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Glory season for Blaze youth basketballers
Boroughmuir Blaze youth basketball section have had a season to remember with all four teams winning play off finals.
It is the first time in...
An exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian art at the French Institute
‘Land’ An Exhibition of Contemporary Ukrainian Art
From 9 to 10 May at The French Institute, Edinburgh
Free admission, drop by, no ticket required.
The Festival of...
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival – Roméria
At Edinburgh Filmhouse on 7 May the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival shows a special series of three films in Roméria.
Romería is the third feature film...
Speaking with author Jenni Fagan
Edinburgh author and poet Jenni Fagan was described by The New York Times as “the patron saint of literary street urchins”.
It’s a cool description...
Letter from Scotland
There was no sign of the election during my Easter holiday in Kirkcudbrightshire. There were sunny days and April showers but no posters on lamp-posts,...
Early Day Motion recognises Anne Munro of Pilmeny Development Project as she retires
Edinburgh and Northern MP, Tracy Gilbert, has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament recognising the incredible contribution of Anne Munro, who is retiring...
Conservative candidate says there is a need for more innovation in healthcare
Speaking to the Scottish Conservatives candidate for Edinburgh South Western, there were two topics which arose following the publication of the SNP manifesto.
Healthcare, and...
Roller Derby at Meadowbank on Sunday
Auld Reekie Roller Derby return to Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday (19 April) as they host the Five Nations Championships Tier 3 North.
Taking part...
Bono Coffee’s promising first morning
Having spotted it on the way past a few months ago, I was happy to hear that Bono Coffee on South Clerk Street was...
Community benefits from renewables amount to millions
The firm CWP Energy based in Edinburgh has delivered £11 million in community funding in the past quarter century, demonstrating its commitment to sharing...
Balfour: “We need people that can stand up for a local area”
Former Lothians MSP Jeremy Balfour said that Edinburgh and the Lothians need "people that can stand up for a local area" as he bids...
Review – You, Me & Tuscany
We last saw Halle Bailey in 2023’s Little Mermaid remake, where she managed to bring a surprising dollop of charm to her take on Princess Ariel....
Danny and Sophie set Yonex Gold badminton standard
Lothians players featured prominently in the later stages of this year’s Yonex East of Scotland Gold Badminton Championships at the Jack Kane Centre.
Competitors travelled...
Fijians add mystery to Northern sevens
A team of ex-pat Fijians known as the KVT Baabaas are the mystery package competing in Saturday's 72nd instalment of the Edinburgh Northern seven-a-side...
Leith Writing seeks submissions for new anthology
Leith Writing is calling for contributions to its new anthology, with a deadline of 30 June.
Leith Writing welcomes submissions in any genre, from...
Capital to host cycle speedway extravaganza
The Redbraes Raceway, Powderhall, home to the Edinburgh Falcons, will host an extravaganza of cycle speedway over the weekend of 30-31 May with both...
New tapestries at Dovecot herald spring
Clare Woods RA has unveiled two new tapestries at Dovecot Studios, created in collaboration with the weavers at the world-renowned tapestry studio in Edinburgh.
Spring...
SONGWORKS begins for a new term
SONGWORKS Community Choir re-starts on 16 April.
Each weekly session runs from 7 - 8.30pm with one short break.
A spokesperson said: "We are...
Tram Trains for Edinburgh – public meeting to be held
A meeting will be held next week to discuss the proposal to reopen the Edinburgh South Suburban Railway to passenger traffic.
Local campaign group...
Scottish Tulip Festival at Craigies Farm has begun
Experience a celebration of spring at the Scottish Tulip Festival at Craigies Farm just outside Edinburgh.
The floral display is set in the countryside backdrop...
Campaigners call for Edinburgh World Heritage to be stripped of planning role
Campaigners who are fighting a hostel development in Atholl Crescent have called for Edinburgh World Heritage (EWH) to be removed from any role in...
Joe gains ‘player of match’ award for GB
Portobello water polo star Joe Mathieson has had a Great Britain debut to remember at the world water polo championships in Malta.
Fresh from scoring...
Monday coffee deal offers a brighter start to the week
A café on Nicolson Street has launched a reusable cup offer which has sustainability at its heart
Mondays could soon feel a little brighter in...
Delta launch year round service from Edinburgh to JFK
Delta Airlines has announced it is to increase its service from Edinburgh Airport to New York's JFK to a year round route.
The airline also...
Urgent fundraiser begins to save Lavender Menace
A fundraiser launched on Sunday raised the immediate working capital of £5,000 needed for Lavender Menace, Scotland's only queer books archive in just 12...
Strong turnout for Eyemouth fishing hustings
Election candidates hear firsthand from fishermen.
Fishermen in Eyemouth who are facing mounting pressures in their business- from rising fuel costs to falling market...
At Edinburgh Central Library – Bulgarian dance exhibition
During Festival of Europe Scotland there is an ongoing exhibition at the Central Library on George IV Bridge displaying Kukeri Dancing.
This is an...
Edinburgh Science Festival – fun at the museum continues
Edinburgh Science Festival has more fun for young minds at the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street.
The Science Festival Favourites is a series of children's...
Care home residents get together over a game of Scrabble
At Strachan House care home in Blackhall, residents were keen to get involved in National Scrabble Day.
Staff and residents at Strachan House care home...
John Robb interview
John Robb: On his Edinburgh roots, Punk, Nirvana, Oasis and the “Class Wars Behind British Music”.
John Robb is a kind of cultural witness who...
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