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Kingdom Choir – Q&A with Karen Gibson
Twelve months ago, Karen Gibson was travelling around London giving workshops in gospel music, when she received a phone call which was to change...
Get fit for life, not just for summer
Get fit for life, not just for summer
If your new year’s resolutions of getting fit never materialised, it’s not too late to get started....
Scottish Children’s Lottery Supports Epilepsy Youth Project
A grant of £6,403 has been awarded to Epilepsy Scotland from the Scottish Children's Lottery to support its work with young people with epilepsy...
Barbara Kidd to head University Fundraising Strategy
Edinburgh Napier University graduate, Barbara Kidd, has returned to her old university to take charge of the fundraising campaigns which will reinforce the quality...
Leading Scottish Scientists Celebrated with Major RSE Exhibition
The Royal Society of Edinburgh - Scotland’s National Academy - unveiled a new free photography exhibition at its offices on George Street in Edinburgh,...
Fire and Physics at the ESF!
StrongWomen Science is a brand-new circus science show at Edinburgh Science Festival starring two women scientists turned circus performers.
If you have ever wanted...
Science Festival moves to a New Home at The Pleasance
The world’s first, and Europe’s biggest, science festival, the Edinburgh Science Festival - powered by EDF Energy - kicks off its 31st edition on...
New Exhibition opens at Nelson Monument Celebrating ‘Edinburgh’s Forgotten Astronomer’
A fascinating free new exhibition – part of a year-long series of events - opens in Edinburgh aiming to establish Charles Piazzi Smyth’s place...
Drummond CHS Pupils Urge Locals to Cast their Votes
With just over week until the Leith Walk By-election, local school pupils, who are eligible to vote in local elections as they are aged...
Five Floors of Science at City Art Centre for Easter
Edinburgh Science Festival - powered by EDF Energy - opens this weekend for two weeks of science extravaganza taking over the capital! As part...
Public Vote Appeal from Edinburgh Diwali to Secure Lottery Funding
Edinburgh Diwali, the city’s annual festival of light, is appealing for public votes to secure £50,000 of National Lottery funding as part of this...
‘Past Lives of Leith’ can now be Explored in The Museum of Edinburgh
The results of the largest excavation of a medieval graveyard undertaken in Edinburgh can now be explored by visitors to the Museum of Edinburgh....
Council Nursery takes Delivery of 2,000 Saplings for Future Planting
As the planting season draws to a close, Parks Leader and Vice Convener of Transport and Environment Councillor Karen Doran today paid a visit...
An Easter holiday activity with a difference as 10-17 year olds can ‘learn to...
Families in Edinburgh looking for fun activities this Easter holidays could give their children aged 10 and over the opportunity to have a go...
2019 Edinburgh International Festival Launches at Tynecastle Park
Returning for its 73rd year on 2 – 26 August 2019, the Edinburgh International Festival will bring the best of theatre, music and dance...
New Initiatives to Identify Housing Options for Homeless People
The City of Edinburgh Council will be carrying out innovative new studies to explore alternative routes of providing temporary accommodation for homeless people and...
Public Views Sought on Proposed Active Travel Improvements for West Edinburgh
Significant cycling and walking improvements have been proposed for the west of Edinburgh and the public are invited to have their say.
A major consultation,...
Speeding Drivers ‘Educated’ to Raise Awareness of 20mph Zones.
Drivers were targeted in the North of Edinburgh today (Thu. 14th March) in a thought-provoking approach to raising the awareness of Edinburgh's 20mph residential...
‘Trams to Newhaven’ Project has Initial Contracts Approved
Subject to the 'Trams to Newhaven' project being given the green light by the City of Edinburgh Council next week, two contractors have had...
Fundraising cycle for PoppyScotland
Entries are now being accepted for PoppyScotland's sixth Sportive.
In past years over £200,000 has been raised for the charity which supports the Armed...
‘Travelling Gallery’ Announces Spring 2019 Exhibition
'Displaced' was announced today as Travelling Gallery's Spring 2019 exhibition, which will tour from 6th March to 30th June 2019 across Scotland. The...
Edinburgh Launches new Help for Hearing Loss Directory
A new online resource for people with hearing loss has launched in Edinburgh. The digital directory - designed as a one-stop-shop for adults seeking...
Council Expands South Side Conservation Area
Edinburgh’s South Side Conversation Area has been expanded to include a group of Category ‘A’ listed buildings, with special architectural and historic importance.
In a...
Pop-up Hub Launched to Help Take Care of our Carers
Designed as a one-stop shop for people who help look after a loved one, an emotional and wellbeing hub for carers will pop-up at...
‘Bringing up Baby’ – A New Exhibition at The Museum of Childhood
Exploring the choices and challenges of parenthood, 'Bringing Up Baby' is a new exhibition, which opened today (Thursday, 14th Feb.) at Edinburgh’s Museum of...
New print studio for Edinburgh Printmakers at Castle Mills
In the new printmaking studio at Castle Mills, the Grieg etching press that was used to print the Treasure Island Map of Robert Louis...
At the Lyceum Theatre: Touching the Void****
In the programme notes for The Lyceum’s new stage adaptation of Touching the Void, writer David Greig tells us that Ultra Running is ‘a...
Development work completed for UK’s First ‘Tourist tax’ Scheme
The work to develop and agree a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) scheme for Edinburgh has been completed by The City of Edinburgh Council .
The...
Council Launches Joint Affordable Partnership with Scottish Futures Trust
Earlier this week (Tue. 22nd Jan.) Scottish Housing Minister Kevin Stewart visited the first homes to be delivered as part of 'Edinburgh Living', a...
HRH The Duke of York KG attends Glencourse Barracks to award Operational Medals
Earlier today (Thursday 17th January) at Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik, HRH The Duke of York KG presented Medals to 2nd Battalion, the Royal Regiment...
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