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ScottishPower Foundation scholarships programme open now
The ScottishPower Foundation is inviting applications from masters students in the capital for its 2017 Scholarships programme.
There is a massive £700,000 available to support...
The Roslin Institute appoints new head
The Roslin Institute have appointed Professor Eleanor Riley to lead them forward later this year to succeed Professor David Hume.
At the moment Professor Riley is currently...
Rachel Alice Johnson – Lights On
With her Open Angel debut single released some 14 months ago, attracting discerning attention around Edinburgh's shrewder clubs and diva dives, Rachel Alice Johnson now...
#Edinburgh2050 – John Donnelly on promoting the capital
The next in a series of blog posts from thought leaders on the #Edinburgh2050 City Vision, Marketing Edinburgh Chief Executive John Donnelly tells us...
And now it’s time for the Edinburgh International Science Festival
And the Time Lord himself might approve of some of the events on the agenda this year!
The bigger than ever before Edinburgh @EdSciFest is on...
Council encouraged to apply for energy efficiency funding
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson who has a background in renewable energy has encouraged The City of Edinburgh Council to apply for a share of The...
PHOTOS – Launch of easy access defibrillators on all Edinburgh Trams
All Edinburgh Trams now have a defibrillator in a special holder in the middle of the tram, ready to be used if and when...
#Edinburgh2050 – Peter Proud wants innovation and change
Last September the #Edinburgh2050 conversation was launched at the Edinburgh offices of Cortex. The Cortex Founder and Managing Director Peter Proud names Bill Gates as one...
Defibrillators installed on Edinburgh trams – thanks to St John and the City
You may remember that we told you about the St John and the City public access defibrillator project last August?
We met @LordProvostEdin earlier with...
X Factor is coming to Edinburgh!
If you believe that you are the next One Direction or Olly Murs then get along to Waverley Mall on Friday where the X...
Genesis 50th Anniversary; The Musical Box Comes to Edinburgh in October to Perform The...
1967 is a year synonymous with flower power, love, freedom and several other things which weren’t strictly legal but reflected the time of liberation...
#Edinburgh2050 Hugh Rutherford’s view on Edinburgh
In the latest edition of the #Edinburgh2050 blog series, Hugh Rutherford tells us about the Edinburgh Business Forum's involvement in creating a vision for the...
Edinburgh Airport announces further growth on last year
Edinburgh Airport has told us they are very pleased with the latest passenger figures showing that 781,753 passengers passed through the airport in January 2017.
This...
#Edinburgh2050 – the tourism perspective
At the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group Conference 2017, held recently at Edinburgh Zoo, the council commissioned an information video featuring some of the main players...
Nothing is offside at The Merchant Company breakfast today
Those attending The Merchant Company breakfast later this week will be entertained by a talk from businesswoman and board director at Partick Thistle Football Club, Jacqui...
Spotted the #Tramspotting tram yet in Edinburgh?
The Tramspotting tram is now on track - but what about other tram advertising?
The tram with the eye-catching wrap has been on the...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Housing Convener
by Councillor Joan Griffiths MBE who represents the Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward and who was recently appointed as Housing Convener.
The council passed its 2017/18 budget on...
Edinburgh has a lot to pucker up for this Valentine’s weekend
Looking for some ideas on where to go and what to do to celebrate Valentine's Day? Here are some ideas for you
WHERE TO HAVE...
Social media sharing finds the ‘lost wedding dress’
Following one post on Facebook, an East Lothian bride has found her wedding dress which was handed down from her great great grandmother.
Tess Newall told...
An Edinburgh return for The Pigeon Detectives
In 2002, the Pigeon Detectives led by Matt Bowman broke onto the British music scene with their first record Wait for Me, a young...
#Edinburgh2050 Julia Amour Director of Festivals Edinburgh on her vision for the city
This year will see the Edinburgh Festivals celebrate our 70th anniversary, a remarkable achievement in a world where cultural trends seem to have an...
Review: Browns Brasserie & Bar
With Valentine’s Day on Tuesday – and the 14th February also being the occasion of our second wedding anniversary – I took the delightful...
Letter from Scotland
There was a time when all government was local government. Your town council organised most of public life, schools, colleges, hospitals, social and welfare...
Every little litter picker helps
The P2 pupils from Dalry Primary School were very excited on Friday morning. Not only was it about to be holiday time, but also...
Cost of getting hitched has gone up in Edinburgh
For those romantics among you who plan to get married at one of Edinburgh's registrars' offices the cost has gone up by 4.44%.
Following the setting...
The Cole Report blames poor workmanship for defects in Edinburgh schools
The Cole Report was published yesterday. It is a report commissioned by the Chief Executive of The City of Edinburgh Council following school closures last...
Kids go free at Monkey Business
Kids can now go free to Monkey Business at the National Museum of Scotland until the exhibition closes on 23 April, thanks to support from players...
Edinburgh University Latin American Forum 2017
The Edinburgh University Latin American Forum 2017
After months of planning, students from the University of Edinburgh will be hosting a Forum focused on Latin...
Schools report – Chief Executive ‘believes all schools safe’
Today at the City Chambers they had a lot to discuss. First there was the budget meeting and then there was the publication of...
Changes in train times in February and March
The ScotRail Alliance is urging customers in Fife, Perth and Dundee to check their journey times before they travel, as engineering works are taking...
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