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Richard Demarco awarded European Citizen’s Prize
At a ceremony at the European Parliament Office in Edinburgh today, Professor Richard Demarco CBE was presented with the 2013 European Citizen's Medal by...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Major new poetry prize announced
MAJOR NEW POETRY PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCOTTISH POETS ANNOUNCED AT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Details of a major new poetry prize for young Scottish poets...
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Weekly Sports Round-up
We apologise firstly for the brevity of this round-up! Our main sports editor John Hislop has been forced to take some time off due...
Emma Thompson becomes face of Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland
British superstar and Oscar award winning actress Emma Thompson has become the new face of Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio of Scotland (PASS).
The Nanny...
Grant Thornton expands Edinburgh office
GRANT THORNTON UK WELCOMES SEVEN STRONG TEAM IN LATEST GROWTH PUSH
One of the country’s leading business and financial advisers has boosted its financial services...
Sainsburys Straiton choose Cancer Research UK as charity partner
Cancer Research UK announced as Sainsbury’s Straiton new local charity partner
CANCER research in Edinburgh is to receive a welcome boost thanks to a new local...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Avenue Q *****
Few musicals offer such unadulterated fun as Avenue Q and this production by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at the Assembly Rooms is a...
Do you know a Lothians Health Hero?
LAST CHANCE TO HONOUR LOTHIAN HEALTH HEROES
Deadline for Scottish Health Awards 2013 approaches
Lothians residents are called upon to nominate their local healthcare heroes for...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe INTERVIEW – Cast of The Bloody Ballad
The Bloody Ballad, Assembly Roxy 7:45pm, until 25 Aug (except 12, 19), £12 (£10 concessions)
With many glowing reviews (including ours), the cast of The Bloody...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Ed Byrne – Roaring Forties ****
Ed Byrne - Roaring Forties, Venue 150 @ EICC 9:20pm, until 25 Aug, £19.50/17.50
Combining personal experiences from the last two years with brilliant observations, Ed Byrne creates a...
Green network urges Edinburgh locals to grow their own
Edinburgh locals are being encouraged to grow their own plants, fruit and vegetables in allotments, orchards or gardens this year to celebrate World Kitchen...
Alexei Sayle at Amnesty International Secret Comedy Podcast
Comedian Alexei Sayle appeared at the Amnesty International Secret Comedy Podcast on Sunday 18 August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 15 live shows throughout August...
Five things you need to know today
Greenbelt in Balerno under threat - Commonwealth Games Tickets - Edinburgh International Book Festival pick of the day - Edinburgh Festival Fringe pick of...
Blueflint at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ‘Made in Scotland’
Blueflint were selected as one of the participating acts in this year’s ‘Made in Scotland’ showcase as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The band’s...
Book sculptor flies into Charlotte Square
PAPER BIRD SCULPTURES FREE TO FLY AT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
A delivery of 30 paper birdcages from the anonymous Edinburgh Book Sculptor surprised the...
Edinburgh International Festival REVIEW Leaving Planet Earth **
Leaving Planet Earth is a small jump for no one in particular and a giant disappointment for the rest of us.
I am excited to...
Perth Youth Orchestra – Edinburgh Festival Fringe Debut
A concert by Perth Youth Orchestra this Thursday 22 August 2013 at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, comes at the end of its 50th anniversary celebrations...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Lee Nelson ***.5
Lee Nelson, Assembly George Square 7:30pm, until 24 Aug, £17.50 (£16 concessions)
It is astonishing that a substantial amount of people still think Lee Nelson...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 – REVIEW & INTERVIEW – Tanyalee Davis – Big Trouble...
Tanyalee Davis - Big Trouble in Little 'Gina, Assembly Rooms 7:45pm, until 25 Aug, £10 (£9 concessions)
Canadian comedian Tanyalee Davis invites the audience to relive a hectic...
Police seek witnesses to Meadows robbery
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in the Capital.
The incident happened around 12.50am today in the Meadows.
The 20-year-old...
Spartans went to Wembley
We're the Famous Spartan Army and we went to Wem-b-ily!
The Spartans Community Football Academy has run its Making Magic Memories as part of its community...
Little trouble reported at Edinburgh demonstrations
Police Scotland can confirm that two demonstrations taking place in Edinburgh have now concluded.
Around 130 members of the Scottish Defence League and 350 members...
Five things you need to know today
National Performance Centre for Sport - Lord Provost's blog - Edinburgh International Book Festival pick of the day - Edinburgh Festival Fringe pick of...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW Reginald D Hunter ***
If you like your comedy rat-ta-tat, three gags a minute, there are plenty of stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe who will satisfy your...
Edinburgh Fringe Festival REVIEW – Damien Dempsey *****
Damien Dempsey *****
Ballroom @ Assembly Room
Run Finished
On Wednesday night the Assembly Rooms played host to a flying visit from the latest in the grand...
Fringe Festival REVIEW Pumajaw in Song Noir ****
Song Noir ****
Performed by Pumajaw
Red Lecture Theatre @ Summerhall
Pumajaw are singer Pinkie Maclure and John Wills formerly of Loop. They’ve been making music together...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Be Captivated & Ballesque ****
The New Town Theatre is a super new venue hosting its first full Fringe season at the West End of George Street. Drama and...
Bun-sgoil Taobh na Páirce opened today
Edinburgh’s first dedicated Gaelic school, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Páirce, opened its doors to pupils today.
The school has been developed on the site of the...
Five things you need to know today
Transport for Edinburgh - New Gaelic School - MSP calls for action on Zero Hours contracts - Edinburgh International Book Festival pick of the...
The Edinburgh Art Festival: Wind Pipes for Edinburgh
Trystan Davies spoke to artist Sarah Kenchington about her musical project for the Edinburgh Art Festival at Trinity Apse off The Royal Mile.
Wind...
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