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Lunchtime concert and The Edinburgh Quartet Apprentice Final
The Edinburgh Quartet are holding their Apprentice Final on 28 February bringing the final round of their EQ Apprentice Programme to a grand finale....
Cramond Boardwalk built over Grangemouth to Granton gas main
Towards the end of 2024, Edinburgh Council commissioned Edinburgh Lothian Greenspace Trust (ELGT) to construct a boardwalk at Cramond.
It has since transpired that...
Scotland off the mark in world T20 cricket
Scotland's cricketers will go into Saturday's T20 world cup sectional showdown with England on a high after a 73 run win over tournament debutants...
Number of fatalities on Scotland’s roads has risen
Scotland's roads are becoming deadlier amid rising fatalities and surging traffic offences, latest figures reveal.
Police Scotland say 92 people were killed in car, motorcycle...
Botanics palm house is steadily coming back to life
Rare and impressive plants, many endangered in their native habitats, are bringing an historic glasshouse "back to life" after the £20 million restoration project...
Edinburgh Royal Choral Union to perform at Usher Hall
Almost 200 artists will be involved in the performance of Poulenc’s Glora and Bruckner’s Mass in D Minor, conducted by Michael Bawtree, at Usher...
Ian Rankin was (almost) a punk rocker
Sir Ian Rankin says he formed a punk band as a teenager after being inspired by the late Skids and Big Country legend, Stuart...
North Berwick lifeboat involved in rescue on Saturday at Seacliff Harbour
The North Berwick RNLI lifeboat, SUNIJO, was launched by the station's volunteer crew on on Saturday afternoon following reports of a person in the...
The last letter written by Mary Queen of Scots will be read by thousands
Around 10,000 people are expected to read the last words ever written by Mary, Queen of Scots, as her poignant final letter goes on...
Walk for Autism 2026 – entries now open
Registration for Walk for Autism 2026 is now open, and people of all ages are invited to step up to the fundraising challenge.
Autism...
HippFest 2026 – more than just films
There is a full programme of silent films making up the in person festival from 18 to 22 March, and the online festival which...
Edinburgh STYLE returns as the city’s ultimate celebration of fashion and culture
Five days of runway shows creative collaborations and unmissable shopping are coming to St James Quarter at the end of March 2026.
The Edinburgh STYLE...
At Dundas Street Gallery – AETHER – Golden Journey
Following a transformative multi-month retreat into total silence, London-based artist Marigpa returns to the international stage with "AETHER- Golden Journey by Marigpa”, a landmark...
Review – Suede live
Emerging from the smoke and cinematic lighting that filled the stage, Suede immediately took control of The Usher Hall. From the first note, Brett...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
The EdinTravel team at The City of Edinburgh Council's publishes the list of the city streets where roadworks are planned or diversions laid.
The measures...
Slash to the Stones – speaking with Samantha Fish
Samantha Fish: From Slash to the Stones, the blues-rock guitarist reflects on roots, growth and her return to Edinburgh with Paper Doll
For many musicians,...
Tam Cowan goes on tour
Scottish broadcaster and journalist, Tam Cowan is going on tour for the very first time. He will bring his with and sharp observations with...
Letter from Scotland
Scotland’s best medal chance in the Winter Olympics in Italy is in the curling. Though we also have hopes in the skiing and skating....
James Gillespie’s pupils in the final of STEM Racing Challenge
A group of six S4 pupils from James Gillespie’s High School are racing their way into the national final of the global STEM Racing...
Charity dinner to be held in South Queensferry
The Fish & Chip industry’s premier charity dinner is to be held at The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry.
The KFE On...
Income from parking was less than anticipated despite rates rise
An increase in parking charges has raised less income for the council than expected.
The city’s finance convener acknowledged that the city had earned less...
The Biba Story: 1964 – 1975 at Dovecot from Friday
The new exhibition at Dovecot Studios will open to a waiting audience on Friday, with the curator talks already sold out.
But the exhibition...
Lean back and enjoy the sights and sounds of Enlightenment at McEwan Hall
Flop into a bean bag on the floor at the McEwan Hall for the best half hour you will spend today.
Listen to Vivaldi's Four...
Enjoy Camera Obscura & World of Illusions with longer opening hours this month
The attraction on Castlehill, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, will be open longer throughout the February half term, giving visitors even more time...
Skyscanner in to bat for Scotland men
Cricket Scotland have moved quickly to sign up a lead arm sponsor for Scotland men who, after a last minute call up, open their...
Edinburgh MP calls for more preventative action on knife crime
Scottish Labour have announced they would impose tougher regulation on the sale of knives in a bid to prevent knife crime.
Edinburgh North and...
Eight unmissable films at HippFest 2026
The 16th edition of HippFest, the festival of silent films, takes place at the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness between 18 and 22 March. Some...
Shanaaya shows the way in tennis final
The future of East tennis looks in good hands after Shanaaya, from Thistle TC, defeated Alex (David Lloyd, Newhaven) in the final of the...
Locals object to new multi-storey block planned in Leith
Leith locals have hit out at plans to build a five-storey block of flats in the car park of an Edinburgh hotel which they...
Nathan flies Falcons’ flag at indoor event
Edinburgh Falcons cycle speedway prospect, Nathan Slight, competed with distinction in the British indoor championships at Coventry by qualifying for the under-14 final.
Nathan, a...
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