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Five things you need to know today
Ken Buchanan, MBE, has died at 77
Edinburgh's own world champion, Ken Buchanan, MBE, died on Saturday aged 77. Rsad more here.
Members of the public...
NHS 24 remind everyone about the holiday weekend
NHS 24 are reminding the public to check repeat prescriptions around the time of the Easter weekend, to ensure they or anyone they care...
At Edinburgh Printmakers – Uprooted Visions
A new exhibition - Uprooted Visions - has just opened at Edinburgh Printmakers and will run until 2 July.
The new artworks are the culmination...
Government promises boost for Scottish business with new trade deal
This week the Prime Minister announced a new deal to join the trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific - the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for...
Eating and drinking – out and about with Juliet this month
Summerhall Distillery
There are times a great idea knocks your socks off and occasionally dents your confidence in taking public transport... I was recently treated...
NYC Tartan Day – ScotlandShop go barking mad
This year as part of the New York City Tartan Day Parade, ScotlandShop is to sponsor the Celtic canines as they wear their tartan...
Marie Curie has a serious message for the First Minister
A welcome message signed by more than 1,400 Scots has been delivered to the new First Minister, Humza Yousaf asking for the best possible...
Hop on over to Craigies Farm this Easter
Craigies Farm at South Queensferry have announced a week-long Easter programme for all the family.
From 3 to 10 April, Easter at Craigies will be filled with fun,...
Humza Yousaf – new SNP Leader and Scotland’s sixth First Minister
The drama of the leadership saga and what to expect from our new FM.
It has been two decades since an SNP leadership contest and...
Young Scots take the reins at Musselburgh Racecourse
One of the UK’s most stylish racecourses is laying on a fun-filled Easter Saturday celebration – with families urged to snap up tickets as...
What’s on at the National Museum of Scotland this month
There are lots of things to do from 1 April onwards at our National Museum on Chambers Street.
Exhibitions & displays Bernat Klein: Design in...
Edinburgh Leisure turns 25 – today
The charity Edinburgh Leisure, who manage over 50 of the city’s sports and leisure venues, celebrates 25 years today,1st April 2023. So Happy Birthday...
Some benefits go up from today
Twelve Scottish Government benefits including those for carers, disabled people, and low income households will increase by 10.1% from today.
As part of the government's...
Edinburgh’s history – notable dates in April
In April the following notable events occurred in Edinburgh's history.
This list is compiled for us by Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Old...
Government to work with COSLA on new deal for local authorities
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has reaffirmed The Scottish Government’s commitment to resetting the relationship with local authorities in a meeting with COSLA President Shona...
Gracemount pupils taking extra classes ahead of the exams
Pupils at Gracemount High School are attending extra sessions after their normal school day in the run up to their exams thanks to an...
Edinburgh Seafood Festival is on now – this weekend only
St James Quarter’s Edinburgh Seafood Festival has officially begun today and it will run until Sunday 2 April.
Seafood lovers came to the market this...
Haymarket Terrace will be closed from Monday
As the next part of the City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) progresses, Haymarket Terrace will be closed to eastbound traffic from Monday...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Dame Judi Dench in one-off show
Following many sell-out performances in London’s West End, Dame Judi Dench is bringing her show ‘I Remember It Well’ to Edinburgh in August.
It...
Funeral service held today for Andrew McKinnon
The parish minister at St David's Broomhouse Parish Church in Edinburgh led the funeral service this afternoon for Andrew McKinnon who died this month...
MSP wants schools to teach children about Scotland’s colonial past
Responding after hosting a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament on Education Reform, Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury said:
"The Education Reform Roundtable I hosted at the...
Guerrilla Gardeners get a helping hand
Housebuilding firm Stewart Milne Homes which is building houses at Shawfair, has donated £1,000 to Danderhall and District Guerrilla Gardeners who are just beginning...
Edinburgh Whisky – on sale now
Edinburgh Whisky hosted a gathering at Bonnie & Wild in St James Quarter with guests who came to celebrate their launch.
This was an experiential event,...
Royal Blind School collaborating on 3D project
The Royal Blind School in Edinburgh has been working with European vision impairment education experts to create a catalogue of objects which can be...
Five things you need to know today
New bus and tram fares from 2 April
From Sunday there will be new higher fares on buses and trams. This is the first...
Edinburgh Science Festival 2023 begins on Saturday
The 2023 edition of the Edinburgh Science Festival begins on Saturday, 1 April.
This year’s theme is Let's Experiment and Edinburgh will be transformed into...
Letter from Scotland
Humza Yousaf wore a traditional Pakistani coat, a shalwar kameez, as he took his oath of office as First Minister of Scotland.
He is...
A letter to Humza
Finlay McFarlane is one of the City Centre ward councillors, and his newest constituent is the First Minister, Humza Yousaf, who has just moved...
20% parking charge hike agreed by council
Edinburgh Council has backed a 20 per cent hike for on-street parking charges.
Money raised by the additional income will be used to freeze some...
Space available in Fife business centre for small businesses
A centrally situated and well-equipped business centre offers many advantages to sole traders and small businesses looking to make the move from home working...
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