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Temporary scheme planned for Lawnmarket
The Old Town Community Council alerted everyone to a session later today when The City of Edinburgh Council is...
Longer opening hours at Camera Obscura to enjoy the Easter Trail
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is preparing for a cracking Easter Egg trail this Easter.
An Easter Chick popped along to help celebrate...
Labour government at Holyrood would speed up planning process
Scottish Labour say that if there was a Scottish Labour government at Holyrood they would speed up the planning process to unlock economic growth.
New...
Colin Beattie selected by constituency branches
The MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Colin Beattie, has confirmed that he has secured nominations from his constituency branches to be accepted as...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
At Fruitmarket – See with me
Blind and visually impaired people have been working over the last three years with Fruitmarket beginning with descriptive tours and developing into creative workshops....
Drop in event about temporary measures on Lawnmarket on Wednesday
The council is holding a drop in event on Wednesday afternoon at St Columba's on Johnston Terrace between 3pm and 7pm.
This is intended...
Community councils need more information about FLY Music Festival
Both Old Town and New Town & Broughton (NTBCC) community councils say they need much more information about the Fly Music Festival in September...
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At Out of the Blue Drill Hall
A free exhibition at Out of the Blue Drill Hall will run from 11 to 18 April showing...
Entries sought for revived schools athletic event
High schools have been urged to sign up for an Edinburgh Secondary Schools track and field competition at Meadowbank Stadium on Wednesday, 28 May...
First Minister – whisky is a “passport” to international investment
First Minister John Swinney said today in New York that Scotland's whisky products can act as a "passport to attract international investment".
He attended...
Courses announced at Edinburgh Open Workshop
The sun is out, and Edinburgh Open Workshop has a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve...
University workers to be balloted over cuts
UNISON has said that 600 professional services staff will be balloted over possible strike action following proposals to cut university spending by £140 million....
Student flats in Leith to be delivered by joint venture
A joint venture is proceeding with what they call a "much-needed" student campus in Leith.
The proposal by partners HUB and Bridges Fund Management...
Second Festival of Europe to be held in Edinburgh
Scotland’s second Festival of Europe is being held at the French Institute, Edinburgh, on 10 and 11 May and organisers say they have booked...
Wellbeing exhibition features mindfulness walks
A series of paintings that feature in a new book on wellbeing are on show at a public exhibition at the Western General Hospital...
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Gorgie Dalry Community Council AGM tonight
Gorgie Dalry Community Council will hold their Annual General Meeting this evening at the Gorgie Palmerston Place Church at...
League title for Edinburgh Northern
Edinburgh Northern rugby club won the Arnold Clark East District Reserve League Division Two after a shoot-out against Caledonian Thebans RFC.
With both teams level...
Independent Schools football cup for Stewart’s Melville
Captained by Ollie Milne, Stewart's Melville College footballers brought the Independent Schools Cup back to Edinburgh after a 4-1 victory over St Aloysius College...
Fun in the sun at Portobello
Sunday was a lovely April day and the good weather enticed many out to enjoy the air at Portobello.
On the beach there were sunbathers,...
Collins makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut as ‘Marilyn Monroe’
EastEnders favourite’ Michelle Collins is set to make her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut at the age of 62 in Motorhome Marilyn, a dark comedy by Ben Weatherill,...
Programme announced for Close:Up Edinburgh Docufest
The programme has been announced for this year's Edinburgh Docufest which takes place later this month at the Cameo.
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
18.00 - 19.15
The Holy...
Eunice was a “working class tomboy”
Scots model and actress, Eunice Olumide, revealed she was a working class tomboy with low self esteem - and didn't even believe modelling was...
First Minister continues New York trip “strengthening links” with the US
First Minister John Swinney is still in New York on the third day of his visit to the United States for Tartan Week 2025...
National Insurance rise criticised
Today’s employer National Insurance increase will have a significant impact on public services and it will cause economic damage for business, Finance Secretary, Shona...
Tattoo dancers and performers in New York
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have been in New York City and also in Washington DC to celebrate Scottish heritage during Tartan Week.
The Tattoo...
Gasholder 1 is declared open
The newest park in the city was declared open in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday morning when a few hundred people gathered for...
Hidden Door 2025 – tickets available now for Edinburgh’s multi-arts festival
Hidden Door takes place at The Paper Factory this summer, a 15.5 acre site just off the Maybury roundabout, and the entertainment will include...
Wildlife filmmaker’s scariest moments
Scottish wildlife filmmaker, Gordon Buchanan, has come face to face with hungry polar bears, been chased by elephants and stalked by lions - but...
Games incentive looms for athletes
Edinburgh Athletic Club athletes brought back medals from the 4J Scottish Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow, among them 32-year-old sprinter Allan Hamilton...
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