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Greenpeace Edinburgh to hold Town hall event on Thursday
Greenpeace Edinburgh will hold a town hall event at the Grassmarket Community Project on Thursday focused on the cost of living and climate crises....
Kirkliston Community Fridge – date for grand opening announced
The Grand Opening at Kirkliston Community Fridge will be held on 2 December from 5.30 to 7.30pm. After that the organisation says the shop...
Brave@Heart Awards for sixteen heroes
Sixteen people received a Brave@Heart Award at a ceremony held at Bute House.
Fourteen emergency response workers and two members of the public have been...
Rise in bullying cases is a “mark of success”
A “startling” rise in the number of bullying incidents at Edinburgh schools, which includes more than 500 race-related incidents, has been described by the...
Jimmy Martin Travel wins best in Scotland award
Jimmy Martin Travel in Stockbridge has triumphed at the annual Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) travel awards with the top title of Scotland’s Best...
Council will discuss draft Business Plan on Thursday
The administration which runs The City of Edinburgh Council bases its policies on the Edinburgh Labour manifesto published at the beginning of the year....
St John’s Curry Club win takeaway of the year
At the Asian Restaurant Awards (Scotland) held recently St John's Curry Club won the award for Scotland's best Asian Takeaway/delivery establishment.
This was awarded...
Teapot Trust to have garden at Chelsea
The Teapot Trust which is a Scottish charity offering art therapy to children and young people living with chronic conditions will have the chance...
YouTube ban lifted but some learning materials still blocked for pupils
A blanket YouTube ban across Edinburgh’s schools has been lifted by the council — but new measures introduced to limit online content available to pupils...
Free beer from Innis & Gunn on offer this Friday
Scotland take on Argentina at rugby on Saturday. To celebrate, Innis & Gunn is putting a spin on Random Acts of Kindness with their...
Widespread IT problems in Edinburgh schools persist
Teachers and pupils in Edinburgh are at “breaking point” due to widespread IT problems in schools which leave some waiting over half an hour...
Johnnie Walker Princes Street recognised with 5 Star Attraction status
The whisky attraction, Johnnie Walker Princes Street, which is housed in the former Binns store at the West End has just gained 5 Star...
Scottish tech firm grows and is hungry for expansion
Hospitality innovator booms as key development takes place
A food tech firm is continuing its run of major expansion with a string of new hires...
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer receives The Edinburgh Award 2022
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer is a renowned academic and human rights activist.
Sir Geoff, who came to Edinburgh in 1964, has excelled in his...
Duke’s “Sweet Letter” to the Queen features in Queen’s Hall concert
Music composed by the legendary jazz pianist and bandleader Duke Ellington in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth will feature when the Scottish National...
Fort Kinnaird open a Christmas jumper exchange
Fort Kinnaird has joined up with one of its independent retailers, the Leith Collective, to launch a free Christmas jumper exchange.
Visitors are...
Tommy Smith to play at St Giles on Friday in unique collaboration
Maria Rud and Tommy Smith, along with St Giles’ Cathedral, present an evening of solo saxophone and live painting, projected onto the East Wall of the...
Edinburgh Poppy Cabs have a busy Remembrance Day
In 2019 black cab drivers set up Edinburgh Poppy Cabs following a model used in London a decade before.
This year they say they...
Ingliston rave – licence refused
A huge nineties style rave planned at Ingliston next month is set to be cancelled after the council refused to grant a licence over...
New commission from Scottish Ballet for EIF 2022 ‘At Home’ digital programme
The 'At Home' digital programme features sixteen films, available for free, to view internationally and released throughout November culminating in a special viewing event...
Saltire Society announce shortlists for book awards
The Saltire Society has just announced the shortlisted titles for the 2022 Scotland’s National Book Awards.
There are books in Gaelic and Scots vernacular,...
Council still has work to do to end poverty
The council set a goal of ending poverty in the city by 2030, but the council leader said that while progress has been made,...
Meet your councillor – Cllr Jane Meagher
Cllr Jane Meagher was elected as one of the ward councillors in Portobello/Craigmillar last May. She is a member of the Labour administration and...
Book Week Scotland will be celebrating storytelling
Book Week Scotland 2022 begins on Monday with a full programme of online and in person events.
Members of the public are invited to...
Adoption Week Scotland 14-18 November
Promise-funded initiatives are being celebrated this Adoption Week Scotland.
Two projects are trying to transform the lives of adopted children and young people in Scotland.
Adoption...
New team to run Rosebery Venues amid regeneration plans
There are new faces on the team at Rosebery Venues, the events side of the Dalmeny family business at Barnbougle Castle, Rosebery House and...
Elf Toddle Walk at The Centre raises thousands for CHAS
Last weekend more than 150 little elves lined up to take part in the toddle walk at The Centre in Livingston, raising thousands for...
It’s Christmas now at the Quarter
St James Quarter is all lit up like a Christmas tree after its Christmas Light Switch On event.
Representatives from St James Quarter’s charity partners,...
Talk – Hearts & Hibs playing on the Meadows
HIBS and HEARTS - EARLY GAMES ON THE MEADOWS - 24 November at 7pm in Barclay Viewforth Church, EH10 4HN
The Friends of The Meadows & Bruntsfield Links...
Remembrance Sunday event held in Edinburgh
On the Royal Mile on Sunday morning First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined the Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge,...
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