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Paying respects to The Queen – a glimpse of history
After a restorative break following the end of the Festival, Edinburgh again became the focus of national and international attention this week.
The city...
Her Majesty The Queen – Scottish events are now over
Her Majesty The Queen left Scotland on Tuesday afternoon and has been flown to London where the coffin will Lie in State ahead of...
Special council meeting – councillors to offer their tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
A special council meeting has been called for this Friday when councillors will respond to the motion lodged by The Rt Hon Lord Provost...
At The Scottish Parliament – tributes paid in response to motion of condolence
The First Minister lodged a Motion of Condolence at The Scottish Parliament in response to the death of Her Majesty The Queen during last...
Some schools will be closed on Tuesday
There will be a great deal of travel disruption along the route of the Queen’s funeral cortege on Tuesday afternoon.
Police Scotland will put numerous...
Motion of Condolence will be tabled at The Scottish Parliament on Monday
The First Minister will table a formal Motion of Condolence on Monday on behalf of the people of Scotland following the death of Her Majesty...
HM The Queen – arrangements at St Giles Cathedral on Monday
Her Majesty The Queen’s coffin will Lie at Rest in St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, giving an opportunity for the public to pay their...
Edinburgh – The Proclamation is read from the Mercat Cross
Joseph Morrow CBE KStJ KC DL FRSE, the Lord Lyon King of Arms read the Proclamation to a gathered crowd from the top of the Mercat Cross at...
Repairs to overhead gantry signs on M9 and M90 taking place this month
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is to undertake a programme of repairs to overhead gantry sign panels on the M9 and M90 during...
National mourning to be observed
Buckingham Palace announced that there will be a period of national mourning following Her Majesty The Queen’s death until the State Funeral in London...
King Charles III – Edinburgh proclamation event takes place on Sunday
Public Proclamations will be made in Edinburgh on Sunday to announce the Accession of The King at around 11am.
This follows the proclamation in London...
Local MPs offer their tributes to Her Majesty
In the House of Commons on Friday MPs offered their own tributes to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II until almost midnight.
These 182...
Photo story – Edinburgh gets ready
Edinburgh has an important role to play in the days after the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which was announced by Buckingham...
The Royal British Legion offer their condolences
The Royal British Legion Scotland says it is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Sovereign and their Patron, Her Majesty Queen...
Moderator recalls his visit to Balmoral only last weekend
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has spoken of his shock at the sad death of Her Majesty The...
Virtual book of condolence opened
A virtual book of condolences has been set up for mourners in Edinburgh to pay their respects to Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The...
Letter from Scotland
“A profoundly sad moment for the UK, the Commonwealth and the World”. Nicola Sturgeon’s first words on hearing the news from Balmoral that...
Temporary road closures in Edinburgh
Temporary road closures have been put in place in the city centre, as Edinburgh prepares to host major ceremonial events to mark the passing...
Rocketing recruitment drive for capital company
An Edinburgh-headquartered space marketing company has announced plans to add several new starts to its roster.
Ever-growing AstroAgency is on the hunt for new staff...
The Edinburgh Award 2022 – Sir Geoff Palmer
Sir Geoff Palmer, Professor Emeritus and Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, has been selected to receive the Edinburgh Award 2022.
In recognition of his ground-breaking contributions...
Filmhouse showing a starry lineup this month
Audiences in Scotland will be able to see brand new remasters of some of Tinseltown’s spiciest and wittiest movies when the PRE-CODE HOLLYWOOD: RULES...
North Edinburgh Arts secures vital funds from Foundation Scotland
Charity will receive £300,000 from Foundation Scotland towards state of the art ‘MacMillan Hub’ in Muirhouse
North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) has secured vital funding from Foundation Scotland, Scotland’s community foundation, to develop and grow its popular community spaces. This investment will support the charity to refurbish, redesign...
Golf croquet – international match played at Balgreen
An international match was played in Edinburgh last weekend in Balgreen.
The fixture came about because Irish captain Jane Morrison - who lives in Edinburgh...
Savings needed to pay council staff following new pay deal
The City of Edinburgh Council has to make savings of £3.1 million in next year’s budget to fund the wage deal which brought the...
Getting ready for this month’s Macmillan Coffee Morning
Miles Briggs Lothian MSP reminds our readers that since it is September it is time for a Macmillan Coffee Morning.
Macmillan Cancer Support does...
Get ready for Scottish Careers Week
Scottish Careers Week is back from 7-11 November and schools, employers and career practitioners are all encouraged to get involved.
The campaign comes at an...
Union says National Care Service Bill is not fit for purpose
UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union, has called on the First Minister not to put care at the bottom of her list as she...
Charity welcomes Scottish Government rent freeze
Age Scotland has welcomed the First Minister's rent freeze for private and socially rented homes as older tenants in Scotland struggle to cope with...
Student flats decision overturned in Newington
Developers won a planning appeal meaning that more student flats will be built in an area of Edinburgh where there are already fears it...
‘In person’ return for Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival is delighted to be back in the cinema, welcoming film fans to its 9th Edition, and offering audiences in-person...
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