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Attention! – at the General Assembly
On the fourth day of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at New College on the Mound, it was the turn of...
Candidates announced for SNP Group leader on Edinburgh Council
The current group leader of the SNP on The City of Edinburgh Council, Cllr Simita Kumar, is stepping down from her leadership role after...
Hidden osteoporosis crisis to be addressed at QMU symposium
A public event later this month will offer an opportunity to discuss osteoporosis, aiming to position the condition firmly as a public health priority.
Despite...
Swinney urged to tackle child poverty as a central plank of new government
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has said that driving down poverty must be at the heart of the new Scottish government if John Swinney...
EICC and ExecSpace establish new hotel booking platform
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre and venue-finding agency ExecSpace have collaborated on a new hotel booking platform in Edinburgh.
The service is powered by HotelMap...
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings has died aged 61
Scott Hastings, who has died aged 61, will be remembered as one of the greats of Scottish Rugby, and the flag will fly at half-mast at...
The Italian Hearts supporters’ group ready to witness history
An Italian supporters' group of Heart of Midlothian FC have come to Edinburgh to watch their team potentially secure a historic league title win.
Lombardia...
Caoimhe aims to be part of basketball history
Caoimhe Stupart, 17, from Dalkeith, is aiming to be part of Scottish sporting history on Sunday.
For although she is likely to start on the...
Glory glory to the Hearts! – from someone who saw them win the league...
The former Lord Provost of Edinburgh is a well-known Hearts fan.
So who better than Eric Milligan to tell us about the last time Hearts...
Theatre Pod launches from the capital
The acclaimed Edinburgh showbiz review site MustSeeTheatre.com has launched the first episode in a series of Theatre Pod podcasts, which will cover all aspects of the theatre world.
The first...
Howies have a new look celebrating fourth decade in business
A family run restaurant group has created a new look to celebrate its fourth decade in business in the capital.
The business was founded by...
Council settle out of court with DLA Piper over tram advice
The City of Edinburgh Council has settled out of court with its legal advisers, DLA Piper, according to an officers' report.
The report states: “The...
Edinburgh minister becomes Church of Scotland Moderator
An Edinburgh minister has been elected as the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Rt Reverend Gordon Kennedy will chair...
Edinburgh Zoo – Giant Lanterns is coming back
The Giant Lanterns trail will be back at Edinburgh Zoo this winter with a new theme – a magical space safari.
After a successful run last winter, the Royal...
Letter from Scotland
Football is on our minds this weekend. The most exciting League season for 60 years comes to a thrilling end with a clash between Hearts...
Juniper Green tennis club throws open its doors this weekend
Some 15 months after raising the £100,000 necessary to maintain the facility allowing bulldozers to move in Juniper Green tennis club will officially open...
New pathway to reshape future of spa talent in Edinburgh
Initiative combines qualifications with hands-on spa experience.
A new partnership between leading beauty education provider The Academy Glasgow and One Spa at Sheraton Grand Hotel...
Alison Johnstone steps down as Presiding Officer
On Thursday a new Presiding Officer will be elected by MSPs at Holyrood, thus bringing The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone's time in the role...
Care home celebrates VE Day in style
A care home in Edinburgh has stepped back in time to mark the 81st anniversary of VE Day.
Care UK’s Lauder Lodge in Portobello pulled...
Roseburn Bar gets a spruce up ahead of Hearts crucial match
Tonight Hearts FC could win the Scottish Premiership title - if they win against Falkirk at Tynecastle, and if Celtic lose to Motherwell at...
Whirlybird to open on Victoria Street next week
A new addition to Edinburgh’s bar scene, Whirlybird will open on Victoria Street on Monday.
It is led by experienced operator Ash Bairstow, who has...
Travellers evicted from historic site at Huly Hill
A group of travellers, who had occupied the historic Huly Hill site in West Edinburgh, have been evicted by Edinburgh Council, with locals left...
At Eric Liddell Community – talk
On 28 May, Alex Fischer, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present his talk “Can spiritual perception bring healing?” at 7.30pm...
From singing to stand-up: Edinburgh care home residents show off their talents
A care home in Edinburgh has rolled out the red carpet for residents to take centre stage for a showstopping talent event.
The team at...
QMU’s Community Open Day returns this May
Queen Margaret University (QMU) will open its doors to its annual Community Open Day on Saturday 30 May, inviting people to explore the campus, enjoy its facilities...
Veterinary nurse becomes a pet artist with help from the King’s Trust
A former veterinary nurse from East Lothian has found a new way to care for animals – by creating stunning pet portraits.
Lauren Purves, 24,...
The Ootsider relocates HQ to West Lothian
An award-winning Scottish social enterprise which makes all weather coats has relocated its manufacturing base to West Lothian.
Since being founded in 2022, the Ootsider’s...
Cancer survivors’ charity drive with city-based publishing firm
Cancer-awareness campaigner Kevin Donaghy has launched a publishing company to help people affected by a life-changing diagnosis.Having been diagnosed with incurable stage 4 metastatic...
A masterclass with Bake Off winner Peter
The youngest ever winner of The Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins, is partnering with Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy to host an intimate "cook...
Baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo
The first baby sloth ever born in Scotland has appeared at Edinburgh Zoo.
The Linne’s two-toed sloth boy arrived on Monday to first-time parents Feira and Nico, both aged six,...
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