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Poppy Bus launched for Remembrance Day
Lothian has unveiled a striking new design for its annual ‘Poppy Bus’ to mark Remembrance Day 2017.
This year’s the design takes a modern turn...
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents Tommy Smith’s ‘Spirit of Light’
On Sunday 17 December 2017 St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral will host an iconic event when the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) presents Tommy Smith’s new...
Wightman plans moves on proposed closure of music school
The council is accused of wanting to close the City of Edinburgh Music School which is one of four specialist music schools in Scotland,...
Music – Wild Ponies hit the rodeo
Old Town/New stealth venue Cabaret Voltaire - corrals visiting transatlantic troubadours, Wild Ponies.
The Edinburgh Reporter was asked if we were picking-up on Americana outfit...
At the Lyceum – Cockpit ****
One of the best things about seeing something really good at the theatre is that it serves to remind you just how many good...
Previously…….Scotland’s History Festival events announced
Scotland's History Festival has announced their programme of events which will take place between 17-26 November 2017, and some of which are in Edinburgh.
Two...
Muriel Spark – Centenary year to be la crème de la crème
Muriel Spark 100 will mark the centenary of Dame Muriel Spark one of Scotland's best loved and most internationally respected writers. The year long...
North Berwick wins Gold Britain in Bloom award
North Berwick is the only town near Edinburgh which features in the Britain in Bloom awards. It won Gold in the Coastal category for...
Consultation on use of parks
The council is launching the Annual Review of Major Events in Parks for the season 2016 – 2017.
Feedback from this review will help the...
Museum Lates – back with a ceilidh
On Friday 10 November Museum Lates is back with a Jacobite theme marking the end of the Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites exhibition...
Q&A with Holy Moly and the Crackers
Holy Moly and The Crackers hail from Newcastle and the gypsy rock band has a loyal, devoted and ever-increasing fan base.
The band have...
Edinburgh calls for peace in Myanmar
The Lord Provost of Edinburgh is to write to the state leader of Burma calling for a peaceful resolution to the Rohingya crisis.
At a...
Is the Edinburgh Music School under threat of closure?
Green MSPs and councillors reacted angrily to a proposal by the council to close the City of Edinburgh Music School following the Finance &...
Kirknewton Community Council 2017 elections
Kirknewton now has a newly elected community council following a procedure which has taken since February to complete.
The ballot papers for the full postal...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – the line up gets bigger
With only two months to go before Hogmanay Underbelly have announced the full list of musicians and bands who will play at Edinburgh's Hogmanay.
Rag'n'Bone...
Barnardo’s shop to be re-opened by local councillor this morning
A charity shop in Edinburgh is due to re-open after a major makeover, with the help of local councillor and regular customer Susan Rae.
Staff...
At the Portrait Gallery – Hidden portrait of Mary Queen of Scots discovered
At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery you will from this weekend be able to see the results of a research project conducted by National...
Murrayfield Nursery changes hands
Specialist property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Murrayfield Nursery in Edinburgh.
Murrayfield Nursery, a 90 place purpose built nursery was sold to Mini Rainbows...
Film Review: Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
Direction: Taika Waititi
Screenplay: Eric Pearson
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo
Jeff Goldblum, Anthony Hopkins, Tessa Thompson, Benedict Cumberbatch
Length: 130 minutes
Rating: PG...
New bus routes taking more shoppers to Fort Kinnaird
Six months ago Lothian added more services to Fort Kinnaird by changing the number 18 and 49. Now the company has reported that there...
Council aiming to make ends meet – and you can help
In common with previous years the council is about to consult with you on their budget for the next financial year 2018/19.
At present they...
New piano centre opening on Elm Row this weekend
Edinburgh set to become Scottish Piano centre of excellence with pioneering Yamaha partnership
Rimmers Music have invested in their new Elm Row showroom and will...
We meet who is behind ‘Make it Edinburgh’
Amanda Ferguson is Head of Business Events at Convention Edinburgh. This is part of Marketing Edinburgh which tries to put Edinburgh on the map.
The...
Invisible Edinburgh clear in their objectives
This Saturday Invisible Edinburgh are organising a Street Barber for homeless men. There is every possibility that if this is a success then the...
Fundraising saves the Galloway Hoard
The Galloway Hoard is now safe following a fundraising effort led by National Museums Scotland (NMS).
NMS has announced this morning that it has achieved its...
Edinburgh Guides Take Action To Keep Their Local Beach Shipshape
A group of Guides from Edinburgh have been taking action to protect their local environment by holding a beach clean at Silverknowes.
Sophie Brown, 15,...
Farmer Autocare supporting the 2017 Christmas Charity Festival
Social enterprise, Great Scottish Events organises the Christmas Charity Festival and this year the organisation has had a huge boost with lead sponsorship from...
2 Semple Street – only Grade A space available in 2018
Developers who are currently working on 2 Semple Street in the city say this will be the only speculative development available to tenants in...
Edinburgh Gateway wins Building Award
At the Saltire Awards held earlier this week the Edinburgh Gateway, a railway station which allows those travelling from Fife to change trains and...
New Events Manager role for Irish business networking group
Edinburgh-based organisation the Irish Business Network Scotland, soon to be rebranded as Causeway, has announced the appointment of Gráinne McMenamin as the Events and...
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