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Filmhouse announce one of the opening films
Filmhouse Edinburgh will reopen on 27 June with a special screening of the documentary, Make it to Munich.
The film tells the story of teenage...
The costs of the Lord Provost’s two new cars
There are two new cars at the City Chambers for use by the Lord Provost, the Depute Lord Provost and also by visiting royalty.
The...
Filming in Edinburgh this week
Actor Glen Powell was filming on Wednesday night in Candlemaker Row for JJ Abrams upcoming sci-fi film Ghostwriter.
Powell is American and recently played...
Brazilian Piper Pipe Band is coming to Edinburgh this summer
In August the Brazilian Piper Pipe Band, a group of young men from the tough suburb of Rio de Janeiro, São Goncalo, will set...
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Cabinet reshuffle
First Minister John Swinney conducted a small-scale reshuffle on Wednesday appointing Màiri McAllan as Cabinet Secretary for Housing upon her return to government...
Look up tonight! Lunar Standstill
The full moon in every month of the year has an American nickname.
In November it’s called the Beaver Moon, in March the Worm Moon,...
Getting ready for Hidden Door – opening night!
Many volunteers have helped to prepare the newest - and the biggest Hidden Door site over recent weeks.
The bars are built all ready to...
Review – Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet ⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️
"We are the Mods, we are the Mods, we are, we are, we are the Mods!"
At the Festival Theatre this week, Sadler’s Wells transport...
Scottish Cabinet reduced in reshuffle
John Swinney has as expected reshuffled his cabinet today.
Màiri McAllan has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Housing upon her return to government...
Edinburgh Leisure celebrates its volunteers
Edinburgh Leisure has paid tribute to the vital role of its volunteers with a special Volunteer Thank You Day, held during of the UK’s annual Volunteer...
Polar bear remains donated to National Museum of Scotland
The body of the UK's oldest polar bear has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for scientific research.
Polar bear Victoria...
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Sheriffhall - once again
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs led a debate in parliament on Tuesday evening about the inaction on the Sheriffhall roundabout. Plans...
Report finds inadequacies and lost emails at the City Chambers
The City of Edinburgh Council will next week discuss a report by former Information Commissioner, Kevin Dunion, which he has presented to them after...
Edinburgh will get its supercomputer after all
The UK Government pressed the pause button on the supercomputer promised for the Scottish capital when it was first elected in 2024, but there...
Quadrophenia on The Royal Mile
The cast of Quadrophenia took to the Royal Mile on Tuesday to promote the show which runs at the Festival Theatre until Saturday.
Liam Rudden...
Edinburgh Refugee Festival – A Life in One Suitcase
As part of the Edinburgh Refugee Festival the organisation, Mission of Innocents, is taking part with “A Life in One Suitcase” – evocative dance and...
Calls for the government to address demand for prostitution
The MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Tracy Gilbert today led a parliamentary debate on Tuesday in Westminster Hall calling for urgent government...
The 77th Edinburgh Taxi Outing sets off
The 77th Edinburgh Taxi Outing is taking place on Tuesday.
The outing is organised and paid for by the taxi drivers themselves and offers a...
The Edinburgh International Book Festival – small changes this year
The Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) 2025 will be held at the Edinburgh Futures Institute on Lauriston Place where the festival has now made...
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The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2025
All news about the Book Festival is embargoed until 10am on Tuesday morning. That means we know what you...
Charity abseil raises funds for scores of charities
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland has raised around £100,000 for 40 different Scottish charities with their new event The Port of Leith Distillery abseil.
In...
Call for a special day for Wallace
A new campaign has been launched to create a national day to celebrate Sir William Wallace.
An online petition calls for The Scottish Government to...
Council approves purchase of more homes on Dreghorn Estate
The council's Finance Committee has approved spending £6.65 million to purchase 38 homes currently owned by the Ministry of Defence, bringing the total number...
Open Letter from Hidden Door Festival
Arts venues and cultural events need the support of the public now more than ever before.
Hazel Johnson, Festival Director at Hidden Door, invites you...
More flights from Edinburgh to Istanbul this summer
Turkish Airlines will increase the number of weekly flights from Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul from 10 to 14.
This is part of a UK...
Joshua gloves a big hit at martial arts fund-raiser
The Edinburgh Combat Project, founded by Pawel Zakrzewski assisted by his brother, Daniel, has received a major boost following a successful fund raising dinner.
The...
Firefighters facing misconduct have left or quit the service
Rogue firefighters have either been sacked or have quit after facing gross misconduct charges including violence, bullying, theft and harassment.
It has emerged that 32...
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This week at the council
Monday, 9 June, 2025
10.00 am Special Meeting, Finance and Resources Committee - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers At this...
Princess Royal unveils final addition to The Royal Scots Monument
On Saturday HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Royal Scots Regimental Association, unveiled a bronze medallion containing a figurehead of Her late Majesty...
Job well Dunn for Corstorphine marathon man
James Dunn paid tribute to fellow Corstorphine Athletic Club runners for their support and assistance after winning the INGNight Marathon Luxembourg in 2 hours,...
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