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Scottish Conservatives Conference – Ross is focused on the priorities
At the Scottish Conservatives conference in Glasgow today, leader Douglas Ross said that the Scottish Conservatives is the only party focused on the country’s...
New boss appointed to Scottish National Investment Bank
A new Chief Executive has been appointed at Scottish National Investment Bank.
The new boss, Al Denholm, has more than 36 years of asset...
Modern Two opens again on Saturday
Modern Two at The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art has been closed for a while, but hip, hip hooray, it is reopening on...
National Lottery funding for Coronation festivities in Edinburgh
The National Lottery has granted funding to several organisations in Edinburgh to help them celebrate the King's Coronation in May.
The sum of £9,950 is...
Beltane Fire Festival – traditional tales to mark the beginning of summer
Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival returns to Calton Hill on Sunday 30 April. Although the current weather is not at all springlike never mind summer,...
Community Centre buyout is welcome news
The Corstorphine Community Centre at 5 Kirk Loan is to be transferred in a Community Asset Transfer as confirmed by councillors earlier this week.
On...
Parliament daubed with red paint by protesters
The Scottish Parliament was daubed with red paint this morning by protesters whose identity is as yet unconfirmed, but rumoured to be...
Cottages & Creels – first Edinburgh solo exhibition by Ingrid Mayes
The opening of Ingrid Mayes’ first Edinburgh solo exhibition takes place on Saturday 29 April at 2.30 pm at Art & Craft Collective.
Originally from...
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Edinburgh International Festival
It is clear that there is some paring down of finances at Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) HQ. There are to be...
Permission granted for care home in Davidson’s Mains despite opposition
A council decision to grant planning permission for a care home in a former Edinburgh village centre has been described as a “really bad...
Care home’s cooking class proves better than sliced bread
Bread making masterclass inspires creativity amongst the residents.
Residents at an Edinburgh care home have enjoyed a series of cooking classes as part of their...
No fireworks to end the Festival this year
The Edinburgh International Festival did not initially make an official announcement, but there is to be no firework display from Edinburgh Castle to end...
Consultation to be restarted by council after advertising errors
A consultation on making Edinburgh’s Spaces for People measures permanent will have to be restarted due to “errors” by the council – costing thousands...
Medical Research Scotland inspires young people with live streamed events
Medical Research Scotland, Scotland’s largest independent medical research charity, has helped over 1,400 young people across Scotland connect with the country’s leading scientists and...
Six new Honorary Fellows appointed by RIAS
Six new Honorary Fellows are announced by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland today.
Many are recognised for work to harness architecture and the...
Spokes public meeting – a date for your diary
Lothian cycle campaign group, Spokes are holding a meeting on 24 May discussing the topic “A City where you Don’t Need a Car”.
Speakers at...
Trussell Trust reports record demand for food banks
A new report from the Trussell Trust published on Wednesday shows that there is a record level of demand for food banks in Scotland...
Costorphine Community Centre transfer approved
The ownership of Costorphine community centre will be handed from the council to local residents – a decade after the former building burnt down.
The...
Social care services overspending by £100k a day, council chiefs say
More cuts loom for Edinburgh's struggling social care services
The deepening funding crisis in the city’s Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) is set...
Pleasance Theatre Trust supports emerging artists at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Pleasance Theatre Trust is working with partners in the UK to support "local exceptional artists" to bring work to the Fringe.
The Edinburgh...
New homes plan withdrawn from site of historic Portobello railway station
A bid to build houses on the site of a former Edinburgh train station has been dropped after locals feared the development would block...
Royal Bank signs two year deal with Kiltwalk
The charitable walking event Kiltwalk has been boosted by Royal Bank of Scotland signing a new deal with them for two years. This is...
Lessons to be learned a decade after tragedy
It is 10 years since the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh when thousands were killed and injured.
In the factory building which collapsed clothing...
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Finance & Resources Committee today
The council's Finance & Resources Committee holds its bi-monthly meeting today at the City Chambers. The agenda and a...
MSPs call for action over dangerous damp housing in Edinburgh
Foysol Choudhury MSP secured a business debate on damp housing in Scotland in parliament last week.
Speaking afterwards he said: "The tragic death of two-year-old...
Edinburgh law firm boosts expert portfolio
Gibson Kerr expands its team of family lawyers.
One of Scotland's most decorated family law teams has expanded the department by hiring a senior lawyer...
Edinburgh International Festival – festival first for Benedetti
This year is the first that Nicola Benedetti has been in charge of the event as Festival Director.
As a celebrated violinist she knows...
Five things you need to know today
Scottish ceremony following the Coronation
After the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May there will be a ceremony and procession...
Scottish ceremony and procession will take place after the Coronation
As The Edinburgh Reporter confirmed during our recent conversation with the Lord Lyon King of Arms there will be a ceremony in Edinburgh following...
Coronation weekend – the Big Help Out
The Big Help Out will take place on the Coronation weekend, and the campaign backed by the British Red Cross, RNIB and Age Scotland,...
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