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The astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian – February 2025
A parade of all seven planets will be in the February sky plus an occultation ofMars and Venus at greatest brilliancy all year make...
Romance and relaxation awaits at The Leddie
The Leddie has today unveiled its latest programme of Valentine-focused events aimed at bringing people together in a cosy and intimate setting. From paint-and-sip...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day on Fingal
The luxury floating hotel in Leith, Fingal, is pushing the boat out for Valentine’s Day with a new tasting menu and overnight stay package.
Fingal...
Super Power Agency presents Young Team’s Got Talent
An event at Queen's Hall next week will celebrate the work of young writers in their own words.
The non profit literary organisation, Super Power...
Yamato – fine Japanese dining in Tollcross
You know that feeling when you discover something wonderful and can't believe it's been there all along? That's exactly how I felt stepping into...
Five things you need to know today
It is now Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, and there are many events planned in the capital so we are devoting a...
Letter from Scotland
It blew in from the west last Friday bringing winds of 100mph and a fine spray which covered much of Scotland and closed us...
Local business owner raises money for Gaza with art exhibitions and drag
Local drag queen Mystika Glamoor (Oskar Kirk Hansen) is using her monthly show on Wednesday to raise money for ongoing medical aid in Palestine.
Each...
Must See Theatre this February
From Oliver and the Artful Dodger to Mary Poppins, Roxie Hart, drag queen Lola and not forgetting punk princess Toyah Willcox, there's a host of...
Concerns about closure of bank in Wester Hailes
There are serious concerns regarding the upcoming closure of the Bank of Scotland branch in Wester Hailes, and local MSP Gordon Macdonald has warned of the...
Karting ace Rachel driven to realise four wheel ambitions
In a move redolent of a teenage Andy Murray’s enrolment at a Spanish tennis academy Edinburgh motor sport prospect 17-year-old Rachel Robertson has upped...
150 years of Watsonian rugby – celebrations begin
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled at 50 Yeaman Place, Edinburgh, near the site where the Watsonian *Football Club’s rich history began with its...
Ramp does not reflect Edinburgh World Heritage advice
A ramp built in the centre of Charlotte Square has prompted questions from locals and criticism from Edinburgh World Heritage.
The ramp is, we understand,...
Summerhall Arts welcomes funding from Creative Scotland
Summerhall Arts was awarded £608,302 over three years from the Creative Scotland multi-year funding announced today. (The charity is a separate body to the...
Fringe appoints new Chief Executive
Tony Lankester has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
He was previously the CEO of Riverside Studios for five...
National Library of Scotland to celebrate centenary this year
The National Library of Scotland will celebrate its 100th birthday with a full year long birthday programme of events.
There will be a Nationwide...
Edinburgh International Festival welcome Creative Scotland funding
Creative Scotland today announced new funding including its Multi-year funding programme.
This offers three-year funding for creative and cultural organisations to support core costs and...
Professor Dynamo – first AI professor launched by Edinburgh business
The Edinburgh EdTech business, ProfessorMe, is launching its new service today.
The first digital professor, Professor Dynamo, is the latest creation of the business...
Church raises thousands for charity with pets calendar
Blackhall St Columba's church presented a charity cheque for £10,000 to Blood Cancer UK during a recent Sunday service.
Members of Drylaw Parish Church also...
Gantry sign removal on Queensferry Crossing overnight
Southbound traffic on the M90 will be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge between 1am and 5am in the early hours of Friday 31...
Lothian take VOCAL on board
The city's bus provider, Lothian, has taken local charity, Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL), on board and will support them with a new...
Indian tapas on the menu at Ronaq
Indian restaurant, Ronaq, is spicing things up with the launch of a lunchtime tapas menu.
Available from 1 February the new menu at the Comely...
Special dining offers at Fort Kinnaird
Fort Kinnaird has announced deals for shoppers with up to 50% off selected menus and a range of offers available at some restaurants during...
Five things you need to know today
Scottish Affairs Committee to discuss Barnett formula
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into the financing of the Scottish Government.
During...
Forth Ports press ahead with The Dry Dock development
An application for detailed planning permission has been lodged with The City of Edinburgh Council to develop phase two of Harbour 31.
The Dry...
Tories to demand Gray’s resignation over performance
The Scottish Conservatives will once again urge MSPs to back their calls for Health Secretary, Neil Gray, to resign in a Parliamentary vote on...
Government reaches agreement with other parties on budget proposals
The Scottish Government has made agreements with both the Scottish Liberal Democrats and also separately with the Scottish Green Party to support the proposed...
Sistema appoint new members to their board
Three new board members have been appointed by Sistema Scotland the charity which aims for social change through music with its Big Noise orchestra...
Five things you need to know today
Timeball and Nelson Monument to temporarily close
Nelson Monument, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, is set to temporarily close for the final phase of...
Further work at Nelson Monument will lead to temporary closure
Further refurbishment work at the Nelson Monument will lead to its temporary closure.
The final phase of renovating the monument will include inspecting the external...
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