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This week at The Scottish Parliament
Parliamentary business for the week begins today.Tuesday 21 January 2025Compensation for WASPI women (Scottish Government debate)
Speaking ahead of the...
Toasting Burns all over town
There is a comprehensive list of ways to celebrate Rabbie Burns in Edinburgh this week on the Burns and Beyond website.
Although the Burns...
£eith Chooses – learn more about the projects which still need your vote
The in-person voting day was held in Leith on Saturday but there is still time for anyone who has a vote in £eith Chooses...
Capital trio star in Scots cricket win
Capital trio Maisie Maceira, Gabriella Fontenla (both Carlton) and Kirsty McColl (Watsonians) starred as Scotland opened their account with a one wicket win over...
Turner in January – unique chance to see the Irish collection in Edinburgh
This month is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to the Royal Scottish Academy on Princes Street to see some of the...
Edinburgh MP’s bill will eliminate online voting anomaly
If it is successful, a bill introduced by Edinburgh North & Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert will allow those living in Scotland the option to...
Stop talking about Blue Monday says expert
A city-based mental health expert has warned that the concept of Blue Monday trivialises mental wellbeing – and may do more harm than good.
As...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election this Thursday
Residents of Colinton/Fairmilehead are reminded that voting takes place on Thursday in the second by-election in three months.
There are two councillor vacancies to...
Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading...
City pizza restaurant to serve lunch for first time
Edinburgh restaurant Fired Dough is serving up a delicious new treat for customers with its first lunch menu.
The Lothian Road pizza spot opened its...
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At the City Chambers this week
The most important meeting is on Friday afternoon when the full council will meet to take a final decision...
Cheering commuters up on Blue Monday
The food campaign Make it Scotch is going to be on hand at Waverley to cheer commuters on Monday morning - apparently tomorrow is...
Cohousing to be highlighted at Holyrood reception this Tuesday
More than 100 people have signed up - with spaces still available - to attend a Scottish Parliament reception, on Tuesday, hoping to convince...
RSW’s Open Annual Exhibition – the winners
An eye-catching painting of a fish by an 18-year-old student has scooped a prize worth £3000 at a prestigious Scottish art exhibition in Edinburgh
Gabriela...
Restless Natives – musical to be staged at Leith Theatre
The new musical version of Restless Natives will be held at Leith Theatre during a summer programme of theatre, music and film.
Original Restless Natives...
Streetreads under threat of closure
Streetreads, the charity backed by Edinburgh author Sir Ian Rankin and the Edinburgh Makar, Michael Pedersen is under threat of losing its home in...
Scotland Office holding Burns Night in London
Scotland Office Ministerial team, Ian Murray and Kirsty McNeill, are to host a reception to toast Scottish achievements at home and abroad on Monday...
The Ootsider boosted by First Port funding
Livingston-based outdoor clothing manufacturer The Ootsider is to step up its help for the homeless after being awarded £40,000 grant funding from First Port.
The...
Latest list of roadworks and road closures
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Edinburgh table-tennis champs attract quality entry
The annual Edinburgh table tennis championships take place on Sunday 19 January at the Royal High School in Barnton, with John Hannah top seed...
Tourist tax – the options
Councillors are debating the final plan for introduction of the tourist tax in Edinburgh this morning amid calls to raise the tax either higher...
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Tourist tax - first meeting today
The first of two meetings to agree the way in which the tourist tax will be ingathered and...
The Junction celebrating its birthday today
Charity The Junction helps to support young people aged 12 to 21 with their wellbeing and health. Since it was set up on 17...
Look to the skies on Burns Night
The alignment of the planets this month has been discussed at length, but nowhere more lyrically than by the Scottish Poetry Library where poets...
Celebrate Burns at Bonnie & Wild this month
Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild will raise a glass to Scotland’s national bard with a ‘Burns Feast’ and also a free ceilidh.
Next week...
Princess Royal becomes patron of Veterans Housing Scotland
Veterans’ Housing Scotland has announced today that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has accepted an invitation to become the charity’s Patron.
Her Royal Highness...
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Pop in event today on the future of Princes Street has been cancelled but there are two more this month.
The first of three...
Watch the Six Nations on YOTEL’s 360 degree screen
YOTEL Edinburgh is bringing the Six Nations Rugby to fans with exclusive live showings on a 360 degree screen.
From 9 February, the hotel will...
Edinburgh PR company celebrates first decade
The PR and communications agency, Building Relations PR, is celebrating 10 years in the business this month.
While celebrating the anniversary, the agency has...
Jacob Fearnley into round three at Australian Open
Edinburgh's Jacob Fearnley has hit new tennis heights by reaching the third round of the Australian Open.
The British No 3 had to come from...
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