Edinburgh local news Archives

Exercise is good for you….

Reader - July 5, 2015 4:55 pm 0

Contributed by Gail Hutchison ANutr – Food and Health Development Worker at Edinburgh Community Food Physical activity is a really important part of our health...

Five cultural sites added to World Heritage List

Phyllis Stephen - July 5, 2015 1:19 pm 0

As well as our very own Forth Bridge the World Heritage Committee this morning approved the inscription of four other cultural sites on the World...

What’s On in Edinburgh this week

Rosemary Kaye - July 5, 2015 12:23 pm 0

Art, drama, books, films - and lots of gardening - this week. If you see yourself as the next Jimmy Hendrix, The Voodoo Rooms...

Hurrah for the Forth Bridge!

Phyllis Stephen - July 5, 2015 12:18 pm 0

The World Heritage Committee has officially announced today in Bonn that The Forth Bridge has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The world-famous bridge...

Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today

Rosemary Kaye - July 5, 2015 6:01 am 0

Art Makers - July: join the Art Makers Club and make your own masterpieces, with artists Tessa Asquith Lamb and Louise Fraser. For ages 4-12 years. 2-4pm, Scottish National Gallery,...

Five things you need to know today

Phyllis Stephen - July 5, 2015 6:00 am 0

Lauriston Castle Northfield and Willowbrae Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership Edinburgh International Film Festival Meadows Barbecues and the danger of fire Visitors to Lauriston Castle will be treated to an adventure...

Honorary doctorate from University of Edinburgh for Gordon Aikman

Phyllis Stephen - July 4, 2015 5:26 pm 0

In a speech to medical graduates from Edinburgh University, MND patient and campaigner Gordon Aikman made a heartfelt call for them to be the...

MSP in Trolley Dash!

Phyllis Stephen - July 4, 2015 5:08 pm 0

On Thursday morning at Tesco's Broughton Road store, MSP Sarah Boyack took part in a trolley dash round the aisles. This was a treasure hunt...

Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today

Rosemary Kaye - July 4, 2015 6:01 am 0

It's in the Bag: rhymes, drama, creative games and puppets from this award-winning company, with lots of well-loved Scottish songs throughout! There will be...

Five things you need to know today

Phyllis Stephen - July 4, 2015 6:00 am 0

Police Box Festival Bikes on trams Students fix the Seabird Centre's robot Pavement Parking Fundraising at Castlebrae Glebe Today and tomorrow you can get along to the Police Box...

Five things you need to know today

Phyllis Stephen - July 3, 2015 6:50 am 0

00 Tennis finals today at Craiglockhart Pick your own fruit At Dalkeith Country Park Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival New face at The Real Mary King's Close Over 300 of the most promising...

Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today

Rosemary Kaye - July 3, 2015 6:01 am 0

Craigmillar Community Arts Family Fun Afternoon and All-Weather Picnic: a fun afternoon of food, traditional games and art workshops - an early celebration of...

Real Junk Food comes to Musselburgh

Phyllis Stephen - July 2, 2015 4:00 pm 0

Loretto Junior School recently organised a feast that they hope will be just the start of an exciting new Real Junk Food venture. The school handed...

MSP blogs – Sarah Boyack campaigns for decent access to Waverley Station

Reader - July 2, 2015 2:19 pm 0

Contributed by Sarah Boyack MSP. Last month I had the chance to raise the concerns of constituents to demand better access to Waverley Station at...

Edinburgh food specialists appointed as inspection providers

Reader - July 2, 2015 6:50 am 0

Farm assurance specialists Acoura have been appointed by The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) as inspection provider for their Pasture for Life certification scheme. Their aim...

Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today

Rosemary Kaye - July 2, 2015 6:01 am 0

Water of Leith Conservation Trust: River Dipping. Get into the river for this favourite activity! 2pm, Water of Leith Conservation Trust, 24 Lanark Road. £4...

Five things you need to know today

Phyllis Stephen - July 2, 2015 6:00 am 0

St James Quarter Royal Week At the Compass Gallery Jacobean Miniatures at The Scottish National Gallery Edinburgh student wins cash prize on graduation TH Real Estate has been granted...

Forth Bridges Festival 2015 takes a step back in time

Phyllis Stephen - July 2, 2015 5:30 am 0

Family Fun Weekend to step back in time and celebrate 125 years of the Forth Bridge as part of Forth Bridges Festival 2015 Vintage lovers across...

Edinburgh International Film Festival shows off latest Disney Pixar blockbuster

Elaine Downs - July 1, 2015 8:22 pm 0

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has a proud tradition of showcasing films from around the world, from short films to future blockbuster; literally every taste...

Edinburgh surveyor appointed chairman of RICS Scotland

Reader - July 1, 2015 6:13 pm 0

RICS Scotland has announced the appointment of Ian McKee (FRICS FCABE) as its 2015-2016 Chairman. McKee, Managing Director of GLM, a leading Edinburgh-based building surveying...

Jawbone Arch should return to The Meadows in the autumn

Phyllis Stephen - July 1, 2015 5:07 pm 1

The City of Edinburgh Council appointed Nicolas Boyes Conservators to undertake the careful removal of the Jawbone Arch in July 2014. The bones are...

Literary Flavours: Italian Book Week in Stockbridge

Rosemary Kaye - July 1, 2015 1:58 pm 0

One of my favourite parts of Brideshead Revisited takes place in Venice, when Sebastian Flyte flings open the shutters of his father's palazzo to reveal...

Arise Dame Sue!

Phyllis Stephen - July 1, 2015 1:49 pm 0

The Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council received an honour in the New Year Honours list at the beginning of the year,...

Basketball – GB Women U20 Squad Announced

John Preece - July 1, 2015 8:00 am 0

The final roster for the GB Under-20 Women British Basketball squad was announced this week. They travelled to Montenegro on Tuesday 30th June to...

SNP MPs call for renaming of ISIL

Phyllis Stephen - July 1, 2015 6:48 am 1

At a photo call on the steps of Westminster Hall later this morning, some SNP MPs will join MPs from across the parties at...

Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today

Rosemary Kaye - July 1, 2015 6:01 am 0

WEDNESDAY 1 JULY 2015 Fantastic Facts and Fun Activities with The Dogs' Trust: Rachel Bliss, Edinburgh Education and Community Officer, will talk about about how...

Five things you need to know today

Phyllis Stephen - July 1, 2015 6:00 am 0

Booking opens for Fringe by the Sea Call charges for Freephone numbers Association of Scottish Businesswomen awards Modern apprentices Festival Soundbites Fringe by the Sea takes place in...