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Entries open for creative writing prize
The Young Walter Scott Prize (YWSP), the UK’s only creative writing prize for young people dedicated to historical fiction, is open for entries.
Budding young...
#GE2017 Jim Eadie SNP candidate for Edinburgh South
Jim Eadie is standing as the SNP candidate in Edinburgh South. Today he met with supporters at the local bowling club where he was...
#GE2017 SNP campaign to be a strong voice
Earlier today in Liberton Nicola Sturgeon called in to explain to some SNP supporters that her party has plans to protect pensioners across Scotland...
The Princess Royal opens the General Assembly
HRH The Princess Royal has addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, where she is serving as Lord High Commissioner representing Her...
Specsavers Beach Party raises money for Sick Kids
The Fort Kinnaird Specsavers branch recently celebrated its second birthday throwing a beach party to raise money for Sick Kids.
The beach in question, was...
Letter from Scotland
Two weeks on from our local council elections, we are still in some confusion about who is in charge in our 32 districts. We’re...
New magazine aims to spark architecture debate
It was perhaps appropriate that the launch of an architecture magazine should take place in Edinburgh's Lothian Street.
On one side sit traditional Edinburgh sandstone...
Taste the Spirit of Summer at M&S this weekend
Today and tomorrow at M&S you are invited to embark on an adventure to explore the flavours of the Mediterranean as M&S hosts a...
Patrick’s photos show off the Hospitality of Edinburgh
Patrick Keast is a local man and former alcoholic who got himself back on his feet with the support of Cyrenians and along the...
Speedway – Diamonds have a cutting edge
Newcastle Diamonds have the best record of any team visiting Armadale.
And Diamonds will be looking for revenge after Monarchs held the Brough Park men...
The Ingliston Revival 2017 declared a success
The Ingliston race track finally saw burning rubber last Saturday: the first time in almost two decades.
On Saturday 13 May, the Ingliston Revival Festival...
#GE2017: General Election Hustings in Edinburgh
As the general election on the 8th of June approaches these hustings events are an important opportunity for you to make sure you have the...
Landmark group launch for Edinburgh charity
Contact the Elderly has now launched its 20th group in Edinburgh.
The charity organises free Sunday tea parties for elderly people who live alone and they...
Greenpeace say Bass Rock polluted with ocean plastic
An expedition by the Greenpeace ship Beluga II has revealed high levels of plastic pollution around the famous Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth.
Shocking images...
#GE2017 Alex Salmond out campaigning with Joanna Cherry in Edinburgh South West
Earlier today in Broomhouse The Rt Hon Alex Salmond had lunch at the Broomhouse Centre with Joanna Cherry QC who is standing for re-election in...
Interview with the new Lord Provost at City Chambers
SNP Councillor Frank Ross has been installed as the new Lord Provost this morning at the City Chambers. His first stop? An interview with...
Woodland Trust volunteer event on Saturday
Woodland Trust Scotland is holding a free event for volunteers at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre on Lanark Road on Saturday 20 May...
Disabled veterans on 500-mile fundraiser
Two disabled veterans got on their bikes at Edinburgh Castle to pedal 500 miles to raise money for the charities supporting their recovery.
Laura Ellis,...
#GE2017 Gordon Brown visits Edinburgh
The Rt Hon Gordon Brown, former Chancellor and Prime Minister, stopped off in Liberton this evening to address some 250 -300 Labour party members...
Queen Margaret University showcase 2017
Summerhall, one of Edinburgh's quirkiest arts venues, is playing host to Queen Margaret University's (QMU's) annual Costume Showcase.
Once a veterinary hospital and anatomy theatre,...
#GE2017 Edinburgh North and Leith – Iain McGill Conservative
Iain McGill is the Conservative candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith at the General Election on 8 June 2017. We met him in leafy...
Eleven teenagers charged in connection with serious assaults in Gorgie
Police have charged a number of youths in connection with the serious assault of three people in the Gorgie area.
The incident took place in...
Chamber of commerce boss on China delegation
Liz McAreavey the Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce was part of an overseas trade mission to China recently led by a delegation of...
NHS systems getting back to normal
Following a global malware attack the NHS in Scotland appears to be getting back to normal.
The Scottish Government’s resilience operation met again yesterday following...
easyjet are recruiting
easy jet are looking for 450 new pilots across all their bases including Edinburgh in their biggest recruitment drives ever.
They are particularly looking for more...
Royal Yacht Britannia – The Yotties are back!
From 15-19 May, visitors to The Royal Yacht Britannia will have the opportunity to meet Her Majesty The Queen’s former Royal Yachtsmen, and hear...
At the Open Eye Gallery – Artist’s talk – Audrey Grant
Artist Audrey Grant will be giving a talk at the Open Eye Gallery on Abercromby Place on Saturday 20 May 2017 at 12 noon.
Her...
New law on underage drinking introduced today
A new law which makes if an offence for someone to make alcohol available to a child or young person to drink in public comes...
Woman killed in Davidson’s Mains
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in the Davidson's Mains area.
The collision took place around 9.15am on Sunday 14...
Adrenaline fun promised at Foxlake Outdoor Festival
The Foxlake Outdoor Festival at Dunbar on May 20 and 21 offers adrenaline activities including a huge Free Fall Stunt Bag with a total drop...
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