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Sir Geoff will be honoured today
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, OBE, will be inducted into Scotland's highest royal ancient order later today.
He was awarded the position which is in...
Business stream honoured at industry awards
One of the UK’s largest water retailers received three accolades at a major industry awards ceremony in London.
Edinburgh-based Business Stream emerged as a top...
Sally Gray receives honorary degree from QMU
Sally Gray, TV presenter, media trainer, business leader and charity worker, was awarded an honorary degree by Queen Margaret University (QMU).
The QMU graduate who...
Kempster is Ratho Park champion
James Kempster receives his trophy from club captain Iris O'Neill after winning the Ratho Park golf club championship.
Other winners were Phillip Thomson (B), Graham...
Powderhall Bronze running summer foundry tours
Bookings are now live for a series of tours at Powderhall Bronze, one of the only remaining fine art foundries in Scotland.
Located in Granton,...
Firm sets up a business sale basecamp
A new consultancy which helps company owners get their businesses ready for sale has launched in Edinburgh.
The first of its kind in Scotland, Business...
Strike action by Unite members now likely in Edinburgh
The staff who carry out cleansing and waste services for half of the councils in Scotland have voted to go on strike - perhaps...
General Election 2024 – Jo Mowat – Scottish Conservatives candidate Edinburgh North and Leith
Jo Mowat has been a councillor for the best part of two decades and now represents the City Centre Ward.
She retained her seat...
General Election 2024 – Michael Davidson – Scottish Labour candidate for Edinburgh West
Michael Davidson went to Fox Covert Primary School and thinks he has the edge as a local in this constituency.
He is a trade...
General Election 2024 – Richard Shillcock – Communist Party of Britain – Edinburgh North...
Richard Shillcock is in the minority and he is gracious enough to laugh a little when asked how that feels. He is standing for...
General Election 2024 – Mike Andersen Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate Edinburgh North and Leith
A South African lawyer who arrived in Edinburgh in 2022, Mike is passionate about Edinburgh and Scotland - so much so that he has...
Five things you need to know today
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The July issue of our newspaper is out now in the usual stockists. If you would like to ensure you get...
Prized cricket ball presented at Ashes sold at auction
A cricket ball presented to a Scot for his heroics winning the Ashes for England fetched more than £1,900 at auction.
The Test-winning ball was...
General Election 2024 – Tommy Sheppard – SNP candidate in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Tommy Sheppard has been SNP MP for the old constituency of Edinburgh East for the last two terms, and was one of the 56...
General Election 2024 – Open Letter to all Edinburgh candidates
The Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Liz McAreavey has written an open letter to all candidates in the General Election.
The letter...
Parliamentary exhibition will mark Liddell’s legacy
The Eric Liddell 100 is running a campaign to promote awareness of the Scottish athlete which operates to remember his legacy with the patronage...
General Election 2024 – the manifestos
Each party has published a manifesto setting out what it would do if it has enough MPs to govern - and there are also...
General Election – Charles Dundas – Scottish Liberal Democrats Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Charles Dundas was a councillor in Edinburgh between 2007 and 2012, and is now the Chief Executive of a Scottish conservation charity.
He is...
Alien to premiere at Film Festival
The latest instalment in the horror film franchise Alien will have its UK premiere in Edinburgh this summer.
Alien: Romulus will launch a new Midnight...
General Election 2024 – Cameron Rose – Reform UK Edinburgh South
Cameron Rose has found his political home in Reform UK for this election.
Mr Rose was a Conservative councillor in this part of Edinburgh...
Legends of Kilspindie triumph again
Legendary status for two players at Kilspindie Golf Club was reinforced in the annual championship.
Bob Humble won the men’s title for the 22nd time...
Mortonhall are under-11 tennis champs
The Mortonhall boys team of Thomas Easton (who unfortunately missed the photo call), Gregor Logie, Wilson Tervit, Jude Cowan, Hamish Coffey and Matthew Walker...
Title ‘hat-trick’ for Andrew at Bruntsfield Links
Andrew Fernie won the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society championship for the third successive year when he defeated Michael Rolland 5 and 4 in windy...
General Election 2024 – today’s election messages from the major parties
SNP
The SNP says that only a vote for the SNP will protect Scotland’s Parliament from what they regard as increasing Westminster power grabs, as...
General Election 2024 – David Henry – Independent candidate in Edinburgh West
David Henry is standing as an independent candidate in Edinburgh West at this election.
Previously he was a member of the Alba Party, but he...
Stanley Reilly – a life through the lens
Unassuming Stanley Reilly was dealt a tough hand as a youngster in Edinburgh but carved out a new life which led to him being...
The Astronomical Sky Above Edinburgh and Lothian in July 2024
The Earth reaches the furthest point from the Sun all year and we still anticipate the eruption of the Blaze Star in Corona Borealis...
Five things you need to know today
Moredun Summer Fun Day on Wednesday
Bethany Christian Trust is holding a summer fun day in Moredun on Wednesday. There are free activities - and...
Firrhill High School win league and cup double
Firrhill High School footballers have enjoyed a season to remember winning both the Edinburgh under-13 A League and also the League Cup.
Captained by Connor...
Edinburgh schools track and field competition returns
Almost 100 pupils displayed their athletic ability as the Edinburgh Secondary Schools Track and Field competition returned for the first time in seven years.
The...
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