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The Yotties are on board
The Royal Yacht Britannia is getting its annual spring clean as the Yotties are on board this week to keep her shipshape.
The 60...
Five things you need to know today
Our things to know about today include news of what is happening on the buses, in the arts world, in the window and in...
Kings Manor Hotel changes hands
The Kings Manor Hotel on Milton Road has been sold in an off-market deal.
Edinburgh (Portobello) Hotel Limited has bought the 100-bedroom hotel from Scottish...
Local politicians continue their call to “Keep Leith”
Local politicians are running a petition to keep Leith in the Scottish Parliamentary constituency name and invite locals to sign it.
But Ben Macpherson MSP...
Hibs sack Montgomery after poor run
Hibernian FC have announced this morning that Nick Montgomery has been "relieved of his duties as Head Coach".
Sergio Raimundo and Miguel Miranda have also...
Five things you need to know today
Short term lets
The question of The Scottish Government's legislation on short term lets and how they are then regulated by Scottish local authorities will...
First Scots coin sold at auction
ONE OF Scotland's first ever coins, struck almost 900 years ago, has fetched £1,500 at auction.The "very rare" silver penny was struck some...
Scottish art on sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday
Paintings spanning 300 years by some of Scotland's leading artists could fetch more than £1 million at an auction in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Bonhams...
New tartan registered to mark Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary
A NEW tartan has been created to mark 900 years since Edinburgh was made a royal burgh.
The "Edinburgh 900" tartan includes shades of blue,...
Council to scrap library fines permanently
Overdue book fines are to be permanently scrapped by Edinburgh libraries – as the council prepares to write off almost £50,000 owed by library...
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This week at the council
Monday, 13 May, 2024
10.00 am Regulatory Committee - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers
11.00 am Licensing Sub-Committee - Dean of Guild Court...
Council makes a u-turn on charges for taxi drivers outing
Edinburgh taxi drivers will no longer be charged by the council to use The Royal Mile on their annual outing.
The cab drivers organising this...
Plans for summer events in Princes Street Gardens – maybe
The Culture & Communities Committee will hear about council plans to use the Ross Bandstand and raise some much needed income in the process....
Royal patronage continues for Legion Scotland
King Charles III has been confirmed as the new patron of The Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland).
The charity has held...
The scourge of electric scooters
Police chiefs are facing fresh calls to clamp down on the illegal use of electric scooters after 16 recorded accidents in the last year.
Police...
At the City Art Centre – Adam Bruce Thomson: The Quiet Path
The first major retrospective of work by Adam Bruce Thomson, OBE, in a public gallery is now open at the City Art Centre.
There are...
Mavisbank House saved for the nation
Mavisbank has been saved for the nation after a grant of £5.3 million will pay for its restoration.
The house is 300 years and 50...
BBC Songs of Praise – how to get a ticket
Tickets are available for Songs of Praise which is taking place in Edinburgh on 28 May.
A spokesperson said: "Join Scottish singer-songwriter Steph MacLeod as we...
North Edinburgh Community Festival – a ray of sunshine
This was the third year of the North Edinburgh Community Festival - free family friendly fun in West Pilton Park - and it was...
Cornel West leads Edinburgh march
Dr Cornel West led the Healthcare Workers for Palestine march from the Mound Plaza on Saturday, adding his high profile to a call for...
Cala begin building second development in South Queensferry
House builder Cala Homes (East) has begun building on the Rosebery Wynd site in South Queensferry.
There will be a selection of one, two...
Jupiter Artland opens two new commissions this Saturday
A "snail fountain" by artist Laura Aldridge will be unveiled at Jupiter Artland when it opens on Saturday.
The artist has created a space...
Endangered penguin chicks hatch at the Zoo
The first penguin chicks have hatched this breeding season at Edinburgh Zoo.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has released photos and explains...
Lothian badminton youngsters bounce back in third tie
A young Lothian badminton team found the Celtic Challenge competition involving Ulster, Leinster and Glasgow a tough learning experience, but are tipped to emerge...
EIFF 2024 will open with The Outrun
The Edinburgh International Film Festival will show The Outrun which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
The film...
Council to run the Edinburgh Convention Bureau in-house
Edinburgh Council has decided today that it will run the Edinburgh Convention Bureau in-house.
The decision was made after a one year funding offer of...
New CEO appointed to VisitScotland
A new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed at VisitScotland.
The new boss has been recruited internally. Vicki Miller the Director of Marketing and...
EV chargers rolled out for car club users
A network of electric vehicle chargers has been rolled out for car club users in Edinburgh.
Newly reappointed Transport Minister, Fiona Hyslop, was in...
New SNP group leader continues claims of Labour administration in “coalition”
Cllr Simita Kumar will lead the SNP group in the City Chambers today at her first full council meeting in the role.
She confirmed...
Housing convener calls for action on housebuilding from new First Minister
Edinburgh Council’s housing chief has urged Scotland’s new first minister to ensure building more affordable homes is a top priority for his government.
Cllr Jane Meagher...
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