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New head appointed at ESMS schools
Anthony Simpson has just been appointed as Principal of private schools known collectively as ESMS, comprising ESMS Junior School, The Mary Erskine School and...
Next generation barbers launch capital academy
Expansion in Edinburgh follows Glasgow success
Aspiring barbers can become fully qualified in just 15 weeks as a city barbering business announces a new training...
EIF makes free tickets available for a special concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra
To coincide with American Independence Day and its 75th anniversary year, Edinburgh International Festival has released more than 3,000 tickets to a special free...
The Queen’s Jubilee outfits go on show at Holyrood Palace
Her Majesty The Queen had two different outfits for her two appearances on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Platinum Jubilee weekend and these will...
Librettist Lila Palmer’s mission to give women their own voice in classical song
Three poems set to music by Kathleen Tagg, and sung at the Edinburgh International Festival by Golda Schultz, will mark the latest success in...
Fringe and BBC move into St James Quarter this summer
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has booked a new space for Fringe Central at St James Quarter this year and the BBC will stage their shows...
Rarely seen works from Scottish artist Alan Davie exhibited at Dovecot Studios
The centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014), 'Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World' will run - concurrently with...
Letter from Scotland
It’s going to be a long and winding road to the referendum on 19 October 2023. I’ve likened it in my mind to the...
Public transport – biggest expansion to be unveiled
Plans are to be unveiled before the end of the year for “the biggest expansion in public transport our capital has seen this century,”...
Royal Week drawing to a close with more pageantry
On Thursday the highest order of chivalry in Scotland was celebrated with a procession and service at St Giles Cathedral.
The Order of the Thistle...
The Scottish Gallery launches their Summer Exhibition
The Scottish Gallery are welcoming a vibrant collection of renowned artists this July, showcasing Wilhelmina Barns-Graham’s 'A Life in Colour', John Brown’s 'My Garden',...
Landmark digital exhibition and tapestry celebrate 500 years of Raphael
The life and work of Renaissance Master Raphael (1483–1520) will be presented by World-renowned tapestry studio Dovecot, in a landmark digital exhibition and tapestry...
Council support locals welcoming Ukrainians to Edinburgh
More than 1,000 Edinburgh residents have offered their homes to Ukrainians fleeing war following an appeal.
Council officers are continuing to carry out background checks and...
Criticism of UK Government from Scottish Conservative shadow Justice Secretary #PinkNewsEdinburgh
On Wednesday evening at the PinkNews Edinburgh Summer reception at The Scottish Parliament, Scottish Conservative Shadow Justice Secretary Jamie Greene MSP, criticised the UK...
Planning approved for Forth Bridge walkway
Planning permission has been approved for a major new tourist attraction on the Forth Bridge with breathtaking views over the Forth.
A new bridge walkway...
Barratt site managers win quality awards
A total of 15 site managers from Barratt Developments Scotland, which includes Barratt and David Wilson Homes, have won a top national award for...
Author James Oswald to to feature at Royal Scots Club’s Literary Lunch
It has been confirmed that the first of the Royal Scots Club's Literary Lunches in 2022 will feature James Oswald, author of the Inspector...
City recruitment company becomes a dog-friendly workplace
Core-Asset Consulting hire snapper to the stars to capture office pooches
Finance headhunter firm has transformed its four-floor city centre office into a pet-friendly workspace...
Thousands of council homes still waiting for smoke alarms
More than 4,000 council houses in Edinburgh are still waiting to be fitted with interlinked smoke alarms, four months after a law change which...
Edinburgh Trams commits to equality and inclusion
During Pride Month the city’s tram system has highlighted its own commitment to equality and inclusion.
Following the launch of a major recruitment campaign, which...
EICC teams up with Edinburgh College in a Hospitality Takeover
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has joined with Edinburgh College in an event aimed at local secondary school students.
More than 100 young...
35,000 free tickets to celebrate Edinburgh International Festival’s 75th Anniversary
Over 35,000 free tickets are being given out by Edinburgh International Festival to celebrate its 75th anniversary, with performances featuring leading contemporary circus performers...
Council Leader issues first report of new administration
Cllr Cammy Day is the still new leader of the City of Edinburgh Council. He leads the Labour group of 13 councillors in a...
The Great Scottish Tattie Run 2022
The Great Scottish Tattie Run took place at Silverknowes on Sunday after a three year absence when more than 300 runners look part -...
Scottish Design Exchange signs lease for Tron Kirk
The future of the Tron has been secured with a lease granted by Scottish Heritage Buildings Trust to Scottish Design Exchange (SDX) for three...
Cilantro – new hot spot on Leith Walk
A new curry restaurant has opened on Leith Walk where the owner's mantra is simple - "the three most important things in life are...
Garvald’s Gorgie premises reopened after renovation
Garvald, the Edinburgh charity which supports adults with disabilities and provides creative spaces, has just spent £750,000 renovating its own premises in Gorgie.
As...
Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute to be set up
A new body will strengthen and sustain the journalism sector.
Proposals for an independent Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute have been welcomed by the Scottish...
East Calder cottage with potential for development now on sale
A cottage in East Calder with a large garden with further development potential is being marketed in two lots by Baird Lumsden.
The property and...
Letter from Scotland
Railway workers, council staff, teachers, nurses, police officers are all fighting for wage rises that keep pace with inflation, now at 9 per cent...
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