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World team bronze for Edinburgh ultra runner Dougie
Corstorphine Athletics Club have led the praise for their ultra distance runner Dougie Selman who returned from the world 100k championships in Bengaluru (formerly...
Prison deaths hits a milestone
Shocking numbers of prisoners are dying "needlessly" in Scotland’s crisis-hit jails, it has been claimed, after more than 50 died behind bars in 2024.
Data...
Alistair Moffat on the Great Tapestry of Scotland at Dovecot this month
Members of the public are invited to join Alistair Moffat, MBE, to hear about Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Mr Moffat is the...
Must See Theatre Awards – Outstanding Contribution
Outstanding Contribution Award for services to Edinburgh Theatre goes to Pam Aldred of Edinburgh Playhouse, where she has worked for nearly three decades.
https://mustseetheatre.com/news-as-one-year-closes-and-a-new-one-beckons-the-curtain-rises-on-the-inaugural-must-see-theatre-awards/
Aussie Open boost for capital tennis star Jacob
Edinburgh tennis ace Jacob Fearnley has gained direct entry to the opening Grand Slam event of the season - the Australian Open - in...
At the Playhouse – Bat Out of Hell
Inside the rehearsal room with the cast and band of Bat Out Of Hell ahead of the show's opening at Edinburgh Playhouse on 6 January,...
Old school methods beat new car thieves
Car owners using "old school" security devices have helped drive down the number of vehicles stolen in Scotland by almost a fifth
Police Scotland says...
City firm launches £100,000 tech investment plan
The Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, Insurepair, is to launch an ambitious business strategy which will see the company invest £100,000 in...
Porty’s water polo class shines through
The Portobello club emerged as top dogs both collectively and individually when another instalment of the BMC Cup commemorating the late water polo coach...
Greens want to ban unpaid trial shifts
Unpaid trial shifts are a shocking exploitation of workers, says Scottish Green Co-leader Lorna Slater MSP, who has called for the unfair practice to...
Wheelie good year for motor cyclist Kai
Kai Golder has proved unstoppable on two wheels in the last year – and the Edinburgh lad is only 10-years-old.
From 59 races have come...
From Bloody Marys to culinary innovation – the smoky story of PEAT’D
In a remarkable pivot that bridges Scotland's whisky heritage with contemporary cuisine, an award-winning Bloody Mary mixer has transformed into something unexpectedly delicious: PEAT'D,...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by election – questions over costs
It cost the council almost £80,000 to hold a by-election in November, and will cost a similar amount to hold a second by-election next...
Corey back on track with platform to impress in USA
Acclimatisation more or less complete, Corey Campbell, 18, is ready to make the most of his switch from Dunbar to North Carolina in search...
New licensing system for vapes needed
There are calls for The Scottish Government to introduce a robust licensing system for vapes as part of its plans to regulate the damaging...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – successful changes made to the schedule
When all the outdoor events on 29, 30 and 31 December were cancelled due to the weather, some fast thinking allowed more events to...
Meanwhile in Portobello the Loony Dook went ahead…
Despite the chilly temperatures the Loony Dook in Portobello went ahead as planned.
Some very brave people challenged themselves to dive into the waves...
Sprogmanay 2025 – great fun for all
Sprogmanay is really for children - but appeals to all ages from the scenes in the National Museum of Scotland today.
Presented in partnership...
Snowy Balerno on New Year’s Day
Looking south to the Pentlands it looked as though there was a dusting of snow, but from these photos it is clear that there...
Looking back at Edinburgh’s history
Each month The Old Edinburgh Club provides us with the notable dates from history. This month is full of important facts - including one...
Must see theatre this January
From intimate dinner theatre to grandiose rock operas and cult musicals, Edinburgh's theatreland roars into 2025 like a Bat Out Of Hell ready to...
Maltese Master Andrew off to darts Q School
Edinburgh postman Andrew Davidson, 29, continues to deliver on the darts oche and is off to qualifying school in Milton Keynes on 6 January...
Claims that “soft justice” fuels shoplifting
The SNP's soft approach to justice is fuelling Scotland's shoplifting epidemic as teenagers regard it as a low risk/high reward activity.
Police Scotland Assistant Chief...
The Astronomical Sky Over Edinburgh For 2025
What does the astronomical sky over Edinburgh and Lothian look like in 2025?
Edinburgh will experience one partial solar eclipse on 29 March lasting justunder...
Happy New Year!
We wish all of our readers a Happy New Year.
Sadly in Edinburgh the Midnight Moment and the fireworks which usually mark it have been...
Wet and windy Hogmanay
Outdoor events in Edinburgh were cancelled on 30 December. Many people have travelled to the capital just to see a fireworks display that will...
Hogmanay candlelit concert at St Giles’ Cathedral
A festive and tranquil celebration took place in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles’ Cathedral at the end of its 900th year anniversary.
This year’s concert...
Lord Provost sends his New Year wishes
The Rt Hon Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the new year.
"As we approach 2025 and reflect on the...
Gemma gains prized Boston marathon entry to honour late friend
A mum-of-three from East Lothian will run the iconic Boston Marathon in April, 2025, to raise funds in memory of a colleague who lost...
New Year messages from the party leaders in Scotland
The leaders of political parties in Scotland have issued their traditional messages this New Year.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “2025 must be the...
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