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Music school the preferred option for the old Royal High
Over 81% of those asked favour the scheme to turn the old Royal High School into a music school over a hotel development.
The Royal...
At the National Gallery of Modern Art – free children’s activities
Both Modern Galleries One and Two at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on Belford Road will provide art-themed children's play areas this...
Community groups get funds from Asda
Six community groups in Edinburgh are celebrating after being awarded charitable grants totalling more than £1,800 from Asda stores as part of the latest...
At The Lyceum it’s all about the bees
The Royal Lyceum has welcomed 70,000 bees on its rooftop, and hopes to use the honey they produce in its food and cocktails.
This is...
Speedway – experienced Pijper back with Monarchs
Theo Pijper is expected to slot back into Edinburgh Monarchs line-up on Thursday to replace Mark Riss who is expected to be missing for...
Spotted at Holyrood
Steve with Nevada, a seven year old Harris Hawk, trained from twelve weeks old and used to scare away the gulls and pigeons from...
Work Kicks off at welly boot Factory
The factory which used to be the North British Rubber Company HQ will retain its productive and creative heritage while being transformed into a...
City raises a flag for Armed Forces Day
The City of Edinburgh Council raised the Armed Forces flag above the City Chambers this morning.
Edinburgh's Lord Provost and Veterans Champion, Frank Ross, said:...
Queen of the F*cking World – Marysia Trembecka
Never be a Princess – be the Queen
Don’t ever be a princess – be queen of your own f*cking world. Join Marysia Trembecka and...
Ice hockey – King back at Capitals looking to improve
Edinburgh Capitals defenceman Jay King believes his game can progress under new coach Dmitri Khristich after agreeing to stay at Murrayfield for a sixth...
Lyra making music in Craigmillar
Music organisation Lyra Young Company has introduced a new initiative to get 8-12 year olds involved in music. It is called Sampler.
Inspired by sampling...
Council coalition deal signed this morning
Following last month's council elections we were told that the biggest group, the SNP with 19 councillors, had agreed a coalition deal with the...
Norwegian take off to the States
Norwegian Airlines took off to New York this afternoon from Edinburgh Airport for the first time.
The low-cost airline is offering flights to three destinations...
Perfect Harmony at St Mary’s Music School
Keir Bloomer will spearhead campaign to establish St Mary’s Music School as a centre for youth music for pupils from throughout Scotland
Leading Scots educationist...
Norwegian launches cheapest flights direct to the US
Low-cost airline Norwegian starts its transatlantic expansion from Edinburgh Airport today with the first of three new routes to the US east coast taking...
Bo’ness Academy pupils front Tesco’s new campaign
Pupils from Bo’ness Academy in West Lothian are fronting a national TV and cinema ad campaign for Tesco - with their banana bread!
The new...
2017 Edinburgh Bike Breakfast
The 2017 Spokes Bike Breakfast was held today at the City Chambers. This is a busy spot this week as it is also home...
St Martin of Tours to unveil Eco-Congregation award
St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church on Dalry Road will unveil its second Eco-Congregation Award for the work the church has done in fighting...
Himalayan Balsam causing concern
Volunteers are needed on Sunday 18 June 2017 to clear Himalayan Balsam from the banks of The Esk.
For the third year running the Musselburgh...
Five ‘must have’ apps for living in Edinburgh
Transport for Edinburgh has a very useful app here. The app allows you to find out live departure times and routes to help you...
Former Edinburgh athlete delighted to sponsor race
The City of Edinburgh Running Festival or CERF has a supporter in Nigel Jones who is a former international athlete. Since hanging up his...
Family fun at the Duddingston bioblitz
The secrets of one of Edinburgh's most well known nature reserves are to be unveiled this Saturday, 17 June 2017, with a day long...
Ice hockey – Capitals look east for fresh talent
Edinburgh Capitals have recruited two former National Hockey League (NHL) stars to help with talent spotting.
The ambitious Elite League club are linked to Olympic...
Heritage Angel awards deadline confirmed
Nominations have opened for the third Scottish Heritage Angels Awards in a bid to find those groups and individuals from Edinburgh who have played...
Musselburgh Racecourse is a sell out for Ladies Day
This Saturday 17 June 2017 the annual Stobo Castle Ladies Day takes place at Musselburgh, and it looks set to be a huge success as...
Lord Provost sets the troops on their way
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost helped 20 soldiers set off on the country’s first ever ‘Tour de Troops’.
The group of British Army bomb disposal experts were...
New high school for Queensferry – drop in session today
The council wants to build a new school in Queensferry, and discussed how to progress that at a full council meeting last November.
Today in South...
SNP Westminster group to choose a new leader
Following last week's General Election Angus Robertson who won the leadership contest only last year was not reelected. This means that the SNP have...
Art – My Mother is an Artist
From 23 June to 9 July 2017 at the Dry Dock on Leith Links, My Mother is an Artist will showcase the visual art and words...
Golf – still a chance to qualify for Senior pro-am
The leading qualifier from the Alliance event at the Renaissance Club this month will book a place in the Scottish Senior pro-am on the...
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