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35,000 free tickets to celebrate Edinburgh International Festival’s 75th Anniversary
Over 35,000 free tickets are being given out by Edinburgh International Festival to celebrate its 75th anniversary, with performances featuring leading contemporary circus performers...
Council Leader issues first report of new administration
Cllr Cammy Day is the still new leader of the City of Edinburgh Council. He leads the Labour group of 13 councillors in a...
The Great Scottish Tattie Run 2022
The Great Scottish Tattie Run took place at Silverknowes on Sunday after a three year absence when more than 300 runners look part -...
Scottish Design Exchange signs lease for Tron Kirk
The future of the Tron has been secured with a lease granted by Scottish Heritage Buildings Trust to Scottish Design Exchange (SDX) for three...
Garvald’s Gorgie premises reopened after renovation
Garvald, the Edinburgh charity which supports adults with disabilities and provides creative spaces, has just spent £750,000 renovating its own premises in Gorgie.
As...
Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute to be set up
A new body will strengthen and sustain the journalism sector.
Proposals for an independent Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute have been welcomed by the Scottish...
East Calder cottage with potential for development now on sale
A cottage in East Calder with a large garden with further development potential is being marketed in two lots by Baird Lumsden.
The property and...
Letter from Scotland
Railway workers, council staff, teachers, nurses, police officers are all fighting for wage rises that keep pace with inflation, now at 9 per cent...
Government announces fund for innovative projects in agriculture
The Scottish Government will begin a funding programme to support projects which aim to boost food security in Scotland and address the biodiversity and...
Rarely seen works from Scottish artist Alan Davie to exhibit at Dovecot Studios
A centenary exhibition celebrating the work of Scottish artist Alan Davie (1920-2014), 'Alan Davie: Beginning of a Far-off World' is being presented by Dovecot...
Sewing Bee winner – book out today
Sewing Bee winner Serena Baker releases guide to the craft
'Really talented sewers have fairy dust that they throw over the garment and it doesn’t...
Wee giraffes are ready to hit the trail
With just two weeks to go until the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Giraffe About Town trail hits the streets, community groups across...
Scottish SPCA appeals for information after dog poisoning
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog ingested poison in Dovecot Park, Edinburgh on 22 June.
Thankfully, the dog’s owner immediately rushed...
Queen’s Baton Relay in Edinburgh on Tuesday
The Queen's Relay Baton arrived in Edinburgh at Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce on Bonnington Road on its way to Birmingham.
It was brought there...
EdFest platform – a one stop shop for tickets from eight Fringe venues
On Tuesday the new ticket platform edfest.com will open for tickets and reviews for eight Fringe venues in one place.
Assembly, Dance Base, Gilded...
Preparation continues at Liberton Primary School for a ‘TOMTASTIC’ Summer
In Edinburgh, over 5,000 kids are on a journey to ‘Grow Strong’, a pilot project from social enterprise and charity Edinburgh Community Food and...
Pizza Geeks give back to Edinburgh every Tuesday
Pizza Geeks in Edinburgh are giving back to the local community through their ‘Pizza for the People’ initiative by opening their Haymarket restaurant from...
Jobs Fair today – 20,000 jobs in Edinburgh on offer
Jobs available in Edinburgh now include hotel posts at all levels, careers in all sectors of security and retail at Edinburgh Airport and Lothian...
The Alchemist to open second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh
The Alchemist will soon have a new second Edinburgh venue on George Street as well as the bar and restaurant at St James Quarter...
Growing campaign to oppose Gorgie student flats
A community campaign opposes the building of a student accommodation block on Westfield Road in Gorgie opposite the Sainsbury's store. The campaigners say their...
Visit the Museum of Edinburgh this weekend to meet the Auld Reekie Retold team
It is 200 years since King George IV visited Edinburgh and this year there are to be celebrations at Museum & Galleries Edinburgh.
The first...
Bronze sculpture on sale for charity at the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic
A life-size bronze sculpture by the renowned British sculptor Tessa Campbell Fraser FRBS, has been unveiled this weekend at Thirlestane Castle's inaugural Sir Jackie...
Get along to the EBUG AGM
Edinburgh Bus Users’ Group (EBUG) campaigns for Edinburgh’s bus passengers and services. It provides a voice for bus users, aiming to protect and improve...
City firms tackling global food crisis
Two Edinburgh firms have joined forces in a bid to help tackle the world food crisis.
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), the city-based vertical farming business,...
New festival coming to Edinburgh in August
The charity Deaf Action is behind the new festival being held in Edinburgh this August. The Deaf Festival will celebrate language and culture and...
Sir Jackie Stewart preparing for weekend event at Thirlestane Castle
Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE, has arrived at Thirlestane Castle in readiness for this weekend's event.
The Flying Scot has returned home for Scotland’s biggest new...
Sciennes Primary mark Clean Air Day
Thursday is Clean Air Day, which this year aims to raise awareness of the negative impact air pollution can have on health.
There is a move...
Cheerleaders preparations for Florida trip interrupted by loss of training facilities
Among the young people at the cheerleading rehearsals at Liberton High School there could be some future Olympians, as the sport has been recognised...
Simpson & Marwick team score top industry recognition
Edinburgh residential property specialist firm is celebrating after securing three industry accolades.
Simpson & Marwick has been named top performing firm in the ESPC’s annual...
What’s on – New Edinburgh Orchestra to stage their Summer Concert
The New Edinburgh Orchestra will perform at St Serf's Parish Church on Ferry Road on 25 June 2022.
The amateur orchestra is made up...
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