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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...
Running the rainbow for ten years
It was ten years ago, on a brisk winter evening, that a group of three friends decided to set out on a different kind...
Steel signing ceremony takes place at The King’s Theatre
In a building ceremony representatives from Capital Theatres and Robertson Construction Central East and the Design team all left their mark on an important...
Edinburgh Trams raising money for Save the Children
Members of the Edinburgh Trams team are set to help a worthy cause by pulling on their favourite winter woollies as part of their...
Acclaimed adaptation of Dickens’ classic
The Bonaly Players will perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Duddingston Kirk on Saturday 16 December at 6pm
‘A Christmas Carol’ recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an...
Botanics marks 175th anniversary of death of Chief Gardener
In a quiet ceremony in New Calton Burial Ground, a wreath was laid to mark the 175th anniversary of the death of William McNab. He...
Pavement parking becomes illegal from Monday
From Monday parking on pavements is illegal in Scotland, although Edinburgh will delay enforcing the new rules until January.
It will be illegal to park...
Festive spirit at Mercat Grill this December
Get into the festive spirit with the Mercat Grill’s line up of December events
The award-winning, family-owned bar and restaurant, The Mercat Grill in the village...
Rail timetable changes on Sunday
ScotRail is reminding customers to check their journey before travelling on Sunday, as the new timetable comes into effect.
One of the key highlights of the timetable...
Afternoon tea with a view
The Old Manor Hotel at Lundin Links is offering festive afternoon teas, served either in the Seaview Restaurant, or in its newly named 1864...
Massive boost for Corstorphine Rugby
Corstorphine Cougars rugby club are entitled to be thinking big today after receiving a £250,000 grant from Scottish Rugby towards new facilities at their...
Scottish paintings in demand at Edinburgh auction
An auction of Scottish art held in Edinburgh on Thursday by fine art auctioneers, Lyon & Turnbull, achieved almost £2 million, an impressive figure...
New challenge awaits serial winners Windsor
Fresh from winning the Scottish Cup as part of a treble also featuring the South East, Joelle Murray Division One and the League Cup,...
Court of Session ruling upholds UK Government action to block GRR bill
The Court of Session has issued its opinion in the petition brought by the Scottish Ministers for judicial review of the Gender Recognition Reform...
Jack has his own chocolate factory
As the new film Wonka opens in cinemas this afternoon, Jack Coghill aims to be Scotland’s answer to Willie Wonka with his own creations.
With...
Hibs suffer another defeat in Glasgow
A dominant Celtic put four goals past David Marshall leaving him unable to lead his team to victory for the second game in a...
Cheveux Salon embarks on festive fundraiser for school
Edinburgh hairdressers, Cheveux Salon, based in Loanhead has launched a heartwarming fundraising initiative this Christmas to benefit Saltersgate Special Educational Needs (SEN) School.
Their...
John makes his mark in Oz
John Murphy has returned to his Joppa home from world championships in Australia with his reputation as a global cycle speedway legend firmly enhanced.
“I...
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20mph conference in Edinburgh today
It is a while since Edinburgh introduced its first 20mph zone, and today there will be a conference at the...
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh partners with Edinburgh Makers this Christmas
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh will hold its first Christmas Market in partnership with Support the Makers on 10 December 2023.
The market will include 26...
Edinburgh care home opens its doors for a merry good time
An Edinburgh care home is opening its doors to help combat loneliness in the community this festive season.
On 7December, from 10am-12pm, Care UK’s Murrayside,...
Greens say 20mph rollout in Scotland would lead to safer streets
Scottish Greens transport spokesperson Mark Ruskell MSP said that the rollout of a 20mph speed limit in Scotland will mean safer streets and communities....
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