Tag: Edinburgh local news

Dr Rowan Williams, the new Chair of Christian Aid and former Archbishop of Canterbury, launched this year’s Christian Aid Week Book Sale at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church in George Street. The...

The very first World Forum on Natural Capital is being organised by Scottish Wildlife Trust and it will take place at the EICC in Edinburgh in November 2013. This event will debate the topic...

Planning matters - Edinburgh Bus Tours -  T in the Park comes to Edinburgh - Fresh Start want you to Walk the Walk - Tonight at the Victoria House HotelThe council papers for the...

The council wants to encourage more cafes with outdoor seating on Princes Street and in the city centre. This, they say, will help the town centre become a place for 'social and economic interaction'.The...

Lawyers from 26 countries are to meet in Edinburgh today when they will be addressed by Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice. The occasion is a meeting of law firms that are members...

Former Hibs captain and manager John ‘Yogi’ Hughes has been sacked by Hartlepool United after the team was relegated to League Two.A statement on the club’s website said:- “The club would like to thank...

Newbattle Abbey College Information Event for Arts and Humanities Access CourseNewbattle Abbey College, which is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, is set to host an information event on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 where adults...

On Wednesday, Sir Alex Ferguson stunned the football world by announcing that he will retire as manager of Manchester United from the end of this season. Tributes continue to pour in from fellow managers,...

The council propose that Pilrig will be designated as a conservation area, following a planning committee decision in February which now requires some consultation. The eastern boundary of the area will be Leith Walk...

 The education convener, Councillor Paul Godzik, handed out Bronze Award certificates to JASS participants, Cameron, Annie, Robert, Simon and Finlay while he was at South Morningside Primary School last week.The Junior Award Scheme Scotland(JASS) is...

 Well, according to the Yes Scotland campaign it certainly is.People from a range of EU countries and now living in Scotland came together today to voice support for a Yes vote in next year's...

Beauty lovers enjoyed free treatments last weekend thanks to Essential Edinburgh’s Spa in the City event. They enjoyed the atmosphere in St Andrew Square on Saturday and Sunday with over 1000 enjoying treatments from the...

Taxi Driver text Appeal - Pedal on Parliament 2 - Farewell to James Gillespie's High School - City Centre Consultation - Tonight at the Cameo Police in Edinburgh have sent a mass text to taxi...

Fatal collision, M9 - woman identifiedPolice can now identify the motorcyclist who died in a collision that happened near to Junction 1A of the M9 around 1.40pm on Monday of this week.She is 41-year-old...

Today the New Town Theatre unveils a programme of Fringe debuts and international performances as part of Edinburgh International Festival Fringe running from 2-26 August 2013.From 2 – 25 August Universal Quidem Ltd, a new partnership...

This year’s Imaginate Festival, Scotland’s international festival of performing arts for children and young people, runs this week until Monday 13 May 2013 at venues across Edinburgh.Now in its 24th year, the Imaginate Festival...

The cream of Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent is gathering in Edinburgh today for EIE13 (Engage| Invest|Exploit), Scotland’s flagship investor event, at the Assembly Rooms.  Over 60 entrepreneurial companies from the informatics, computer science, energy and...

In our Five things you need to know today article published this morning, we mentioned the news that veteran Tom Gilzean had his motorised wheelchair vandalised.The Edinburgh Taxi Trade Children’s Outing Committee today contacted Tom and...

A rare guide to Britain’s greatest duels, a “hot read” in the early 19th Century for gentlemen who still fought with pistols at dawn, goes on sale this weekend in Scotland’s biggest annual charity...

Hibs’ fan Hugh Cockburn has arrived back home in Sunderland after completing the 455 mile bike ride from London to Edinburgh.The money continues to flow in on behalf of the St Patrick’s Branch of...

Sleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel operator, is to launch Cityroomz – a rooms-based sister brand offering convenience and comfort at great value prices – with an opening in Edinburgh this month.Sleeperz Hotels...

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a missing woman. Laura Gorrie was seen leaving her home address in Lapicide Place at around 8.45pm on Wednesday 1st May and was due to...

 Help Tom Gilzean - Gorgie & Dalry Community Council - Edinburgh Zoo in the black (and white) - Aer Lingus choose Edinburgh for maiden voyage - Blackhall Plant Sale There is a dreadful story in...

 Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, flew the airlines first brand new plane on its maiden voyage to Edinburgh this week. The airline, who operates 72 flights per week to Edinburgh, collected its first...

Police in Edinburgh are investigating the theft of a painting from a Cathedral in the Capital.A painting depicting the Trinity icon was stolen from St Mary's Cathedral in Palmerston Place, sometime between the 25th...

 Three Edinburgh taxi drivers have graduated as elite tour guides, receiving their ‘Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage drivers’ Tour Guiding Certificates at a ceremony in the City Chambers after spending 12 weeks learning all...

 This week is your last chance to see the Vikings! exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland.The National Museum of Scotland is the only UK venue for Vikings!, an outstanding exhibition of more than 500 objects, including...

Rat Race - Farm Theft - Mark Douglas-Home - Eteaket online - TramsIf you were taking part then you would know that the Rat Race took place in Edinburgh over the weekend. Other than...

Starting on Thursday this week this is a free course that is designed to educate people and get them active by encouraging them to grow their own food and then use what they have...

 Get into the GroveLocal Green councillor, Gavin Corbett, profiles the Grove mobile community garden at Fountainbridge, and calls on other landowners to follow the example.Everywhere I turn, it seems, there are new gardening projects...