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Capital Service Solutions continues to grow with senior hire
Capital Service Solutions, the Livingston-based specialist commercial cleaning firm, has appointed Jill Thomson as Head of Business Development, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustained...
Letter from Scotland
‘Tis the season of hope. Hope that all the hard work of our 9,000 farmers, 131,600 exam sitters, 1,029 election candidates, and the rest...
Sari Schorr bringing songs from her new album to UK shows
US chart-topping American singer-songwriter Sari Schorr is returning to UK stages to perform twelve headline shows in April and May, including in Edinburgh, and...
Live Music Now – spotlight on European composers
As part of the Festival of Europe Scotland programme, there is a spotlight on European composers performed by the Vienna Duo Winter-Djurdjevic.
The performance takes...
The doctor hoping to win a new constituency in Edinburgh
A candidate bidding to represent one of Edinburgh's new constituencies almost died in 2025, and says campaigning gives sense of something "bigger than me".
Oliver...
Review – Glenrothan ⭐️⭐️
After a celebrated acting career (most notably his key role in HBO’s Succession), Brian Cox takes to the director’s seat for the very first time...
New Edinburgh office for Glasgow firm
The accountancy firm, Armstrong Watson, has opened a new office in Edinburgh at Spaces in Lochrin Square to support their growing client base.
The business...
The “queer Tamil immigrant” hoping to turn Edinburgh Green
A PHD student and self-styled "queer Tamil immigrant" is one of the Scottish Greens' top candidates in Edinburgh—and could be on the verge of...
Ash Regan on an independent campaign with her own manifesto
Ten years after she was first elected as an SNP MSP, the Independent candidate for Edinburgh and Lothians East region, Ash Regan, has published...
Spring Pass offers two weeks of fitness
A new flexible way for Edinburgh residents to use the gyms, pools and fitness classes offered by Edinburgh Leisure is available this month.
The...
The candidate bringing the fight for women’s issues to Holyrood
Meet the candidate aiming to bring women's issues to the forefront of its election - through one of its newest parties.
Laura Mackintosh, 37, is...
Hidden Door Festival 2026 – programme announced
Hidden Door is back at the Paper Factory at Maybury in June and has just announced the full line-up of artists who will transform...
Willowbrae club opens doors to all to “try bowls”
The Willowbrae Bowling Club are running a “Try Bowls Weekend” on 2- 3 May aimed at encouraging people of all ages and abilities to...
New poll predicts Scottish Labour victory in Edinburgh Central
A new poll has predicted that the SNP would lose Edinburgh Central, with Scottish Labour forecast to make a shock win.
The Scottish Greens have...
Castle lit up to support Scotland’s women’s footballers
EDINBURGH Castle became a giant canvas celebrating Scotland’s women footballers on Saturday night, projecting striking images of players at every stage, from grassroots girls to...
Edinburgh winners at the Scottish Division Final of the World Championships of Public Speaking
Two members of Edinburgh public speaking clubs gained wins at the Scottish Division Final of the World Championships of Public Speaking in Glasgow this...
Celebrating Japan Sakura at Lauriston Castle
Celebrate the blossom in the Japanese Garden at Lauriston Castle.
The Japan Sakura in Scotland festival returned this weekend and there is more fun...
Local soldier off to London to guard the King
A local soldier, Private Roy Robertson of Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (BKA Coy, 5 SCOTS), is off to London...
Northern rugby sevens won by Kelso
Edinburgh Northern Rugby Club staged their annual seven-a-side tournament with the trophy ending up in the Borders courtesy of Kelso RFC.
Kelso came through a...
Glory season for Blaze youth basketballers
Boroughmuir Blaze youth basketball section have had a season to remember with all four teams winning play off finals.
It is the first time in...
An exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian art at the French Institute
‘Land’ An Exhibition of Contemporary Ukrainian Art
From 9 to 10 May at The French Institute, Edinburgh
Free admission, drop by, no ticket required.
The Festival of...
Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival – Roméria
At Edinburgh Filmhouse on 7 May the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival shows a special series of three films in Roméria.
Romería is the third feature film...
Speaking with author Jenni Fagan
Edinburgh author and poet Jenni Fagan was described by The New York Times as “the patron saint of literary street urchins”.
It’s a cool description...
Letter from Scotland
There was no sign of the election during my Easter holiday in Kirkcudbrightshire. There were sunny days and April showers but no posters on lamp-posts,...
Early Day Motion recognises Anne Munro of Pilmeny Development Project as she retires
Edinburgh and Northern MP, Tracy Gilbert, has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament recognising the incredible contribution of Anne Munro, who is retiring...
Conservative candidate says there is a need for more innovation in healthcare
Speaking to the Scottish Conservatives candidate for Edinburgh South Western, there were two topics which arose following the publication of the SNP manifesto.
Healthcare, and...
Roller Derby at Meadowbank on Sunday
Auld Reekie Roller Derby return to Meadowbank Sports Centre on Sunday (19 April) as they host the Five Nations Championships Tier 3 North.
Taking part...
Bono Coffee’s promising first morning
Having spotted it on the way past a few months ago, I was happy to hear that Bono Coffee on South Clerk Street was...
Community benefits from renewables amount to millions
The firm CWP Energy based in Edinburgh has delivered £11 million in community funding in the past quarter century, demonstrating its commitment to sharing...
Review – You, Me & Tuscany
We last saw Halle Bailey in 2023’s Little Mermaid remake, where she managed to bring a surprising dollop of charm to her take on Princess Ariel....
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