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Crab & Lobster Shack set up holiday hunger fundraiser
The new fish and chip restaurant in South Queensferry, The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack, has handed over what owners hope to be the...
Pat Christie exhibition during Fringe by the Sea
An exhibition of photographs featuring the Bass Rock by North Berwick’s Pat Christie will run during this year's Fringe By The Sea, marking the...
Murrayfield Dafs chase trophy double
Murrayfield DAFS cricketers are chasing a double in competitions organised by the Edinburgh Public Parks Association.
The Roseburn Park-based side will face Marchmont in the...
Kingsley looking forward to getting involved at Saturday’s testimonial
Stephen Kingsley provided an exquisite cross for Lawrence Shankland to open the scoring against Dumbarton in the Premier Sports Cup in midweek.
That moment came...
Greenpeace abseil from Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge was closed on Friday afternoon following a protest by members of Greenpeace, the environmental organisation.
Around ten people (described by Greenpeace...
New mural officially unveiled on Cuddies Lane
A new mural by artist Chris Rutterford, designed to create part of an art trail linking Colinton Tunnel to the village, was officially unveiled...
City businessman backs football shirt giveaway
Edinburgh businessman Ivan Ralph has returned to his roots to support a special community initiative which will see hometown football club Nairn County hand...
Alice Cooper live at the Playhouse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What better venue than the Playhouse Theatre for the Alice Cooper show with its resident ghost, Arthur, knocking about on the ninth floor?
Opening act...
Scotland win against France at Peffermill
Scotland’s senior women’s hockey team edged France in a training game at Edinburgh’s Peffermill Playing Fields in front of an encouraging crowd.
The 2-1 victory...
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Presidential visit
The President of the United States is visiting Scotland from today until around Tuesday. His whereabouts are largely unknown except that he is...
Letter from Scotland
To our embarrassment, we find that it’s perfectly natural that Donald Trump should have a special place in his heart for Scotland.
This weekend,...
Police investigate report of firearm use in Wester Hailes
Around 3.40pm on Thursday, 24 July, 2025, Police Scotland were called to a report of a firearm being discharged in the Hailesland Gardens area...
East men and women smash it!
Another day at the LTA summer county cup and another win double for the high flying East of Scotland men's and women's tennis teams.
Competing...
The museum’s on the tram!
The National Museum of Scotland invites you to take the tram around Edinburgh - but particularly the Museum Tram as they have commissioned a...
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Edinburgh International Festival - how to get free tickets (and ice cream)
Edinburgh International Festival will be at the Broomhouse Hub on Thursday (today) from...
Scottish Greens admit error in vote counting process
Earlier in the week The Scottish Greens announced their list of candidates for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election.
The top selections remain the same...
Salvation Army considering closing two Edinburgh care homes
The Salvation Army which runs two care homes in Edinburgh has confirmed it is considering closing both of them, resulting in relatives of the...
Edinburgh street performer on the podium at the magic “Olympics”
Matthew Keys, an Edinburgh-based magician, has just returned from Turin where he spent 10 days competing at Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM), the...
Macdonald bolsters East tennis men
East of Scotland tennis men pulled as rabbit out of the hat today going into a GB Summer County Cup clash with Northamptonshire at...
Edinburgh residents urged to look out for one particular butterfly
Nature lovers in Edinburgh and the Lothians have been urged to look out for one of the nation's best known butterflies, after its numbers...
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Free baked potatoes at The Boston Bar - today
The Boston Bar on Hanover Street is launching the Boston Spud Co on Wednesday serving up...
OX184 to reopen this week
The bar OX184 in the Cowgate is reopening its doors on Thursday 24 July at 5pm.
The bar, restaurant and late night venue has...
Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival – on until the weekend
The best thing about George Square at the moment is that it is not too busy (that will come in a week or so...
End of year report from the Scotland Office
After a year in government the Secretary of State for Scotland laid his department's annual report in parliament on Tuesday saying that "The Scotland...
Ali Bowden to receive The Edinburgh Award
The first director of the City of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature will receive the Edinburgh Award 2025.
Ali Bowden took on the role in...
Butterfly count emergency call to Scots
A butterfly charity has launched a "nationwide rescue mission" to save the colourful insects - amid a "deeply concerning decline" in their numbers.
Butterfly Conservation...
East tennis teams start county week with a bang
East of Scotland tennis men and women have got their respective LTA summer county cup campaigns off to winning starts.
Playing in Division One at...
Green credentials shine out at Edinburgh hotel
Edinburgh hotel lands global eco-award for third consecutive year
One of Edinburgh’s best-known hotels has been recognised for putting planet before profit – scooping one...
Edinburgh South West MP’s bill progresses
A bill to highlight the need for research into cancers which are designated "rare", and which was introduced by Dr Scott Arthur, MP for...
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Road closures begin this week for the Festival
Streets in the city centre will be closed from Thursday 24 July in preparation for the...
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