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Claims that “soft justice” fuels shoplifting
The SNP's soft approach to justice is fuelling Scotland's shoplifting epidemic as teenagers regard it as a low risk/high reward activity.
Police Scotland Assistant Chief...
The Astronomical Sky Over Edinburgh For 2025
What does the astronomical sky over Edinburgh and Lothian look like in 2025?
Edinburgh will experience one partial solar eclipse on 29 March lasting justunder...
Happy New Year!
We wish all of our readers a Happy New Year.
Sadly in Edinburgh the Midnight Moment and the fireworks which usually mark it have been...
Wet and windy Hogmanay
Outdoor events in Edinburgh were cancelled on 30 December. Many people have travelled to the capital just to see a fireworks display that will...
Hogmanay TV highlight – Rikki Fulton
He is remembered as one of Scotland's funniest comedy icons, whose annual Hogmanay sketches had Scots audiences laughing into the new year.
But the late...
Hogmanay candlelit concert at St Giles’ Cathedral
A festive and tranquil celebration took place in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles’ Cathedral at the end of its 900th year anniversary.
This year’s concert...
Lord Provost sends his New Year wishes
The Rt Hon Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to the new year.
"As we approach 2025 and reflect on the...
Gemma gains prized Boston marathon entry to honour late friend
A mum-of-three from East Lothian will run the iconic Boston Marathon in April, 2025, to raise funds in memory of a colleague who lost...
New Year messages from the party leaders in Scotland
The leaders of political parties in Scotland have issued their traditional messages this New Year.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “2025 must be the...
MBE for Daydream Believers founder
The founder of education charity Daydream Believers, Helena Good, has received an MBE in the New Year Honour's list.
Ms Good, who has lived in...
New Year Honours List recognises culture, education and sport
In this year's New Year Honours, painter and printmaker, Barbara Rae, CBE, RA, receives a damehood, and others involved in the fields of sport,...
City restaurant with half price offer in January
Indian restaurant Ronaq is serving up a New Year treat for Edinburgh diners with 50 per cent off all food for the month of...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – INDOOR events are still on – here is your guide to...
INDOOR EVENTS - do check the website for any tickets...
30 December - A special Night Afore Concert of ferocious live music from indie-rock legends Idlewild, plus...
Archangels led on early stage tech investments
The leading business angel syndicate, Archangels has invested more than £27.3 million in Scottish early stage companies in the tech and life science sectors...
Celebrating Hogmanay in Edinburgh
More than 50,000 revellers from around the world are expected to arrive in Edinburgh on New Year's Eve for the city's Hogmanay celebrations.
Around 40,000...
Gucci, Chanel and Ralph Lauren feature in the Shelter sale this Friday
The 22nd new year sale will take place at Shelter in Stockbridge on Friday 3 January with many bargains to be snapped up.
The...
Golf balls fetch thousands at auction
Five rare golf balls dating to the 1840s, found at Dundas Castle have sold for £31,620 at auction.
The "featherie" balls were found stored together...
Letter from Scotland
We are treading gently into the New Year. Scotland finds itself at peace, free from floods and famine, and enjoying the comforts of one...
Hibs v Kilmarnock – in photos
Hibs sealed a fourth consecutive victory in front of a full house at a wet and windy Easter Road on Sunday afternoon.
Head coach David...
Torchlight Procession cancelled but the Vikings still “invaded” the city
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad, were a fabulous sight on the city streets marking the start of the city’s...
Lighting the menorah in St Andrew Square
On Sunday evening in St Andrew Square the Scottish National Chanukah Celebration took place.
Angus Robertson, Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture,...
The Astronomical Sky over Edinburgh in January
A 6-planet parade and the Quadrantids meteor shower dominate the January night sky.
The good ship Mother Earth reaches perihelion (closest to the Sun) on...
What does the rest of the season hold for Hibs?
At the start of the season the prospect of relegation for Hibs was inconceivable.
A new, albeit inexperienced, head coach and a host of...
Turner on tour at the National Galleries
From New Year’s Day National Galleries of Scotland celebrates the 250th birthday of artist, Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), with a special exhibition.
Visitors to...
Brexit means higher costs and more paperwork
The European Movement in Scotland claims that Brexit has led to higher costs and more paperwork for British people visiting EU countries.
In 2025...
Fire breaks out in shop in Tollcross
A fire broke out in a shop in Tollcross opposite the Barclay Church at around 6.30pm on Saturday evening.
A substantial response from emergency services...
Latest list of roadworks and road closures
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
First events announced for Edinburgh Science Festival 2025
The first events in the 2025 Edinburgh Science Festival have been announced.
These include the first American woman to walk in space, Dr Kathy...
Sunflower Scotland – helping the wounded to rehabilitate in Ukraine
Sunflower Scotland is an Edinburgh-based charity which helps Ukrainians in Ukraine.
The organisation was set up two years ago and since 2024 it is...
ScotRail cuts would be “devastating” for disabled passengers
Proposed cuts to staffing hours in ticket offices across the ScotRail network will make it far more difficult for disabled passengers to travel.
The...
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