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An evening with Damian Barr
Edinburgh Central Library hosted Damian Barr, author of the memoir ‘Maggie and Me’, in conversation with Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh earlier this...
Opinion – The momentum swing towards Yes
At the outset of this campaign people were commenting that they did not know who to believe. Now the point more often commented on...
Five things you need to know today Edinburgh!
Margo MacDonald - Farmers Market - Easter Bunny - Radio 4 show - Free swimming this Easter for schoolchildren
The papers are full of the...
Independent MSP for Lothians Margo MacDonald dies
Margo MacDonald was a force to be reckoned with. As an independent MSP she was very effective in the debating chamber, and well able...
Green Investment Bank has one of the best offices in the UK
Industry experts award Scotland’s finest workplaces –
UK Green Investment Bank honoured at the British Council for Offices’ annual Regional Awards
The UK Green Investment Bank...
Easter holiday fun at Gambado
Gambado Fountain Park, Edinburgh’s biggest indoor soft play and party centre is set to host a special Easter Eggs-travaganza in aid of SiMBA, Simpson’s...
Man found dead outside William Street pub
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a man was found dead outside a city pub.
Officers attended at Bert's Bar in William Street...
Scott v The Zombies
SCOTT VS THE ZOMBIES – a celebration for World Autism Day
Ever been to an auction curated by a zombie? Thought not – but you’ve...
Five things you need to know today Edinburgh!
The Edinburgh International Science Festival - Advice for football fans this weekend - Last chance to go behind the Hidden Door - Noah -...
Surveys completed on all Edinburgh schools
Following Tuesday’s tragic incident at Liberton High School, the Council has taken immediate steps to visit and inspect its school estate in order to...
Leith Links and hibs.net join forces to help local children
Generous Hibs’ fans from the supporter’s messageboard hibs.net have joined forces with supporter’s initiative ‘Leith Links’ to raise money to enable local children to...
Police urge football fans to have a good time at Easter Road this weekend
But Chief Superintendent Mark Williams is keen to get the message across that the fans should also behave sensibly, otherwise Police Scotland will take...
Television chefs – good or bad?
Edinburgh Community Food debate the effect of the TV chef on 'us mere mortals'.
Television chefs constantly enjoy telling us that cooking is easy and...
Stockbridge Photography Club Photo of the Week
This week’s photo is by Michael Bulman, taken from our recent ”Light Trails” session.
The Stockbridge Photography Club is a non-profit photography club that aims...
Edinburgh International Science Festival – Busking Bikes
We were called to Gorgie City Farm this morning to watch some scientific experiments, but nothing to do with the animals! It was a...
Football – Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen
Heart of Midlothian 1 Aberdeen 1
SPFL, Wednesday 2 April 2014 – Tynecastle
(Photo by John Preece)
Like a champion boxer knocked to the canvas but crawling...
Final Edinburgh derby at Easter Road on Sunday 29 April
The final Edinburgh derby will take place at Easter Road on Sunday 29 April at 12.45 and will be shown live on BT Sport.
There...
Five things you need to know today Edinburgh!
Red Bull Hill Chasers entries close today - Professor Peter Higgs close up - Edinburgh Spy Week at The Filmhouse - Heriot Watt rowers...
First World War exhibition at the National War Museum
An exhibition called Next of Kin curated to combine private mementos and official memorabilia from the First World War presents a picture of Scotland...
Leith Cancer Research UK Shop has an ‘Egg-cellent’ birthday planned
CRACKING FIRST BIRTHDAY FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK SHOP
Scotland’s only children’s store for Cancer Research UK is set to celebrate its first birthday with a...
Nominations invited for Lord Provost’s Inspiring Volunteering Awards
These awards are intended to celebrate the volunteers in our city who bring many economic and social benefits through their voluntary activities. The ceremony...
Crombie vacates the chair at Creative Scotland
Sir Sandy Crombie who has been Chair of Creative Scotland for four years is stepping down after what has been a fairly turbulent time...
Review: The Past (Asghar Farhadi, 2013)
Asghar Farhadi is no stranger to the beautiful art of dramatic cinema. His last feature, the Persian language ‘A Separation’ earned him an Oscar...
The Commie Café wins Healthy Living Award
WHAT NO CHIPS? HOW COMMIE CAFE SCOOPED HEALTHY LIVING AWARD
Hundreds of dedicated swimmers, divers and gym goers of all levels train at Edinburgh’s Royal...
Queen Margaret University and Brunton Theatre collaborate on the stage
Community drama specialists from Queen Margaret University have joined forces with The Brunton Theatre to bring to the stage a moving musical black comedy...
Commonwealth Games inspires Heriot Watt v Waikatu rowing match
Well we should explain that there was no travel involved. The students did do the rowing - except they weren't in the same place...
COMPETITION – Win a copy of the new John Muir graphic novel
This competition ends on 10 April 2014.
A graphic novel based upon the life of pioneering conservationist John Muir was launched by Scottish Book Trust today,...
Liberton High School pupil named
Police in Edinburgh have confirmed that the Liberton High School pupil who died at the school yesterday was 12 year old Keane Wallis-Bennett.
Her family...
Liberton High School – statement from Education Convener
LIBERTON HIGH SCHOOL: STATEMENT FROM CONVENER OF EDUCATION, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Councillor Paul Godzik said: “As a parent, I, like parents across the city and...
Letter to the Editor – Should Hibs and Hearts merge?
Edinburgh, 2 April 2014
2 April 2014
Dear Sir/Madam,
TEAM RATIONALISATION
I really do not see what the fuss is anent the possibly bankruptcy of Heart of Midlothian...
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