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Take the Monumental Challenge and win the experience of a lifetime
The council wants you to climb either the Scott Monument or the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill to win the experience of a lifetime.
This is...
EIFF appoint first screenwriter in residence
Krysty Wilson-Cairns who is an award-winning Scottish writer has been appointed the first ever Edinburgh International Film Festival Screenwriter-in-Residence.
From now and until the film festival returns...
First Minister announces climate change funding
During a visit to the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland today First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced a funding package of £1 million...
Southside Mix & Mingle on Saturday
The Mix & Mingle will take place on Saturday, 8 October 2016 11.00 am to 4.00 pm at Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson Street
South Central Neighbourhood...
Barbara Smith named as new Chief Executive of Edinburgh Zoo
Barbara Smith has been appointed Chief Executive of Edinburgh Zoo.
Jeremy Peat, Chair of Trustees of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), said:
“I am...
Lagavulin Islay Jazz Festival 2016 (and why you might plan to go next year)
‘Two of these musicians are Jazz Festival virgins…’
And they aren’t the only ones… I had never even been to Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner...
REVIEW – The Suppliant Women Edinburgh Lyceum *****
The Suppliant Women by Aeschylus in a new version by David Greig directed by Ramin Gray composer and musical director John Browne
Urban, street-wise, shouting from its relocation...
Moderator calls for new strategy on homelessness
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Right Rev Dr Russell Barr is speaking at a seminar in Edinburgh today...
Children’s art competition celebrating Drumbrae Leisure Centre relaunch
Edinburgh children took part in ActiveArt competition celebrating the refurbishment of Drumbae Leisure Centre last Monday, 3 October 2016.
In ActiveArt entrants were asked to create a colourful...
December at The Queen’s Hall
This is a big month for The Queen's Hall when they host the Christmas concert that should definitely be on your list.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra...
Allotments safe after planning appeal fails
The Craigentinny-Telferton allotments have been given a reprieve following yesterday's decision by the Scottish Government's Reporter to throw out the landowner's appeal to allow building on the land.
The...
Two taken to hospital following fire on Lower Granton Road
Around 50 firefighters from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were involved in rescuing residents at a block of flats in Edinburgh last night.
Firefighters...
Jeffrey Archer will be in Edinburgh in November – tickets on sale today
Jeffrey Archer, former politician and prolific author will speak at an exclusive Edinburgh International Book Festival event in the capital next month. This is...
Rare whisky sets a record at Bonhams
At the Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh today a 1937 bottle of The Glenfiddich Collection sold for £68,500 breaking previous records.
It had been estimated that...
Edinburgh artist unveils mural inspired by community projects
Alan Faulds of Edinburgh-based arts and disability organisation Artlink has visited the India Quay development site in Fountainbridge to showcase the mural he designed...
Book Week Scotland 2016 offers a full programme of free events
Book Week Scotland may not be taking place till the end of next month but this morning the full programme for the fifth national celebration...
Donate today to win 3 ft tall cake tomorrow!
The Lord Provost the Rt Hon Donald Wilson now has a cake in the shape of Edinburgh Castle which has been donated to him...
Scottish Opera at the Brunton Theatre this autumn
Scottish Opera will bring The Elixir of Love to The Brunton on 29 October as part of a nationwide tour.
British director Oliver Platt and...
Budget day at Holyrood will be 15 December
The Finance Secretary Derek Mackay MSP has told Holyrood that the Draft Budget 2017-18 will be introduced on 15 December 2016.
This is still subject...
ASDA teams up with the Port Edgar Dragons
Asda’s Edinburgh stores launched this year’s Tickled Pink campaign with a roar, as they teamed up with local breast cancer group, the Port Edgar...
Olympic medallist to turn on Christmas Lights in Edinburgh
Callum Skinner who won both silver and gold medals at this year's Olympics in Rio will switch on the city's Christmas lights on Light...
Sue Ryder supported by crumpets!
The charity Sue Ryder is being supported by bakers Warburtons who usually concentrate on baking bread. One of the ways that Warburtons are helping is...
Edinburgh law firm adds to its intellectual property team
Leading firm of lawyers Morton Fraser has appointed Dr Julie Nixon as a Senior Solicitor in its corporate team.
Morton Fraser becomes the only law firm...
FLASH COMPETITION! Win tickets to Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton Treviso courtesy of Specsavers
The lovely people at Specsavers have given us four tickets for our latest competition.
The tickets are for the Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton Treviso match...
Bidding Specialists Get Year 3 off to a Winning Start!
Lothian based Bid Specialists, AM Bid Services are delighted to announce the appointment of David Gray to the newly created role of Bid Development...
Greens launch listening campaign ahead of council elections
Edinburgh Greens are launching a campaign to ask people in the capital for their views about what matters to them in the 2017 council elections.
The Green...
Independent and Radical Book Fair 28 – 31 October
The 20th Edinburgh Independent and Radical Book Fair takes place at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall between 26 and 30 October.
The hall becomes...
National Poetry Day is back – “Say it with a poem”
The 22nd annual National Poetry Day will take place on Thursday 6 October 2016, promising a mass break-out of poetry and verse in venues and...
Lunch with an award-winning brewer in November
The Royal Scots Club has set up a series of lunches for ladies who want more than just a three course meal.
Their Liaison Lunches...
Letter from Scotland
It was my last hill-walk of the season. As we came down Carn an Righ (hill of the king) the dark clouds were closing...
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