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Council will uplift flammable materials for free ahead of Bonfire Night
Residents living in parts of Edinburgh which were affected by anti social behaviour on bonfire night will be offered free bulky waste uplifts, in...
Top performing arts school opens doors to future stars
One of Scotland's leading performing arts schools is opening its doors to the public, encouraging future stars to remain in Scotland to study.
The MGA...
Gangs influenced by drill
Street gangs in Scotland's towns and cities - including Edinburgh - are being increasingly influenced by London's drill music culture according to a new...
Edinburgh kick boxing squad to represent Scotland in Canada
Edinburgh Assassins kick boxing club are sending a squad of seven fighters to represent Scotland at the WKU world championships in Calgary, Canada, on...
Edinburgh Short Film Festival Announces 2023 Programme
Programme announced
The 13th Edinburgh Short Film Festival (ESFF)will once again bring some of the world’s best short films to Edinburgh and welcome audiences back...
Railway fans successful fundraising for Maggie’s
Volunteers from the Eskvalley Model Engineering Society SCIO, who operate the miniature railway in Midlothian's Vogrie Country Park, have raised more than £2,000 for...
What’s happening at half term?
Edinburgh schools will enjoy a week off for half term from Monday 16 to Monday 23 October 2023.
For those of you staying in Edinburgh there...
Dog of the Week – Ben
This is Ben, a vibrant 9-year-old Labrador cross, who, despite his age, is still full of youthful exuberance and is currently on the lookout...
Opening on Saturday at the Portrait Gallery
In a new exhibition opening at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Saturday visitors are invited on a journey through the history of architecture...
Pop up cinema in Edinburgh this autumn
Community Cinema Hubs Project showing films all over Edinburgh.
A new Local Cinema film programme has been rolled out this autumn with films including Ken...
Microwave health tech innovator launches $2m clinical trial
A Scottish health-tech innovator is undertaking a rigorous clinical trial which could transform the fortunes of its microwave treatments in the US.
Emblation’s Swift® device...
Letter from Scotland
The winds of October have blown in an earthy scent of political campaigning. The party leaders have become desperate men – and they are...
Paolo Nutini’s These Streets named the Modern Scottish Classic
Paolo Nutini's debut album from 2006 These Streets has won the 2023 Modern Scottish Classic Award in the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY)...
Police warn against reopening public toilets
Police have warned Edinburgh Council against re-opening much-needed public toilets near the city centre over fears they would attract criminality and anti-social behaviour.
Toilets at...
Minister pays a visit to Edinburgh Juniors Netball Club
As part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, visited the Edinburgh Juniors Netball...
Mountain king to conquer Ben Nevis in triathlon
Never mind the 17km climb to the top of the UK’s highest mountain and back down.
Or two bike journeys of approximately 27km each -...
STL licence refused despite claims it would not be a party flat
An Edinburgh cabbie living in one of the city’s most expensive postcodes has been refused permission to use his garage as a short-term let...
Revised plans will be drawn up for the former Royal High School
Businessman William Gray Muir has stepped down as Chair of the Royal High School Preservation Trust just as it is announced that revised plans...
Ambitious Scottish health pioneer en route for global expansion
Tech firm strikes major deal to leap towards Southeast Asian market
A Scottish health tech firm has partnered with one of the top aesthetic equipment...
Five things you need to know today
Leith Comedy Festival
Three years late, eventually this weekend the Leith Comedy Festival takes place all around Leith in different venues. There will be...
Leith Comedy Festival 6-8 October
Three years late, eventually this weekend the Leith Comedy Festival will take place all around Leith in several different venues.
There will be walking...
Former naval premises to be converted into affordable new homes
Abandoned World War One premises in South Queensferry which have stunning views of the bridges, will be converted into nearly 50 new affordable homes.
Work will...
Minister opens newly upgraded Water of Leith path
The shared-use path along The Water of Leith has been upgraded, and has been declared officially open by Minister for Active Travel, Patrick Harvie....
Two arrested in connection with break-ins
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a number of break-ins and thefts at premises in Edinburgh.
The men, aged 42 and...
Menu to savour – Singapore Crab for a midweek treat
Jack O’ Bryan's bar and kitchen in Dunfermline is well worth a trip over the Queensferry Crossing to Fife close to Dunfermline Abbey in...
Keyboardist brings “dream team” to Queen’s Hall
Peter Johnstone is used to appearing on the Queen’s Hall stage but the concert he’s playing at the Clerk Street venue on Friday 20...
Five things you need to know today
Have your SAY
The public can vote for the artist of their choice on the longlist for the Scottish Album of the Year Awards (SAY)...
Castlebrae internationalists attend basketball reunion
Five girls from Castlebrae who had the distinction of being on court at the same time when representing Scotland in a schools basketball international...
Contribute to the Leith Links consultation
People in Edinburgh are invited to contribute their views on the creation of a new outdoor city skatepark as plans to transform a derelict bowling...
Planning permission granted to convert former bowling club into home on appeal
An Edinburgh couple’s controversial plan to turn a former bowling club into a family home has been given the go-ahead after a planning row...
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