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Local people attend organised fireworks display in Clermiston
Local people in Clermiston got together to put on a firework display of their own on Guy Fawkes night.
Families watched the pyrotechnics from a...
Emma battles pain barrier for British title
Emma Davison, of the Edinburgh Combat Project, is pictured with her trainer and fiancé,Pawel Zakrzewski, after winning the British Muay Thai championship in Newcastle....
Decade of teaching Scotland to swim celebrated at anniversary event
A programme that has created a legacy of confident swimmers across Scotland has reached a major milestone, celebrating ten years of transforming lives through...
Edinburgh care home receives praise from Care Inspectorate
Dementia care specialists impress inspectors at recent evaluation
A leading care home in Edinburgh has received glowing praise across all key areas following a recent...
Finding ‘The Silence in Between’ – Leith’s latest creative reflection
The creative spirit of Leith is alive and well The 5th Anthology of Leith Writings, The Silence in Between, was celebrated at a well-attended...
Former Makar’s archive now available at National Library of Scotland
The literary archive of Scotland’s former national poet Jackie Kay has been made available for research and public viewing for the first time, at...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – the show goes on despite planning refusal
An application heard by the Development Management Sub-Committee on Wednesday to alter the permission already granted in 2024 for Edinburgh's Christmas East Princes Street...
Tennis title for young capital players
Edinburgh were winners of the Tennis Scotland 8 & under Inter-Club Finals at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Leisure Centre.
The successful team of twins Louis and Callum...
Five things you need to know today
Fireworks
Tonight is Guy Fawkes Night, but the Firework Control Zones in Edinburgh remain in place until 9 November. The restrictions make it an...
Global glory for Taekwon-do expert Amy
Scotland has a new world champion in 20-year-old Taekwon-do expert, Amy McNair.
Amy was part of a four strong contingent from the South Queensferry club...
EIS fighting for security for teachers
Wednesday is a Day of Action called by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) to support teachers who are employed on temporary...
Zoological Society repeats call for fireworks ban
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is renewing its call for a national ban on the public sale of fireworks, one year after...
New exhibition opening at Whitespace Gallery on Wednesday
Scottish artist Stuart McAlpine Miller is opening an exhibition of his latest work, Reimagined, described as a "bold new collection marking a powerful...
Magical Winter Village will light up Fort Kinnaird this Christmas
This Christmas, Fort Kinnaird will be transformed into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal street food, artisan gifts, fairground rides and spectacular circus shows...
Edinburgh charities stick to desks despite hybrid hype
New data highlights enduring value of in-person work
A major new survey has confirmed that physical workspace remains essential for Scotland’s third sector –...
Gymnastics display back for another year
Edinburgh Leisure’s Festive Gymnastics Display is back again, bringing together over 800 gymnasts from across the city and beyond to perform in front of...
Boroughmuir preparing to add women’s rugby
Boroughmuir Rugby Club are on the brink of forming their first-ever women's team.
The move comes after the successful creation of the "Banshees" who are...
Edinburgh based charity installs solar-powered operating rooms in Ukraine
Solar-powered theatres double surgical capacity at major children’s hospital in Ukraine.
A major installation of solar-powered surgical theatres in western Ukraine is enabling thousands more...
Grange honour departing coach
A special presentation has been made by Grange to former Scotland cricketer John Blain as he moves on from providing over a decade’s service...
Five things you need to know today
The Edinburgh Award will be presented today
Tonight Ali Bowden the former Chief Executive of The City of Literature Trust will be given the Loving...
Tens of thousands of crimes go undetected
Almost 50,000 crimes went undetected by Police Scotland in just three months according to new figures.
Data shows that between April and June this year...
Neurodiverse footballers score new kit from Aldi
Bonnyrigg Rose Community Football Club have been awarded £2,500 – the highest amount available – from a fund created by supermarket giant Aldi to...
Housing charity receive funding for windows and doors
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) will share in £4.5 million awarded to support veterans with a housing need.
VHS is just one of 19 organisations to receive...
Edinburgh man wants rail pilot to become permanent
A veteran who became visually impaired after a stroke has asked that The Scottish Government makes its pilot free companion rail travel scheme permanent....
Cricket chairman’s memory honoured
Drummond Trinity cricket club members turned out in force as the season ended for a day of matches to mark the first anniversary of...
Deacon Blue coming to Edinburgh Castle in July 2026
Legendary 1980s Glasgow band, Deacon Blue, will come along the M8 to play at Edinburgh Castle on 17 July 2026.
Castle Concerts presented by Seat...
Scottish Tourism Alliance publishes its manifesto
The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) has launched its manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Election 2026.
The STA is the largest member organisation for tourism...
New shuttle bus from city centre to Lost Shore Surf Resort introduced
A new all-electric bus service will begin on Wednesday taking passengers to the Lost Shore Surf Resort from the city centre in Edinburgh.
The...
Lets Face the Music – Strictly stars to perform in Edinburgh
Two of the Strictly stars, Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec are heading to Edinburgh with a new shoe called Let's Face the Music...and Dance!
This show...
Cameras a game changer in dealing with any Bonfire night disorder
Police in Scotland's capital say body-worn video cameras will be a "game changer" in tackling potential Bonfire night disorder this year.
Officers in Edinburgh and...
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