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Gym at new Liberton High School opens to the public
As Liberton High School opens for its first term, the gym is now open to the public.
There is a fully equipped fitness studio with...
Children’s cancer charity boss in support plea
Livingston-based charity Team Jak is hosting a series of fund-raising tea parties across Scotland in September as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Founded in...
Broughton rugby, 102, confirm league withdrawal
Broughton Rugby Club men's section, founded in 1924, have vowed to continue as a social/vets outfit when officially acknowledging that a lack of players...
Edinburgh Council approves temporary ban on statues
Edinburgh Council has approved a temporary ban on public art projects in Princes Street Gardens in a drive to move new statues away from...
Local community council has doubts about proposed Visitor Levy
The North Berwick Community Council (NBCC) is planning to object to East Lothian Council's proposals to introduce a visitor levy.
Kenny Miller, the Chair of...
Knife angel sculpture planned for Leith Walk
A proposal has been lodged by The City of Edinburgh Council with their planners to erect the knife angel sculpture at the foot of...
Walker’s Shortbread brings a touch of Speyside magic to Edinburgh
Walker’s Shortbread is bringing a touch of Speyside magic and travel relief to the streets of the capital on 20 August.
The official Walker’s ‘Magic...
Ralph Sayer appoints solicitor from the firm’s own ranks
An Edinburgh-based firm of solicitors and estate agents, has appointed Katie Wright as its latest ‘home-grown’ solicitor.
Miss Wright has accepted the offer of a...
Fringe 2026: Nate Kitch: Replica ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Real tension in a comedy show can derail it, or inspire a performer to produce something special.
In the case of Nate Kitch's Replica,...
Four Walls and a Roof at The Studio ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This UK premiere is extremely thought-provoking.
There is humour as well as serious consideration of the motivations for censorship. This last point is emphasised...
Fringe 2026 – Parkies
Who are the real beasts in America’s National Parks?
What lies ahead for the Parkies as they gather for another summer season welcoming visitors...
Council by-elections 2026 – Portobello/Craigmillar – Lorenzo Martinico
Lorenzo Martinico is a candidate in the upcoming by-election, who lives in the council ward he wants to represent and has been a member...
EIFF Top Pick – Snapshot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Extra, extra! Among the runners and riders of the EIFF’s Main Competition for this year sits Snapshot, the first feature from indie director Joseph Archer, writer...
Fringe 2026 – Adam Bromley: Hyperconnected ⭐⭐⭐
Adam Bromley: Hyperconnected
At the heart of the Fringe are shows such as this, in small, dark, muggy rooms with small audiences.
This was Adam Bromley's...
EIFF Top Pick – Capsized ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Capsized, director Lindsey Ryan’s first feature-length outing is another frontrunner for the 2026 Main Competition with its eyes on the Sean Connery Prize for...
Edinburgh care home achieves veteran-friendly status for second year running
A care home in Edinburgh has been recognised for its commitment to the armed forces community for a second consecutive year.
Care UK’s Murrayside, on South Beechwood in Corstorphine, has been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status –...
Monday – public information meeting about Hermiston data centre
A public information meeting is being held on Monday evening to discuss the greenbelt and the proposed data centre at Hermiston.
The details of...
Fringe 2026 – the Great Shakespeare Showdown
Draw your quills, sharpen your wits and polish your pickaxes for the knock-down, drag-out, take no prisoners, Great Shakespeare Showdown in Silver City.
The tale...
Edinburgh Art Festival – making accessibility a priority with their own bus
Edinburgh Art Festival which began on Friday takes place in several city venues, and organisers have announced that there is a tram replacement bus...
Council by-elections 2026 – Southside/Newington – Artie Khovanov
The Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Southside/Newington fits the current political mould. He is a Cambridge graduate (like Andy Burnham) and English (like Andy...
Beethoven 6 & Adès at The Usher Hall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Los Angeles Philharmonic under the extraordinary baton of Gustavo Dudamel once again delighted us with a lovely rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’...
Smart Works Scotland End of Summer Sale
Join Smart Works Scotland for their End of Summer Sale and shop from an exciting selection of high street, designer and vintage fashion –...
EIF review – Beethoven 7 & Ortiz at The Usher Hall ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The first half of the concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic consisted of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony which is always a delight to hear.
This rendition...
Cabinet Secretary opens the 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival – Gala Opening night
This was an excellent evening at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, now firmly at home in the Edinburgh Futures Institute, where the largest space...
Trainspotting Cast and Crew Reunite in Leith
The cast and crew of Trainspotting returned to Edinburgh on Friday night for a special 30th anniversary screening as part of this year’s Edinburgh International Film...
Christine stars on shuttle stage
Edinburgh badminton ace Christine Black has excelled at the Belgian Seniors Open by winning the ladies doubles then reaching the singles final.
Christine's successes came...
Stewart Robertson – Watsonian stalwart
Tributes have been paid to Stewart Robertson, a stalwart of Watsonian rugby and cricket who has died four days shy of his 86th birthday.
In...
EIF – JLCO with Yuja Wang at The Usher Hall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a treat to hear a classical concert pianist move into the interpretation of jazz.
The chemistry between the orchestra and her delightful playing...
EIFF: Out There/These Violent Delights/Bodyhackers
Out There ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The year is 1994 and something strange is afoot in the rural Welsh village of Caradoc. Strange lights dance in the sky, especially...
EIFF Top Pick – The Arrow at Rest at Every Instant of its Flight...
Writer-director Theodore Schaefer’s black-and-white anthology piece stands as a nicely oddball addition to this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Set against a Manhattan backdrop...
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