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New strategy for National Museums Scotland launched
National Museums Scotland has launched its new National Strategy, strengthening its approach to working nationally with a commitment to taking more of the collections...
Councillor Cammy Day appointed new Education Convener
Councillor Cammy Day until now the Vice Convener with responsibility for Housing in the city has just been appointed to the Education brief.
This comes...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – winner of the First Book Award announced
The Edinburgh International Book Festival proves that there is more to it than a few weeks in Charlotte Square Garden in the summer.
YA Author...
Portobello’s historic cinema hosting premiere event in November
Film premieres to be held in Portobello’s historic cinema building
One of Portobello’s oldest cinemas is to sell tickets again for the first time in...
Scottish Opera – The Marriage of Figaro
Scottish Opera’s hit production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, directed by the great British baritone Sir Thomas Allen, comes to the Festival Theatre this...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Alex Lunn
SNP Councillor Alex Lunn represents Craigentinny/ Duddingston ward. He is Vice-Convener of the Planning committee.
Councillor Lunn writes:
An annual report by the Scottish Property Federation...
New James Gillespie School formally opened by the Education Secretary
The new James Gillespie’s High School was officially opened at a special ceremony by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills John...
Friends of the Earth highlight the Brexit effect on the environment
The Scottish Parliament will debate the potential impact of Brexit on the environment and climate change at Holyrood later today. Friends of the Earth Scotland...
Edinburgh LIVE! Thursday 27 October 2016
Our days are all different. There are never two the same.
But on Thursday 27 October you can follow what our day in the city is all...
Volunteer gardener wins NTS award
The National Trust for Scotland have honoured a volunteer in the gardens department with a Volunteer of the Year award at a ceremony in...
At the Queen’s Hall – Thomas Strønen : Time is a Blind Guide
The Norwegian percussionist and composer Thomas Strønen will bring his group of five improvising musicians to The Queen's Hall on 2 November 2016.
This is...
Lord Lyon graduates with an honorary degree
Edinburgh Napier University have bestowed an honorary degree on the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Dr Joseph Morrow takes care of all things heraldic,...
Xylaroo and Matt Berry & The Maypoles – Thursday 27th October at Liquid Rooms
Alt-country singing duo, Xylaroo will join musician and comedian Matt Berry at Edinburgh Liquid Rooms this Thursday night.
The announcement comes as the charming Chant...
Edinburgh student hitting the right notes
One Edinburgh teenager is looking forward to Thursday night when she may win big in the Unsigned Music Awards.
Molly McDermott, otherwise known as MOMAC,...
Scotrail have bikes for hire to add to your journey
Until Edinburgh gets the bike rental scheme promised for so long by the council, Scotrail has gone some way to providing an alternative.
The rail...
Review – Sleeping Beauty Melrose Spa at Radisson Blu Edinburgh
Sleeping Beauty Melrose Spa at Radisson Blu Edinburgh
Situated on the Royal Mile in the heart of the City Centre, the Sleeping Beauty Melrose Spa...
Edinburgh artist wins an Icon Award
Edinburgh based artist Mark Vice (23) won ‘Cultural Icon of the Year’ at Scotland’s Icon Awards 2016 which were announced last weekend
The award recognises a creative individual...
Ruth Davidson welcomes Small Business Saturday bus to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Central MSP & Scottish Conservative Party leader Ruth Davidson welcomed Small Business Saturday, to Edinburgh today.
Small Business Saturday is the annual, grassroots, not-for-profit...
Speaking to Steve Howe At the Queen’s Hall Solo – Homebrew 6
The acclaimed guitarist Steve Howe was in Edinburgh in October and appeared on stage at The Queen's Hall accompanied only by a sound engineer and a few...
Five things you need to know this evening
Brexit talks
Inverleith House closes its doors
The Full Monty starts its Edinburgh run tonight
Festival of Dreams - Scottish International Storytelling...
Free trams this Hogmanay to get you home
Edinburgh Trams has announced it will be providing a free service to help customers enjoy the city’s full programme of New Year celebrations, in...
Lots of laughs at Big Hearts Kinship Family Day at Tynecastle
The charity arm of Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Big Hearts Community Trust held a huge fun day at Tynecastle Stadium.
This was the largest...
Brexit talks in London
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, went to London earlier today to meet the Prime Minister Theresa May and the leaders of the other devolved...
University of Edinburgh Principal feels snubbed by UK Government
Sir Tim O'Shea who is the Principal of the University of Edinburgh gave evidence earlier today to the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster.
During the...
Valvona & Crolla add Scottish gifts to their range of goods
The well-known city food and gifts emporium Valvona & Crolla has just added Scottish gifts by Clare O'Neill to their gift halls in Jenners.
Clare's designs...
BBC Autumnwatch returns to your screens this evening
Autumnwatch returns to BBC Two tonight, in its tenth year.
Across four days, from today to Thursday 27th October, Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games will be...
Charity event with a Chinese twist for Breast Cancer Care Scotland
The Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association are holding a charity performance in November in aid of Breast Cancer Care Scotland (BCCS) in association with the Edinburgh...
Edinburgh Quartet – Rush Hour Concert 25 October 2016
The Edinburgh Quartet will play their Rush Hour Concert tomorrow evening at St Andrew's and St George's West Church at 5.30pm. A lovely way...
Scotrail enhances WiFi on the Edinburgh to Helensburgh route
The trains which service the Edinburgh to Helensburgh route will be improved by on-board WIFI Scotrail have announced today.
The Class 334 fleet is the...
Leave your hat on for The Full Monty at the King’s
The next show at the King's Theatre is The Full Monty which begins this evening and runs till 29 October.
Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY, which won...
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