OUR NEWS BY EMAIL
Subscribe below to receive our news by email
Tag: Edinburgh
Council officers will continue to look at spending
Council officers have been told to look at alternative savings plans in case the authority fails to achieve £39m of cuts to balance the...
Which rooms in your house do you really own?
A master bedroom in Edinburgh might cost on average £66,104.22 but in Glasgow this costs £34,099.07. That comparison comes from a recent study into...
Talking about AI
The University of Edinburgh are organising an event next week to talk about artificial intelligence. This is part of a series of events on...
#IWD The hidden history of women in literature
by Deidre Brock MP
Throughout history there have been talented female writers, but rarely did they get a fair crack of the whip. All...
Kevin Gore and Bobby Nicholson – going native in Prague
If you are planning to go to the Prague Fringe Festival then look out for Edinburgh's own Kevin Gore and Bobby Nicholson who...
On International Women’s Day – book an event celebrating women in STEM
The Edinburgh Science Festival takes place next month from 6-21 April. There are some events featuring women scientists in the programme.
Edinburgh Medal Address: Climate...
#IWD – Mary King would love this day
As the world celebrates International Women's Day today, The Real Mary King's Close, one of Scotland's foremost visitor attractions, has released research digging further...
Balfour supports Marie Curie
Jeremy Balfour MSP lent his support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, at an event at Scottish Parliament recently. ...
Council’s Change Strategy put on hold to allow time to talk to unions
The city council’s staff restructuring strategy has been put on hold after two of the ruling coalition’s councillors refused to back pressing ahead without...
MSP becomes apprentice for the day
Kezia Dugdale MSP became an apprentice for the day at Punjabi Junction, the social enterprise community café of Skih Sanjog, on Leith Walk earlier...
Bloody Big Brunch at Edinburgh Napier
All three of the University’s campuses – Merchiston, Sighthill and Craiglockhart – hosted a Bloody Big Brunch event this week.
Devised by creative marketing...
Pride and Prejudice (*sort of) at The Royal Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and partners present Tron Theatre Company and Blood of the Young’s Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Written by Isobel...
Council to approve construction of the new Burnshot Bridge
It is some considerable time since the bridge on the approach to Cramond Brig was closed to vehicles and then demolished in November 2017....
Students design homes of the future
Students have been encouraged to “push each and every boundary” that makes up a typical home, in a tie up between a leading Scottish...
Cold Town House will be warm and inviting
Signature Pubs has just opened Cold Town House, a new bar and brewery opening in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket.
Following a £4m investment, the former site of...
New hours at recycling centres from 1 April 2019
The Council’s Transport and Environment Committee approved the new hours of operation at the three centres at its meeting yesterday.
The new opening hours...
Jardine : the war on drugs has failed
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called for a ‘grown-up’ debate on drug reform as parliament’s Scottish Affairs Committee launched a new inquiry into...
Council approves climate change action by school pupils
The council's education committee backed a proposal by Green councillor Mary Campbell to give approval to young people wanting to take part in a...
Market Street hotel now officially open for bookings
‘First footers’ at Edinburgh’s hottest new arrival to receive exclusive discount
Edinburgh’s new Market Street hotel officially opens this week for bookings – giving guests...
One of the best companies to work for in Scotland – Port of Leith...
Port of Leith Housing Association has just added another award to its trophy cabinet. First it was placed 42nd in the Sunday Times’ 100...
Being a Woman in Science : Changed Times?
A discussion event will be held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival.
So many female scientists have changed...
Three recruits at Computershare all returning after a career break
Computershare the financial services company which is based in Edinburgh has recruited three skilled technology workers as part of a drive to get more...
Great Big Daffodil will highlight charity appeal
The daffodil has come to symbolise the charity Marie Curie, and next week they will use a super-sized flower to mark the beginning of...
The Pentland Trail Centre – public consultation on Tuesday at Swanston Golf Club
In 2023 Scotland will host the World Championships for all cycling disciplines including mountain biking.
Two local businessmen are behind a new mountain bike trail...
March in Edinburgh to commemorate International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day this year Edinburgh joins millions of women around the world demonstrating with the slogan “When we stop, the world stops.”
Feminists...
New chair appointed at Dynamic Earth
Professor Sir Pete Downes OBE has been appointed as Chairman at Dynamic Earth.
Pete joins the visitor attraction from the University of Dundee, where he...
Ensemble Burletta – afternoon concert next weekend
Ensemble Burletta are passionate about bringing the chamber music of Hans Gál back into the canon.
One of the founders of the Edinburgh Festival and...
Over two million visited Edinburgh Castle last year
Heritage sites in Edinburgh have experienced a surge in footfall as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) releases its visitor figures for last year.
Edinburgh Castle, which...
Mercat win responsible business award
At the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce on Thursday night, the team at Mercat Tours won the Responsible Business Award. Being a responsible business is...
New arts centre opening at New Waverley
Centre of Arts and Culture Emerges at Waverley Mall
The council recently approved plans for a roof terrace and entrances at Waverley Mall.
Along...
SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS
DIGITAL & PRINT EDITION
