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Bestselling author launches global tour in Edinburgh
Former UN leader launches powerful novel on women and resistance
The author of an internationally acclaimed Indian book which is now being made into a...
Ronnie the giraffe has died at Edinburgh Zoo
Ronnie, the Nubian giraffe, has died at the age of eight following a short illness.
A spokesperson for Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, RZSS, said:...
Crash leads to closure of A90 overnight
Police Scotland reported that the A90 northbound was closed overnight, but the road has since been reopened mid-morning on Tuesday.
Earlier today a police spokesperson...
Voi extend bike hire scheme to Stockbridge and Inverleith
The cycle hire scheme which is being trialled in Edinburgh for two years is to expand to include Stockbridge and Inverleith.
Since September last...
Royal pair take schoolboy boxing titles
Royal Boxing Club pair Lee Dobson and Adam Brownlee brought back gold medals from the Scottish Schools Intermediate Championships in Ravenscraig.
Both 13-year-old Lee and...
Identical medal haul for kick boxing twins
Freya and Arran Drever, the 13-year-old twins from Granton, mirrored each other's performances at the Athens European kick boxing Challenge tournament with both of...
W Hotel will have limited rights of access for taxis and small coaches
Cars and small coaches will be allowed to continue to access the public realm area, St James Square, outside the W Hotel at St...
UN recognition for Combat Project
The Edinburgh Combat Project, a martial arts-focused charity and gym based in Longstone and founded by Pawel Zakrzewski alongside his brother, Daniel, has been...
Valentine’s Day – The Leddie Loves
Enjoy a romantic coastal escape, made for lingering moments and making memories.
Available from Saturday 7th to Sunday 22nd February, the Leddie Loves package is...
Valentine’s Day – memories start at Chaophraya
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Where Love Flows, Chaophraya's exclusive menu, thoughtfully crafted to be shared and enjoyed with someone special.
On Valentine's DayEnjoy three beautifully...
Clovenstone’s Chris flies the fitness flag
Chris Griffiths, a 27-year-old member of Clovenstone Boxing Club, is currently flying the flag for Scotland in the inaugural season of Amazon Prime’s “Trainer...
Jamie McGrath determined to join Hibs team mates at World Cup
Hibs midfielder Jamie McGrath is determined to join his team mates at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
The Meath man’s performances...
Trying 60 food challenges – navigating change one bite at a time
It may be February, but that "New Year, New You" mantra is still very much to the fore. In last month's column, I shared...
New production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie announced
Dame Muriel Spark was born in Edinburgh on 1 February 1918. To celebrate, a new partnership between the National Theatre of Scotland and The...
The King of Arthur’s Seat adds SaharaMan title to laurels
Triathlete Iain Veitch is surely now one of Scotland's unsung sporting heroes after winning the tortuous "SaharaMan" event at the first attempt.
Iain, 44, from...
Hoping for recognition for Juniper Green tennis
Juniper Green tennis courts have been shortlisted for Park Venue of the Year by Tennis Scotland.
The nomination recognises venues which go above and beyond...
Frustrating loss for Fearnley
Jacob Fearnley won more games against Kiaran Jacquet of France in the quarter final of the Bahrain Challenger tennis tournament, and the players shared...
What’s on at Dynamic Earth in February
With half term coming up in February when parents and carers look around for inspiration and entertainment, Dynamic Earth has some good suggestions.
EUCLID: The...
Looking back with The Old Edinburgh Club
Each month The Old Edinburgh Club reminds us of the notable dates in Edinburgh's past.
1st In 1918, Dame Muriel Spark (author of The...
Councillors agree capital investment from Visitor Levy funding
Councillors have agreed the package of capital projects which will be paid for by the Visitor Levy in the City Operations and Infrastructure section
The...
Accies netballers welcome Blair Cadell sponsorship
Edinburgh Accies netball club have agreed sponsorship from property firm, Blair Cadell, in a move championed by head coach Kerry Walsh Jones, amongst others.
Kerry...
UK Government award funding to improve local sports facilities
During a visit earlier in the week the UK Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, announced funding to provide and improve access to sport with all-weather...
News of roadworks and road closures planned in Edinburgh
The council's Edintravel team lists roadworks and street closures and then publishes an updated version on Fridays. Here is the latest.
The measures listed include...
New city-based bidding firm launches
Scottish bid and tender expert company, Andrew Morrison, has joined up with Glasgow-based specialist Chris Denyer to launch a new company they plan to...
Goodbye Mr MacKenzie to support Garbage at Edinburgh Castle
Shirley Manson's former band, Goodbye Mr MacKenzie will support her and Garbage when they appear at Edinburgh Castle in July.
Garbage’s show at Edinburgh Castle,...
Beat the January Blues and Help Corstorphine Bloom
Five parks in west Edinburgh invite local people to help brighten the Corstorphine and Clermiston area up by planting flowers in currently unused planters.
Residents...
East cricket award winners 2025 season
Trudy Lindblade, Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland, made the presentations of team and individual awards when the East of Scotland Cricket Association held their...
First birthday at city maths centre
The Mathnasium Edinburgh South in Morningside is celebrating its first birthday.
The family-run maths learning centre is the first of its kind in Edinburgh, and...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a dull week, with rain and low cloud dampening our spirits, except for a brief glimpse of the sun on Wednesday.
It...
Edinburgh responds to Glasgow councillor’s comments over housing underspend
Edinburgh’s Finance Convener has responded after Glasgow councillor Ruari Kelly said Glasgow Council would "happily" take on the £60m capital which Edinburgh has not...
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