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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....
First glimpse at UK’s only koala joey
Caught on camera for the first time peeking out of its mother’s pouch is an adorable six-month old koala joey at the Royal Zoological...
Scottish Gas Networks planning ahead for January
Scottish Gas Networks have advised of their project to upgrade the gas network in the Slateford Road/Robertson Avenue area. This project involves them replacing...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will say thank you to all key workers
Although it is all digital and online this year, Edinburgh's Hogmanay will nevertheless say a big thank you to NHS staff and other key...
Vaccination venues will include EICC
The first venues for the mass COVID-19 vaccination programme in Lothian have been selected, it was announced on Wednesday.
NHS Lothian said it has identified...
In praise of UNICEF – from the Chair of Edible Edinburgh Partnership
Cllr George Gordon is Chair of Edible Edinburgh Partnership, and here he writes for us throwing a spotlight on the UNICEF food hamper distribution...
Two Heriot’s Blues selected for Scotland U20s squad and FOSROC Regional Academy
Finn McIlwraith and Duncan Hood of Heriot’s Blues Men have been selected for the Scotland U20 squad with other members of the team forming...
Bobby’s Bunkhouse offers free beds to the homeless this Christmas
The owner of a city centre hostel is opening their doors for free for the city’s homeless people over the festive period.
Harry Tant, who...
Festival Theatre transformed by new artwork from emerging artist Sophie Fields
A statement of thanks to all who have supported Capital Theatres over the past few months has created by Edinburgh-based emerging artist Sophie Fields...
First two 2021 exhibitions announced by Summerhall
The first two exhibitions of 2021 will bring light and colour back into Summerhall’s spaces that have sat empty for much of 2020.
Abigail Simmonds’...
Leith Gives working hard to provide Christmas food parcels
This week’s food parcels being prepared for distribution before Christmas by Leith Gives, a collaboration of local charities, businesses and volunteers in Leith giving back...
Santa rehearses for the big night
This Christmas Camera Obscura & World of Illusions welcomed Santa on a flying visit before the big day on Friday.
With so much to do,...
Heriot’s Hutchison tests himself training with Edinburgh Rugby
Cameron Hutchison, a former Scotland U18 and U19 captain and U20 player, has been acting as emergency cover for the Edinburgh Rugby backline and...
Heriot-Watt and ultrafast laser firm enter collaboration agreement
Today (21st Dec.) Heriot-Watt University announced a new, five-year partnership with ultrafast laser manufacturer Chromacity. The agreement enhances the continued close collaboration between Chromacity...
Unite demand bonus payment for all
Unite Scotland has written to the First Minister demanding that the £500 payment for NHS workers be extended to all workers in NHS, local...
Angela Constance appointed as Drugs Policy Minister
Angela Constance, the former Education Secretary until 2016, and Cabinet Secretary for Communities Social Security and Equalities until 2018 will replace Public Health Minister...
Discover behind-the-scenes at The King’s with a new virtual tour
Edinburgh’s favourite panto venue has teamed up with professional photographer Tom Duffin to create a virtual theatre tour and find a brand-new way to...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay takes to the skies
There is something you never thought you would read at this time last year.
With ongoing Covid-19 restrictions the street party and all related...
More plans for Stead’s Place
The owners of Stead's Place on Leith Walk, Drum Property Group, have submitted a new planning application.
The plans for the 2.9 acre site...
Dovecot Studios highlights new tapestry talent this Spring
Dovecot Studios celebrates a bold new talent in Scottish tapestry weaving, this coming January. The Gallery is exhibiting the work of artist Elaine Wilson...
Scottish Labour appoint former MSP as Acting General Secretary
The Labour Party has today appointed Drew Smith as the acting General Secretary of the Scottish Labour Party.
Smith, who is currently GMB Scotland’s Policy...
Christmas at the Botanics – in photos
A centrepiece of Edinburgh’s festive calendar, Christmas at the Botanics will form the pièce de résistance on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s 350thanniversary year.
The trail...
Audit Scotland say The Scottish Government overspending by almost £700 million
In any other year such a headline would create a lot of concern. But in this year we have come to expect overspending and...
Families Zoom away with ‘Santa at Home’
To give a magical opportunity for children from all over the UK to meet Santa in the safe, socially distant environment of zoom, Mr...
Warrender Baths closing on Christmas Eve for nine months
Iconic Victorian pool closing for major investment
One of Edinburgh’s iconic Victorian pools, Warrender Swim Centre, home to the Warrender Baths Club which is said to be...
Taxi drivers protest at lack of government support
Members of Unite Scotland union held a mobile demonstration today outside The Scottish Parliament.
The drivers staged their protest at the same time as...
New public health director appointed at NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian announced on Wednesday that it has appointed a new Director of Public Health and Health Policy.
Dona Milne will take up the post...
Christmas trees to have new homes this December
More than 50 Christmas trees have been donated and are now ready for collection, following an appeal by Ocean Terminal and The Leith Collective...
Drylaw Rainbow Club marks anniversary
The Depute Lord Provost, Joan Griffiths MBE, visited Drylaw Rainbow Club in north Edinburgh this morning to unveil a Plaque to mark their 35th birthday.
The...
Morrisons bringing local communities together with Twelve days of Kindness
Supermarket Morrisons is carrying out over 30,000 acts of kindness this Christmas including delivering free mince pies to local care homes, donating Rudolph carrots...
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