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Edinburgh welcomes Race Across the World experience in Scottish
Edinburgh will be the first Scottish city to host the Race Across the World: The Experience when it arrives this spring.
Based on the hit...
Scottish Government confirms continuing support for Ukraine
On the fourth anniversary of the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, First Minister John Swinney has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s solidarity with Ukraine.
The...
Borders Art Fair – artists respond to the information overload
Lothian artist Georgina Bown is interested in information overload and nautical monsters. These are just two of the diverse themes being explored by more...
Edinburgh residents “blindsided” by “appalling” short-term let decision
RESIDENTS of a charming Edinburgh Street have been left livid after an “appalling” u-turn by a property developer who promised to convert a former hotel on Claremont...
Edinburgh school chef retains title of best in Scotland
An Edinburgh school chef has been named the best in Scotland for the second year running.
Vladimirs Kruus, the executive chef at Fettes College in...
Charity walk to highlight water crisis across the globe
A community fundraising walk will take place 7 March along the Water of Leith, from Balerno to The Shore in Leith to raise awareness...
Celebration event being held at WHALE Arts for Pat Tait
A celebration is being held during the Pat Tait Exhibition which is being staged at WHALE Arts in Wester Hailes.
WHALE Arts has issued a...
BAFTA Awards – winners will be announced on Sunday evening
Now that the Winter Olympics are drawing to a close, it is time for awards season to begin.
On Sunday night the British Academy of...
Love Music Community & Junior Choirs in Concert
Love Music Community and Junior Choirs present a collaboration with Edinburgh Concert Band, a truly spectacular coming together of inclusive community music making.
Performing...
Scotland to help Ukraine with nets
Scotland is sending fishing nets to Ukraine to help them repel drones.
More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets will be sent from Scotland...
At Dovecot Studios – David Remfry: In Residence
David Remfry: In Residence opens at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh this weekend.
Acclaimed artist David Remfry, MBE, RA, is bringing his lyrical artistic vision to...
Silverstone signs with new label ahead of UK and European tour
Edinburgh busking star, Laura Silverstone, signs with Last Night From Glasgow and announces UK and European tour.
The Danny Kyle Award winner has signed...
Greens say government is “complacent” about just transition
The Scottish Greens net zero spokesperson, Lorna Slater, MSP, has called for more urgency and an end to the SNP’s complacency in response to...
Watsonian sponsorship aids player welfare
Watsonian Football Club have announced a landmark partnership with Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital, establishing the UK’s largest healthcare charity as the club’s Official Hospital...
Cole Hamilton says LibDems can beat SNP
Alex Cole-Hamilton, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader told his party's spring conference, that he believes they will beat the SNP "right across Scotland" in the...
Lion Dance marks the Year of the Fire Horse
St James Quarter welcomed the Year of the Fire Horse in spectacular style on Saturday, as vibrant Lion Dance performances brought colour, movement and...
Network rail to fix the drainage on the line from Bathgate to Edinburgh
The drainage infrastructure on the Bathgate to Edinburgh railway line will be improved by an £800,000 investment from Network Rail.
Engineers will install around...
Charity bonspiel fundraiser for British Heart Foundation
Edinburgh Curling Club held its annual charity bonspiel, raising £1,045 for the British Heart Foundation.
With a novel set of rules applying Merchiston Curling Club...
Greens will provide free bus travel for everyone in Scotland
The Scottish Greens have announced that as part of their manifesto they will aim to provide free bus travel for everyone, funded by "higher...
Ed Davey rallying the troops in Edinburgh for “Change with fairness at its heart”
On Friday he called for new legislation to remove a former prince from the line of succession. Today in Edinburgh he called for the...
It’s hotting up for Murrayfield fans – thanks to Scottish Gas
It’s traditionally only the Scotland coach who occupies a major “hot seat” at Murrayfield Stadium (don’t you know it, Gregor Townsend?)
But that has changed...
Lochend footballers chase cup double
Lochend Football Academy have plenty to look forward to with their under 14s and under-16s both in the semi-finals of their respective Scottish Cups...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
Each week the council's travel team issues its list of streets in the capital where roadworks are planned.
Every area of the city is...
Jacob appointed East tennis ambassador
World ranking star Jacob Fearnley has accepted a position as the first Ambassador of the East of Scotland Tennis Association.
It is fitting recognition for...
Lothians MSP claims Edinburgh is “considering introducing” congestion charge
The Scottish Conservatives have unveiled plans for fixing the roads in Scotland at the 2026 conference at Murrayfield.
Lothians MSP, Sue Webber, opened the...
Wake up to a new bakery on Morrison Street
There is a new bakery opening on Morrison Street on Friday morning serving a range of baked goods including sausage rolls, pies, and cakes.
The pies...
Letter from Scotland
A rare day of sunshine last weekend beckoned me to the Pentland Hills. In the chilly wind the hills rolled away in snowy mounds...
International referee highlights importance of recovery in a collaboration with Sheraton Grand
RECOVERY and resilience are in focus in Edinburgh as one of Scotland’s most pioneering rugby referees begins a new personal collaboration with one of...
Edinburgh explorer honoured by Royal Scottish Geographical Society
An Edinburgh woman who became the first person to walk the length of Saudi Arabia, has been honoured with a prestigious fellowship following her achievement.
Alice Morrison...
Council tax may rise by 5% in Edinburgh
A draft budget published by Edinburgh Council shows that council tax may rise by 5% in the next financial year.
The increase would...
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