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Government pledges £1 billion for Edinburgh
The draft 2025-26 Scottish Budget includes provision for funding to replace the Eye Pavilion, deliver school buildings and restore facilities at the Royal Botanic...
Inspirational ironman Alan rounds off year in style
“Never let the old man in.”
These words will continue to inspire Edinburgh’s Alan Bremner as he reflects on a third place in his age-group...
Hunter Cup for Martin at Craigmillar Park
The first competition of the year at Craigmillar Park Golf Club has been won by Martin Davies who captured the prestigious Hunter Cup at...
Council ramp up aid for city bowling community
Members and visitors to Whitehouse and Grange Bowling Club will benefit in the new season from ramped access for wheelchair users.
The improvement comes thanks...
Biscuit Factory proceeding with new range of events in the new year
The first planning permission to be passed under the Edinburgh City Council’s newly adopted City Plan 2030 in November 2024 was a Section 50...
Musselburgh Windsor acclaim for volunteer Martin
Martin Stobbart has become the latest Honorary Member of Musselburgh Windsor FC, recognising outstanding contributions on the coaching side but also as a financial...
World team bronze for Edinburgh ultra runner Dougie
Corstorphine Athletics Club have led the praise for their ultra distance runner Dougie Selman who returned from the world 100k championships in Bengaluru (formerly...
Prison deaths hits a milestone
Shocking numbers of prisoners are dying "needlessly" in Scotland’s crisis-hit jails, it has been claimed, after more than 50 died behind bars in 2024.
Data...
Alistair Moffat on the Great Tapestry of Scotland at Dovecot this month
Members of the public are invited to join Alistair Moffat, MBE, to hear about Writing the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Mr Moffat is the...
Must See Theatre Awards – Outstanding Contribution
Outstanding Contribution Award for services to Edinburgh Theatre goes to Pam Aldred of Edinburgh Playhouse, where she has worked for nearly three decades.
https://mustseetheatre.com/news-as-one-year-closes-and-a-new-one-beckons-the-curtain-rises-on-the-inaugural-must-see-theatre-awards/
Aussie Open boost for capital tennis star Jacob
Edinburgh tennis ace Jacob Fearnley has gained direct entry to the opening Grand Slam event of the season - the Australian Open - in...
Concerns raised over national insurance bill
Scottish public sector and voluntary organisations raise concerns about the increase to employer National Insurance contributions on their finances.
A letter to the UK...
At the Playhouse – Bat Out of Hell
Inside the rehearsal room with the cast and band of Bat Out Of Hell ahead of the show's opening at Edinburgh Playhouse on 6 January,...
Capital Coffee – Bastard Barista
A major theme of histories and sociological studies of Edinburgh have been the city’s hidden aspects.
These include the powerful institutions which quietly wield...
Old school methods beat new car thieves
Car owners using "old school" security devices have helped drive down the number of vehicles stolen in Scotland by almost a fifth
Police Scotland says...
City firm launches £100,000 tech investment plan
The Edinburgh-based all trades insurance reinstatement specialist, Insurepair, is to launch an ambitious business strategy which will see the company invest £100,000 in...
Porty’s water polo class shines through
The Portobello club emerged as top dogs both collectively and individually when another instalment of the BMC Cup commemorating the late water polo coach...
Greens want to ban unpaid trial shifts
Unpaid trial shifts are a shocking exploitation of workers, says Scottish Green Co-leader Lorna Slater MSP, who has called for the unfair practice to...
Wheelie good year for motor cyclist Kai
Kai Golder has proved unstoppable on two wheels in the last year – and the Edinburgh lad is only 10-years-old.
From 59 races have come...
From Bloody Marys to culinary innovation – the smoky story of PEAT’D
In a remarkable pivot that bridges Scotland's whisky heritage with contemporary cuisine, an award-winning Bloody Mary mixer has transformed into something unexpectedly delicious: PEAT'D,...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by election – questions over costs
It cost the council almost £80,000 to hold a by-election in November, and will cost a similar amount to hold a second by-election next...
Corey back on track with platform to impress in USA
Acclimatisation more or less complete, Corey Campbell, 18, is ready to make the most of his switch from Dunbar to North Carolina in search...
New licensing system for vapes needed
There are calls for The Scottish Government to introduce a robust licensing system for vapes as part of its plans to regulate the damaging...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – successful changes made to the schedule
When all the outdoor events on 29, 30 and 31 December were cancelled due to the weather, some fast thinking allowed more events to...
Meanwhile in Portobello the Loony Dook went ahead…
Despite the chilly temperatures the Loony Dook in Portobello went ahead as planned.
Some very brave people challenged themselves to dive into the waves...
Sprogmanay 2025 – great fun for all
Sprogmanay is really for children - but appeals to all ages from the scenes in the National Museum of Scotland today.
Presented in partnership...
Snowy Balerno on New Year’s Day
Looking south to the Pentlands it looked as though there was a dusting of snow, but from these photos it is clear that there...
Looking back at Edinburgh’s history
Each month The Old Edinburgh Club provides us with the notable dates from history. This month is full of important facts - including one...
Must see theatre this January
From intimate dinner theatre to grandiose rock operas and cult musicals, Edinburgh's theatreland roars into 2025 like a Bat Out Of Hell ready to...
Maltese Master Andrew off to darts Q School
Edinburgh postman Andrew Davidson, 29, continues to deliver on the darts oche and is off to qualifying school in Milton Keynes on 6 January...
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