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Business awards will recognise Scottish successes
Businesses in Edinburgh and the Lothians are being encouraged to enter a new awards competition which will honour Scotland's most successful businesses.
TheBusinessDesk.com has launched...
Edinburgh Open Workshop – new courses revealed
Edinburgh Open Workshop (EOW) has unveiled its latest courses.
These include an expanded range of hands-on workshops in woodworking, welding, DIY, mixed media, and...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department this week are detailed in the list below.
Applications of note or interest this week include:
A proposal...
Scottish artist returns to Edinburgh with new solo exhibition
One of Scotland’s most accomplished painters, Joe Hargan PAI PPAI RGI, will return to an Edinburgh art gallery this month with a new solo...
Five things you need to know today
First Edinburgh International Festival tickets go on sale
It may not be summertime but Edinburgh International Festival have a big announcement about the first...
Muriel Spark statue – open competition launched to appoint the artist
An open competition is being launched on Wednesday at noon to choose the artist or artists who will design the statue to commemorate author...
Christmas lights officially switched on at The Mound
The Christmas lights are now officially on in Edinburgh.
On Tuesday evening the lights were switched on at the Christmas tree on the Mound...
Fraud amounting to almost £1.4 million detected by council
Council staff found almost £1.4 million worth of fraud in the past year, including council tax evasion and misuse of blue badges.
A report at...
Edinburgh International Festival first performances announced
Edinburgh International Festival has already booked some big names for 2026, and tickets will go on sale from 20 November for members.
Leading performers from...
Deal with Christmas stress with stylish takeaway from Wedgwood
If you find cooking Christmas dinner just too stressful then one of Edinburgh's fine dining restaurants may have the solution.
The Wedgwood At Home Festive...
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Dune Bakery - lease to be discussed
A business in South Queensferry should find out later on Tuesday whether the lease it was negotiating with...
Mimi’s on The Shore to close
Edinburgh business, Mimi's Bakehouse will close its Leith café on Sunday.
This is the first site where Mimi's began in 2010, but now they...
Dune Bakery lease will be discussed by councillors on Tuesday in private
South Queensferry's Dune Bakery will be on the agenda at a council meeting on Tuesday for the second time in a month.
The bakery run...
Tram extension from Granton to Bioquarter – Spokes publish their views
The tram extension consultation has gathered around 7,000 views from groups and people living and working in the city.
Cycling campaign group Spokes...
Edinburgh Zoo’s penguins get their annual vaccinations
Edinburgh Zoo have vaccinated more than 150 of their penguins.
The Zoo's vets and keepers individually administered a dose of vaccine, checked the birds' microchips...
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What's on this week at the Council
Monday, 17th November, 2025
10.00 am Meeting of Lothian Valuation Joint Board on 17/11 at 10.00 am - Dunedin Room - City Chambers
Tuesday, 18th November, 2025
10.00...
Charlie Miller Hairdressing celebrates diamond anniversary
Charlie Miller Hairdressing is celebrating 60 years in business this weekend, marking the success of the small business which grew from one salon to...
Edinburgh Trams board – all change at the top
Edinburgh Trams board have changed their office bearers reflecting recent decisions made by The City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Committee (TEC).
There...
Tramline extension – Capital Rail Action Group support Roseburn Path option
The tramline extension from Granton to Bioquarter is the subject of a consultation which ends on Monday.
The council said that around 7,000 responses...
The Roseburn Path option – an inside view
The campaign to Save the Roseburn Path has featured prominently in recent months, garnering substantial media coverage.
Behind the debate about this specific section...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
The council's travel team issues a weekly list of roads in the capital where roadworks are planned.
The measures listed include parades...
Ukrainians celebrate culture at The Scottish Parliament
Ukrainians living in Scotland convened at The Scottish Parliament last week in a cultural celebration.
Parliamentarians and diplomats gathered with artists and members of the...
South Queensferry business is Best Restaurant
The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry is Best Restaurant at this year’s Forth Awards.
The award is made according to votes cast...
Edinburgh’s Christmas market opens on Saturday
Edinburgh's Christmas Markets in East Princes Street Gardens open on Saturday.
This year’s market has 71 artisan Scottish traders including 53 from Edinburgh, and a...
Call for action on violence against council staff
There are calls for more action to stop violence against council staff.
Almost 5,000 instances of violence against members of staff were reported in the...
Giant Lanterns at the Zoo opens today
From dazzling jellyfish to towering sea turtles, explore the luminous coastal wonderland at Edinburgh Zoo.
Visitors will use the pathways where they usually watch the...
Five things you need to know today
The King celebrates his birthday today and there will be a Gun Salute from Edinburgh Castle at noon.
Giant Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo
The Giant...
District heating education centre – first in Scotland
Scotland’s first dedicated district heating education centre has been launched at the Energy Training Academy (ETA) in Edinburgh.
A purpose-built conference and events facility, the...
Trust in politics starts with “stronger local voices”
The president of the body representing Scotland’s 32 councils has urged a room of leading political figures to rebuild trust by giving people and...
Review – Tina The Tina Turner Story ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, is an explosive triumph.
From the moment Tina Turner is revealed at the top of the show, the thumping...
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