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Colinton/Fairmilehead have two new councillors
The results of the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election were announced last night. The intention was to hold the count on Friday morning but as a result of Storm Éowyn which might...
New art exhibition at university library to spark “climate conversations”
An exhibition opening at the University of Edinburgh’s Main Library on Friday 24 January is the first of its kind to explore environmental issues through the University’s art collection.
The exhibition includes more than 30...
Boroughmuir Banshees make a mark with trophy double
Boroughmuir Banshees girls’ rugby has had a fantastic start to 2025 with the Commsworld-backed under-16s and under-18s winning respective cup finals to secure first-ever silverware.
A combined Lasswade-Boroughmuir under-16 team became National Quaich champions, swiftly...
Letter from Scotland
“Never grow old.” That’s what my father advised me. Unfortunately, I’ve not taken his advice and I find myself, as he did, in my mid-70s. And I’m not alone. About a fifth of the Scottish...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – the results
The votes have been cast in the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election January 2025 and the electorate have had their say.
This is the second by-election in three months in the same ward and two councillors have...
Council cancels all non-essential services on Friday
The Council has announced the cancellation of all "non-essential" council services on Friday due to the anticipated extreme weather conditions.
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for wind covering Edinburgh and much...
Hospitality body asks for delays to tourist tax
UKHospitality Scotland has called on Edinburgh Council to delay the beginning of a planned transition period for collecting levy funds from May to at least October this year.
The body says that the council's draft...
Storm Éowyn – BEAR Scotland offers advice to motorists
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for strong winds up to 100 mph affecting most of central and southern Scotland from 10.00am until 5pm on Friday.
The dangerous conditions could...
Edinburgh law firm recruits new partner
Edinburgh-based law firm Ralph Sayer has promoted Robyn Donaldson to partner in the firm.
At 31, she becomes one of the youngest to hold such a senior position in the sector in Scotland, making the...
NHS Lothian cancels non-urgent procedures on Friday
As a result of the red weather warning in place on Friday 24 January 2025, NHS Lothian has made the decision to cancel all routine, non-urgent planned procedures and the majority of hospital outpatient...
Storm Éowyn – advice is do not travel on Friday
The First Minister has urged people to follow Police Scotland advice not to travel on Friday 24 January.
The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has been activated ahead of the red weather warning for wind...
Warrender are under-16 water polo champions
Warrender, from Edinburgh, were the dominant club when the male 2010+ age group water polo championships took place in Stirling - adding to the success of their women's team a week earlier.
Warrender Gold took their...
Edinburgh Airport will operate on “limited” basis on Friday
Storm Éowyn: Edinburgh Airport - operations will be limited during red weather warning.
Operations at Edinburgh Airport will be limited during Friday’s red weather warning as Scotland prepares for the impact of Storm Éowyn.
Police Scotland...
BEAR Scotland warn that bridges will be affected during the storm
BEAR Scotland warns road users to expect closures and restrictions on major bridges in South East Scotland during Storm Éowyn on Friday.
The Met Office have issued a red weather warning for wind affecting most...
Divino Enoteca reopens today – one glass at a time
The Italian Divino Enoteca is reopening on Thursday with 16 wines by the glass from the upgraded Enomatic® Roma system.
This is the only restaurant in town which allows guests to sample rare and fine...
By-election count to be held on Thursday night due to weather
As a result of the inbound storm and red weather warning The City of Edinburgh Council has decided to move the by-election count to Thursday night and not Friday morning as planned.
This means...
Samaritartan unveiled for Burns Night
The charity Samaritans Scotland has commissioned a tartan to represent their work in Scotland.
The charity is committed to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection and say the new tartan is a symbol of...
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Bike maintenance on Friday
Edinburgh and Lothians Racial Equality Council (ELREC) are running bike maintenance workshops on various dates including Friday 24 January at Clovenstone Community Centre. The session runs in the morning from 9.30...
Schoolboy fundraiser inspired by Olympian Scott
A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking on a 5km swimming challenge.
Kieran Gollan, age 12, raised...
Scaffolding to be removed from G&V Hotel – at last
The plastic covered scaffolding wrapped around the facade of the former G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge has been there for so long that it is difficult to remember what it was like before....
Event to celebrate B Corp businesses
The first ever festival of B Corps and purpose led businesses will be held in Edinburgh this spring.
The event on 4 March 2025 at The Scotsman Hotel will be hosted by B Local Scotland...
Industry expert to lead national foundation programme
New appointment brings fresh vision to performing arts education.
The Scottish Institute (The SI) is set to enter an exciting new phase with creative arts specialist, Marion Geoffray, as its new Head of Programme (Foundation).
As...
Three on the ALBAS short list
Three people working in Edinburgh, James Douglass, Patricia Berakova and Robert Stewart have all been short-listed for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (known as the ALBAS), which will take place at...
Kwik Fit celebrates major refurbishment in Dundee Street
This Friday and Saturday Kwik Fit, will celebrate completing a major refurbishment of its centre in Dundee Street, Edinburgh.
Customers will be able to win prizes. There will be free food and drink and...
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The Pride Bridge
The refurbishment of the Pride Bridge will be considered at today's planning meeting. Officers have recommended granting planning permission to fully replace the deck of the bridge as a local LGBTQ+ community...
Ramping it up in Charlotte Square
A ramp has been built in the centre of Charlotte Square prompting locals to ask questions about the crude structure in one of Edinburgh's Georgian gems. Or it was until the roads team got...
Fireworks laws need “urgent update”
The law on fireworks sales needs an "urgent update" after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according to the MP for Edinburgh South West.
Sarah Owen’s Private Members...
Mary Poppins’ star reveals her stage secrets
After winning a Sydney Theatre Award for ‘Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Musical’ for her performance in the Australian version of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s production of Mary Poppins, Stefanie Jones...
Scotland’s beloved bard – a night of tradition and revelry
As January's winter chill grips Edinburgh, the city prepares to honour its most celebrated poet, Robert Burns.
Born in 1759, Burns captured Scotland's heart with his passionate verses celebrating love, life, and the human...
South Queensferry – most beautiful town in Scotland
Edinburgh West MP, Christine Jardine, has congratulated South Queensferry on being named the most beautiful town in Scotland in a study conducted by the Telegraph.
The newspaper spoke with travel experts from across the...
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