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EIFF 2026 – awards presented on closing night
On the final night of the Edinburgh International Film Festival two awards were announced.
The winner of this year’s Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence...
Communist Party candidates condemn Edinburgh Council over women’s rights
The Communist Party of Britain (CPB) has lashed out at the council and its policies on women’s rights and opportunities in their by-election campaigns.
They...
Taxpayers to foot bill for Edinburgh Royal Infirmary repairs
Millions of pounds worth of taxpayers cash will be needed to refit the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh when the facility is transferred into public...
Area of St Andrew Square cordoned off by police
An area of St Andrew Square has been cordoned off since around 11.30am on Wednesday morning.
A green forensic tent has been put outside...
EIF review 2026 – Ihsane at the Festival Theatre ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The production of Ihsane is a unique combination of dance, music, and theatre.
The set is impressive, the music and singing haunting, the dancing...
Fringe 2026 – Spin Cycle: The Lesbian Laundrette
Spin Cycle: The Lesbian Laundrette Play brings a queer absurdist story to the stage.
Packed with heart, wit and emotional depth, the play presents a liminal world where...
This week’s planning applications in the capital
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
Applications which are of interest this...
Bruntsfield Baroque concert at St Mark’s on Monday
Transport yourself back to Edinburgh in the 1700s, the Athens of the North, with Bruntsfield Baroque, a group of accomplished Scottish musicians.
With John...
Council by elections – Southside/Newington – Ruth Elliott
Ruth Elliott is originally from rural West Cumbria, but moved to Edinburgh to study politics at university. She arrived in 2020 and admitted that...
Gym at new Liberton High School opens to the public
As Liberton High School opens for its first term, the gym is now open to the public.
There is a fully equipped fitness studio with...
Children’s cancer charity boss in support plea
Livingston-based charity Team Jak is hosting a series of fund-raising tea parties across Scotland in September as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
Founded in...
Broughton rugby, 102, confirm league withdrawal
Broughton Rugby Club men's section, founded in 1924, have vowed to continue as a social/vets outfit when officially acknowledging that a lack of players...
The story of St Mark’s Unitarian church on Castle Terrace
This article has been kindly provided by Martyn Baguley to explain the story of St Mark's Unitarian Church on Castle Terrace.
In the early...
Edinburgh Council approves temporary ban on statues
Edinburgh Council has approved a temporary ban on public art projects in Princes Street Gardens in a drive to move new statues away from...
Local community council has doubts about proposed Visitor Levy
The North Berwick Community Council (NBCC) is planning to object to East Lothian Council's proposals to introduce a visitor levy.
Kenny Miller, the Chair of...
Knife angel sculpture planned for Leith Walk
A proposal has been lodged by The City of Edinburgh Council with their planners to erect the knife angel sculpture at the foot of...
Walker’s Shortbread brings a touch of Speyside magic to Edinburgh
Walker’s Shortbread is bringing a touch of Speyside magic and travel relief to the streets of the capital on 20 August.
The official Walker’s ‘Magic...
Ralph Sayer appoints solicitor from the firm’s own ranks
An Edinburgh-based firm of solicitors and estate agents, has appointed Katie Wright as its latest ‘home-grown’ solicitor.
Miss Wright has accepted the offer of a...
Fringe 2026: Nate Kitch: Replica ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Real tension in a comedy show can derail it, or inspire a performer to produce something special.
In the case of Nate Kitch's Replica,...
Four Walls and a Roof at The Studio ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This UK premiere is extremely thought-provoking.
There is humour as well as serious consideration of the motivations for censorship. This last point is emphasised...
Fringe 2026 – Parkies
Who are the real beasts in America’s National Parks?
What lies ahead for the Parkies as they gather for another summer season welcoming visitors...
Council by-elections 2026 – Portobello/Craigmillar – Lorenzo Martinico
Lorenzo Martinico is a candidate in the upcoming by-election, who lives in the council ward he wants to represent and has been a member...
EIFF Top Pick – Snapshot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Extra, extra! Among the runners and riders of the EIFF’s Main Competition for this year sits Snapshot, the first feature from indie director Joseph Archer, writer...
Fringe 2026 – Adam Bromley: Hyperconnected ⭐⭐⭐
Adam Bromley: Hyperconnected
At the heart of the Fringe are shows such as this, in small, dark, muggy rooms with small audiences.
This was Adam Bromley's...
EIFF Top Pick – Capsized ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Capsized, director Lindsey Ryan’s first feature-length outing is another frontrunner for the 2026 Main Competition with its eyes on the Sean Connery Prize for...
Edinburgh care home achieves veteran-friendly status for second year running
A care home in Edinburgh has been recognised for its commitment to the armed forces community for a second consecutive year.
Care UK’s Murrayside, on South Beechwood in Corstorphine, has been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status –...
Monday – public information meeting about Hermiston data centre
A public information meeting is being held on Monday evening to discuss the greenbelt and the proposed data centre at Hermiston.
The details of...
Fringe 2026 – the Great Shakespeare Showdown
Draw your quills, sharpen your wits and polish your pickaxes for the knock-down, drag-out, take no prisoners, Great Shakespeare Showdown in Silver City.
The tale...
Edinburgh Art Festival – making accessibility a priority with their own bus
Edinburgh Art Festival which began on Friday takes place in several city venues, and organisers have announced that there is a tram replacement bus...
Mozart’s Don Giovanni at The Usher Hall ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
This concert performance of Mozart’s daring opera of seduction, trickery and retribution was superbly performed by the magnificent Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Chorus...
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