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NHS Lothian advice on keeping A&E for emergencies
NHS Lothian have advised on Friday that they are keen to keep the A&E departments at any of their hospitals freee to deal with...
Beware high tides at Cramond Island this weekend
Anyone thinking of walking to Cramond Island is warned to be extra careful this weekend
The RNLI have advised that you should be aware of...
Mental Health services moving to the new Sick Kids today
Mental Health Services run by NHS Lothian for children and young people are moving to a new purpose built home today at Little France....
Politics – comment on resignation of Richard Leonard
Richard Leonard MSP stepped down on Thursday afternoon as Scottish Labour leader.
The full story is here.
Scottish Labour Scottish Executive Committee chair Cara Hilton...
Bovine beauties become social media influencers
Aspiring social media influencers in the shape of Highland cattle in Dumfries & Galloway and Edinburgh are in a new VisitScotland video wishing future...
First time presence for Dovecot at International art fair ‘Collect’
Presenting for the first time at 'Collect', the international art fair for contemporary craft and design, world-leading tapestry studio Dovecot will showcase tapestries and...
National Records of Scotland weekly update
Deaths involving Covid-19 have been reported by National Records of Scotland (NRS) for Week 1: 4-10 January 2021
As at 10 January, 7,074 deaths have been registered...
Coronavirus – new rules on pre-departure tests to come into effect on Friday
All passengers arriving in Scotland from 4am on Friday 15 January 2021 must have a valid Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours of...
Pub may be demolished at Jock’s Lodge to make way for student flats
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter.
The site of a former Edinburgh pub could be demolished to make way for more student accommodation, as the...
Coronavirus – changes made to rules on moving home
The Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre (ESPC) reminds us that house moves, and all related activities such as viewings and valuations, are permitted by the...
The Meerkats are keeping an eye on Leith Links
Meerkats made of papier-mâché have appeared on Leith Links which photographer Ian Jacobs caught on camera earlier today.
It is a bit of a mystery...
Protesters warned to stay away from Edinburgh by the council leader
The City of Edinburgh Council Leader Adam Mcvey has warned anyone thinking of protesting in Edinburgh tomorrow against the lockdown to stay at home.
Cllr...
Coronavirus – Half a million doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine available from Monday
Doses will be administered at over 1,000 GP practices and community centres.
The Scottish Government has announced that many more people will receive the first...
Coronavirus – Moderna vaccine now approved for use in the UK
The third vaccine to be used to protect everyone in the UK has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)....
Property – new development now on sale in Haddington
Housebuilder breaks into the East Lothian marketplace with a development at Letham Mains, Haddington.
Allanwater Homes has announced the launch of a new development...
Property – average selling price in Edinburgh increased in Q4 of 2020
The Edinburgh Solicitors' Property Centre (ESPC) reported today that the average selling price of homes in Edinburgh and surrounding areas rose by 8.1% year...
Changing role of the home explored in a new exhibition at CAC
In an exploration of the changed role of the home as a result of Covid-19 and the climate emergency, The Scottish Furniture Makers Association...
Markets at Leith and Stockbridge to open at the weekend
The organisers of both Leith and Stockbridge Markets have confirmed that since outdoor markets are classed as essential retail they will be open in...
City jewellers raise over £8,000 for charity
Edinburgh jewellers Hamilton & Inches have raised over £8,000 for the NSPCC.
In December there was a virtual fundraising event urging people to walk...
The Scottish Spotlight – book your ticket now
The Scottish Spotlight will be held online on 13 February 2021 showcasing Scottish talent and supporting artists in a time of need. Each artist...
Have you heard about Our Town Stories?
Our Town Stories is an interactive website from Edinburgh Libraries which you can use to explore Edinburgh’s history.
It is a fantastic resource for...
Calculated gamble pays off for Hibs
A few eyebrows were raised when Hibs spent a reported £250,000 to bring in Kevin Nisbet from Dunfermline during the summer transfer window and...
New principal appointed at George Heriot’s School
Gareth Warren has been appointed new principal at George Heriot's School and will take up his position at the end of the Summer Term...
Disappointing first-half of season for Hibs’ Women despite some positive performances
It’s been a disappointing first-half of the SWPL season for Hibernian Women who currently sit in fourth place after seven games but Head Coach...
Thank you from Balerno Rotary
This was the Rotary stall at the Balerno Farmers’ Market in autumn 2020.
It was staffed by Colin Aspinall, Duncan Law, Ken Lindsay and...
Stay Active this New Year
by June Peebles CEO of Edinburgh Leisure
Last year was one many of us weren’t sad to see the back of. Covid-19 stopped everyone...
Stay healthy this New Year with Edinburgh Leisure
Wave goodbye to 2020 and start the new year healthier and stronger with a little help from your friends and Edinburgh Leisure.
New members joining...
Evocative watercolours collected by Victoria and Albert to go on display at Queen’s Gallery
Going on display at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2021 will be watercolours collected by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This collection...
Edinburgh man Barnabas Cox awarded British Empire Medal
A 24-year-old Edinburgh engineer/designer has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours List for 'voluntary services to Health Workers in...
Edinburgh Leisure – open for golf and tennis
Following The Scottish Government's advice that the whole country is in Level Four restrictions since Boxing Day, Edinburgh Leisure had to change its plans....
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