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Craigroyston Primary School went to camp

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When around 30 people from Craigroyston Primary School had to travel to the west coast to go to school camp, the first thought was to do the same thing as they had always done...

Five things you need to know today

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Support The Edinburgh Reporter Our April paper will be available in some outlets from today and others such as libraries from Saturday as they are closed today for Good Friday. If you would like...

Easter suggestion – pay a visit to Camera Obscura

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Visitors to Edinburgh's Camera Obscura & World of Illusions can follow in the Easter Egg Bunny’s paw prints and visit the attraction's rooftop terrace for a selfie with Edinburgh Castle, just one of the...

Behind the scenes at The King’s with Grant Stott

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The multimillion pound project to refurbish the King's Theatre is at the halfway stage as demolition of some parts comes to an end. The builders rashly allowed panto star Grant Stott in wearing a hard...

Unique Potter proof sells for thousands

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A unique signed copy of the very first appearance in print of Harry Potter has fetched nearly £36,000 at auction. The uncorrected proof of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was one of only 200...

Roadworks in Edinburgh next week

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This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the next week or so. If you see anything on the...

Easter at The Centre – meet the Comic Con superheroes

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Shoppers could be in for a special treat this Easter as Batman and the Tumbler Batmobile, along with his superhero friends, will visit The Centre, Livingston on 6 and 7 April. The two-day event, from...

Family restaurant fear closure because of smelly bins placed outside

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A family-run Edinburgh restaurant fear they could face closure as a result of the council’s installation of a “smelly” bin hub just a few feet away from its outside tables. Waste and recycling bins appeared...

Easter idea – Sunday jazz with a side of roast at Le Petit Beefbar

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This Easter, get together at Le Petit Beefbar for a celebration with friends and family. Enjoy a jazz Sunday roast followed by an egg-citing Easter egg hunt involving everyone. Split a selection of delicious sharing plates...

Council leaves pigeons in peril under Russell Road bridge

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Bird lovers have accused Edinburgh City Council of trapping pigeons in a metal mesh designed to stop them pooping on passers-by - leaving at least one bird dead inside. Council contractors attached the mesh...

Get out of town for Sunday lunch this Easter

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An idea for enjoying an Easter lunch out of town. Littles Restaurant in Blairgowrie, has come up with an Easter Sunday Menu in which to showcase a range of Portuguese red wine which owner Willie...

Five things you need to know today

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Assisted Dying Bill Liam McArthur MSP will launch his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill today in The Scottish Parliament. The bill was first lodged at parliament in September 2021 followed by a...

Astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian April 2024

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The opening weekend of April is the last chance to try the Messier Marathon in 2024 but the headline grabbing news is that the Devil’s Comet reaches perihelion, and should be visible with the...

Mountain GOAT back down to earth – but no running this week!

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A biography on the University of Edinburgh website pays tribute to their veterinary lecturer employee and also describes Jasmin Paris as “a keen hill runner”. This is a bit like saying Roger Federer likes to...

Tattoo unveils new programme for this year’s show

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced the launch of this year's new show, Journeys, featuring more than 800 performers from around the world. Performed on the castle esplanade from August 2-24, the show...

Five things you need to know today

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Tonight in South Queensferry The Queensferry Heritage Trust meets this evening and Francis Hay will present a talk about the accidents which took place during the first few years of building the Forth Bridge. CCWEL The...

National Lottery funding announced for Edinburgh charities

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Several Edinburgh charities will benefit from the latest National Lottery funding announced today. The Green Projects programme at North Edinburgh Arts will receive £148,821 to help them keep going by providing green spaces for...

Restoration Forth working on project at Dalmeny

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Community members are again helping an important seagrass project at Dalmeny’s Drum Sands as part of the innovative Restoration Forth. Last spring as part of a trial, volunteers planted 25,000 eelgrass seeds, at East...

Scoot along to The Ripple Refinery

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The first community run refillery project in North East Edinburgh will open on Wednesday 27 March at Restalrig Lochend Community Hub.  This will be run by volunteers and is the latest in a list of...

Eric Liddell 100 – The Flying Scot remembered in France

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In a tribute to one of Scotland's most celebrated sporting figures, The Eric Liddell 100 campaign have celebrated a historic moment at the Stade De Colombes. Nearly 100 years on from Eric Liddell’s Olympic Gold...

Five things you need to know today

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Children's theatre gala Forth Children's Theatre are holding a 45th anniversary gala performance featuring some of the best musicals the company have every staged. Between 4 and 6 April the current and former members will...

Easter ticket deals on trams

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Edinburgh Trams have a range of family and group ticket deals this Easter. The Family Day Tripper ticket is £8 and covers unlimited travel for up to two adults and three children between Ingliston Park...

Changes needed to encourage diversity in finance sector

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A lack of diversity at senior level could be stunting growth and innovation in Scotland’s financial sector, according to a recently launched insights report. Core-Asset Consulting’s ‘Industry Trends and Salary Guide’ is advising leading financial firms in...

Council backs statue to honour race relations pioneer

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Plans to mark the legacy of Saroj Lal are set to be unveiled after councillors unanimously backed the creation of a “permanent memorial”. Edinburgh Council has backed building a statue to honour the legacy of...

Government commits more funding for mental health

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The Scottish Government has announced monies for two funds to help mental health projects for children and young people as well as adults. The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults, and the Children...

Under the Table to open in April

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A new restaurant is to open on Dundas Street, as a joint venture between chef Sean Clark and his business partner Paul O'Donoghue, and with investment from Marvel director and producer, Joe Russo. Russo...

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Drop in sessions at Citizens Advice There will be extra sessions at Citizens advice on Dundas Street each Thursday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. You don't need an appointment. Leith Theatre Heritage Tour One of the next...

Review: Blue Beard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Ramshackle and radical, forthright and angry, Emma Rice's retelling of Blue Beard, based loosely on the French folk tale in which a wealthy wife murderer finally meets his match, is a darkly surreal and...

Roadworks in Edinburgh next week

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This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the next week or so. If you see anything on the...

New store opening at Fort Kinnaird

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Mountain Warehouse is to open a new store at the shopping centre at Fort Kinnaird. UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse plans a new-look larger store extending to 9,772 square feet over two floors, with a...