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University researchers say cave artists were astronomers
Prehistoric cave art reveals ancient use of complex astronomy
Some of the world's oldest cave paintings have revealed how ancient people had relatively advanced knowledge...
What’s on in Edinburgh in December
This December, there are a great range of festive events including old favourites and new and exciting activities. There is plenty to see and...
Rugby – Scotland v Argentina, 2018 Autumn Internationals
Scotland's fourth, and final, match of their 2018 Autumn International Series was played at a damp and miserable BT Murrayfield in front of a...
Robert Blomfield: Edinburgh Street Photography – An Unseen Archive
The City Art Centre will showcase an exhibition of vintage street photography by Robert Blomfield. Running from November 24th through to March 17th 2019,...
More ScotRail seats for Final Test
ScotRail is, once again, adding more seats on trains to and from Edinburgh this weekend as Scotland play their third, and final match, in...
See the Gutenberg Bible – for one day only
As a lovely gesture to Book Week Scotland 2018 and marking the 550th anniversary of the death of Johannes Gutenberg, something special is happening...
Dovecot celebrates ten years at Infirmary Street with a new tapestry
It is ten years since Dovecot moved into the former Infirmary Street Baths and they are going to celebrate the milestone with the completion of...
#BWS Book Week Scotland – some suggestions for events this week
Best-selling rebel writers engage with Edinburgh communities for Book Week Scotland
Akala and Sam Coniffe Allende to take part in unique community events
Scottish Book Trust,...
Council to spend £7.5 million in Muirhouse
The city council will spend £7.5 million to renovate six blocks of high rise flats after squalid living conditions were revealed.
Earlier this year, council...
The Proclaimers are on their way to Edinburgh Castle in July
The Proclaimers announce today their summer 2019 homecoming concert at Edinburgh Castle - and tickets go on sale this Friday 23 November at 9.00am.
As...
Rugby – Scotland v South Africa, 2018 Autumn Internationals
With Scotland ranked sixth (pre-match), one place above Australia, in World Rugby Rankings, their latest opponents in the three-match Autumn Series, South Africa (World...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – It’s Light Night – today!
Edinburgh's Christmas season gets under way later today in the city centre with entertainment galore all culminating in the switch on of the Christmas lights and...
Rugby – Watsonians v Heriots, Tennent’s Premiership
Heriots made the trip 'South' from Goldenacre to face Watsonians under the lights at Myreside on Friday night. With the home side lying two...
Calling all opticians – look at this!
A special roadshow will be held in Edinburgh on Monday offering Edinburgh optometrists vital support.
The event will bring the city’s eyecare experts up to...
Rugby – Falkirk v Stewarts’ Melville, Tennent’s National League, Div. 2
The teams were greeted by a pleasant day, with bright blue skies and a gentle breeze. Falkirk's ‘Sunnyside’ ground was living up to its...
Sponsor a door in the Sick Kids’ Advent Calendar
BUSINESSES in Edinburgh are being urged to help bring an advent calendar to life for children in hospital this Christmas, so that they don’t miss out...
5,000+ have their say in major Edinburgh consultation
In excess of 5,000 people put forward their views in a major public placemaking consultation aimed at shaping how Scotland’s Capital looks, feels and...
ScotRail adds Extra Carriages for Scotland v South Africa
ScotRail is adding more seats on trains to and from Edinburgh this weekend as Scotland look to follow up on their sensational win against...
Scotland’s Economy Continues to be Powered by Edinburgh’s Prosperity
According to new report produced by the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh continues to be the most prosperous UK city outside London.
The 12th annual...
Award winning dry cleaners right here in Edinburgh
After a phenomenal year last year when Elite Dry cleaners of Leven Street won 2 National Industry Awards, one for Best Customer Service 2017-18...
Rugby – Scotland v Fiji, 2018 Autumn Internationals
That most mercurial of mercurial rugby nations, Fiji, were the first of three visitors to BT Murrayfield for Scotland's 2018 Autumn International Series. Having...
The Royal Regiment of Scotland Boxing Night 2018
Last night (Thursday) at the Oriam Sports Performance Centre Edinburgh, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) competed, internally, in a Regimental Boxing Event. The...
Edinburgh prepares for upcoming Winter
Despite the current mild turn in the weather, the City of Edinburgh Council is gearing up for whatever the winter has to throw at...
Millions to be invested in new manufacturing plant for Loanhead
A new manufacturing plant in Loanhead will create new jobs and allow Scotland to become a world leader in a low carbon technology which...
Local MSP backs the proposals on inclusive education
MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Ben Macpherson has backed proposals for a more inclusive education system in Scotland improving the experiences of LGBTI...
Sam Skinner debuts on Hogg’s return from Injury
Glasgow Warriors' and British & Irish Lions' full-back, Stuart Hogg, returns to Scotland's starting line-up for this Saturday’s Autumn Test against Fiji in front...
New look for the New Town and George Street on display today
The new look for George Street and the New Town, which is a concept design only and not the final blueprint, is going on...
Autumn Tests Travel Advice
Rugby fans heading to watch Scotland in the Autumn Tests 2018 this month are being advised to take note of traffic and travel information.
In...
Granton Waterfront – drop in event on Thursday afternoon
The City of Edinburgh Council have appointed Collective Architecture to consider the opportunities for Granton Waterfront. They want to develop a new vision for...
Greens hit out at SNP for blocking amendments to planning bill
The Planning (Scotland) Bill is making slow progress through Holyrood at present and today the Greens claim the SNP blocked a bid to give communities...
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