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Bouldering Zone now open at Climbing Arena
Situated in the former Tiso retail unit, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena's (EICA) new bouldering room offers a comprehensive and progressive facility, providing additional...
Heroin Uncut – films and photos at North Edinburgh Arts
Filmmaker Peter Carr who made three television documentaries in North Edinburgh in the 1990s will be back to attend the screening of his films at North...
Edinburgh Trams introduces Tap-On Tap-off… soon
Edinburgh Trams is to introduce the long-awaited Tap-On, Tap-Off contactless payment system very soon - and it will work seamlessly with Lothian Buses.
Passengers...
Duguid a runaway winner of Craigmillar Park Open
Jamie Duguid of Dunbar was the pillar-to-post winner of the Craigmillar Park golf Open, sponsored by Golf finance, at the weekend.
Duguid, who plays...
Five things you need to know today 14 April
Talk on Monday evening
Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman joins Dr Alistair Fair to explore the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity, show how the proposals were depicted...
Maclean brothers set off across the Pacific
The three Maclean brothers from Edinburgh, Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan, have set off from Peru on their 14,000km row across the Pacific.
They aim...
Cammy Day – four months on and police drop investigations
Police Scotland have confirmed that the investigations they began last December into "inappropriate behaviour" by the then Council Leader, Cllr Cammy Day, have ended....
Lyn gets bowls season underway at the Grange
Club President Lyn Blackhall delivers the traditional silver jack and the new bowling season is underway at Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club, Hope...
Coming soon at Summerhall
Summerhall Arts is putting on three artistic collaborations before the festival - all of which are made possible with Creative Scotland funding.
This is part...
New documentary will feature a Scottish holocaust heroine
A new documentary about a Scot who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War is being produced for schools.
Jane Haining, who grew up...
Hundreds of sex offenders have changed their names
According to figures obtained from Police Scotland, more than 500 registered sex offenders in the country have changed their name in the last two...
British Steel bill passes towards Royal Assent
Parliament was recalled on Saturday to debate the British Steel bill which the government hops will save the Scunthorpe plant from closure.
By late afternoon...
Historic Environment Scotland announce funding for seven projects
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced funding of £3.9 million from its Partnership Fund grants to be shared among seven organisations.
These third sector...
Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh sale includes Charles Rennie Mackintosh watercolour
A watercolour which was painted by Charles Dennis Mackintosh three years before he died is the star attraction in a sale at Lyon &...
Arrest made after theft from Festival Theatre
A theft at Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street has resulted in an arrest and a man has been charged.
Police Scotland have confirmed: "A...
Monarchs win on Friday night but lose the cup
Stellar Monarchs won 46-44 at Ashfield on Friday night but it was not enough to secure the Scottish Cup. The team lost by a mere two...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Fly to Nashville from Edinburgh
Aer Lingus begin flying on their new route from Edinburgh to Nashville on Saturday.
The airline says this is a direct response to the...
Second crash on Queensferry Road on Friday night
A second crash on Queensferry Road on Friday evening involved a Lightways pickup and a Citroen at the entrance to the Parkgrove shops.
The incident...
Monarchs Academy have a home match at Armadale on Saturday
While the senior team faces a testing trip to Ashfield on Friday evening for the second leg of the Scottish Cup, The Monarchs Academy...
Public invited to suggest traditions for new UK list
Scots are invited to nominate their favourite traditions to be included on an official living heritage list.
These will be the traditional practices which...
Official opening at Edinburgh Futures Institute
Edinburgh Futures Institute created from the former Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Academics, students and...
Motorcyclist killed on Queensferry Road is named
Police Scotland Road Policing officers have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal crash on the A90 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh.Around 11.15pm on Tuesday,...
Arrests made after fire-raising incidents in Edinburgh
Police Scotland continue to investigate a series of wilful fire-raisings in the country.
These began in Edinburgh and have happened more recently in Glasgow...
Five things you need to know today
Community councils
Community council elections were held earlier this year, but in eight areas there have not been sufficient nominations to form a. new council....
Craigmillar Park Open takes place this weekend
The traditional season-opener of the Scottish amateur golf calendar, the Craigmillar Park Open, takes place on Saturday and Sunday.
A full field of 79 players...
Historic Edinburgh Club finds a new home
The Edinburgh and Lothians Miniature Railway Club (E&LMRC), which was founded in 1951, was facing an uncertain future due to proposals to redevelop their...
Review – Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake: The Next Generation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sinuous, scintillating and spectacular, New Adventures’ cygnets have come of age in this transfixing 30th Anniversary production of Matthew Bourne’s ground-breaking take on Tchaikovsky’s...
Five things you need to know today
Council consultation
A council consultation on parks ends on Friday. One of the rules has been highlighted by Spokes as possibly problematic for cyclists.
The...
The first Edinburgh Tartan Parade will step off soon
A small team of six volunteers is preparing for the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade which takes place one month from today.
Rehearsals have been carried...
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