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Letter from Scotland
It might be coming yet for a’that, but sense and worth o’er a’ the earth were not much in evidence this week.
Robert Burns...
New Premier Inn granted premises licence
A new hotel in a former office building on Albany Street has been granted a premises licence, allowing it to serve alcohol when it...
Record numbers at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport has announced that almost 17 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2025, the first time ever at a Scottish airport.
The...
Lost portrait of Burns on show for Burns Night
A lost portrait of poet, Robert Burns, by the artist Sir Henry Raeburn has been found after more than two centuries.
The painting is now...
The Princess Royal makes first visit to Earl Haig Gardens
The charity, Veterans Housing Scotland, welcomed HRH The Princess Royal, on a visit to Earl Haig Gardens in Edinburgh to meet some of their...
Biffy Clyro to headline Summer Sessions
Biffy Clyro will headline Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds, Ingliston, in August.
The band are currently performing on a worldwide tour travelling...
Take your partners at Marchmont St Giles
Scottish social dancing in the afternoon at Marchmont St Giles.
Tea dances are held at the church every Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 3.45pm.
Tea...
Eunice’s new podcast will feature an interview with the First Minister
Edinburgh supermodel and broadcaster, Dr Eunice Olumide, MBE, has launched a podcast by interviewing the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, at his official...
Bombay Bistro introduces wellness led dishes
The Bombay Bistro in Bruntsfield Place has a new range of dishes to help diners with their wellness goals without sacrificing on flavour.
The...
Colin Beattie sets out his stall as SNP candidate in Midlothian North
Colin Beattie, MSP, is the SNP candidate in Midlothian North at the Scottish Parliamentary election 2026.
Mr Beattie has been an MSP since 2011 for...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
There are no large scale applications,...
Dakota Hotel proposal for Dundas Street – planning consultation on Wednesday afternoon
There is a public consultation event about the new plans for Centrum House on Dundas Street to build a Dakota Hotel there.
This will...
January – time for Duck & Waffle’s healthy set menu
Duck & Waffle in St James Quarter is serving up the January Healthy Living Set Menu all this month.
This is inspired by a...
New podcast will feature John Swinney as its first guest
From leaders shaping global policy to innovators rewriting the future in arts, science, and technology a new podcast hosted by Edinburgh supermodel, Eunice Olumide,...
Funding awarded to two children and young people’s organisations in Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh-based organisations which support children and young people have been awarded more than £200,000 of funding by The National Lottery Community Fund.
The first,...
UK Government announces the Scotland Investment Acceleration Programme
The UK Government has announced the Scotland Investment Acceleration Programme, saying it is designed to "enhance capability, attract investment and accelerate growth".
The new scheme...
Celebrate Burns Night at Café Calton
Book your seats for Saturday evening to celebrate Burns Night with one of the best views in the city.
Café Calton are hosting a...
Council identifies what the Visitor Levy will pay for
The large scale public realm project in George Street and First New Town will at long last become a reality, thanks to funding raised...
Fettes go one better at Murrayfield after 2024 loss
Fettes College were the only one of the Edinburgh teams in action at the SRU Boys' Schools Cup finals to come from behind at...
Laura Silverstone heads for Glasgow and Celtic Connections
Edinburgh singer-songwriter, Laura Silverstone, is performing at Celtic Connections this month for the second year in a row.
The festival invited Laura back to play...
Scottish election 2026 – Lorna Slater to stand in Edinburgh Central
In Edinburgh Central, the Scottish Greens say they are putting former co-leader, Lorna Slater, forward as their candidate in the Scottish Parliamentary election on...
Edinburgh councillors agree that council tax must be more progressive
Scotland needs a ‘more progressive’ local tax system, according to a consultation response which has now been approved by Edinburgh councillors.
The Scottish Government launched...
Take part in a run that makes a difference
Team LifeCare in Stockbridge invites runners of all abilities to take part in Scotland’s biggest running festival.
Local runners are asked to kick off their...
Celtic Connections – review – Emmylou Harris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
As farewell gigs go, this was an understated but exceptional one.
The Queen of Americana entered without fuss, instantly recognisable by her shock of silvery...
Sheila Mullen at Dundas Street Gallery – Burns, Ballads and Bards
Artist, Sheila Mullen, will celebrate her 84th birthday on 24 January - the eve of Burns Night - with an exhibition of her work...
National Year of Reading given royal launch in Edinburgh
The National Year of Reading was launched on Monday at the National Library of Scotland on George IV Bridge.
Her Majesty the Queen was...
Red House nominated for Scottish Golf Tourism award
The Red House Hotel in Coupar Angus has once again been nominated for Best Budget Friendly Golf Hotel in the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards...
Fearnley thinks he needs to improve on confidence
Edinburgh’s Jacob Fearnley showed plenty of guts and commitment, but ultimately came up short – 6-7, 5-7, 6-3, 6-7 against Poland’s Kamil Majchrazk in...
Joanne Shaw Taylor brings 25 years of blues and rock ’n’ roll to Edinburgh
The acclaimed guitarist and singer, Joanne Shaw Taylor, returns to The Queen’s Hall with fan favourites and a nod to David Bowie’s Wild Is...
Turner exhibition continues to the end of the month
The annual Turner in January exhibition at the National Gallery of Scotland runs for another couple of weeks ending as it must on 31...
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