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Banking to beans in Bruntsfield
Edinburgh's coffee scene continues to expand. New cafés appear every few months, reflecting a broader UK trend where coffee has become woven into daily...
Ante Šuto joins elite band of Hibs players to score on their debut
When Ante Šuto headed home a dramatic last-minute winner against Dundee United last month he joined an elite band of Hibs players to have scored on...
Walking tennis launches at Joppa club
A new "walking tennis" project backed by the sport's Scottish governing body and homecare provider Home Instead will launch at the Joppa club on...
Tour Grand Depart excites Road Club cyclists
The Edinburgh Road Club Youth Race Team has announced its 2026 racing squad and sponsor line-up as it enters its 15th season of developing...
On this day in history – The National Covenant was signed in Greyfriars Kirkyard
On 28 February 1638, thousands of Scots gathered in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh and signed a document that would shake a kingdom.
The National Covenant...
Flights to the Middle East cancelled after strikes on Iran
Following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran overnight, flights in and out of Edinburgh to the Middle East have been cancelled.
A Qatar Airways...
Conference season is upon us but where’s the coffee?
This was the fourth party conference held in the past week in Scotland. Labour had said theirs was not really a conference, more of...
Biggest housebuilding revolution promised if Labour get into power in Scotland
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, announced that he would "lead the biggest housebuilding revolution in the history of devolution".
This depends on him being elected...
Fin to lead Murrayfield DAFS
Long serving player Fin Ross takes over from Garuda Ramapriya as 1st team captain at Murrayfield DAFS cricket club in the season ahead.
Andy Smith...
Notorious “eyesore” square to be revamped as part of Edinburgh visitor levy Old Town clean-up
THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to sink millions earned from the tourist tax into a raft of projects focused on cleaning up Edinburgh’s Old Town, which...
The night sky over Edinburgh in March
Phil Daly explains what you might see in the astronomical sky over Edinburgh and Lothians in the next month.
We retain our parade of 6...
Blazin’ Fiddles promise to set Haddington reeling
Scottish fiddling legends Blazin’ Fiddles will the good times roll when they open their latest UK tour at Haddington Corn Exchange on 5 March.
The...
Letter from Scotland
The Scottish Labour Party meets on Friday in Paisley for its Spring Conference.
Its first task is to digest the result of the Gorton...
PC Alana recognised with Bravery Award after Edinburgh incident
Police Scotland's Chief Constable, Jo Farrell, KPM, held the annual Bravery and Excellence Awards on Thursday when she recognised many officers, staff, partners and...
Former Social Club given serviced apartment green light
Plans to transform a shuttered social club into six serviced apartments have been approved by city councillors.
At Wednesday’s development management committee meeting developers explained...
Former RBS bank gets serviced apartment go-ahead
Councillors have approved the conversion of a closed bank building to 13 serviced apartments.
The former RBS branch sits on the corner of Bernard Street...
SNP condemn city’s cross-party budget deal
The SNP group on Edinburgh Council say that agreement over the £1.5 billion deal leads to doubts on its financial sustainability.
Their concerns stem...
Spring Craft Fair is a first at The Old Manor
The Old Manor Hotel in Lundin Links is to host its first ever Spring Craft Fair showcasing many local businesses and artisan makers from...
Council tax will increase by 4% in Edinburgh – but parking charges static
Council Tax in Edinburgh will rise by 4% following the budget meeting on Thursday.
Council officers had recommended a 5% rise and the Labour administration...
Summer of Sport heralded by free swimming lessons for primary school children
The Scottish Government is to fully fund swimming lessons for P4 and 5 school children in Scotland.
Children will be given the chance to learn...
Ocean Terminal sold in multi million pound deal
The shopping centre at Ocean Terminal has been sold to Fortress, a US investor, in a £15 million deal reported by Green Street News.
The...
Crash at Maybury
A crash occurred on Maybury Road earlier on Wednesday involving a lorry and a car.
The driver of the lorry said that a dog...
Team Keron curl for Cousin Trophy
After a successful revamp in 2025, the Edinburgh Curling Club’s Cousin Trophy was once again played as a two day, four game Bonspiel with...
Review – Wasteman ⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘It’s really easy. All you have to do is fill out the worksheet and stay out of trouble’
BBFC: Rated 18 for very strong language,...
Mother’s Day – time for High Tea
A traditional Scottish High Tea - a quintessentially Scottish experience which is not as readily available as it used to be – is brewing...
Orienteering course for beginners
Scottish Orienteering are hosting an adults beginners' course on the Cammo Estate from 10-4pm on Saturday 28 March.
This follows a similar venture last August...
This week’s planning news in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
Applications which are of interest this...
European Movement in Scotland say voters must demand what Scotland wants
Voters are encouraged by a pro-European body to "vote for what Scotland wants".
The European Movement in Scotland, EMIS, is calling for voters to ask...
Zyw gets Paralympic call up
An Edinburgh snowboarder will become the first ever winter paralympian to compete with motor neurone disease (MND), after only deciding to try to qualify...
Memorial service held to mark the anniversary of Russian invasion into Ukraine
A Memorial Service was held at the Stone of Remembrance in the quad at the City Chambers on Tuesday morning to mark the fourth...
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