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Sunday Classics series begins at Usher Hall
Later on Sunday the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra from the Czech Republic will take to the stage at the Usher Hall at 3pm. Renowned cellist,...
Schoolchildren are drawn to the pride of lions on The Meadows
A bunch of eight and nine-year-olds from George Heriot's School were having fun this week examining the pride of bronze lions which have taken...
Looking for memories of Bernat Klein
The National Museum of Scotland is calling for memories of the famous artist and designer Bernat Klein ahead of a major exhibition of his...
Busy Edinburgh café on the market
Property adviser, Christie & Co has been instructed to sell Red Kite Café situated on a busy main street in Cadzow Place, Edinburgh.
This business sells...
Profile of Councillor Kayleigh O’Neill
Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill represents Forth Ward for the Scottish Green Group. In our series of getting to know you articles we spoke to her...
Book now for whisky tasting at Jeffrey St Whisky & Tobacco
The journey: Ardgowan distillery
Join Jeffrey St on Friday 21 October at 5.30pm for whisky sampling presented by a legend from the whisky industry, Max McFarlane.
Max has worked...
Temporary street structures being removed
by Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter
Edinburgh’s leading heritage watchdog has urged the council to review the impact that temporary outdoor seating had on the...
Pride Bridge may be saved
A deteriorating Edinburgh bridge described as “a beacon of positivity” for the LGBT community could be saved from demolition after city councillors voted to send officials...
Council has plans for cleaning up Edinburgh
by Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter
The number of bins in Edinburgh’s city centre is set to double under plans by the council to increase its...
Lothians MSP glad that cancer patient’s story retold
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar raised the case of the late Anne Sinclair at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.
Mrs Sinclair died in the summer...
Allotments – Government must do more to provide space for growing
A Holyrood Committee has called for The Scottish Government to do more to encourage delivery of the Community Empowerment Act (“The Act”), as a...
Asda serves up a £1 meal deal for over 60s
In their cafés all UK branches of Asda will serve up winter warmer soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee to over 60s for...
Scottish budget – date is set in December
The 2023-24 Scottish Budget will be published on 15 December 2022, the Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed on Thursday. This follows agreement between...
Profile of Cllr Ross McKenzie – Sighthill/Gorgie Ward
The Edinburgh Reporter has invited all councillors who were newly elected in 2022 to tell us a little about themselves.
This profile features Cllr...
Edinburgh wins a clutch of transport awards
At the Scottish Transport Awards Edinburgh projects and providers won in several categories and were shortlisted in others.
This included Cyclehoop Ltd who provide...
Dumbiedykes Gala Day has been revived
Dumbiedykes Matters held their first event last month, bringing back the popular gala day to the area.
Organisers say it was a huge success, and...
Surplus apples needed for university brandy project
An appeal has been made for surplus apples from Edinburgh gardens which could be used for a sustainable brandy project
Edinburgh’s surplus apples - usually...
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People seeking volunteers
National charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, is urgently seeking volunteers in Edinburgh to raise and train cute puppies for deaf people, as demand...
Regulation needed for e-scooters and the “Wild West” in Edinburgh
by Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter
The use of electric scooters on Edinburgh’s streets has been labelled a “Wild West situation” where children as young...
Roseburn plaque recalls the days of horse-trams
A plaque has been erected on the old railway bridge at Roseburn recalling the days when Coltbridge was a Horse-Tram terminus. Trams hauled by...
George Watson’s Bike Buses – volunteer marshals needed
George Watson's College now has three bike buses operating on different days of the week, with plans for more. And the organiser is looking...
Council’s culture committee postponed due to technical problems
by Donald Turvill Local Democracy Reporter
Technical problems with The City of Edinburgh Council’s website has forced a committee to be adjourned until December, as...
Older people’s charity has aced it!
ACE IT Scotland, an Edinburgh-based charity which assists older people to access the digital world, has been awarded £198,000 in funding from The National...
Luxury brand celebrates 70th anniversary at Harvey Nichols
The new Moncler shop and 70th anniversary collection is now available at Harvey Nichols on the ground and first floors.
Moncler is a cornerstone brand...
Balcomie takes home the only gold medal at The Spirits Business Masters Competition
Kingsbarns Distillery is celebrating as Balcomie has been awarded the only gold medal at The Spirits Business’ Autumn Tasting Masters Competition.
Out of 40 entrants...
Angels Event Experience on withdrawing from Edinburgh’s Christmas
The supplier appointed by The City of Edinburgh Council has withdrawn from the contract to deliver Edinburgh's Christmas this year.
The Surrey based company,...
School pupils visit to Edinburgh care home for Fun Day
Relationships built at ‘Fun Day’ as home hosts students from Fettes College.
A partnership between one of Edinburgh’s up-market care homes and a local...
Scottish Government are “failing to deliver for Edinburgh festivals”
Sarah Boyack MSP has submitted various parliamentary questions to find out what assessment has been carried out on the impact of the ongoing effects...
Profile – Cllr Stuart Dobbin Forth Ward
The Edinburgh Reporter has invited all councillors newly elected in 2022 to tell us about themselves.
This profile is of Cllr Stuart Dobbin who...
Two men charged after allegedly tackling heckler during Royal Mile procession
The BBC reported on Sunday that two men, both aged 34, have been charged in connection with an alleged assault of a heckler in...
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