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Eunice was a “working class tomboy”
Scots model and actress, Eunice Olumide, revealed she was a working class tomboy with low self esteem - and didn't even believe modelling was...
National Insurance rise criticised
Today’s employer National Insurance increase will have a significant impact on public services and it will cause economic damage for business, Finance Secretary, Shona...
First Minister continues New York trip “strengthening links” with the US
First Minister John Swinney is still in New York on the third day of his visit to the United States for Tartan Week 2025...
Tattoo dancers and performers in New York
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo have been in New York City and also in Washington DC to celebrate Scottish heritage during Tartan Week.
The Tattoo...
Gasholder 1 is declared open
The newest park in the city was declared open in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday morning when a few hundred people gathered for...
Hidden Door 2025 – tickets available now for Edinburgh’s multi-arts festival
Hidden Door takes place at The Paper Factory this summer, a 15.5 acre site just off the Maybury roundabout, and the entertainment will include...
Wildlife filmmaker’s scariest moments
Scottish wildlife filmmaker, Gordon Buchanan, has come face to face with hungry polar bears, been chased by elephants and stalked by lions - but...
Games incentive looms for athletes
Edinburgh Athletic Club athletes brought back medals from the 4J Scottish Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow, among them 32-year-old sprinter Allan Hamilton...
Gas holder in Granton illuminated
The gas holder in Granton is lit every night.
Photographer and night owl, Tom Duffin, was in the park in March and also last night...
Speedway – Tigers win on a cold night at Armadale
In the first match of 2025 the home team might have hoped for a better result.
It was bitterly cold at Armadale for the...
“Spirit of rugby” boosts Forrester funds
Forrester have praised friendly local rivals Musselburgh for embodying the “spirit of rugby” as they battle rough economic forces which have caused them to...
First Minister in New York for the Tartan Day Parade
First Minister, John Swinney, will undertake a series of engagements in New York on the second day of his visit to the United States...
New artwork celebrates women in surgery
A new artwork has been unveiled on Friday evening to celebrate the role of women in surgery.
The painting by artist Kirstin Mackinnon commemorates the...
Scottish Secretary remembers 9/11 during New York visit
Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, was guided through the 9/11 Memorial in New York accompanied by survivor Lolita Jackson.
Ms Jackson provided...
Is Edinburgh on the Road to Nowhere?
The state of our city centre streets is regarded as the visual identification of a public domain in decline.
Potholes have steadily risen as...
Edinburgh councillors reject plans to cut crossing guard posts at 17 city sites
Edinburgh councillors have rejected plans to cut crossing guard posts at 17 city sites, despite some not having had a crossing patrol in over...
Jamie Greene becomes a LibDem
Alex Cole Hamilton skirted around the question this morning on Good Morning Scotland, but it is now confirmed that Jamie Greene MSP has joined...
Gasholder 1 park – official opening on Saturday
Council Leader Jane Meagher was joined by Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur, representatives from the main contractor McLaughlin & Harvey, as well...
Woolly Good Gathering on in Edinburgh this weekend
The Woolly Good Gathering is "an Edinburgh event celebrating knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and fibre lovers with a festival of crafts, workshops, talks, food,...
Network Rail Property reports increase in retail at Waverley
Retail sales at Edinburgh Waverley during Quarter 3 of 2024 increased by 10.5% making it the fastest growing station outside London.
Network Rail Property...
Five things you need to know today
Hidden Door - this weekend only
A unique exhibition is on at The Paper Factory just off the Maybury Roundabout this weekend. TOLL is...
Speedway – Monarchs face Glasgow Tigers in Scottish cup
The Stellar Monarchs are back in action on Friday night, warm-ups over, and in facing up to the Glasgow Tigers in the first leg...
First Minister travelling to Tartan Week
First Minister, John Swinney, is visiting New York during Tartan Week. Mr Swinney will arrive in the Big Apple around lunchtime on Friday and...
Deacon Blue appreciate success more now
Deacon Blue singer, Lorraine McIntosh says the band now appreciate their success more than ever - as they know every album and tour could...
Major exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers opens tomorrow
The new exhibitions which open on 4 April at Edinburgh Printmakers (EP) will include works from some of the best known UK artists.
This is...
Younger Building to be transformed
The Younger Building at Edinburgh Park is to be transformed by the new owners Scarborough Group International who have submitted an application for building...
Life tones: new Edinburgh exhibition from artist Stephen Mangan
An independent Edinburgh art gallery has announced details of a new exhibition of work from Scottish artist Stephen Mangan.
Life Tones will be Mangan’s third...
Robbie swaps rowing for running again to aid charity
An East Lothian man who last year rowed the Atlantic for charity is set to compete in a more personal charitable challenge.
Robbie Laidlaw, 35,...
Rodney the capybara arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has welcomed a new resident, 11-month-old Rodney, the capybara.
The young male joins his new Edinburgh Zoo...
Jamie Greene resigns from Conservative Party
The MSP for West Scotland, Jamie Greene, has resigned from the Conservative Party saying it is no longer the party he joined when Baroness...
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