Tag: Edinburgh news
Local man Kevin to drive Handelsbanken growth in city
Local relationship bank Handelsbanken has appointed Kevin Hulse as its first Corporate Manager – Business Development for Edinburgh.Born and bred in the capital, the 43-year-old steps into the newly-created position after two years with...
North Berwick rugby club rally round one of their own
North Berwick Rugby Club have earned praise for helping 10-year-old member Ollie McMillan fundraise for his Marfan Syndrome charity.Last October Ollie had two consecutive Pneumothorax which is a collapsed lung. An operation and seven titanium...
Scottish Labour calling for vote of no confidence in government
This morning Scottish Labour has lodged a parliamentary motion of no confidence in the entire SNP government.In the midst of speculation ahead of the planned vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf, Scottish Labour...
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Interesting timesYesterday was a momentous day in Scottish politics. Rather than wait for the members of the Scottish Green Party to debate and make up their minds about quitting the Bute House Agreement -...
Housebuilder supporting local golf club and rugby team
Allanwater Homes has announced that is supporting the community by sponsoring two local sporting organisations once more.Along with Tulliallan Golf Club, the housebuilder will support to women's rugby team, the Hillfoots Vixens, who are...
Crowds gathered at opening of UNIQLO on Princes Street
The opening of a new UNIQLO store on Princes Street has caught the attention of shoppers on Thursday who gathered outside to await the opening of the doors.Read more about the new store...
First Minister writes to formally end deal with Greens
Earlier today the First Minister called Scottish Green co-leaders, Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater, to a meeting at Bute House to end the Bute House Agreement, and consequently their tenure as government Ministers.Since...
Greens comment on end of Bute House Agreement
The First Minister Humza Yousaf called the Scottish Green Co-leaders to Bute House earlier today and has brought to an end the coalition agreement with the party.Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater MSP has...
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Café at Glenogle is openThe café at Glenogle Baths is now open and the new space on the balcony is being run by lifeguard Sam Machin.Book event during Festival - tickets on sale...
Bus station site may be under threat
The future of Edinburgh Bus Station is hanging in the balance as its owners could attempt to redevelop the city centre site, it is understood.The council has been told its lease of the station...
UNIQLO opens on Princes Street on Thursday
The department store on Princes Street which used to be British Home Stores for so many years will now be home to Japanese clothes retailer UNIQLO - which will go some way to plugging...
New leader of the SNP group will be a woman
Whichever candidate wins the vote next Tuesday the next Convener of the SNP group at Edinburgh Council will be a woman.The SNP Group on Edinburgh Council is seeking a new leader from elected...
Kirk Brae cricketers warm up for new season with six-a-side tournament
Kirk Brae Cricket Club launched their 2024 season with an annual six-a-side tournament and barbecue at their Double Hedges ground.After six group stage games the final was a closely contested affair with Team Lago...
Edinburgh care homes receive top dementia accreditation
Two care homes in Edinburgh have been praised for their person-centred approach to dementia care.Lauder Lodge, on Wakefield Avenue, and Murrayside, at South Beechwood, received the accreditation, Care Fit for VIPS, which recognises the...
New care home approved for Linlithgow
Councillors have backed plans for a new 60 bed care home in Linlithgow, the second such facility agreed in the last year for the town.The Development Management Committee approved proposals by Morrison Community Care...
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Marking Anzac DayLegion Scotland will be holding a commemorative service at the Scottish National War Memorial – which is within the grounds of Edinburgh Castle - on Thursday at 11am. Tickets, which are...
Picardy Place site being sold as possible hotel development
A listed Georgian building is up for sale with development possibilities to convert it into a luxury hotel.CBRE is marketing 10 Picardy Place for sale, subject to planning permission, to transform it into a...
Oor Tam unveiled on The Royal Mile
Tam Gilzean was a charity fundraiser. He always said that he was raising money "for the children".And he dared anyone to pass him without making a contribution to the tin he rattled for...
Nelson Monument to open after lockdown
An historic Edinburgh landmark and museum which has been closed since lockdown will re-open next month, the council has confirmed.The Nelson Monument on Calton Hill will welcome visitors for the first time in more than...
Dementia care experts to hold open day for families
Dementia care experts to hold open day for families - Edinbugh care home opens its doors to the public to view facilitiesAn Edinburgh care home is holding an open day when members of the...
Rachel Groves releases debut single called Dr Neil’s
Rachel Groves, Scottish lever harpist, introduces her first single release Dr Neil’s on 3 May 2024 with the record label 'Folk & Flow'.Lying hidden behind an Edinburgh churchyard, between the shores of Duddingston Loch...
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Ukrainian Children's ChoirA concert featuring the Ukrainian Children's Choir "Harmony" will take place on 3 May at The Parish Church of St Cuthbert organised by the Ukrainian Kids Club in Edinburgh.New art exhibition...
Long grass is better for butterflies
LEAVING grass to grow long in gardens can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93%, according to new research.The study, by the wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation (BC), provides the first scientific evidence that even...
Fast and ‘furrious’ sprinter takes the crown in doggy derby
A new four-legged champion has been crowned for the Corgi Derby at The Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday, Musselburgh Racecourse. Amidst the revelry, racegoers went wild for the 12 competing Pembroke Welsh Corgis dashing down...
Medal sold at auction belonged to captain of Canonmills football club St Bernard’s FC
A early Scottish Cup winner's medal presented to the captain of a now-defunct club nearly 130 years ago has fetched £3,200 at auction.The 15 carat gold medal was presented to George Murdoch of...
Southhouse Square – six charged with attempted murder
Six men have been charged with attempted murder following an incident at Southhouse Square in January.Around 8.35pm on Friday, 26 January 2024, emergency services attended Southhouse Square, following reports of a disturbance involving several...
New road safety measures to be examined in Barnton
A series of road safety measures may be put in place following the tragic death of a primary school pupil in Barnton last month.Thomas Wong, 11, died after he was struck by the driver...
Anger about huge increases in district heating charges
Residents in Greendykes are calling on the UK Government to help as their heating costs have gone up by 500%.Tommy Sheppard, MP for Edinburgh East is involved and has written to the...
New book club launching at Fort Kinnaird
Fort Kinnaird is teaming up with Musselburgh Library and has set up a free book club hoping to bring the community together over the joy of reading. The club will be hosted at the centre...
Restoration Yard now stocks Mimi’s cakes and bakes
Well-known family run bakery Mimi's Bakehouse has arrived at The Coffee Bar in Restoration Yard in Dalkeith.This is the first location in Midlothian which will stock Mimi's cakes and bakes including the cupcakes,...
