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Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology – History and tourism go hand in hand
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop was on Edinburgh's Royal Mile today to hear how Scotland is capitalising on the booming demand from tourists to explore the country’s...
Five things to do in Edinburgh in the next five days
Here is an eclectic roundup of what's on in the capital in the next five days.....
Nathan Bell will appear at Soundhouse on Friday 3...
Council and a couple of utility companies sign pledge on roadworks
The City of Edinburgh Council Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Hinds was joined by representatives from three utility companies earlier today in signing a public pledge...
Scotland’s only five-star concert venue celebrates
The 100 year history of Edinburgh's Usher Hall includes sell-out shows by the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash and Ella Fitzgerald, but the real stars can be found...
Race to get your Advance Tickets for Musselburgh’s Ladies Day – last day today!
Musselburgh Racecourse want you to book your tickets for Stobo Castle Ladies Day at the best price you can get - so book them...
Fishing – new regular column exclusive to our readers
Fishing is exceptionally popular in Britain, with many people of varying ages taking to the rivers, lakes, canals, and shores on a regular basis.
It...
Hearts Sign Trio; Derby Cup Ticket Arrangements Announced
With the January transfer window due to close on Tuesday, Hearts busy January continued apace today with the signing of three new players.
First up...
Bookatable awards for many Edinburgh eateries
The online booking service Bookatable by Michelin has chosen la crème de la crème of Edinburgh restaurants based on verified customer reviews and ratings.
The gongs...
Top international brews headline Edinburgh’s craft beer festival
Edinburgh is set to host Scotland’s first global craft beer gathering with tickets now on sale.
Over 30 internationally-renowned brewers will fly in from around...
Scotland Against Trump – 30 January 2017
Several thousand people, perhaps as many as 7,000 gathered at the foot of The Mound earlier this evening to peacefully protest against Trump and...
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017 – Edinburgh event
The Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology began on 1 January 2017 and will run to the end of the year. There will be a series...
Leith Sea Cadets Open Day 2017
Leith Sea Cadets are holding an open day on 4 February 2017 in a drive for new recruits.
Young people between the ages of 10 -...
Moderator speaks out on US immigration ban
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr, minister at Cramond Kirk.
Following the announcement...
Edinburgh jewellers take their seats on the Edinburgh to China flight
Laing Edinburgh is to be the first sponsor for Scotland's first ever direct flight to China.
The family-owned jeweller is supporting a collaborative proposal by...
Mix ‘n’ Pick Theatre will help you run away to the circus
Mix 'n' Pick Theatre hold weekly drama classes at the Salvation Army on East Adam Street and at the weekend they had a visit...
Edinburgh Airport launches second stage of expansion plans
Edinburgh Airport has big plans to grow, but it needs to take local residents along with it, and so today Chief Executive Gordon Dewar...
New book highlights working women in Leith
Some of the tenants of Port of Leith Housing Association have created a new book with memories of their working lives.
The stories in the...
Six architects on the shortlist to design new concert hall
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The International Music and Performing Arts Charitable Trust Scotland (IMPACT Scotland) has announced a shortlist of teams who will compete to design the...
Ice hockey – Capitals hit by Storm as play-off dream stutters
Elite League: Edinburgh Capitals 4, Manchester Storm 6
Edinburgh Capitals lost ground in their bid to quality for the end-of-season play-offs.
Michal Dobron’s men lost 6-4...
Women in Journalism Scotland – Kickstart 2017
Women in Journalism Scotland (WiJ Scotland) is a newly formed organisation for women journalists. If that's you then put 8 February in your diary now!
The...
Scotland against Trump holding protest at The Mound at 6.00pm today
A protest is planned for this evening at 6.00pm at the pedestrianised area at the foot of The Mound by the campaign group Scotland...
Leith Links Community Council meeting tonight
Leith Links Community Council takes place tonight 30 January 2017 in Leith Community Centre, New Kirkgate at 7.00pm.
They also have a sparkly new website here...
Man seriously injured after fall into basement
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A 19-year -old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he fell 20ft into a basement in Hill Street North Lane around 11.45am this...
Basketball – Kats purr to victory and a seventh title
City of Edinburgh Kats are kingpins of Scottish Basketball having clinched the championship again.
They wrapped-up the silverware by defeating Tayside Musketeers 72-53 at Portobello...
Trainspotting sequel – more about losing life than choosing it
by Jonny Murray, University of Edinburgh
What a drag it is getting old. Trainspotting mid-life-crisis-cum-catch-up sequel T2 feels that in its aching bones. But director Danny...
Scottish Government attack Westminster over lack of communication on Jobcentre closures
The UK Government announced on Thursday 26 January that many JobCentres will close across the country including that on South St Andrew Street in...
Government encourages using new laws to create more allotments
In Edinburgh the waiting time for an allotment to rent from the city council can be as long as 8 or 9 years. The full...
At the Traverse – Locker Room Talk
In response to some of the Trump rhetoric during the US election campaign, Gary McNair is writing a show which will feature honest conversations...
Women’s basketball – Pride dented but Sengers defends team
Caledonia Pride lost at high-flying Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters but coach Bart Sengers saw positives in the performance.
Indeed, the Scots cut the deficit to...
MSP surgery details for February
Miles Briggs is a Conservative MSP for Lothian and he is holding surgeries on 6 February 2017 in various locations then.
So if you have any...
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