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The hybrid 2021 Edinburgh Science Festival kicks off its 33rd edition tomorrow
The world’s first, and still Europe’s biggest, science festival - The Edinburgh Science Festival – kicks off its hybrid, 33rd edition tomorrow, Saturday 26...
‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’ brings Rona Munro back to Scottish stages
Raw Material and Capital Theatres in association with the National Theatre of Scotland announce today (Fri 25th June) a new large-scale production 'James IV...
Cycle campaigners persuade council to think again
The full council of 63 councillors meets virtually tomorrow and one item on the agenda has attracted more comment than most. It is 7.13...
Judy wins prestigious accolade at European awards ceremony
Judy Mariens, who was the 2020 Local President at JCI Edinburgh, a membership organisation which provides development opportunities for people aged 18-40, won the...
CMI announces Kristy Matheson as its new Creative Director
Scotland’s Centre for the Moving Image announced today (22nd June) the appointed of Kristy Matheson as its new Creative Director. Kristy will lead and...
Study suggests running to music combats mental fatigue
A study carried out by the University of Edinburgh suggests that listening to music while running might be the key to improving people’s performance...
33rd edition of ESF focuses on women in STEM.
The world’s first, and still Europe’s biggest, Edinburgh Science Festival starts this week and celebrates women in STEM with a large-scale street art trail...
30th July starting date for FOSROC Super6 Season 2
The second season of the FOSROC Super6 competition has been confirmed by Scottish Rugby to be starting on Friday 30 July.
After a 15-month hiatus...
Reminder that the EU Settlement deadline is at the end of June
Gordon MacDonald MSP would like to remind everyone in Edinburgh that Wednesday 30 June 2021 is the deadline for the UK Government’s EU Settlement...
Edinburgh fans supporting Scotland
Steve Clarke and his team may have been 500 miles away but these Edinburgh football fans were supporting them all the way to their...
Veteran dad shares words of wisdom ahead of Father’s Day
Residents at an Edinburgh care home have been sharing their favourite memories and most important piece of advice in advance of Father’s Day.
Matthew Dunnigan (89), who...
Cycle Hire customers using the bikes more often
Edinburgh Cycle Hire customers have cycled 1,500,000kms, the equivalent of pedalling their way around the globe nearly 38 times.
A recent study undertaken by...
Camera Obscura celebrates Pride Month in June
The team at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions are celebrating Pride Month this June. The attraction is using their Giant Kaleidosphere exhibit to...
Father’s Day – celebrate with MILK and alcohol
MILK Cafés in Edinburgh have teamed up with Bellfield Brewery to give fathers the ultimate Father’s Day treat this year.
The brunch box contains...
Opinion – by the Transport Convener on Low Emission Zone proposals
by Councillor Lesley Macinnes, Transport and Environment Convener
Every year, Clean Air Day gives us pause for thought. Is it acceptable that poor air quality...
Hip-hop artist, CTRL, breaking through with poignant new single
From a childhood diagnosis of ADHD to his darkest moments dealing with grief – the latest track from Edinburgh hip-hop artist, CTRL, is a...
Government grants Edinburgh funding to help young people play and socialise
Gordon Macdonald MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, has expressed his delight as The City of Edinburgh Council is to receive £846,000 from The Scottish Government...
At Edinburgh Zoo – Gilbert and his friends are waiting to meet you
Edinburgh Zoo opened a new giraffe house this month to house five male giraffes which have arrived in the city after an absence of...
Princess Royal visits Astley Ainslie for outdoor concert with patients
NHS Lothian’s Astley Ainslie Hospital welcomed HRH The Princess Royal on Saturday as part of a joint event between NHS Lothian and The Scottish...
Dumfries and Galloway celebrated at RHS with one-tonne wicker bull
Beltie bull, a one-tonne wicker sculpture hand built in Dumfries and Galloway, has arrived in Edinburgh where it will be a centrepiece of this...
Edinburgh Courant – forerunner to today’s news
Carolyn O'Hara who lives in Prestwick, where she works as an English tutor and freelance writer suggested a story for us with a real...
Low Emission Zone planned for the city centre – in 2022
The council is planning to introduce a Low Emission Zone in the city centre. It has been talking about it since 2018 and now...
A fresh new Fruitmarket is ready to open its doors in July
While everywhere has been closed, the Fruitmarket had planned a closure from September 2019 to allow for a complete £4.3 million renovation and extension...
Dovecot Studios presents ‘Jock McFadyen: Lost Boat Party’
In partnership with The Scottish Gallery, Scotland’s Dovecot Studios will mark the artist Jock McFadyen’s 70th birthday year with an exhibition of recent paintings...
5 SCOTS’ 72-hole golfing challenge in aid of prostate cancer charity
On Wednesday 02 June 2021 four members of Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (BKA Coy, 5 SCOTS) took to Dunnikier...
Gladstone’s Land will take your tastebuds back in time
Following a £1.5 million restoration, Gladstone's Land has reopened at the top of the Royal Mile with an interactive historical food tour on Wednesday....
Green Tourism launches Green Meetings Standard for event venues
The world’s leading sustainable certification programme, Green Tourism, is giving event venues the tools that they need for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic...
At Torrance Gallery – Clare Arbuthnott solo show
One of The Torrance Gallery’s most consistently popular artists, Edinburgh-based Clare Arbuthnott will feature in a solo show from 12 to 26 June 2021.
Clare...
Three Heriot’s Players named in Scotland Under-20 Six Nations Squad
Sean Lineen, Scotland's U20 Head Coach, has named a 32-man squad for the forthcoming 2021 Under-20 Six Nations.
Lineen’s squad will travel to Cardiff later...
Recipients of first Fringe Artist and Venue Recovery Fund announced by Fringe Society
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announced today (Thu. 3rd June) the recipients of the first ever Fringe Artist and Venue Recovery Fund, with five...
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