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Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2018 – book your tickets now
This year the MagicFest will be nine years old, and they have some great events to entertain and bamboozle you in May.
Some of the...
Tradfest 2018 – programme now published
Tradfest takes place from 26 April to 6 May 2018. This is the only arts festival in the city which showcases traditional folk arts...
Fred Macaulay at Gilded Balloon
Gilded Balloon has a new venue and it is really making the most of it with some classy comedy.
In the next two shows, stand...
Cyrenians have a new kitchen – get booked up for some cookery classes
Ian Grimwade is the Head of Business Development and Marketing at Cyrenians, a charity that does so much for the rehabilitation of people affected by...
Letter to the Editor – 3 April 2018 – tram diversion
3rd of April 2018
Dear Sir/Madam,
TRAM DIVERSION
A few years ago, an Edinburgh newspaper ran an April Fool story to the effect that, instead of going...
Councils must learn lessons about keeping public buildings safe
All councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse
In a report out today, the Accounts Commission...
Craigroyston poets recognised at prestigious awards
Young poets from Craigroyston Community High School took part in the recent Mother Tongue Other Tongue competition, and their efforts were acclaimed by judges...
Racing is off at Musselburgh this week
Musselburgh Racecourse has told us they have decided to abandon Thursday’s race meeting due to a waterlogged track.
Following heavy ground at the first flat...
Eagle Couriers add THS Couriers to their family
One day recently when we went to Eagle Couriers' depot to pick up our newspapers, the store was awash with suitcases. The explanation was...
New employment service for Edinburgh opens today
A new way of finding work in is available to unemployed people across Edinburgh from today.
StartScotland will deliver The Scottish Government's Fair Start Scotland...
Malmaison comes to the city centre
Malmaison have struck a deal to develop a new hotel at Buchan House on the north west corner of St Andrew Square.
The hotel brand...
Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends Heading to Edinburgh
Hollywood star Bill Murray is to appear at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre on 18 June - an exclusive Scottish date for the American’s collaboration with...
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018 – Event Horizon
Event Horizon until Sunday 22 April 2018 | 10:00–17:00 | Grand Gallery National Museum of Scotland
Taking centre stage is Event Horizon, a new colossal work which is...
Pedal on Parliament 2018 – Mark Beaumont to lead off
The seventh Pedal on Parliament will be led off by Mark Beaumont, world record breaking cyclist and adventurer. He will front up the cycle...
Buccleuch Property Invests £2.1m in West Telferton
One of the UK’s leading private property investment and development companies has expanded its commercial property portfolio in Edinburgh with the purchase of four...
Councillors in marathon effort
Councillor Donald Wilson has run a marathon or two before, so if you support him by making a donation you can be sure that...
Joanna joins the picket line
by Joanna Cherry QC MP for Edinburgh South West.
Joanna writes :
"Earlier this month I visited a freezing picket line at Heriot Watt University to...
Easter message from the Moderator
Easter is the heart of our faith. This is the heart of what we believe and why we believe. I suspect most of us...
Brexit measures will be worth the weight
On 19 March 2018, Britain and the European Union agreed to a transition period to avoid a “cliff edge” Brexit next year.
Buried deep in...
Exhibition of native plants at the Botanics
A major new international arts initiative highlighting the intricate beauty and biodiversity of plant life opened in Edinburgh today.
‘Flora Scotia’ at the Royal Botanic...
Puppet Animation Festival 2018 – Edinburgh events this week
PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2018 runs across Scotland until 14 April 2018. Details of all the Edinburgh events can be found here
The festival features 165...
#Pianodrome at the Edinburgh International Science Festival
What is a pianodrome? We can guarantee that by the time the end of August comes you will know what a Pianodrome is!
#Pianodrome is...
New York City Tartan Week – World Fair Trade Tartan on parade
The new World Fair Trade Tartan clan will represent Scotland as a Fair Trade nation at the 20th NYC Tartan Day Parade next weekend.
The...
Mike hands over defibrillator to Boardwalk Beach Club
Mike Pinkerton cycled from Glasgow to Edinburgh last year in aid of St John's and the City and raised over £5,000 together with his...
Lost Cinemas of Edinburgh – The Rutland
A neo-classical cinema on the corner of Canning and Torphichen streets with seating for 2,187, it was known for an elaborate painted proscenium around...
Fancy a bargain? Head to the auction rooms
We have several auction houses in Edinburgh, but if you are a beginner at bidding then perhaps you might like to try the regular...
Musselburgh – Easter Saturday racing
Musselburgh Racecourse’s Flat season kicks off in style tomorrow with the second running of the £100,000 totepool Queen’s Cup in a seven card meeting...
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018 – begins on Saturday
"We have mocked up a little village that visitors can come to and learn all about the small behavioural changes and attitudinal changes and...
Letter from Scotland
It looks as though we are going to have a cold and showery Easter weekend. There may even be more snow. So it’s a...
Culture Secretary announces backing for the Scottish Clan Fund
Eleven community events involving nine local authorities across Scotland will get funding of £48,000 this year. The money will support local events designed to...
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