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MS Society photography exhibition features Edinburgh couple
Karine and Sarah Mather met at university on the first day, fell in love and got married. They now live in Edinburgh where they...
Chief Executive of Capital Theatres to step down next year
Capital Theatres announced today that their Chief Executive, Duncan Hendry, will step down in June 2019 after seven years in the role.
Professor Dame Joan...
Judging begins for The James Tait Black Prizes
The oldest book awards are approaching an important milestone. The annual James Tait Black Prizes – presented by the University since 1919 – have recognised...
Comment – Women in STEM: how gender inequality could damage Scotland’s economy
by Fiona McNeill, Heriot-Watt University
Like much of the world, Scotland has a problem with gender equality when it comes to science, technology, engineering and...
Two Edinburgh winners at the British Composer Awards
At last night's British Composer Awards winners included two composers from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh-born Oliver Searle won in the Amateur or Young Performer category for Microscopic...
Upcycled Fashion Show – encouraging creativity with ‘preloved’ clothes
An Upcycled Fashion Show was held last week in the Swapshop on Bread Street to inspire people to buy second-hand clothing, and get creative...
Blackwood House opens its doors to independent living
The Edinburgh based charity Blackwood opened a model showhome at the Edinburgh Community Rehabilitation and Support Service centre in Longstone today. The home is...
Glenmorangie and National Museum of Scotland commission major new artwork
National Museums Scotland (NMS) and The Glenmorangie Company have commissioned a major new piece of contemporary silverwork for display in the museum.
They invited leading...
The Radhuni – Jewel in the Crown of Loanhead
It’s not often I travel for a curry. I've often thought of it more as a local kind of thing, so to get me...
The Royal Scots Club throws open its doors to new members
Membership of the Royal Scots Club used to be a man's thing and consisted of long lunches followed by decanters of port and an...
Edinburgh International Book Festival announce Citizen
The Edinburgh International Book Festival today announced the next phase of its year-round programme taking the Book Festival On The Road.
Following on from the...
EU Advocate General’s opinion on Article 50 welcomed by those behind the court action
Joanna Cherry QC MP and Alyn Smith MEP have both welcomed the Advocate General’s opinion that the UK can unilaterally revoke Article 50.
In answer...
Looking forward to Burns & Beyond in January
THE MUSEUM OF THE MOON COMES TO EDINBURGH AS PART OF BURNS & BEYOND
Unique Events have announced the first event for a brand new six...
Government funding to assist Winter Festivals
Ben Macpherson MSP, the Minister for International Development and Europe announced an award of £320,500 for events across Scotland as part of the Scotland’s...
First Minister announces funding to address climate change
A further £200,000 for action addressing climate change has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The money will be provided to the Marrakech Partnership...
Council blames construction work for poor air quality
Edinburgh has six Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs). These are areas where there is a need to reduce certain pollutants, like nitrogen dioxide and...
Last chance to buy work from artist Julie Galante
Edinburgh-based artist Julie Galante is selling her work for only two more days.
Julie specialises in cityscapes, landscapes, and figure paintings. She works primarily in...
Put on your Christmas jumper for charity!
It will be Christmas Jumper Day next week on 14 December 2019. This is a Save the Children fundraiser and you are invited to...
Christmas Tree Festival at St Andrew’s and St George’s West
From 8 to 24 December, you will be able to step into a forest of Christmas trees in the elegant Georgian interior of St...
Eric Liddell Centre featured in TV documentary
The Eric Liddell Centre the dementia care charity was featured in a BBC documentary hosted by Strictly Come Dancing judge, Dame Darcey Bussell over...
All dressed up with somewhere to go….. get set for New Year’s Day at...
Dressed up and raring to go, racehorse Franklee is under starter’s orders in a special tartan outfit designed by kiltmaker Gordon Nicolson of Edinburgh’s...
Rare whisky from Adelphi Selection available at the Nira Caledonia
The boutique Nira Caledonia hotel is now not only a must visit for a lovely dinner but also a post prandial whisky. They have...
Highest number of homeless children in Scotland in a decade this Christmas
Schoolchildren from Corstorphine Primary School went to Holyrood this morning to help Shelter with a visual display of the number of children who will...
Joe recognised for his socks charity
At the Steven Brown and Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2018 a 12 year-old from Leith was recognised as the winner of the Community Award, sponsored...
Final push for Hidden Door – what can you do to help?
Hidden Door fundraising to secure the future of Edinburgh’s alternative arts festival receives boost - but they still need your help.
The fabulous Arts Festival...
REVIEW Jack and The Beanstalk at the Brunton
All the elements were in place for The Brunton panto which award-winning writer John Binnie penned especially for popular East Lothian theatre.
Binnie is hands-on...
Food collection points launched at EICC
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) launched large scale food collection units inside the centre on St Andrew’s Day as a #MakeSomeonesDay initiative.
We spotted a bin...
RNIB see health ambassadors in action
The Director and Chair of the Royal Institute for the Blind (RNIB) visited Specsavers in Musselburgh to learn first hand how a new course...
Points of Light Award for founder of Treats for Troops on Tour
Charlotte Park from Penicuik has received a Points of Light award from The Prime Minister who recognised her work in establishing 'Treats for Troops on...
MSP calls for U-turn on Universal Credit
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has renewed calls for an immediate halt to Universal Credit after it was revealed that Edinburgh council...
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