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Dr Elsie Inglis commemorated
It is one hundred years ago today since the funeral of Dr Elsie Inglis was held in Edinburgh.
Earlier The Princess Royal and The First...
University rename Medical School courtyard in honour of Else Inglis
A medical pioneer who saved countless soldiers’ lives has been honoured by her former university 100 years after her death.
The University of Edinburgh’s Old...
Edinburgh cancer specialist working to improve child cancer services in Ghana
Tim Eden who is a cancer specialist based in the capital will go back to Ghana soon, working to improve cancer services for children...
Lord Provost censured by Standards Commission
The Lord Provost Frank Ross was censured for breach of the councillors' code of conduct at a hearing convened in Edinburgh this morning by...
Mystery donor makes £10 million funding pledge to university
An unnamed benefactor has given £10 million to the University of Edinburgh to make it possible for the transformation of the former Royal Infirmary...
Starbank Park on the shortlist for Friends Group of the Year
MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, Deidre Brock, congratulated Friends of Starbank Park on being shortlisted for the Friends Group of the Year Award,...
Rates relief to continue for arms length bodies
Charity relief upheld for community venues.
The Scottish Government has decided that leisure and cultural venues currently run by council arm’s-length bodies will continue to...
Remembering Elsie Inglis at Westminster
Later today a service will take place at St Giles to commemorate the 100 years since the death of Dr Elsie Inglis who, among...
SCO’s Gavin appointed chair of Association of British Orchestras
Gavin Reid is CEO of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and yesterday he was named as Chair of the Association of British Orchestras in succession...
At the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art – new major sculpture
MAJOR SCULPTURE BY LEADING TWENTIETH-CENTURY ARTIST ACQUIRED BY SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
A glass, perspex and stainless steel sculpture by the Russian artist...
Bonhams Pictures Sale 29 November 2017
A selection of works from the Studio of the much-loved Scottish painter and teacher Alberto Morrocco are included in the Pictures Sale tomorrow at...
Roadworks on Queensferry Crossing to allow traffic to drive at motorway speeds
As explained when the Queensferry Crossing was officially opened in early September, the speed limit on all surrounding roads and on the bridge itself...
John Byrne National Drawing Competition
The fourth annual John Byrne National Drawing Competition has been launched today and young Edinburgh artists are urged to enter.
Since the launch of the...
VIDEO – Dr Elsie Inglis – centenary of the death of an inspiring woman
It is now 100 years since Dr Elsie Inglis died and her work and life are being marked this week with a variety of...
Petition lodged following council school closure plans
The news 'broke' on Friday afternoon that the council is to review schools in the west and south west of the city, and already...
Council calls for more control over sale of fireworks
Three councillors demanded action in relation to fireworks sold in the city at last week's council meeting. Deputy Council Leader Cammy Day, Councillor Kevin...
Promotions at recruitment firm
Founded in Edinburgh the IT recruitment firm Cathcart Associates has announced three senior promotions within its Scotland and North of England divisions.
The promotions follow recent news...
East Craigs GP practice to change management this week
On 30 November East Craigs Medical Practice will remain open but it will not be run by the GP partners after that date.
According to...
World Forum on Natural Capital 2017 takes place today
Today at the EICC there is yet another world conference taking place. The World Forum on Natural Capital is something a bit different however.
The...
Scottish Labour leader aiming to get his message out with a little help from...
Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, will be joined by Jeremy Corbyn today in Glasgow where they will both speak about the...
Schools in west and southwest of the city to be replaced or refurbished
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced plans to build two new schools in the south west of the city.
The proposed South West Edinburgh...
Fireworks under discussion
Ash Denham, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Convened a Public Meeting earlier in the week with Emergency Services and Council Officials to Discuss Concerns and...
Local youth work charity celebrates 20th anniversary
Friends of The Award are celebrating their 20th year of supporting young people from across Edinburgh and the Lothians to complete the Duke of...
On Giving Tuesday buy a Care Shelter Christmas Gift
National Homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust gives Christmas shoppers the chance to buy a bed for homeless people this holiday season.
You can buy Christmas...
City of Edinburgh Council budget – Question time event
More than 100 people have registered to attend a ‘BBC Question Time’ style event being organised by the City of Edinburgh Council as part of this...
Centenary of Dr Elsie Inglis death to be honoured
WW1 reenactor Ailsa Clarke from Edinburgh, dressed in a replica uniform worn by doctors in the Scottish Women’s Hospitals, reflects on the life of...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – Winter Windows
The schools competition to design a winter window has until now been hidden away in Princes Street Gardens. Now there is a proper display...
Mary King’s Close announces Christmas tours
The Real Mary King's Close has announced special Christmas tours for the festive season.
This December guests can step beneath the historic Royal Mile and...
At the Scottish Storytelling Centre – telling St Andrew’s story
From St Andrew’s Day until Burns Night, the Scottish Storytelling Centre in association with Scotland’s Winter Festivals will use Scotland’s traditions to bring people together,...
The Greater Grassmarket BID joins Book Week Scotland
Book and a Brew encourages visitors to discover a new book in the Greater
Grassmarket
The Greater Grassmarket Business Improvement District (BID) is celebrating Book Week Scotland...
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