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Birth rate continues to fall in Scotland
National Records of Scotland has advised that according to the statistics from the first quarter of this year, the number of births in the...
World Cup fever spreads to Camera Obscura
The latest exhibit at the visitor attraction on Castlehill, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, relates to the World Cup, and reflects the national...
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – 70th anniversary reception
A reception was held on Sunday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA.
HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of...
Doubles title for Edinburgh’s Matt Rankin
Trophy time for Edinburgh tennis pro Matt Rankin, currently studying at the university of Kentucky, when he and partner Marcus Walters clinched the men's...
Lindsays Trophy for Edinburgh AC
Edinburgh Athletic Club have credited a return to Meadowbank Stadium after a lengthy period of refurbishment for a first success since 2015 in the...
Get out the water pistols – it’s the 78th Edinburgh Taxi Outing
Dig out your waterproofs and water pistols as the 78th Edinburgh Taxi Outing sets off from Edinburgh Zoo this Tuesday.
The outing is organised...
Council will not ask private garden owners to open them up more widely
Cllr Dan Heap, the Green councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie, asked the council to consider whether private garden spaces in the city could be opened up...
Upcoming exhibition at Dr Neil’s Garden
Alloyed Collective Presents tonic. at Dr Neil’s Garden from 2 to 5 July.
This is a free exhibition exploring the healing art of craft...
Review – Scary Movie ⭐️
In 2000, director Keenen Ivory Wayans teamed up with his brothers Marlon and Shawn Wayans to shoot Scary Movie, a script that the pair...
Parkside bowlers claim Maule Trophy
Parkside bowling club celebrate winning the venerable Maule Trophy after a tense encounter against hosts Postal BC.
In the end the outcome was decided by...
Edinburgh is Our Home – Vineet Lal
Many people who have made Edinburgh their home have contributed hugely to the city’s story - particularly those who have come to live here...
Review – Savage House ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Savage House is a black comedy from writer/director Peter Glanz. He previously had a writing credit on last year’s Captain America: Brave New World, a...
Edinburgh South women footballers on the up
Edinburgh South women’s footballers will play in Barclay’s League Division One next season after beating Giffnock SC 5-0 in a promotion play-off at Stenhousemuir.
Two...
Edinburgh student designs tartan for USA independence anniversary
A tartan designed by an Edinburgh student has been unveiled by the Scottish Government to celebrate the United States' 250th independence anniversary.
Designed by Heriot-Watt...
Edinburgh Leisure joins national campaign
Edinburgh Leisure is joining a national campaign this month telling "real stories that show how community leisure transforms lives" in Edinburgh.
The charity is taking...
New tram wrap honours the Scotland National team
A new tram wrap just applied on one of the 27 city tram fleet shows the Scotland national team who are off to the...
Edinburgh University report recommends “citizens assembly” on AI
A report from the University of Edinburgh has called on the UK government to create a "citizens assembly" to discuss issues of AI and...
Latest roadworks and road closures in the capital
The council's travel team has issued its latest list of streets in the capital where roadworks and closures are planned.
Every area of the city...
VAT cut allows Camera Obscura to reduce their prices
Following the UK Government's cut to VAT on visitor attractions, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions on Castlehill will cut its admission prices by...
Boost for Scots cricket women ahead of world cup
Scotland's women cricketers will go into the T20 World Cup in England with a spring in their step after securing the Heriot-Watt University sponsored...
Cheer team seeks sponsors to make dance accessible to all
Scotland’s largest school-based cheer team, based in Midlothian, is appealing for sponsors to help break down cost barriers and make dance accessible to all.
The...
Defibrillators – at a local Nationwide branch near you
The UK's biggest building society is rolling out life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits in all 605 branches, including its offices in Scotland.
This is...
Letter from Scotland
The end of term comes quickly in Scotland.
Schools, universities, sports clubs, music societies are holding their final events before the long summer holidays....
Set sail with a luxury afternoon tea experience
The chefs on board Fingal in Leith have created one of the ultimate afternoon tea experiences for this summer.
The ship’s new ‘Summer Afternoon Tea’...
LifeCare holding a free summer BBQ
Everyone is invited to LifeCare’s free Summer BBQ on Friday 12 June, from 12 noon to 4pm at the LifeCare Hub, 2 Cheyne Street,...
Wait for me! Hadestown is heading to Edinburgh
Capital Theatres has announced its new line-up of shows for the Festival Theatre and the soon to open King’s Theatre.
West End phenomenon Hadestown (15 – 29 Jun 2027) comes to Scotland and the Festival Theatre for the...
School pupils work out huge savings for schools with their innovative zero waste projects
Pupils from six Scottish primary and secondary schools have come up with new and effective ways for schools and families to save waste and...
It’s time for Fringe 2026
Wake up to the news that the 2026 Fringe Programme is out today.
It is very pink, bears the slogan "Shifting perspectives since 1947",...
Scotland’s oldest music manuscript given new slant for album and concert
Multi-instrumentalist Fraser Fifield completes his stint as the University of Edinburgh’s Traditional Artist in Residence with a concert at the Reid Hall on 18...
Postal rinks champions crowned
Postal Bowling Club have staged their annual rinks competition and it was won by David McLeary, Graham Clarkson, Keith Anderson and Scott Wigham.
In a...
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