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Two Edinburgh schools become phone free zones
Two schools in Edinburgh will become phone free zones this month.
From today pupils at Portobello High School will be asked to store their phones...
VE80 Concert begins commemorations
A spectacular poppy drop brought a poignant close to the nations official 80th anniversary commemoration concert for VE Day at the Usher Hall in...
A sunny day in the capital with more good weather forecast
The sun was shining almost all day in the capital on Tuesday and nowhere more than at the West End where the sun was...
Carol Grigor to receive the Carnegie Medal
Philanthropist Carol Colburn Grigor, CBE, will receive the Carnegie Medal at a ceremony at The Signet Library on Wednesday evening.
The international family of Carnegie...
Luxury Edinburgh hotel adds to executive team
The Sheraton will increase its sustainability and excellence with the appointment of a new Director of Operations.
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has announced...
Peak rail fares scrapped for good
In the programme for government announced at Holyrood on Tuesday the scrapping of peak rail fares is one which stands out and which has...
The world was watching Edinburgh
Former police officer turned crime writer, Lee Cockburn, has revealed the proudest moment of her 24-year career with Police Scotland and before that Lothian...
Caitlin at the double for upwardly mobile Cougars
Caitlin Hadley was a double winner when Corstorphine Cougars held their annual awards.
The second row picked up prizes as both "young player of the...
Virtual event to learn all about fostering
St Andrew's Children's Society are holding a Virtual Fostering Information Event on Thursday, 22 May from 6pm to 7.30pm as part of Foster Care Fortnight™,...
Police officers are not prepared for XL Bullies
Frontline police officers are not properly trained or equipped to deal with potential attacks by out-of-control XL bully dogs according to the Scottish Police...
Five things you need to know today
VE Day Concert tonight
Organised by The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, a concert at Usher Hall on Tuesday evening follows last year’s Scotland...
SCVO publish shortlist for the Scottish Charity Awards
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector each year.
This year’s shortlist includes 42...
Official opening of new UK headquarters in Edinburgh
HEINEKEN’s new UK headquarters in Edinburgh on St Andrew Square are officially open.
The move to the city centre reaffirms the company’s commitment to...
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
An exhibition John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portaiture and a programme of associated events and talks will take place at the City Art Centre...
Roadworks on the M8 this weekend
Motorists using the M8 eastbound this weekend should expect long delays and also consider alternative routes during major resurfacing works being carried out between...
TOTO is GO – Tap on Tap off on trams will be in effect...
The new tap on tap off service on Edinburgh Trams will begin in two weeks' time on 19 May.
The Flowbird system has now been...
Puffin chicks – numbers in decline
Scotland's puffin population has suffered a decline in its breeding success, according to the latest figures.
Around 75% of the UK's Atlantic puffin population lives...
Two Worlds: Kate Bentley exhibition shows Edinburgh in a different light
An independent Edinburgh art gallery has announced details of a new exhibition featuring work by artist Kate Bentley RI RSW.
Two Worlds will be Bentley’s...
JHE set for growth after adding to board
A Livingston-based electrical and mechanical company, has strengthened its senior management team as it prepares for its next stage of growth.
John Cowan steps up...
Five things you need to know today
Programme for Government
The First Minister is to set out the Programme for Government on Tuesday which will be a year ahead of the...
Ducklings hatch at Lauriston Castle
A total of nine ducklings have hatched at Lauriston Castle.
In the grounds of the castle which is owned and run by the council...
Programme for Government will be published on Tuesday
New measures to strengthen Scotland’s public services and ensure people are supported during the cost-of-living crisis will be set out by the First Minister this...
Hainan Airlines to fly year round service from Edinburgh Airport
Scotland’s only direct service to China will now operate year-round as Hainan Airlines continues to extend its presence at Edinburgh Airport, which is part...
Peploe masterpiece for sale at Bonhams Edinburgh
A century-old still life masterpiece by the leading Scottish Colourist Samuel John Peploe could fetch up to £350,000 at auction in Edinburgh this month.
The...
Football fundraiser nets thousands for youth disability project
The scoreboard may have shown a draw but both teams at The Big Match walked away winners with more than £21,000 raised for a...
East women reach UK padel semi-final
The East of Scotland women's over-50 padel team excelled by reaching the semi-finals of the UK inter-county championships in Bristol.
Captained by Desni McIntosh the...
Pétanque club realise French boule dream
Just eight months after being founded Dalkeith Pétanque Club have realised a dream to visit a heartland of the sport in South West France...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve just had a week of gloriously sunny weather.
On Wednesday, the Deeside town of Aboyne recorded a temperature of 24.4C, making it the...
Bluebells are blooming early this year
Scotland's top bluebell woods are peaking up to a fortnight earlier than usual this year thanks to the sunny weather.
Spectacular carpets of the violet-blue...
Edinburgh’s cup final hopes cut down by Russell’s ruthless Bath
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This monumental fixture was made all the better for both teams as they fought for their first final in over ten...
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