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Consultation seen as the way forward for TVL
The City of Edinburgh Council today outlined details of how a transient visitor levy, or 'tourist tax', could look if it were introduced in...
Susie Wolff MBE Honoured in Crystal Glass at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Spectacular New Portrait of Scots F1 Driver at the National Galleries of Scotland
Susie Wolff MBE has been captured in a striking new portrait, which...
Cadell painting is star of the show at Bonhams Scottish Art sale
The Model, Peggy Macrae, a striking and important portrait by the Scottish Colourist artist Francis Cadell (1883-1937), is the lead item in Bonhams Scottish...
Literary Walks in and around Edinburgh
The Scottish Book Trust has a list of walks and trails which relate to books and authors.
Here they share some with us which are...
Did you know this is in the baby box?
There are many good reasons why a baby box is a good idea, and now the Scottish Government has been handing them out to...
Chair to be appointed to Edinburgh Poverty Commission
The council hope to announce during Challenge Poverty Week that it will appoint Dr Jim McCormick as the chair of the new Edinburgh Poverty...
Tourist tax still on the agenda
The Council Leader and Deputy Leader of The City of Edinburgh Council are unapologetic about the amount of emphasis that is placed on Transient...
Five more books set in Edinburgh
The Scottish Book Trust website is full of great ideas about what to read.
Here we have listed some of the books set in Edinburgh...
‘Mass Serve’ launches Craiglockhart’s Festival of Tennis
New courts welcomed in with Exhibition tennis and drop-in taster sessions
Edinburgh Leisure’s flagship tennis facility at Craiglockhart has been set up with six new...
Maggie’s Culture Crawl 2018 – in pictures
Tonight there are 400 people walking the streets of the capital, all wearing orange T-shirts. They are taking part in the Maggie's Culture Crawl...
Residents’ views sought on City Council’s long term plans for change
Plans have been outlined by The City of Edinburgh Council to engage with residents on developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands...
Planning for Change at the City Chambers
At next week's Finance Committee the councillors will approve sending out information and setting up an online consultation so that the public can learn...
Head of Moredun Research Institute gets prestigious award
The British Veterinary Association has awarded its most foremost scientific award, the Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal, to Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE who is Scientific...
New business off to a flying start with charity giving
Cheemia, which creates business development strategies for private and public healthcare organisations, including the NHS, gets off to a flying start following ongoing support...
What do you want Edinburgh’s city centre to look like?
You are now invited to contribute to a major new council consultation about how you want the heart of Scotland's capital to look, feel...
Wheels, Wings and Family Fun at the National Museum of Flight this Weekend
Highlights to include motocross and trials bike displays, birds of prey and static vehicle exhibits
Freestyle motocross riders Broke FMX will perform a thrilling display...
Southfest is on this Saturday
Southfest’ is bringing you a new community event that will have a focus of highlighting the vast amount of opportunities there are in the...
Come to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – We Love You
Edinburgh is the home of Hogmanay and this year, according to Ed and Charlie from Underbelly who produce it, will be the best New...
Cash injection for Edinburgh start-up, Prodsight, seeds growth
Prodsight, an Edinburgh-based startup enabling businesses to gain insight from customer support conversation data, has secured £115,000 in seed funding.
Set up by Tadas Labudis,...
Rugby – Stewarts Melville v Glasgow Accies, Tennent’s National League 2
Stew Mel come from behind for dominant victory.
Match report courtesy of Kevin Murchie, Stewarts Melville RFC
As Ziggy once said regarding some ch-ch-ch-changes, ‘I watch...
Find out how to become a Dementia Friend
On 19 September 2018 you can attend an information session at the Virgin Money Edinburgh Lounge, where you can learn how to become a...
Just Eat Cycles are go!
Earlier today adventurer Mark Beaumont and Council Leader Adam McVey cut the ribbon on the Just Eat Cycles which are now available for hire.
Beaumont...
Rugby – Edinburgh v Connacht, Guinness PRO14
Edinburgh beat Connacht for first win of the season.
Despite coming off the back of two away defeats in the 2018-19 Guinness PRO12, Edinburgh were...
Edinburgh artist selected for the Derwent Art Prize
Liana Moran an Edinburgh artist has been selected for the Derwent Art Prize 2018.
This is an acclaimed exhibition celebrating all kinds of drawing. There...
Rare Crowned Lemur born at Edinburgh Zoo
An endangered crowned lemur recently born at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo holds tight to mum Mabanja. The one month old will cling to its mother’s...
Nira Caledonia checks in with stylish staycationers
Stylish staycationers have outstripped visitors from the USA when it comes to enjoying the luxury life in Edinburgh this summer.
Figures from top Edinburgh boutique...
Sharon praised for helping injured pensioner
Sharon Gill 45 works for NHS Lothian at the Western General. While she was on a night out her professional skills swung into action...
Charity offers Edinburgh children a holiday in October
Edinburgh children in need of a holiday will go on a break to Ardvullin near Fort William next month courtesy of two charities.
Children's charity...
Thanks Dame Ellen – Ewan had a great time!
24 year-old Ewan MacArthur was treated for skin cancer last year at he Western General. During his recovery he was given the opportunity o...
Take a taxi to the future #Edinburgh2050
Fancy taking a Taxi to the Future? Well the service started today and picked up its first passengers. The taxis ride is free but...
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