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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...
Midland Bluebird goes electric
The bus service in the Forth Valley and into Edinburgh, Midland Bluebird, named after the mid-twentieth century operator will go electric after a multi...
Two new show homes opened at The Pines Wallyford
Housebuilder Dandara has opened two new family show homes at its latest development, The Pines, in Wallyford.
The development, which was launched for sale last...
Sustainabuild Assembly highlights need for new green workforce
Construction leaders in Scotland have called for urgent industry-wide collaboration to find solutions to Scotland’s ‘green skills’ gap.
Gathering at Sustainabuild Assembly, a networking event...
Three bedroom homes strike the right balance
Recent statistics show that just under half of households in the UK are three-bedroom properties.
These are popular because they strike the right balance in...
Distillery invests to cut its carbon output
New technology is saving one distillery £20,000 per year in energy bills.
Installation of new state-of-the-art technology has now been completed at Kingsbarns Distillery, operated...
Scott Hastings presents cheque from cancer care fundraiser
Rugby legend, Scott Hastings presented a cheque for £8,250 to St Columba's following a successful sponsored walk organised by Watsonians Football Club and Kelso...
POPP works hard to combat isolation in Porty
The Portobello Older People's Project (POPP) has been going "for years". Two sessions are held each week, bringing older people together in the church...
Third sector ramps up pressure on council ahead of budget
Ahead of The City of Edinburgh Council setting its budget for the coming year, the city's third sector is urging investment in vital care...
Council invests in its HGV fleet
The City of Edinburgh Council has invested more than £25 million in new heavy goods vehicles and welfare buses as part of its wider...
First-ever “Wockey” helps Eskvale claim award
Eskvale Hockey Club, based in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, scooped the Inclusion prize, sponsored by the University of Glasgow, when Scottish Hockey held their annual awards...
City blackbirds in decline
Scotland's most common and striking songbirds, the blackbird is disappearing from the nation's parks and gardens.
The Scottish Terrestrial Breeding Bird report, published by NatureScot,...
Youth hostelling for Gen Z
The organisation behind one of Scotland’s booming travel trends wants to recruit Gen Z board members -- to help "put the youth back into...
Top table at the Edinburgh Championships
Players of all ages took part at the annual Edinburgh and Lothians Table Tennis championships held at The Royal High School.
Winners and finalists...
Edinburgh based financial firm is going for growth
HNH Partners which is a financial advisory firm is looking to grow with a move to a new larger Scottish headquarters on Hanover Street....
Decoding hoard’s owners
It has been suggested that a hoard of Viking-age treasure buried in Scotland more than 1,000 years ago may have been owned by a...
Company supports modern apprentices with more than training
Edinburgh-based learning provider, Direct Partners has more than 120 modern apprentices working in a range of sectors including childcare, business skills and tech.
Founder of...
Number of police officers under investigation over race and homophobia is on the rise
Official figures show that Police Scotland is investigating more than 100 officers over race and homophobia complaints, and the number of allegations against officers...
Home baking becoming “more sophisticated”
A Fife based company supplying ingredients and professional equipment for home bakers has predicted the new trends this year.
CFW provides all kinds of gadgets...
Edinburgh Napier lecturer seeking out new terms missing from BSL
A lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University, John Mortimer, is trying to expand the British Sign Language (BSL) library by expanding it to include industry...
Two new capybaras to see at the zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has announced the arrival of two new capybaras which came from England to be given a permanent home here.
The South American mammals...
Architects appointed to lead Fringe Central refurbishment
Fife based architects, Studio LBA, have been appointed to design the new interior of the South Bridge Resource Centre on Infirmary Street which will...
Major search after clothing found on Edinburgh beach
A major search has been taking place in the River Forth on Sunday afternoon after abandoned clothing was found on a beach in Edinburgh.
Coastguards...
Sign up for cruise event at Barrhead Travel
The Edinburgh travel agent, Barrhead Travel, returns with a popular information event after continued demand for cruise holidays.
Barrhead Travel Fort Kinnaird and Cameron Toll...
February exhibition opens at Upright Gallery
A new exhibition at Upright Gallery will show work by Ammna Sheikh, a British/Pakistani artist whose practice celebrates the richness of her Pakistani cultural...
Free residential camps – places available in Scotland this summer
National camp encourages applications from children with long-term health conditions and their families to rediscover the mischief and magic of childhood
A UK children's charity,...
New exhibition opening at Scott Lawrie Gallery
IT’S NOT DEAD, IT’S JUST RESTING: Art in a time of global crisis
IT’S NOT DEAD, IT’S JUST RESTING will include the art of six artists...
Adoption and fostering week information event
St Andrew's Children's Society are holding a virtual LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering week information event on Thursday, 6 March from 6pm to 7.30pm as...
Surgical college hosts dream wedding for local couple
A wedding held recently in the city centre brought together family, friends, and culture, when the couple celebrated their special day in one of...
One O’Clock Dram – newest whisky in town
A new whisky has been created to celebrate Edinburgh Castle's famous One O’Clock Gun.
The limited edition "One O’Clock Gun Whisky" was distilled at the...
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