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Scottish Beacon wins National Journalism Award
The Scottish Beacon won a prestigious award at The British Journalism Awards, hosted by the Press Gazette on Thursday night when Beacon founder Rhiannon...
Chairs bound for Scotland’s oldest surviving classroom
Craftsman Brian Baird has completed a commission by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) to create a suite of Georgian style chairs for its...
Call for urgent reset on climate strategy in Scotland
A new paper published by the Royal Society of Edinburgh has called for an urgent reset and refocus of Scotland’s climate strategy.
The report recommends...
Ryanair urges passengers to book now for the best fares to the slopes
Ryanair has announced a sale on flights to the slopes with the lowest fares available to many European ski destinations this winter.
With fares...
New members exhibition opens at Edinburgh Printmakers
The new exhibition, Journey, will open at Edinburgh Printmakers on 16 December and run until 17 March 2024 showing the work of 78 artists...
COSLA and Holyrood moving forward on fiscal framework for local government
COSLA and the Scottish Government have moved forward with discussions on the way local government is funded.
The debate arose from the Verity House Agreement...
Yousaf rebuked over COP28 meeting
Humza Yousaf: how to understand the first minister’s spat with David Cameron over his COP28 meeting with the Turkish president
Carolyn Rowe, Aston University; Elin Royles,...
Clinical study success for Scots medical microwave pioneers
Leading podiatrist hails device as most effective treatment.
New research has shown that over four out of every five patients suffering from a common skin...
Moving towards enforcement of new pavement parking rules
The council is taking steps towards the enforcement of pavement parking rules which will begin in January and will send out letters to residents...
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Edinburgh Tool Library
The Edinburgh Tool Library run Tools for Life and the next sign up date is in February 2024. This is a...
First act announced for the 2024 Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has booked 30 drummers to perform as part of Majesticks Drum Corps next year at Edinburgh Castle.
The announcement follows...
Roll up, roll up to MagicFest 2023
A full deck of magicians are putting the final touches to their range of mind-boggling tricks and illusions as they prepare to gather in...
Council calls for new laws to permit regulation of short term lets
Edinburgh Council has called for emergency legislation to be passed by The Scottish Parliament to allow its crackdown on short-term lets to continue as...
Out of town dining – A Littles celebration is big on taste
Available until Christmas Eve, Littles Restaurant’s Festive Fayre menu will take diners on a culinary journey, mixing traditional Christmas favourites with new dishes, specially...
Police recover cannabis worth £183,000 in the Jewel
On Wednesday, 13 December, 2023, Edinburgh police officers searched a house in the Jewel area and recovered a quantity of drugs, believed to be...
Student flats at Jock’s Lodge given approval on appeal
Alumno Group has been granted planning permission for the construction of what the developers describe as "high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA)" on London Road...
Edinburgh Trams offer free services once more at Hogmanay
A free, all-night tram service is lined up and ready to go again this year ensuring that everyone in town for the Hogmanay celebrations...
All Back To Vinyl – The Beatles
The Beatles 1967-1970 'The Blue Album'
Right from the first play of Strawberry Fields, the reverse instrumentation sounds as though it is leaving the speakers...
Planners setting out plans for West Edinburgh
Following consultation with residents and interested organisations in and around the west of the city a final framework for development will be considered by...
Christmas picture competition winner announced
Fringe Festival CEO, Shona McCarthy has selected a winner for the Christmas picture competition run by Edinburgh Central MSP, Angus Robertson.
Primary 1 to 5...
Le Petit Beefbar introduce naughty or nice cocktails
LE PETIT BEEFBAR INTRODUCES THEIR ‘NAUGHTY OR NICE’ COCKTAILS
The George Street restaurant adds ‘Naughty or Nice’ Christmas cocktails to their drinks menu which will...
Oaklands top of the (sports) class
Oaklands Special School, Ferry Road, Edinburgh, were crowned Scottish School of the Year 2023 at this year’s Scottish Sports Awards hosted by sportscotland and...
Scottish councils warn of bankruptcy and spending cuts
Almost a quarter of councils in Scotland warn of effective bankruptcy, as every single council is planning spending cuts to services, affecting millions of people.
New...
Police arrest five men in connection with non-recent abuse at Edinburgh Academy
Arrests and charges in connection with non-recent abuse at school in Edinburgh Five men, aged between 69 and 90, have been arrested and charged...
Festive show to raise vital funds for charity
Magical Christmas show will raise money for mental health charity.
One of Scotland’s leading performing arts schools has announced it will be hosting its annual...
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Important painting acquired for the Portrait Gallery
Ken Currie’s Unknown Man, a portrait of the preeminent forensic anthropologist, Professor Dame Sue Black, has been acquired...
Permanent protection is approved for trees on housing site
Edinburgh councillors have narrowly voted in favour of permanently protecting trees on a site earmarked for housing – despite fears the move could lead to...
Enjoy a Latin American Christmas
A LATIN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS SHARING FEAST AT EL SANTO
If you are planning a Christmas shopping trip to Glasgow then take a look at El...
Corstorphine athletes excel at home and abroad
Dougie Selman has broken the Corstorphine Athletic Club record for the marathon with a sizzling run in Valencia.
He crossed the line in 2hrs 20mins 27secs, taking a...
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Colinton Community Council
The community council meets on Tuesday night for the final time this year at Colinton Bowling Club on Redford Road at...
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