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Secret bunker tours with Greyfriars Bobby to scare you this Halloween
A spooky experience awaits this Halloween when the haunted nuclear bunker invites audiences inside for a scary evening.
The Barnton Bunker is Scotland's largest nuclear...
Welfare charity begins new wave of its work
A charity which offers financial help to people who cannot work as a result of a long-term medical condition, has launched a new push...
Secret Scottish colourist still life discovered
A rare portrait by the leading Scottish Colourist artist, George Leslie Hunter, that was found to have a secret still life painting hidden on...
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Alex Salmond 1954-2024
The news broke on Saturday that former First Minister and leader of the Alba Party, Alex Salmond, had died at a conference...
The family of Alex Salmond issue a statement following his death
Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland who died yesterday at the age of 69 is survived by his wife Moira, and his...
Building starts at affordable homes in South Queensferry
Construction has begun on the second phase of affordable homes in South Queensferry which will provide a much-needed boost to housing supply.
Cala Homes (East),...
New centre will find ways for Edinburgh tenements to support net-zero targets
A new centre will investigate ways to make high-density buildings, such as Edinburgh and Glasgow tenements, more energy-efficient to reduce carbon emissions, lower heating...
Flags lowered at The Scottish Parliament for former First Minister
Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, announced earlier that the flags were being lowered at the parliament building as a mark of...
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died
Former First Minister, Alex Salmond, has died aged 69.
Mr Salmond was the leader of the Alba Party, which he set up in 2021.
It...
Review – Baby Bushka
It's sad to see an essential Edinburgh venue threatened with possible closure after Summerhall Management Limited was served with a "winding up petition by...
Roadworks in Edinburgh in the next week
This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the...
The Northern Lights over Edinburgh
One of our readers sent in this photo of the Northern Lights on Thursday evening.
“A pic of my friend's dog Douglas with the northern...
New security measures at Leonardo
The aerospace business, Leonardo, has been the target of damage caused by pro-Palestinian protesters in recent years.
The company has now taken steps to...
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Paddington Bear
Edinburgh is one of 23 locations taking part in Paddington Visits, a trail which will see the special statues appearing in cities, towns,...
Strollers Ayrshire bound for knock-out tie
Civil Service Strollers take a break from Lowland League action on Saturday 12 October to visit West of Scotland League Division Three side, Dalry...
Review – Hairspray The Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
With one of the most upbeat opening numbers in musical theatre, Hairspray never fails to lift the spirits from the very start.
This fresh...
Edinburgh Adoption and Fostering Information Event
Join St Andrews Children’s Society for their Edinburgh Adoption and Fostering Information Event on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
The society staff will...
Morrisons support Simpsons Special Care Babies charity
Simpsons Special Care Babies, a charity that supports the fundraising for the Simpson Neonatal Unit in Edinburgh, were delighted to receive a donation of...
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Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey Hinton, who is a former PhD student at the University of Edinburgh from 1978, has been awarded a Nobel Prize...
Joseph Bonnar retires after half a century
Joe Bonnar, the master of the eyebrow raise and the wry smile, and also an expert jeweller, has closed his shop.
After 50 years,...
D&G recruit Dunlop Tyres as their house brand
D&G Autocare, one of the country’s premier independent garage groups, has announced an exclusive deal with an historic name in tyres - Dunlop.
The...
Award for local furniture designer
The Verne Easy Chair, designed by an Edinburgh based furniture designer won "Best Chair in Show" at the Young Furniture Makers Exhibition in London...
Former WASPs building in Dalry to become student flats
The building at West Park Place sold by the council for £1 in 2021, and used as an artists’ hub for around 50 artists...
Edinburgh festivals come under the Westminster spotlight
In a Westminster Hall debate on Tuesday, Edinburgh's Olympic-sized annual cultural festivals were put under the spotlight in the first discussion on the topic...
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Longstone Community Council
Longstone Community Council next meets on 14 October 2024 at 7.30pm at Slateford/Longsonte Church.
The agenda includes discussion of some purpose...
Moving made easy scheme makes life a breeze for this retired couple
Newly retired couple, Mary and Alistair Berrill, planned a move this year to a more modern, warmer and more comfortable new home. They found...
Housing giant commits to helping tenants with energy savings
Partnership with Changeworks promises massive savings for tenants.
One of Scotland’s leading housing providers has announced a groundbreaking partnership with an environmental charity to deliver...
Concert to be held in Portobello – tickets now available
Tickets are now available for a light classical concert on 3 November in Portobello.
Sirocco Winds is a professional wind quintet, made up of...
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Colinton Community Council meeting on Tuesday
There will be a virtual community council meeting held on Zoom this evening at 7.30pm. Everyone in the Colinton...
Edinburgh event agency named business of the year
Scotland’s leading creative event and experiential agency named outstanding business of the year at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards
YOURGB, Scotland’s leading creative event and...
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