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Scottish manufacturer Vert Rotors ends year on a high
2017 was a year of record growth and expansion for Edinburgh based manufacturer, Vert Rotors.
The company’s end of year results have revealed that the firm’s turnover...
Capital Theatres rebranding for the new year
Although you may not be totally aware of it, behind the Festival Theatre, the King's and the Studio at Potterrow is a charitable trust....
Government warning about travel today
You are urged to avoid travel in the areas affected by red and amber warnings for snow which includes Edinburgh and much of the...
Live! Weather and travel updates across Edinburgh
It is just a bit snowy out there. So take care, heed the warnings and get cosy.
Just in case you still have to travel...
ScotRail promises to keep the trains running
The ScotRail Alliance says it will try very hard by working night and day to keep trains and passengers moving during the snow and...
Programme of events at Lauriston Castle this summer
There are many reasons why you would go to Lauriston Castle this year and booking for all events will open on 1 March 2018.
Councillor...
Music – Christine Bovill at The Queen’s Hall in May
Christine Bovill | The Queen's Hall | 31 May 2018
Christine Bovill brings her fabulous Paris show back to Edinburgh.
One of the highlights of the Edinburgh...
Musselburgh Racecourse – future decided by the council
East Lothian Council met today and agreed, apparently unanimously, to operate Musselburgh Racecourse as a type of council committee, at least for the moment.
The...
What’s happening on the roads in Edinburgh this week
Here is the roads report compiled by @EdinTravel rounding up the roadworks and road closures in the capital.
Council to vote on spending £22 million on North Bridge
The North Bridge is to undergo an extensive programme of refurbishment if the council agrees to spend £22 million at a committee meeting later...
Theatre – ‘The Scottish Play’ comes to The Festival Theatre
Blood will have blood, they say...blood will have blood!
The National Theatre brings Rufus Norris's new production of Macbeth to The Festival Theatre this Autumn, 23-27...
Community council meeting on Tuesday to discuss Meadowbank plans
Craigentinny Community Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss plans for the replacement of Meadowbank Stadium.
The campaign group Save Meadowbank say that...
Edinburgh’s Playtime session honours a jazz legend
One of Edinburgh’s hottest jazz spots pays tribute on Thursday 1 March 2018 to the musician who almost single-handedly changed the direction of jazz in the...
Letter from Scotland
He has a reputation as “The Fixer”. And this week Derek Mackay delivered a “historic” budget, the first to give Scotland a distinct income...
The real fifth Duchess of Buccleuch – Charlotte Anne Montagu Douglas Scott
A few eyebrows were raised when 79-year-old Dame Diana Rigg joined the cast of ITV's Victoria series 2 as the Duchess of Buccleuch, a formidable...
UNISON offer new face to face service from today
Public Services Union, UNISON is to use a new face-to-face advice service from today for employees working in care homes, GP practices or out in...
Council sets budget after long day of discussions
The council's budget meeting began at 10 am with several deputations and coursed through the day with occasional moments of levity and laughter, but...
Councillors support #timesup campaign
Most women councillors at the City of Edinburgh Council wore black today showing their support for the #timesup campaign
SNP Councillor Cathy Fullerton explained the...
Edinburgh on film
Rosie Ellison runs Film Edinburgh, the film commission for Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders, working with filmmakers, local authorities, residents and businesses...
Council’s budget meeting 22 February 2018
The council will meet at 10am to discuss its budget for the next year. Here we follow all the chat and explain what is...
Council budget – Liberal Democrats claim they ‘did better’
In their motion to today's council meeting (which will deal only with the budget for the next year) the Liberal Democrat Group of six...
Council budget day – administration proposes 3% council tax rise
The council administration is led by a coalition of SNP and Labour councillors.
They have proposed a budget for the next year which includes measures...
Conservatives want the council budget to be transformative
by Councillor Graham Hutchison, Conservative Finance & Resources Spokesperson. Councillor Hutchison claims there has been too much secrecy by the administration who choose to concentrate instead...
Books – Living with Shadows: Making the Pieces Fit
May 1915: Gallipoli. The war that would be ‘over by Christmas (1914)’ has now been raging for 10 months. An Allied force of 70,000...
Greens say council budget should be more ambitious
The Greens want the council to be more ambitious with its budget plans.
Edinburgh’s Green councillors have urged the council to carry the fight...
At the Scottish National Gallery – The Art of the Future
The results of an ambitious learning project – which posed the question ‘What is the art of the future?’ to young people from across...
Fazenda – new restaurant really offers something different for Edinburgh
We have given you fair warning. Do not go to Fazenda unless you are really hungry!
This is a very welcome addition to the Edinburgh...
Ryanair to fly direct to Lisbon from Edinburgh
Ryanair are introducing a new Edinburgh to Lisbon route from Winter 2018 and tickets will be bookable from March.
The twice weekly flight will be...
New Fusion Whisky honours forgotten princess
A new blend of Dutch and Scotch whisky called The Winter Queen honours the legacy of Elizabeth Stuart, eldest daughter of James VI and...
Airport launches consultation on managing noise
Edinburgh Airport has launched a noise consultation today which runs till 2 April 2018.
They say they are encouraging airlines to use the quietest aircraft...
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