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Aquamarine Power ‘beds in’ in the Western Isles
Edinburgh wave energy company Aquamarine Power has secured seabed leases to capture up to 40MW of wave energy off the west coast of Lewis.
Following...
The Rutland – Lunch for a tenner
Diners can enjoy a two-course dinner for £20 or a two course lunch for only £10 to celebrate the launch of an exciting new...
East Coast Renewables launched today
Eight of Scotland’s local authorities, including The City of Edinburgh Council united to launch a renewable energy alliance at All Energy in Aberdeen today
The...
Five things you need to know today
We lost our article earlier so here is our attempt at putting it back together!! If you read the original then you may have...
Edinburgh’s Post-War Architecture to be celebrated in new book
The Forth Road Bridge, the Scottish Widows Head Office Building and the Royal Botanic Gardens Greenhouse are all to be featured in a new...
Healthy Living Campaign for Edinburgh women
“Small Steps really do make a Big Difference to your health,” that’s according to celebrity chef Jacqueline O’Donnell, who last week, helped to launch...
Edinburgh to star in Olympics 2012
Scotland's Capital city is to host an Evening Celebration event for the London 2012 Olympic Flame as part of its journey around the UK...
Marks & Spencer – exchange your old suit for charity
Marks & Spencer today announces a new Suit Exchange Scheme in partnership with Oxfam. Launching in Scotland, the initiative gives men the chance to...
Ban plastic bags – in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is set to be the first Scottish city to work towards banning the use of plastic bags in our shops. At a meeting...
Networking on the move
'Netwalking is the latest concept in business development which combines networking with walking - networking on the move!'
Netwalking Scotland, created by Edinburgh solicitor, Gavin...
Review: Dunsinane – A Contemporary Play set in an Historical Context (*****)
Dunsinane, which runs at the Royal Lyceum Theatre until 4th June 2011, is an extremely well produced National Theatre of Scotland contemporary play. In...
Discussion group on citizen participation 19 May 2011
The series on Citizen Participation continues. Arranged by the Public Policy Network their second event Citizen participation: how legitimate is it? Who is accountable?...
Edinburgh cyclists leave for Athens on Friday
After months of training and fundraising, the time has come for Chris Strother and Stuart Doyle to commence their 3,000 mile journey from The...
Craigmillar development to be named by schoolchildren
Local children have been asked to play their part in naming a major housing development in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.
Primary 5 pupils from Niddrie Mill Primary...
Five things you need to know today
A section of the Scottish Parliament had to be closed yesterday after a concrete slab came loose near to Alex Salmond's office. According to...
NSPCC launch text helpline
The NSPCC has launched a text service to drive ‘on the spot’ reports of child abuse to its Helpline from adults in Edinburgh and...
EIFF launch 2011 programme
The 2011 Edinburgh International Film Festival today unveiled a fresh programme mix for its 65th year, packed with screenings, new events, collaborations and innovative film...
Edinburgh wave energy companies in EU funding bid
A collaborative project bringing together three of Europe’s leading utilities and wave energy technologies provided by Edinburgh companies, Aquamarine Power and Pelamis, has been...
Edinburgh goes Cuckoo for cupcakes
Newly founded ‘Cuckoo’s Bakery’ in Edinburgh is proving a hit with locals. The shop has sold over 10,000 cupcakes in its first three months...
Networking Lunch with Thrive 25 May 2011
Event: Thrive for Services
Date: Wednesday, 25th May 2011
Time: 12.00 Noon – 2.00 PM
Venue: Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Edinburgh
VIP Speakers: Colin Chisholm, Head of HR...
Edinburgh man cycling for Macmillan
Edinburgh resident, Rob Willens, plans to tackle the journey from Lands End to John O’Groats on his bicycle to raise funds for a charity...
Council Meeting 17 May 2011 – Policy and Strategy Committee
The Policy and Strategy Committee meet today. The agenda is below and you will see includes plans for our own Royal Wedding in Edinburgh...
Tram update at Council meeting – 16th May 2011
The tram update meeting came to an abrupt end when the SNP accepted an addendum by Labour.
The addendum stated: "The council instructs the Chief...
What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 16th May 2011
16th May 2011
Walk to School Week starts today.
This is the first full week of the Shadows of the Divine art exhibition which runs until...
Markus Stitz on the road again
Cyclist Markus Stitz is going back home again. This time without a haggis, but in only 7 days on two fast wheels.
It was back...
Edinburgh Trams – comment from Federation of Small Businesses
Following the announcement from The City of Edinburgh Council that Princes Street would be closed for a further 10 month period from July to...
Kenny MacAskill MSP writes
We have just heard from Kenny MacAskill MSP.
"As the newly elected MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, I would like to thank all of those who...
Five things you need to know today
Lothian Fire and Rescue Service are out on a shout this afternoon. They have tweeted:-"Fire crews at scene of a three-storey building alight in...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend? 13th May 2011
Friday 13th May 2011
Leitheatre presents 'I Am A Camera' at the Church Hill theatre at 7:30pm tonight. In the words of the The Herald Tribune,...
Thrive Business Breakfast with Neil Brown Edinburgh Leisure
Thrive for Business are holding a Business Breakfast event next Tuesday 17 May at The Royal Scots Club.
One of the speakers is to be...
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