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Stingrays spearhead capital challenge
West Edinburgh Stingrays led the Edinburgh challenge as they finished third to an all conquering host side from Dunfermline in The Brian Campbell Autumn...
The Alpine Coaster – from the air
The newest attraction at Hillend is promised to be the "ride of your life" by Midlothian Council.
Now you can see the full scope...
LifeCare will warm older people up this winter – with your help
The Stockbridge-based charity which provides care and support for older people is asking for help in their Winter Warmer appeal.
LifeCare which has its...
Lothians golfers take up the challenge
Two Lothians’ golfers have been selected to represent Europe against the United States in the Phoenix Cup, a competition for players with various disabilities...
Edinburgh to host Global Fair Trade Festival next year
Edinburgh is preparing to take the spotlight as the host city for the Global Fair Trade Festival from 29 to 31 August, 2025.
This...
Tape Letters Scotland opens at Museum of Edinburgh
When Pakistani families migrated to Scotland in the 1960s they adopted a novel form of communicating with their relatives at home - by recording...
Andrew targets a career in darts
Edinburgh postman Andrew Davidson has effectively resigned his job to maximise chances of delivering on the major darts stage.
The 29-year-old former George Heriots School...
Liam Rudden’s Must See Theatre
There are baddies and goodies galore heading to the capital's stages this month including hair-hoppers, missionaries and a Belgian sleuth on track to expose...
The astronomical sky above Edinburgh in October
Earth gains another Moon and the clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday at 2am.
Here's a cool trivia question: How many natural...
Orienteer Jo does Southern proud
Edinburgh Southern Orienteering Club's Sweden-based Jo Stevenson was on brilliant form when completing the 2024 Dragon's Back Race, a six day ultra event.
Regarded by many...
Dougie Donnelly goes down memory lane
Dougie Donnelly has interviewed Billy Connolly, Bill Clinton and Paul McCartney as well as countless sporting stars. The background tales are all there to...
Siblings get kicks from medal haul
Kick boxing twins Freya and Arran Drever have enjoyed double delight at the WAKO World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
The 12-year-old sibling sensations, who train...
Malcolm Donaldson 1949-2024
Malcolm Donaldson, who was fondly known as Dr Gruffalo, has died aged 75. Married to author Julia Donaldson he joined in the literary fun...
City firm cleans up with double contract win
Commercial cleaning specialist Perfect Clean is targeting further success after landing two significant TR19® kitchen cleaning contracts.
The firm has strengthened its long-standing association with...
Colin leads racketball vets to victory
Edinburgh Sports Club's Colin Cruickshank is pictured with the team trophy after captaining Scotland over-70s to the Home International Racketball title at the Newlands...
2i appoints industry guru with eyes on major growth
A growing software quality engineering firm has appointed a new chairman just months after an eight-figure investment.
2i Testing has hired renowned software and IT...
The Old Edinburgh Club highlights significant dates in October
The Old Edinburgh Club looks back over the years at the significant dates in Edinburgh's history.
1st October In 1560, the Dean of Guild...
Further calls to Culture Secretary for a public interest journalism institute
Author Jen Stout, who wrote Night Train to Odesa, has raised again the need to revive the public interest journalism institute.
The author and...
Edinburgh care home residents celebrate creative success on National Day of Arts in Care...
Residents at St Margarets Care Home in Edinburgh are celebrating after winning an award for their artwork, in a competition to mark the National...
Social Bite village makes planning application for move
Social Bite has submitted a planning application to move the Edinburgh Village to a new waterfront location in Granton.
The application lays out plans to...
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...
Close but no cigar for East cricket X1
The East of Scotland cricket select took their annual match with West counterparts to the wire before losing out on the last delivery.
In a...
A secret scribbler is officially appointed Edinburgh Makar
Poet, Michael Pedersen, is enthusiastic about his latest position as Edinburgh Makar. This will be the next chapter in his literary career which began...
Royal visit to celebrate quarter century at The Scottish Parliament
Their Majesties the King and Queen visited The Scottish Parliament to celebrate with MSPs the quarter century of devolved government in Edinburgh.
Scottish soldiers...
Marking a quarter century of devolution
There will be a royal event on Saturday to mark a quarter century of The Scottish Parliament.
The First Minister, John Swinney, will join their...
New York-inspired cocktail bar to open in Edinburgh this autumn
This October, New York-inspired cocktail bar Manahatta is set to bring a taste of the Big Apple to Edinburgh. The bar on Rose Street...
At Cabaret Voltaire – Jaakko Eino Kalevi
Jaakko Eino Kalevi will embark on a UK solo tour which includes a show at Edinburgh’s Cabaret Voltaire on Friday 25 October.
Last November he released his wildest album yet, Chaos...
Remembering Robert Fergusson
On 17 October 2024 at 7pm at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum everyone is invited to remember the legendary poet, Robert Fergusson.
This event will be a night...
Irvine Welsh’s dance track inspired by chat on Edinburgh buses
Irvine Welsh has turned a conversation he overheard on a bus in Edinburgh into an electro-pop dance track.
The Trainspotting author, 65, said "How no"...
Capital teams just miss out in Scottish Padel finals
Barnton Park men made a spirited defence of the Padel Tennis Scottish Cup at the David Lloyd Club, Shawfair, losing out to West of...
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