Tag: Edinburgh
Book Launch – Outside the Beechwood by Ellie Buchanan and Lizzie Mikietyn
In Ellie Buchanan and Lizzie Mikietyn’s beautiful new book Outside the Beechwood, readers will meet Macky, a great and furry creature - a young one of his kind - who lives tucked away in...
Top marks for Newbattle High at Scottish sports awards
Newbattle High School, based in Midlothian, have been presented with the School Sport prize at the annual Scottish Sports Awards, hosted by sportscotland.
A citation said that the school had worked tirelessly implementing successful initiatives...
Saxophonist Bancroft’s new groundbreaking album
East Lothian-based saxophonist Phil Bancroft releases Finding Hope (When All Seems Lost), the debut album by his new trio, Beautiful Storm, on his Myriad Streams platform on Monday 16 December.
Featuring Bancroft’s long-time colleague, the...
Massive day by day list of what to do in Edinburgh in December
December is a bumper month for events in and around Edinburgh, from craft fairs to artists’ talks, steam trains to raves, there’s something on our list for everyone to enjoy.
We try to make sure...
Law firm Pinsent Masons appoint Edinburgh chief
International law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Gillian Frew as Head of Office for its 215 strong Edinburgh operation following the retirement of Ewan Alexander after 35 years with the firm.
A specialist in the...
Global experts in Edinburgh to discuss prevention of HPV
More than 1,800 health experts have gathered in Edinburgh this week to further the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and other associated diseases and cancers.
The 36th International Papillomavirus Conference is taking place at...
Bankrupt bagels boss failed to pay enough dough for business assets finds official report
Twice bankrupt Larah Bross could be in more hot water after it was revealed she sold to herself on the cheap the assets of her failed Bross Bagels chain.
The Edinburgh Reporter revealed in September...
CABO – a Pacific-fusion debut with promise but room to grow
In Edinburgh's ever-evolving culinary landscape, it seems that when one door closes, another opens.
This time, CABO has stepped in to fill the space left by Superico on Hanover Street, offering the city’s first foray...
2i appoints industry guru with eyes on major growth
A growing software quality engineering firm has appointed a new chairman just months after an eight-figure investment.
2i Testing has hired renowned software and IT sector leader, David Cotterell, to oversee its ambitious growth strategy.
The...
Ian Murray visits local holiday park
The Edinburgh South MP and Secretary of State for Scotland met the owners of a city holiday park on Friday.
The Rt Hon Ian Murray met the family owners of a major holiday park in...
Peeling away the Big Apple needs a New York State of Mind
Hotel chain YOTEL describes itself as the “pit-stop for the non-stop” and is positioned as an affordable luxury option for travellers. With it’s Times Square location on Tenth Avenue/W 42nd Street it would be...
Scottish Gantry makes a stand in West End
Premium drinks store The Scottish Gantry has opened its third store in the heart of Edinburgh’s West End.
The new flagship store, located at 10b Queensferry Street, stocks a fantastic range of premium alcohol and...
COSLA put revised offer to council staff
Following a special meeting of Council Leaders on Friday morning to discuss Local Government Pay, COSLA has this afternoon made what they described as a significantly improved formal offer to the trade unions.
Earlier today,...
Book Review: Bucket List by Russell Jones
An old lady sees two women shoplifting. She bravely reports them to the shop’s security guard, who finds the stolen items in their bags. Justice is done.
But Dot isn’t quite the guardian of moral...
Lewis Stevenson on his “emotional” farewell
After almost 20 years and 600 appearances, Hibs legend, Lewis Stevenson, has graced the Easter Road pitch for the final team.
Alongside fellow stalwart, Paul Hanlon, the two received an emotional farewell from the...
Stevenson and Hanlon win their Easter Road swan song
During a night of emotional farewells, Hibs beat Motherwell 3-0 at Easter Road for their first home win since March and first clean sheet in six games.
In what has been a turbulent week for...
Hibs announce Malky Mackay appointment
Hibs have announced the appointment of Malky Mackay as the club’s new Sporting Director.
Mackay was sacked as Ross County manager earlier in the season but now takes on a role at Hibs where he...
More disappointment in Dingwall for Hibs
Nick Montgomery’s men fell to a 2-1 loss away to Ross County, heaping further pressure onto the Hibs’ boss.
Myziane Maolida initially put the Leith side 1-0 up, but a first-half equaliser from former Hibee...
Superior Hibs beat struggling Saints
Hibs put on a dominant display at McDiarmid Park, beating relegation contenders St Johnstone 3-1, to grab their first away league win of 2024.
Goals from Emiliano Marcondes, Dylan Vente and club captain Paul Hanlon,...
Greens comment on end of Bute House Agreement
The First Minister Humza Yousaf called the Scottish Green Co-leaders to Bute House earlier today and has brought to an end the coalition agreement with the party.
Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater MSP has...
New Contemporaries 2024
Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the current state of the world, many of the artists featured in this year’s New Contemporaries exhibition at The Royal Scottish Academy are looking for comfort.
This may be in happy...
Discounts available for groups on trams
Anyone visiting Edinburgh in a group can purchase discounted ticket options as Edinburgh Trams launches its new online booking service.
Ten or more customers travelling together receive 10% off tram tickets bought from edinburghticket.com, allowing them...
Man critically injured in road crash
Edinburgh police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Trinity Crescent, Edinburgh.
The incident, which happened around 5.50pm on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024, involved the driver of a...
A wet day – but the dogs like it
Photographer Alan Simpson has been out to Inverleith Park in the rain today and found several dogs all having fun there.
The photos also show an area of serious flooding in the park which...
MP visits local community garden
Owen Thompson MP visited the Newtongrange Community Garden on Tuesday and learned about how they view sustainability. He also saw for himself the transformation from an abandoned wasteland into an award-winning garden and haven...
Bin hub ‘noise dampening’ system to be investigated
The hubs have led to a fall in overflowing bin reports but soaring complaints over noise from nearby residents
A ‘noise dampening system’ for Edinburgh’s controversial bin hubs is to be investigated by the council...
Fire in Breadalbane Street – PHOTOS
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in Breadalbane Street just off Bonnington Road in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Around 60 firefighters, nine fire appliances and other vehicles...
Two council-run care homes slated for closure
The proposal to close two care homes comes as part of a new raft of cuts to health and social care services, to help plug a £60 million funding gap
Clovenstone and Ford Road care...
Levitt inspired Hibs breeze past Ross County
With a superb second half performance Hibs beat Ross County 2-0 at Easter Road.
Goals from Myziane Maolida and Dylan Levitt were enough for the home side to pick up all three points, sending...
Paolozzi’s Leith Athletic strip is pitch perfect
Artist Eduardo Paolozzi has netted a new generation of fans with his iconic designs inspiring a unique football shirt which is raising awareness and funds for Leith Athletic.
The football club, established in 1887 and...
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