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Rarely seen works from Scottish artist Alan Davie to exhibit at Dovecot Studios
A centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014), 'Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World' is being presented by Dovecot...
Sewing Bee winner – book out today
Sewing Bee winner Serena Baker releases guide to the craft
'Really talented sewers have fairy dust that they throw over the garment and it doesn’t...
Wee giraffes are ready to hit the trail
With just two weeks to go until the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Giraffe About Town trail hits the streets, community groups across...
Scottish SPCA appeals for information after dog poisoning
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog ingested poison in Dovecot Park, Edinburgh on 22 June.
Thankfully, the dog’s owner immediately rushed...
Queen’s Baton Relay in Edinburgh on Tuesday
The Queen's Relay Baton arrived in Edinburgh at Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce on Bonnington Road on its way to Birmingham.
It was brought there...
EdFest platform – a one stop shop for tickets from eight Fringe venues
On Tuesday the new ticket platform edfest.com will open for tickets and reviews for eight Fringe venues in one place.
Assembly, Dance Base, Gilded...
Jobs Fair today – 20,000 jobs in Edinburgh on offer
Jobs available in Edinburgh now include hotel posts at all levels, careers in all sectors of security and retail at Edinburgh Airport and Lothian...
The Alchemist to open second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh
The Alchemist will soon have a new second Edinburgh venue on George Street as well as the bar and restaurant at St James Quarter...
Val McDermid cuts the ribbon at CafeLife in Stockbridge
Local crime author Val McDermid wielded a pair of scissors at the opening ceremony at CafeLife in Stockbridge on Thursday.
She officially...
New festival coming to Edinburgh in August
The charity Deaf Action is behind the new festival being held in Edinburgh this August. The Deaf Festival will celebrate language and culture and...
Sir Jackie Stewart preparing for weekend event at Thirlestane Castle
Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE, has arrived at Thirlestane Castle in readiness for this weekend's event.
The Flying Scot has returned home for Scotland’s biggest new...
‘The Polar Bears Go Go Go!’ on a tour across Scotland
Always up for an expedition the Polar Bears are ready to travel once again around some of the finest venues of Scotland touring their...
Cheerleaders preparations for Florida trip interrupted by loss of training facilities
Among the young people at the cheerleading rehearsals at Liberton High School there could be some future Olympians, as the sport has been recognised...
Three arrested after recovery of Class A drugs in Edinburgh
Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of a six-figure sum of Class A drugs during an operation in Edinburgh.
On Tuesday...
The Wee Hub community space will be formally launched on Sunday
The official launch event of the Wee Hub will be held on Sunday between 11am and 4pm with music, circus performances, a tour of...
Objections to plans to transform ‘The Causey’ in Edinburgh thrown out
Grassroots charity, The Causey Development Trust (CDT), is celebrating a community triumph of giant proportions as the Scottish Government reporter tasked with investigating objections,...
At Hidden Door Festival on Saturday
Mercury Prize-nominated Portico Quartet will appear on the outdoor stage today along with modern jazz quartet Noushy 4Tet and multi-instrumentalist Norman Willmore.
Indoors, sixties French rockers Les BOF!, jazz vocalist Ariane Mamon,...
Polic constables honours with award for work on underage drinking
Two North Edinburgh police officers have been given a Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) award for their work in tackling underage drinking and promoting health...
Edinburgh’s Dance Base announces 2022 Festival programme
Scotland’s national centre for dance, Dance Base, has announced its 2022 August programme, presented as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the year celebrating...
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022 – All Together Now
This year's book festival calls people to Edinburgh with the rallying call, All Together Now, ticking so many boxes in the first proper literary...
LeithLate 2022 – Move Imagine and Share all weekend long
A packed three day programme has been announced for LeithLate 2022 running from 24 to 26 June in Venuses all over Leith. All events...
Youngsters learn how to stay safe near Edinburgh construction site
A local housebuilder has hosted a site safety discussion at Frogston Primary School to remind children and young people of the dangers of its...
Douglas Ross confirms he will not support the Prime Minister tonight
Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross said ahead of this evening’s vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister that he will be voting for...
Sir Angus Grossart,CBE 1937 – 2022
Sir Angus Grossart, CBE, Chairman of Noble Grossart has died aged 85.
A long time resident of the New Town, we photographed him most...
Royal Platinum Jubilee celebrated in Edinburgh with a decorated garden
Hazel and John Boath were decorating their garden at Salvesen Terrace when we met them.
They were preparing to celebrate HM the Queen's Platinum Jubilee...
Scots named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours congratulated by First Minister
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon paid tribute to those Scots named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in the year of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.
Among...
Edinburgh International Festival release video and audio as part of Goodtrees song writing project
The Edinburgh International Festival created a song writing project for the young people aged between 12 and 17 from Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Now the...
The life and work of Scottish artist James Morrison celebrated at The Scottish Gallery
The Scottish Gallery celebrates the life and work of one of Scotland’s most-loved artists this June in a major retrospective show 'James Morrison A...
Made in Scotland Showcase 2022 launches on Blackford Hill
The 75th anniversary edition of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will see a feast of Scottish work presented to audiences from around the world including...
I Lay Here For You at Jupiter Artland
There is a bold sensual newcomer among the artefacts scattered within the sun dappled woodland of Jupiter Artland, off the A71 at Wilkieston.
I Lay...
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