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Government reaches agreement with other parties on budget proposals
The Scottish Government has made agreements with both the Scottish Liberal Democrats and also separately with the Scottish Green Party to support the proposed 2025-26 Budget.
This will include deals on bus fares, drug services...
Sistema appoint new members to their board
Three new board members have been appointed by Sistema Scotland the charity which aims for social change through music with its Big Noise orchestra programmes, one of which is in Wester Hailes.
Former Chief Executive...
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Timeball and Nelson Monument to temporarily close
Nelson Monument, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, is set to temporarily close for the final phase of essential refurbishment works and the reinstallation of its historic Timeball...
Further work at Nelson Monument will lead to temporary closure
Further refurbishment work at the Nelson Monument will lead to its temporary closure.
The final phase of renovating the monument will include inspecting the external walls and windows, installing new internal lighting and also reinstalling...
Eat Out Edinburgh will be ready to greet you in March
The city centre campaign to boost sales at restaurants and bars, Eat Out Edinburgh returns to the city this March.
Diners should expect a month of deals, discounts and events to put in the diary...
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 80 years on
This year is the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Events are taking place across Scotland and the rest of the world to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD)...
Pilmeny Development Project poised to take action
Pilmeny Development Project (PDP) is holding a campaign meeting to discuss the impact of Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) cuts on vulnerable older people in Leith.
The charity is facing devastating cuts to funding which...
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This week at the City Chambers
Monday, 27th January, 2025
9.30 am - 3.00 pm Licensing Sub-Committee27/01 - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers
Tuesday, 28th January, 2025
9.30 am - 2.30 pm Licensing Sub-Committee28/01 - Dean of Guild Court...
Three schools to remain closed on Monday in Edinburgh
Drummond High School, Forrester High School and Craigmount High School will remain closed until further building inspections have been conducted. These are due to take place on Monday morning.
All schools are in touch...
Scotrail update on routes which are operating
Scotrail has issued an update for passengers. All trains on Friday were cancelled and services are slowly getting back to normal again.
A spokesperson said: "We are sorry to any customers who have been...
Storm Éowyn takes its toll in the Botanics
In the Botanics the tallest tree - a Cedrus deodara - was one of more than 40 which came down in the winds.
This 29 metre beauty hails from the western Himalayas and has...
January sale on now at Gallery-CLOSE
Since 2009 The Edinburgh International Book Festival has hosted the Between the Lines exhibition by award winning photographer Chris Close.
All the portraits were taken at the venue, either in Charlotte Square Gardens in Edinburgh...
First Minister to set out plan for recovery and renewal of the NHS
At an event on Monday the First Minister, John Swinney, will set out his plan for the recovery and renewal of the NHS.
He will outline actions which will ensure that patients have better access...
Storm Éowyn – in photos
No doubt this is a familiar sight across Scotland today. After Storm Éowyn some repairs will be required after damage caused by the high winds.
On Saturday lunchtime officers from Scottish Fire & Rescue were...
Storm Éowyn – the view from the meteorologists
Why meteorologists are comparing Storm Éowyn to a bomb
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At the Queen’s Hall tonight – Robyn Stapleton
One of Scotland’s finest interpreters of traditional song performs the songs of Scotland’s National Bard in a special Burns Night performance.
Robyn Stapleton, former winner of BBC’s Young Traditional Musician, will share the music from...
Nina Nesbitt is entertaining on Burns Night
Pop star Nina Nesbitt has bought 15 large haggis and litres of Irn Bru for a Burns Night party at her home on Saturday night.
Edinburgh-born Nesbitt, 30, said she hosted a Burns Night ceilidh...
Council Leader writes to government about Visitor Levy
The Council Leader, Cllr Jane Meagher, has formally written to The Scottish Government to advise that Edinburgh intends to impose a Visitor Levy.
Writing on Friday following the Council's decision to introduce a Visitor Levy scheme,...
Review – Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mischievous, masterful and mesmerising, Jason Donovan is on fire for his return to the role of Frank N Furter some 27 years after he first donned the basque and fishnets of the mad alien...
City agrees details of new visitor levy
At a special council meeting on Friday Edinburgh Council finally got their plans to charge a levy on overnight accommodation in the city across the line.
The meeting was held online due to Storm Éowyn but...
Update on Storm Éowyn
First Minister, John Swinney, has asked everyone in Scotland to continue to follow Police Scotland advice not to travel during the red weather warning.
He also asks that people are mindful that dangerous conditions...
Storm Éowyn claims more trees in Edinburgh
The storm has now claimed even more trees in Edinburgh - one in private gardens where residents remain scared that the rest of the tree is still standing albeit precariously.
A tree in the...
Storm Éowyn – scenes in Edinburgh
Storm Éowyn is romping through Edinburgh today with high winds and rain.
These are some of the scenes around the city.
Storm Éowyn causes disruption in Edinburgh on 24 January 2025.
There are several trees...
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Colinton/Fairmilehead have two new councillors
The results of the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election were announced last night. The intention was to hold the count on Friday morning but as a result of Storm Éowyn which might...
New art exhibition at university library to spark “climate conversations”
An exhibition opening at the University of Edinburgh’s Main Library on Friday 24 January is the first of its kind to explore environmental issues through the University’s art collection.
The exhibition includes more than 30...
Boroughmuir Banshees make a mark with trophy double
Boroughmuir Banshees girls’ rugby has had a fantastic start to 2025 with the Commsworld-backed under-16s and under-18s winning respective cup finals to secure first-ever silverware.
A combined Lasswade-Boroughmuir under-16 team became National Quaich champions, swiftly...
Letter from Scotland
“Never grow old.” That’s what my father advised me. Unfortunately, I’ve not taken his advice and I find myself, as he did, in my mid-70s. And I’m not alone. About a fifth of the Scottish...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – the results
The votes have been cast in the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election January 2025 and the electorate have had their say.
This is the second by-election in three months in the same ward and two councillors have...
Council cancels all non-essential services on Friday
The Council has announced the cancellation of all "non-essential" council services on Friday due to the anticipated extreme weather conditions.
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for wind covering Edinburgh and much...
Hospitality body asks for delays to tourist tax
UKHospitality Scotland has called on Edinburgh Council to delay the beginning of a planned transition period for collecting levy funds from May to at least October this year.
The body says that the council's draft...
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