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Lasswade AC target national cross country medals
The highlight of the domestic Scottish cross-country season takes place on Saturday with the Lindsays National Championships at Calendar Park, Falkirk.
And among the clubs...
Interview: Toyah Willcox returns to Edinburgh Playhouse! Now that’s what I call an Eighties’...
“I’m not going to tell you,” laughs Toyah Willcox, her face beaming, “because it’s a big impact moment that works really, really well…”
It’s 25...
Chippendale bursary open for applicants
World-renowned woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is once again offering aspiring furniture makers in Scotland the opportunity to attend its popular...
Local charity LifeCare Edinburgh is looking for new trustees
Would you like to join the board of an Edinburgh charity?
LifeCare are looking for new trustees to help them in their work supporting local...
Edinburgh care home launches support group for local carers
A care home in Edinburgh is welcoming carers from the community to its new monthly support group, designed to help local people caring for...
Dog of the Week – Lawson
Lawson is a two-year-old big friendly German Shepherd who the Dogs Trust say "is great fun to be around".
A spokesperson for the charity...
Local councillor asks for budget provision for Gorgie Community Farm
Cllr Ross McKenzie, who represents the Sighthill/Gorgie ward, has asked for some of the council's resources in Thursday's budget to be set aside for...
City travel firm celebrates milestone
Scottish bespoke tour operator Lindsay’s Highland Tours is celebrating welcoming its one thousandth guest on its tailor-made excursions.
The major milestone comes as the Edinburgh-based...
Council approves remainder of Leith Connections measures
The Traffic Regulation Order Sub-Committee has approved making the remainder of the low traffic neighbourhood in Leith permanent measures.
The secondary recommendation about putting a...
Edinburgh care home invites locals to join its pasta festival
A new festival is coming to an Edinburgh care home – and it’s all about celebrating cultural diversity through food.
On Wednesday 26 February, from...
Scottish rugby legend toasts the launch of care home facility
Care home residents get together for new pub opening.
Former Scotland rugby international, Andy Irvine, MBE, has officially opened a brand-new social space at one...
Transport sub – committee may make last minute change to Leith bus gate
The members of the quasi judicial Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee meet on Tuesday to determine the remaining parts of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN)...
Ex-Scotland striker to speak at Hutchie brunch
Former Scotland footballer Frank Macavennie will be principal speaker at this year's Hutchison Vale sportsman's brunch in aid of youth funds and due to...
Van Morrison appearing at Usher Hall
The legendary singer songwriter, Van Morrison, has announced a rare run of UK live performances this March.
He has extended his run of...
Sunday Roast Heaven at Copper Blossom
Step through the Instagram-worthy floral archway of Copper Blossom, past its playful pink love seat, and you'll discover one of Edinburgh's best-kept Sunday secrets:...
Health Secretary visits Wester Hailes amid funding concerns
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, visited The Health Agency, based in Wester Hailes during a time of financial crisis...
Summit offers chance to transform public services
The Scottish Government Public Finance Minister, Ivan McKee, will issue a call-to-action to deliver system-wide change to 150 delegates attending a major Public Service...
Edinburgh Nursery told “not enough improvement” made
A council owned nursery at Victoria Quay has not improved enough to satisfy inspectors.
This was a follow up inspection and there will be a...
Herringbone to open in Barnton
Buzzworks have announced expansion of the Herringbone brand with a new venue in Barnton.
The new Herringbone venue, set to open this May will be...
Making fun of Freedom of Information
In an unusual new show, actor Curtis Raye, hopes to make light of something which can be quite serious.
It was after all Freedom...
New coffee shop opens at The Centre
A new coffee shop has opened at the Centre in Livingston which is the latest in a long line of new outlets in the...
Edinburgh Zoo issues update on recaptured lynx
After completing 30 day quarantine at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo, three lynx which were illegally released in the Highlands...
Empowering LGBT young people in Scotland through creativity
Charity calls on young Scottish poets in a national campaign.
Communities in Scotland are being invited to make a visible show of support for LGBTQ+...
Edinburgh tour wins ‘Most original tour in the world’ award
Edinburgh was in the spotlight at the ninth edition of the Freetour.com Awards, celebrating the best free tours around the world.
Bobby’s Tours won...
City cleaning firm buys a fleet of electric vehicles
Commercial cleaning specialist Perfect Clean has invested in a fleet of new electric vehicles.
The Edinburgh-based firm has a made a significant six-figure outlay as...
Bield to transform telecare services
Integrated digital platform to enhance responsiveness for older residents.
ONE of Scotland’s leading housing and care providers is the first in Scotland to join...
Award for Jacob as he focuses on Indian Wells bid
Fast rising Edinburgh tennis ace Jacob Fearnley, the world No 78, has been named “male player of the month” for January by the Lawn...
Water retailer Business Stream retains global gold sustainability award
One of the UK’s largest water retailers has increased its score from the world’s largest sustainability assessors, placing the company in the 98th percentile...
Women in surgery celebrated with new artwork
The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (RCSEd) has commissioned a unique painting to pay tribute to the pivotal role of women in surgery.
The artwork,...
North Bridge to close northbound for six weeks
On North Bridge there will be a northbound closure for six weeks from Monday 17 February.
This is part of the ongoing conservation and restoration...
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