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Complete Scottish ministerial team is confirmed
As well as the 11 members of the Cabinet announced on Wednesday afternoon, a further 14 Ministers have now been appointed by First Minister,...
Joelle Murray to retire at the end of the season
The Hibs women's captain has announced she will retire at the end of this season.
Joelle Murray is now 37-years-old and has played for...
Swinney announces new cabinet
The First Minister has announced little change to the Scottish Cabinet except to bring Kate Forbes into government as promised.
Shona Robison stepped aside...
South American flavour at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is making a few seasonal changes throughout the hotel this month.
The hotel has introduced the Chef's Table Goes to Peru...
Annual Caravan Show celebrating big anniversary year at Pettycur Bay
The annual Caravan Show Weekend at Pettycur Bay will also be an advance celebration of the Wallace family buying the park four decades ago....
Leonardo targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters
Police were called to Leonardo on Ferry Road around 6am on Wednesday morning to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters who had secured the entrance to...
John Swinney sworn in as First Minister
John Swinney was officially sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday, where he took the Official Oath in front of the Lord...
Edinburgh’s storytellers shine through the new afternoon tea menu
New menu at One Square is inspired by Edinburgh’s famous authors, their words and wisdom.
One Square, The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa’s award-winning bar...
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New First Minister
Today John Swinney will officially become the First Minister of Scotland.
He will be sworn in at the Court of Session...
Edinburgh Tartan Parade will step off in 2025
Edinburgh is to have its own Tartan Parade on 10 May 2025 which organisers say will be "a key part" of the Edinburgh 900...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – company which lost tender may withdraw legal action
An events company threatening legal action against The City of Edinburgh Council over its handling of the contract for this year’s Christmas festival has said...
John Swinney – First Minister designate arrives at Bute House
John Swinney appeared on the steps at Bute House on Wednesday as First Minister designate after being voted in by MSPs in the chamber...
John Swinney voted in as First Minister
There were several nominations for the post of First Minister - the leaders of the main parties and we heard speeches from all -...
Paul Lawrence named as new council Chief Executive
The City of Edinburgh Council is to have a new Chief Executive if the appointment is ratified at the council meeting on Thursday. Paul...
Humza Yousaf tenders resignation as First Minister
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has tendered his resignation to the King.
When he took office last year he was the first Muslim leader in...
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Spokes Meeting in June - all about the trams
Spokes have invited five speakers to their June meeting which will be about the trams and...
John Swinney becomes SNP Leader
In a move which would have been unthinkable just twelve months ago, John Swinney is on the cusp of being elected First Minister of...
Missing person – police appeal for assistance
Officers are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 46-year-old man reported missing from Livingston who has connections in the Edinburgh...
Liam Rudden – Must See Theatre May 2024
Show stops can be dramatic.There are many reasons for a show stop, some more serious than others.
Over the years, I’ve seen Les Mis come...
Edinburgh Gilbert & Sullivan Society celebrating centenary
The Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society (EDGAS) is celebrating its centenary this year with a new production of The Gondoliers at the Festival Theatre...
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This week at the council
There are just three committee meetings this week including a full council meeting on Thursday when all 63 councillors are...
MND cure quest to cycle stateside in the name of Scots rugby legend Doddie
The quest for curing motor neurone disease (MND) in the name of rugby star, Doddie Weir, OBE, is going Stateside from 18 May to...
Lifesaving funding boost for LifeCare
The ScottishPower Foundation has granted more than £75,000 of funding which will help the Stockbridge based charity maintain their Meals on Wheels Service and...
Quarter century since the first Scottish Parliament election
Today marks 25 years since the very first Scottish Parliamentary election was held in 1999.
So who were the first Edinburgh MSPs? Here is...
Cab drivers may have to pay to move planters for outing
Edinburgh black cab drivers have criticised the council after being asked to pay to have planters on The Royal Mile moved for their annual outing for...
Time ball to be replaced by new system
Edinburgh's time ball, installed on Calton Hill over 170 years ago to help ships set their clocks, has been removed by crane as part...
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh ring the changes this month
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has a series of events planned for May, including introducing its Summer Gin Garden where guests can enjoy the sunshine and...
Padel incentive to promote Mental Health Awareness week
Game4Padel, the UK’s leading padel operator, will be offering 25 per cent off court bookings across its UK venues including Edinburgh Park, Barnton Park...
Western Approach Road to be closed for five weeks
A temporary closure will be in place for a section of the Western Approach Road from Monday for the next five weeks as...
Greens call for parliament to recognise Republic Day
Lorna Slater, the co-leader of Scottish Greens at The Scottish Parliament has issued a call for the parliament to recognise Republic Day on 5...
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