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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...
MBE for Daydream Believers founder
The founder of education charity Daydream Believers, Helena Good, has received an MBE in the New Year Honour's list.
Ms Good, who has lived in...
New Year Honours List recognises culture, education and sport
In this year's New Year Honours, painter and printmaker, Barbara Rae, CBE, RA, receives a damehood, and others involved in the fields of sport,...
City restaurant with half price offer in January
Indian restaurant Ronaq is serving up a New Year treat for Edinburgh diners with 50 per cent off all food for the month of...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – INDOOR events are still on – here is your guide to...
INDOOR EVENTS - do check the website for any tickets...
30 December - A special Night Afore Concert of ferocious live music from indie-rock legends Idlewild, plus...
Archangels led on early stage tech investments
The leading business angel syndicate, Archangels has invested more than £27.3 million in Scottish early stage companies in the tech and life science sectors...
Celebrating Hogmanay in Edinburgh
More than 50,000 revellers from around the world are expected to arrive in Edinburgh on New Year's Eve for the city's Hogmanay celebrations.
Around 40,000...
Gucci, Chanel and Ralph Lauren feature in the Shelter sale this Friday
The 22nd new year sale will take place at Shelter in Stockbridge on Friday 3 January with many bargains to be snapped up.
The...
Golf balls fetch thousands at auction
Five rare golf balls dating to the 1840s, found at Dundas Castle have sold for £31,620 at auction.
The "featherie" balls were found stored together...
Letter from Scotland
We are treading gently into the New Year. Scotland finds itself at peace, free from floods and famine, and enjoying the comforts of one...
Hibs v Kilmarnock – in photos
Hibs sealed a fourth consecutive victory in front of a full house at a wet and windy Easter Road on Sunday afternoon.
Head coach David...
Torchlight Procession cancelled but the Vikings still “invaded” the city
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad, were a fabulous sight on the city streets marking the start of the city’s...
Lighting the menorah in St Andrew Square
On Sunday evening in St Andrew Square the Scottish National Chanukah Celebration took place.
Angus Robertson, Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture,...
The Astronomical Sky over Edinburgh in January
A 6-planet parade and the Quadrantids meteor shower dominate the January night sky.
The good ship Mother Earth reaches perihelion (closest to the Sun) on...
What does the rest of the season hold for Hibs?
At the start of the season the prospect of relegation for Hibs was inconceivable.
A new, albeit inexperienced, head coach and a host of...
Turner on tour at the National Galleries
From New Year’s Day National Galleries of Scotland celebrates the 250th birthday of artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), with a special exhibition.
Visitors to...
Brexit means higher costs and more paperwork
The European Movement in Scotland claims that Brexit has led to higher costs and more paperwork for British people visiting EU countries.
In 2025...
Fire breaks out in shop in Tollcross
A fire broke out in a shop in Tollcross opposite the Barclay Church at around 6.30pm on Saturday evening.
A substantial response from emergency services...
Latest list of roadworks and road closures
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
First events announced for Edinburgh Science Festival 2025
The first events in the 2025 Edinburgh Science Festival have been announced.
These include the first American woman to walk in space, Dr Kathy...
Sunflower Scotland – helping the wounded to rehabilitate in Ukraine
Sunflower Scotland is an Edinburgh-based charity which helps Ukrainians in Ukraine.
The organisation was set up two years ago and since 2024 it is...
ScotRail cuts would be “devastating” for disabled passengers
Proposed cuts to staffing hours in ticket offices across the ScotRail network will make it far more difficult for disabled passengers to travel.
The...
Weather “unsettled” but “perfect” for the Torchlight Procession
The Met Office is warning of high pressure over the UK which has led to largely overcast weather conditions, low cloud and fog and...
First tickets for HippFest on sale now
The first tickets have been released for Scotland’s only festival celebrating silent film and live music. HippFest, which takes its name from its home...
Soul sauna comes to Granton
Soul Water Sauna has opened at a new location next to Granton Beach.
The wild-spa wellness experience, featuring two Siberian Cedar saunas and cold...
When your bins and Christmas trees will be collected
There are some changes to bin collections in the next ten days or so.For kerbside collections the council advises that if your usual collection...
Rocco Roy and Bear are looking for new homes
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home have three dogs which are ready to be rehomed immediately.
The home hopes that the trio will have...
Accessing health services this winter
The First Minister, John Swinney, chaired a meeting on NHS winter preparedness on Boxing Day, and afterwards he urged everyone to familiarise themselves with...
League triumph for young Trojan swimmers
Whitburn based Trojan swimming club capped a very successful year in the pool by finishing top of the 2024 Forth Valley Junior League competition...
Buy tickets online to get you to the match
The 1872 Cup will be played on 28 December at Scottish Gas Murrayfield and Edinburgh Trams advise buying tram tickets online to save time...
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