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TGI Fridays on Castle Street is now closed
A local restaurant has been closed in the restructuring of the business which has led to 456 redundancies in the UK.
A notice in the...
Wind turbines for Inch Cape arrive at the Port of Leith
Cnood-Wenchong Heavy Industries (CWHI) has delivered the first batch of 15 fully commissioned transition pieces for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm to the...
Winter Olympics 2026 – Team GB curlers supported by whisky liqueur brand Magnum
Scotland's only Scotch malt whisky cream liqueur brand, Magnum is supporting the Team GB curling team, Team Mouat, headed up by skip, Bruce Mouat.
The...
The Biba Story: 1964 – 1975 opening next month
The upcoming exhibition at Dovecot Studios will be a trip down memory lane for Edinburgh fashionistas, who are invited to "Bring Oot Your Biba"...
Fettesian Archie does his bit for cancer charity fundraiser
Edinburgh’s Archie Simpson has covered himself in glory by being an integral part of a bizarre combination of fundraisers which raised £24,000 for charity.
The...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
Applications of note include a hotel...
The 2026 Grand Marshal of the NYC Tartan Day Parade is announced
The National Tartan Day New York Committee has announced that Outlander star, Sam Heughan, will return to lead the parade on 11 April for...
Get a warm welcome in Leith
The Utilita Energy Hub in Newkirkgate in Leith is running Warm Welcome Week next week to highlight their facilities.
The hub is a warm...
Historic house marketed for first time in half a century
A historic home in Balerno is up for sale for the first time in 50 years.
The detached stone-built Curriehill House, 4 Newmills Avenue,...
Stranded starfish in Wardie Bay – experts say some could have been saved
Last week hundreds of starfish were washed up on the beach at Wardie Bay, but some or all could have been saved, according to...
LifeCare gets going with a packed programme in January
LifeCare Edinburgh invites locals to stay connected with a full programme of free and welcoming community activities at its Community Hub in Stockbridge.
LifeCare’s hub...
Matt returns to Kentucky buoyed by Craiglockhart practice
Former British junior tennis No 1 Matt Rankin returned to a University of Kentucky base this week after a festive break in his native...
The stars are coming out at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the 75th birthday year
To celebrate its 75th birthday year Pitlochry Festival Theatre is holding a series of events as part of a fundraising appeal.
And ready to...
A new creative heart for north Edinburgh
Beyond the tourist centre, a cultural revolution is taking root in North Edinburgh.
North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) provides far more than a mere "community...
New Year triathlon won – again! – Iain now heads to the Sahara
Fresh from winning the iconic Edinburgh New Year’s Day triathlon mostly around Arthur’s Seat for a fourth time, Iain Veitch, 44, is set to...
Edinburgh Council – meetings this week
Edinburgh councillors get back to attending meetings this week at the City Chambers.
Monday, 12th January, 2026
Tuesday, 13th January, 2026
9.30 am Meeting of Licensing Sub-Committee on 13/01 at 9.30 am -...
Strike action at Diligenta to escalate as pay dispute continues
There will be picket lines on Lothian Road from Monday morning at finance sector outsourcer, Diligenta's premises at the beginning of a planned week...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
Each week The City of Edinburgh Council's travel team publishes a list of the city streets where roadworks are planned.
The measures listed include road...
Laura collaborates on some brand new “smash knits”
Known better for her smash hits, Edinburgh based singer songwriter Laura Silverstone is adding what she hopes will be smash knits to her range...
Government road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers
Government plans to introduce a new road safety strategy should include cognitive tests for older drivers according to the local MP for Edinburgh South...
Investment planned for The Centre in Livingston
A multi-million pound investment is planned for the shopping centre in Livingston later this year, along with a new leisure hub.
Last year new brands...
Protest at US Consulate condemns US action in Venezuela
A protest was held on Saturday by Stop the War Scotland, with support from the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC), Scottish Venezuela Solidarity Campaign and the Scottish Cuba...
Connor Burns – GALLUS coming to Edinburgh
Edinburgh's own Connor Burns is one of Scottish comedy's rising stars.
If 2025's Edinburgh Festival Fringe is any guide, he has already risen. Burns sold out...
Celebrating Rabbie Burns in Edinburgh
There is nowhere better to celebrate the National Bard, Rabbie Burns, than in Edinburgh where he lived and worked.
Visit the Writers' Museum located...
Martial arts medals could be just the job for Amanda
Mixed martial arts success in the company of her daughter is at the heart of a West Lothian woman’s quest to re-enter the workforce,...
Soundhouse will kick off in February
Tickets are now on sale for Soundhouse concerts at Traverse Theatre on Cambridge Street which begin on 1 February with The Foghorn Stringband.
A spokesperson...
Bus and tram numbers increased last year
More passengers used buses and trams in Edinburgh last year.
Some 130 million customer journeys were recorded by Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams. The number...
Councillors asked to approve demand for “more progressive” council tax
Edinburgh Council may ask The Scottish Government to explore "more progressive" regimes for council tax, if councillors approve a draft response to a government...
The penguins are enjoying the snowy weather in Corstorphione
Edinburgh Zoo’s penguins are enjoying the snowy weather this morning, trying to snap at the snowflakes as they pass by.
The wildlife conservation charity’s other animals,...
New curling format proves a success
For season 25-26, Edinburgh Curling Club has created a new league, called Sticks and Stones.
It’s a two person per team version of curling, with...
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