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Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society return to the Queen’s Hall
The Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society will perform at Queen's Hall on 1 February at 2.30pm
The Society will present a varied programme of...
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Sheriffhall update
In the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal signed several years ago between all the local authorities in the are, and...
Letter from Scotland
At last, some long-term thinking about our energy supplies.
Scotland features hugely in the UK Government’s plans to upgrade our gas and electricity networks....
Edinburgh International Book Festival – first record release available today
Life in a Scotch Sitting-room, Vol. 0, by Hamish Hawk, and inspired by the work of Ivor Cutler, is available today, 5 December.
Edinburgh International Book Festival...
Bass Rock club re-ignites George’s cricketing passion
You’re a cricketer battling away with a club trying to ascend the East of Scotland Leagues from virtually a standing start and the changing...
Romcom Writer Jenny banned from killing characters
Scots romance writer Jenny Colgan says she was banned from killing off a character because it would deny millions of fans the happy ending...
Kai advancing on two wheels
Kai Golder’s journey from motor cycling grassroots to – hopefully – grand prix status has continued in 2025.
Earlier this year the Edinburgh Reporter noted...
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French Film Festival UK - final weeks
With just two weeks left of French Film Festival UK 2025 which runs until 14 December), escape...
Morningside businesses holding late night event to combat effect of slower trade
Shop owners in Morningside say they are facing various pressures on their business as they enter this holiday season.
In an effort to fight back...
Val targets Agatha Christie’s record
Top Scots crime writer Val McDermid has revealed she wants to match Agatha Christie's tally of novels - but admitted each book she writes...
Edinburgh trampolinist Holly earns praise for GB debut
City of Edinburgh Trampoline Club’s Holly Allfrey finished a highly creditable tenth on her debut representing Great Britain at World Championships in Pamplona, Spain.
Holly...
Craigmillar to welcome Polish boxers
Craigmillar Boxing Club are looking forward to welcoming a group of pugilists from Gdansk, Poland, early in the new year.
The visit reciprocates a trip...
Duddingston Golf Club trophy winners
James Walker is pictured with his trophy after winning the Duddingston senior golfers annual 7 hole/3 club competition.
James won on countback from John Davie...
Patrick returns to boccia with stunning World Cup win
After 15 months out of boccia competition due to ill health, Edinburgh’s Patrick Wilson made a stunning comeback at the Coimbra World Cup, winning...
Fort Kinnaird picks a winner
Nine-year-old Elodie from Niddrie Mill Primary School has been named the winner of a competition to design a label for the honey produced by...
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Richard Demarco is Scottish European of the Year 2025
Richard Demarco, CBE, has received the honour of being named Scottish European of the Year 2025....
The astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian -December 2025
Winter is coming as the Solstice on 21 December at 3:03 pm heralds the startof the astronomical winter season which lasts for the next...
Review – Carlos Alomar presents The D.A.M. Trio performing Bowie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tonight at the Old Fruitmarket, two of David Bowie’s most trusted band members from the 1970s returned to Scotland for a much-anticipated celebration of...
Civic reception held for Veterans Housing Scotland
Veterans Housing Scotland has ended its 110th anniversary year with a civic reception at the City Chambers.
The event was hosted by the Rt Hon Lord...
Centenarian honoured at Royal Burgess
Royal Burgess Golfing Society (RBGS) honoured member George McLeod on the occasion of his 100th birthday by striking a cup in his name.
A club member...
Edinburgh housing allocations delay extension
Edinburgh’s freeze on council housing allocations will now run until at least February 2026.
Council officers say they have not spent almost £3 million which...
Cricket Scotland extends sponsor deal
Cricket Scotland have extended a partnership with Heriot-Watt University Dubai.
The deal will include sponsorship of Scotland Women on their 2025-2026 winter tours of...
Crash on Maybury Road involving two lorries and a bus
On Tuesday morning there was a crash on Maybury Road involving two lorries and a bus, reported to police about 8.15am.
One truck carried...
Richard Demarco honoured as Scottish European of the Year
The Scottish artist, academic and impresario, Richard Demarco, CBE, was presented with the award of Scottish European of the Year for 2025 at a...
Calling all capital dogs – get your Christmas sweaters on
Edinburgh’s Christmas' is calling out for the city’s dogs to take part in the Santa Paws event on Sunday.
This is an attempt to break...
Christmas gift idea – painting with Craigo
Here's a Christmas gift idea or two for the artlover.
If you are looking for a really personal present local artist, Craig Seaton Bell,...
Government to introduce amendments to Visitor Levy legislation
A bill is to be drafted which will give councils greater flexibility over how they design and implement a visitor levy.
The Visitor Levy (Scotland)...
Santa’s in Morningside this Sunday
There are ten of Santa's reindeer which have been spotted in the Morningside area. Now it is up to participants on the free Reindeer...
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MagicFest 2025
The 16th edition of MagicFest will take place this month with two world premieres and Kevin Quantum's own Christmas Show.
Organiser and co-founder of...
Harmeny trio excel in Lanark
Harmeny AC emerged as top team in the under-17 women’s competition at Scottish Athletics’ short course cross country championship in Lanark.
Rachel Caves took the...
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