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‘Toll’ – a new exhibition by Edinburgh-based artist Andrew Brooks
There’s an exhibition opening as lockdown eases, in an unconventional gallery space in a corner of Edinburgh, that might help us to pause and...
Summer Fair at Dovecot Studios to celebrate local makers and designers
Dovecot Studios will showcase 24 designers and makers in its world famous Tapestry Studio in early June, offering visitors the opportunity to support our...
#SP2021 – Davidson to the fore with Conservative message
Although she is not a candidate in this election, former Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, has been a constant support to new leader, Douglas...
Edinburgh welcomes customers back
Hospitality businesses in the city centre have welcomed people back for meals and drinks both inside and outside.
With new outside eating and drinking...
Register your place for this week’s Better Broughton event
On 6 May 2021 the newish active travel group, Better Broughton, have organised an online event discussing "Broughton - a 20 minute neighbourhood?"
The main...
JPI Media loses Local Democracy Reporter contract in Edinburgh
JPI Media has lost the contract to employ the Local Democracy Reporter (LDR) at The Edinburgh Evening News. The contract has been allocated in...
Craft stalls are coming back to the markets
While it’s been a hard year for everyone, some market traders have at least managed to keep a presence at both Stockbridge and Leith...
Roadworks in Edinburgh – weekly update
The lovely folks at EdinTravel have shared the list of roadworks with us that they know of in the city. These are in the...
HES sites across Scotland set to reopen as Covid restrictions ease
As Edinburgh Castle gets ready to open its doors to visitors once more, the Honours of Scotland are set to go on public display...
Annual film competition for Scottish youth launches
The youth programme of Edinburgh International Film Festival – EIFF Youth – has launched their annual film competition, the New Visions Short Film Competition.
The...
#SP2021 – Willie Rennie plays for votes
Today six days before the election, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Willie Rennie, decided that the photo opportunity would be him playing shinty with Wendy...
#SP2021 – SNP say they have the only plan to protect the NHS
SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon, will urge Scots to unite behind the SNP to protect Scotland’s NHS, warning that the threat of Tory austerity is...
NHS Lothian’s youth volunteers win Young Scot award
The Young Scot Volunteering Award has been presented to the Covid-19 youth volunteers working with NHS Lothian. There are 516 young people aged 16-25...
‘Tour de Forth’ returns with support from record breaking Josh Quigley
Josh Quigley, the record-breaking Scottish cyclist, has thrown his support behind plans for the return of the Tour de Forth sportive, which was cancelled...
‘When the Sun Meets the Sky’ – presented by Capital Theatres in association with...
A new project has been announced by Capital Theatres developed in partnership with Traverse Theatre which is aimed at people with a lived experience...
‘Another Time, Another Place’ opens at The Scottish Gallery
'Another Time, Another Place' is a beautiful conversation between renowned artist Victoria Crowe OBE and poet Christine de Luca – both of whom have...
Racing – preview for Musselburgh
VETERAN trainer Wilf Storey is looking for more of the same from recent course winner Perfect Soldier at Musselburgh’s behind-closed-doors fixture on Thursday.
The Co...
Edinburgh Boiler Company’s UK accolade
The Edinburgh Boiler Company is celebrating. The company was named winner of the Outstanding Customer Service Initiative category at the 2021 Global Business Excellence Awards.
The firm is the capital’s...
Dangerous tree to be felled at the Palace
An Elm tree in the grounds of The Palace of Holyroodhouse is to be felled over fears the rotting giant could fall and cause...
One World Shop re-opens after being closed for 4 months
Like all non-essential shops, the One World Shop in Edinburgh's West end is reopening today after four, long months, of closure.
"It's exciting and daunting...
Alice Thompson announced announced as business event headline speaker
Alice Thompson, the Social Bite co-founder and former director who left the social enterprise last year to set up her own business coaching and...
Reuse, recycle and repair network booms as restrictions ease
The City of Edinburgh Council and Changeworks have come together to develop the Edinburgh Reuse Map, featuring 450+ local organisations boasting reuse, repair, and...
‘Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop!’ to open at Dovecot Studios
Pop artist, weaver, bodybuilder and former Mr Scotland, Archie Brennan changed the course of modern weaving and is considered one of the greatest unrecognised...
Kate Downie’s ‘Between Seasons’ to open at The Scottish Gallery
Kate Downie has, like so many artists, been forced to work within the confines of her own home over the last year. Whereas much...
Preparation underway at Fort Kinnaird to welcome back shoppers
Fort Kinnaird is preparing to welcome visitors back from next week, as the Scottish Government confirms that the country will move into the next...
Book Festival will host all Booker nominees at a series of free online events
The Edinburgh International Book Festival says it will host all the International Booker Prize shortlisted authors and translators over the next few weeks.
This...
Beltane Fire Society returns to the digital realm with new May Queen
The spirit of Beltane will be brought to life in a digital format once again this month with their online celebration, BOnFire 2021 (Beltane...
Charity takes a stand on Edinburgh’s public loos
Councillors are queuing up to talk about public toilets at tomorrow's Transport and Environment Committee, and now Age Scotland has thrown its pennyworth into...
2021 Children’s Festival launches its 2021 hybrid programme
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival has announced its 2021 hybrid programme of online and outdoor theatre and dance for young people following months of...
Case study produced by EUHC ‘Lead the Way’ members
Three members of Scottish Hockey's 'Lead the Way' initiative who have been involved in the mental health work undertaken by the University of Edinburgh...
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