar, visited to see for...
Swimming pool in Portobello remains closed – work to begin on Monday
The swimming pool in Portobello is currently closed to customers on a temporary basis.
The difficulty is the heating and hot water systems and...
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