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Festivals call for more regular government help
Representatives from two of the major Edinburgh festivals, and the Tattoo were invited to give evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee who are studying...
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Council is recruiting apprentices
The council is looking for apprentices and experienced tradespeople as part of its latest recruitment drive.
Adverts are now live for more...
Teresa Sumerfield Photography – swimmingly good photos
From the worst of motivations - the grief at losing her husband, Daniel - the best of results has emerged. South Queensferry based photographer,...
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Photos from this weekend
There were so many events taking place in Edinburgh at the weekend. Our photos of some of them can be found...
Kimono Day celebrated in style
Japan's Kimono Day (Gofuku No Hi) takes place each year on 29 May.
This day in Japan celebrates the traditional clothing which is recognisable...
Play street – entertainment for everyone
Parents got time to chat to neighbours and children could skip, chalk and play tennis on the street to their hearts' content when Thirlestane...
Edinburgh Critical Mass May 2023 – in photos
Cyclists meet on the last Saturday of each month to ride together in the city on a planned route accompanied by some music.
In...
DRS wrangle is latest in a “raid on democracy”
The Scottish Greens say that all MSPs who believe in devolution must stand up for Scotland’s environment and the work of The Scottish Parliament...
Harry Styles fans ready for Love on Tour
Harry Styles fans from Lanarkshire, Inverness, Glasgow, Islay and also Edinburgh feature in our photos below.
They were all ready to have a great...
Local focus on music line-up for Edinburgh’s raceday
There will be a trio of popular bands ready to rock at one of Scotland’s most anticipated racedays once the on-track excitement comes to...
Oxgangs Library to be closed on Saturday
The council has just announced that Oxgangs Library will be closed tomorrow, Saturday 27 May due to an electrical fault.
A spokesperson for Edinburgh...
Edinburgh politicians welcome introduction of tourist tax
Tommy Sheppard MP and SNP Council Group Leader, Adam McVey, have welcomed the publication of a Bill which would give The City of Edinburgh...
Hearts have big plans for their 150th season
Hearts’ Chair, Ann Budge and the Chair of the Foundation of Hearts, Gerry Mallon, unveiled the first sign of the Club’s impending sesquicentennial season.
The...
Council decides against drug testing for staff
The City of Edinburgh Council has decided against introducing drug testing for staff, as a councillor dismissed the practice as “invasive” and “unnecessary”.
A review...
Letter from Scotland
No community should be without its Gala Day. It’s a chance to feel “on holiday”, to enjoy the parades, the dancing, the bizarre ceremonies,...
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Take a tram to Newhaven
And soon you will be able to do just that. The council and Edinburgh Trams announced yesterday that the...
Chip the French Bulldog is looking for a new home
Chip, a cuddly 3-year-old French Bulldog, is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to find his forever family.
This delightful pup is in need of a home...
Police appeal for help in tracing missing woman
Police officers in Edinburgh are appealing for help to trace a 77-year-old woman missing from the area.
Marie Watt was last seen in the Caiystane...
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Screen Scotland bursaries
If you would like to be a part of one of the most prestigious media events of the year, then in partnership...
Cherry calls for control of student visas to be devolved
New visa rules for international postgraduate students announced on Wednesday will result in millions of pounds lost to the Edinburgh economy according to the...
Fringe Society will have two separate hubs for artists and industry this year
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that it will have two Fringe Central Hubs this year - one for artists and one for industry...
White Heather Club to hold Fringe Ceilidh
Bonnie & Wild will host Edinburgh Fringe Ceilidh amid plans to expand its weekly White Heather Club.
Bonnie & Wild at St James Quarter has...
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World Ocean Day
Wardie Bay Beachwatch invite everyone to come for a swim on 8 June from 7pm to celebrate the fact that a...
House! Eyes down at Ocean Terminal
CLUB 3000 BINGO TO OPEN AT OCEAN TERMINAL
Ocean Terminal has agreed a long-term lease with Club 3000 Bingo, the UK’s largest independent bingo operator,...
Warrender is open to the public after refurbishment
Scotland's fourth oldest public swimming bath, Warrender Swim Centre, reopened its doors to the public on Tuesday having undergone a major refurbishment which began...
Take a tram to Murrayfield this weekend
Extra trams are being lined up to help Harry Styles fans make the most of his two concerts at BT Murrayfield this weekend.
Edinburgh Trams...
McConnell “astonished” at lack of reform in local government
Lord Jack McConnell, former First Minister between 2001 and 2007, says he is "astonished" that local government has not been reformed in Scotland in...
Grants available from Solar Co-op for Edinburgh community organisations
Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available now to community focused groups from Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC).
The ECSC Community Fund has...
At Voodoo Rooms – Tennent’s Lager launch Limited Edition collaboration with Pieute
On Saturday Tennent's Lager along with Edinburgh clothing brand Pieute will celebrate their collaboration at a special event at Voodoo Rooms.
The clothing brand has...
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Music on Friday
While the Brunton is temporarily closed they are working with Loretto School and Northesk Parish Church in Musselburgh to be able...
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