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Edinburgh authors recognised in Scottish Book Trust awards
Four Edinburgh authors are recognised by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives with reading and writing, in their 2023 New Writers Awards....
Network Rail ‘dragging feet’ over plans to open abandoned railway for active travel
Councillor criticises stalling of plans to connect the old Piershill to Powderhall line with the city's paths network.
The old line which traverses Leith has...
Police issue appeal for missing schoolboy
UPDATE 8.33pm Police confirmed that the teenager has been found safe and well.
Police in Edinburgh have issued an appeal for missing schoolboy, 13-year-old...
Edinburgh College holding an Open Day for new students this weekend
Edinburgh College welcomes prospective students to the Sighthill Campus to show its facilities to those thinking of starting a course in August 2023.
The open...
Care home provides peace of mind with healthcare initiative
Edinburgh care home committed to improving the lives of elderly residents
An Edinburgh care home has ensured the wellbeing of its elderly residents by organising...
There’s Roomzzz for you at St James Quarter
The family owned Roomzzz Aparthotels has opened its first site in Scotland at St James Quarter, making this the company's twelfth aparthotel in the...
First Minister asks Prime Minster to support energy storage
The First Minister has written to the Prime Minister asking that the UK Government takes action to help rapidly and fully decarbonise the electricity...
Police appeal for information after by-pass crash
Police Scotland are appealing for information following a crash on the Edinburgh city by-pass.
The incident happened around 12.30 pm on Sunday, 21 May, 2023...
General Assembly – service held at St Giles
On day two of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland a service was held at St Giles' Cathedral.
The Moderator attended along...
Bus users up in arms at changes in their service
Bus users on the outskirts of Edinburgh are furious at a decision to axe the only direct service to the city centre and have...
Conservatives say Short term lets licensing scheme is “flawed”
In Edinburgh – where the council has introduced a short-term lets control zone – only 32 out of 86 applications for a short term...
Ten days until Hidden Door Festival begins
It is ten days until Hidden Door Festival 2023 starts in one of the biggest buildings that they have yet taken over, although they...
New Moderator is ‘humbled’ to take up her new role
The head of global charity, Christian Aid, has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Rt Rev Sally...
Ten years of design awards – and more to come
The Blackwood Design Awards (BDA) is celebrating a decade of excellence and innovation by welcoming entrants to take part in the 2023/24 competition.
An international...
Check out the Duck and Waffle’s new set menu
In St James Quarter, with its own entrance from the main square at the top of Leith Street, there is another world.
The Edinburgh...
Cute cygnets out for a paddle in the park
We are really lucky in Edinburgh to enjoy so much wildlife close to the city centre.
Photographer Alan Simpson spotted these five cygnets with...
Man charged after dog attack
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a man was seriously injured following a dog attack in a house in Edinburgh.
The 24-year-old...
Annual caravan show is back – bigger than before
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park will pull out all the stops when it stages a whole weekend of free entertainment and community engagement this month.
The...
Murder inquiry after woman dies in Constitution Street
Police in Edinburgh have begun a murder inquiry after the death of a 33-year-old woman in Constitution Street.
Around 7.55pm on Thursday, 18 May 2023,...
Indian restaurant wins an AA Rosette
A multi award-winning Fife restaurant has now been recognised by the AA for its superb cuisine.
Dhoom Streatery and Bar in Dunfermline is run by...
City jeweller now selling Scottish gold collection
Hamilton & Inches are selling their 18ct Scottish Gold collection, Fleur-de-lys, an exceptionally intricate and exclusive range of handcrafted pieces.
The Scottish Gold has been...
Rise and dine at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh with their new brunch menu
The bar and restaurant at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, Eve, is adding an exciting new flavour to Cowgate, as it begins serving a new brunch...
Council developing plans for restoration of four Edinburgh buildings
The Council will receive more than £50,000 to develop plans to restore four key historic buildings and structures at Granton Waterfront.
The funding will also...
Five things you need to know today
Fisherrow Harbour Festival 2023
Get along to Musselburgh Harbour tomorrow afternoon for the Fisherrow Harbour Festival including music and entertainment all afternoon from 1pm to...
Secure bike storage will be installed on dozens of city streets
Secure bike storage is to be installed on dozens of streets across Edinburgh, more than doubling the number of hangars currently available.
The council has...
Jackie Weaver will appear at parliamentary committee meeting
Jackie Weaver, who rose to fame as a member of Handforth Parish Council in 2021, will give evidence to The Scottish Parliament's Local Government...
MSP meets Bangladesh’s Prime Minister
The chair of the Scottish Parliament cross party group on Bangladesh, Foysol Choudhury MSP, met with Bangladesh's Prime Minister, HE Sheikh Hasina,...
Government backs plan to tarmac farmland in West Lothian
The Scottish Government has backed plans to tarmac over 61 acres of farmland for industrial use in West Lothian, despite concerns brownfield sites are...
Council agree joint approach with developers for sustainable 20 minute neighbourhood
Speaking at a conference in Leeds, the Council Leader, Cllr Cammy Day has announced a new deal with a group of property developers.
The...
eòrna – a new chefs table
A new restaurant opens in Edinburgh every week, but this one is to be run by two of Scotland's hospitality stars.
eòrna will be...
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