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Paolozzi’s Master of the Universe has moved into the city
The Paolozzi sculpture, Master of the Universe, which for the last quarter century has been on display outside the Modern Art Gallery has been...
Meadows tennis champions
It's been a season of upheaval at Meadows City Tennis Club with a major court re-surfacing project taking place.
But the club were able to...
Giraffe at Edinburgh Zoo has surgery
One of the giraffes at Edinburgh Zoo recently had an operation under general anaesthetic to investigate an unusual swelling on his face.
The complex...
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MP running community art competition
Tracy Gilbert MP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has launched a new Community Artwork Competition, and local residents are...
Analysis of Scottish prison deaths shows suicide and drugs play significant role
Figures reveal more prisoners died from suicide and drugs overdoses than natural causes in Scottish prisons last year.
Scottish Prison Service (SPS) data shows there...
Voi to add more e-bikes for hire in Edinburgh
More than 21,700 trips have been taken by more than 5,800 riders on the city's new e-bikes provided by Voi since they were introduced....
MOT roadshow for drivers over 60
A roadshow at the Gyle Shopping Centre will help drivers check their fitness to drive.
People over 60 will be invited to learn about...
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Edinburgh Diwali launches the winter festivals
On 2 November 2025 the city will come alive with colour and music to celebrate the tenth Edinburgh Diwali...
Morningside Gallery wins international award
An Edinburgh art gallery has won a prestigious prize for curation at an international art event in London.
Morningside Gallery was announced as the winner...
Delay in delivering pain free restraints to prisoners
Plans to introduce restraints in Scotland's prisons described as pain free have been derailed by the overcrowding crisis which is "paralysing" the service.
The news...
Preparing for Edinburgh Diwali for the tenth year
The city centre will come alive with a riot of colour and music on 2 November when the tenth Edinburgh Diwali takes place.
The...
Garden of Remembrance now open in Princes Street Gardens
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the city of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, led a special group of wreath-layers at the annual opening ceremony of the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance,...
US student paints the town for Portobello Rotary Club
A former Rotary International Scholar from Iowa has painted a watercolour of Edinburgh which she has donated to the club for fundraising at their...
Daring Peploe sold in Edinburgh
A "daring" still life masterpiece painted in Edinburgh by the leading Scottish Colourist Samuel John Peploe fetched nearly £280,000 at auction in the city.
The...
Church elder recognised with Community Hero award
A Polwarth Parish Church elder has received a community hero award from the local MP, Ian Murray.
Dawn Purves said she is "absolutely delighted" to...
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Celebrating Halloween in Montgomery Street Park
The Montgomery Street Park will hold its Halloween party on 26 October from 5.30 until 6.30pm. There will be...
Fourth time lucky for Jacob against Zverev?
A fourth meeting of this year between Jacob Fearnley and Alexander Zverev will take place at the Vienna Open tennis on Tuesday after the...
Police say drug crimes are on the rise
Figures just released show that drug-related crime and fatal overdoses are surging as ruthless crime gangs tighten their stranglehold in Scotland.
Production, manufacture or cultivation...
2025 Scottish Poppy Appeal officially launched by Scotland cap
Former Scotland rugby player Chris Paterson officially launched the 2025 Scottish Poppy Appeal at Lady Haig's Poppy Factory in Edinburgh.
Paterson is now a specialist...
Scottish LEGO builder shows off in Billund
Teenager Kit Nugent from Edinburgh has built some LEGO® masterpieces which are now on display at the LEGO House in Billund, Denmark.
He was...
Pentlands Book Festival is back in November
The Pentlands Book Festival returns in November, bigger than ever, and this year introduces some new features. The first event recalls the first POSt...
At the Scottish Liberal Democrats conference in Glasgow everything is peachy
The Scottish Liberal Democrats are holding their autumn conference this weekend in Glasgow.
The party with five MSPs is whipping up its members with...
Decline in private school pupil numbers
Following the changes made by the Labour Government which imposed VAT on private school fees, Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has hit out at...
More funding available to council will help deal with housing emergency
The Scottish Government has increased the ‘voids and acquisition’ fund available to the council.
This will double in its second year, and means that...
Scottish Greens hold their party conference in Edinburgh
The Scottish Greens are holding their conference at Pollock Halls in Edinburgh this weekend as numbers of member are reported to have risen to...
Drawing the Italian Renaissance at the King’s Gallery
The latest exhibition at the King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse is described as the widest ranging display of Italian Renaissance drawings in...
Post Office moves to new location in Wester Hailes
An official opening was held on Friday at Plaza News which is now in its new premises in Wester Hailes.
The hardware and convenience...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
The council's travel team has just issued the latest list of roadworks, road closure and events which may affect anyone in the city.
The measures...
Graham Nash live ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Graham Nash is the picture of health at 83, bringing 'An Evening of Songs & Songs' to Glasgow.
He arrives on stage first to introduce...
The future of Scottish arts journalism discussed
A stimulating and well-attended discussion on The Future of Scottish Arts Journalism took place at Codebase this week.
Organised by Creative Edinburgh and sponsored by...
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