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Council moving along with George Street project
The council plans to convert George Street from what the council's Transport Convener regards as a giant car park which cars drive through into a destination.
These plans have already been years in the...
Christian Aid Book Sale on George Street opened on Saturday by the former Archbishop...
Former Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu opened the 50th Book Sale for Christian Aid.
Dr John Sentamu, Chair of Christian Aid’s board of trustees, opened the 50th Christian Aid book sale to the public...
Honey company enjoys bumper season with George Street hives
Webster Honey is celebrating one of its biggest honey harvests to date, with nearly two tonnes of local, sustainable honey currently being extracted into jars – a new record for the business.
With some of...
Stack & Still are open from today
Lennon Guilar (14) and Holly Mckenzie (8) were among the first families to enjoy the amazing array of pancakes on offer at Stack & Still as it opened its flagship branch in Edinburgh today.
The...
Survey shows welcome for George Street plans
The council's plans to transform George Street have been welcomed by two thirds of those who responded to a recent survey.
Only 13% said they would drive into the city centre and 58% said they...
Council to support hospitality businesses in Edinburgh
Cafés and restaurants in Edinburgh with outside space will be assisted by the council to make the most of it when Covid-19 restrictions ease and when businesses can reopen on 26 April.
At that date...
Meander Apparel open their George Street pop up on Saturday
Scottish startup Meander Apparel has found a spot in the city centre for the next three months.
They are moving onto George Street alongside other big names, and with the help of some Olympic allies....
Thousands respond to council’s transport consultations
More than 8,000 responses have been shared on the major changes that the council proposes for Edinburgh.
Their plans for Edinburgh City Centre Transformation, Meadows to George Street and Low Emission Zones were the subject...
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 Andrew’s and St George’s West Church in George Street.
Over 40...
BABA’S Bar brings Levant summer cocktails to Edinburgh
Cocktail bar BABA - an extension of the popular Levantine inspired restaurant BABA on 130 George Street - has launched its summer cocktail menu early boasting expertly crafted cocktails that bring unique and refined...
Hamilton & Inches still celebrating after all these years
Although their 150th anniversary was in 2016, Hamilton & Inches on George Street have unveiled a new watch this year to pay further tribute to the history and heritage of one of Edinburgh's favourite...
Time to turn to George Street – drop in event tomorrow
Residents, businesses and other interested parties are being given the opportunity to help shape the future design for George Street and the surrounding area at a drop in event tomorrow.
Design consultants WYG Environment Planning...
I’m Glad It Isn’t Christmas Every Day!
‘‘Tis the season to be jolly’ So goes the song repeated ad finite at this time of the year and with less than a week now until Christmas Day, it’s fair to say there...
The Edinburgh Reporter recommends – Café Lowdown
Lowdown is a nice space on the south side of George Street with an outdoor seating area and although it does not get direct sunlight, it is lovely and bright on a summer morning.
Paul Anderson...
Day 14 Doors of Advent – Guided tours of the Assembly Rooms
Plan ahead for next week's Christmas-related activities.
You are invited to discover the hidden heritage of Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms on Monday 14 December 2015 as the historic George Street venue joins the capital’s 24 Doors of...
Your rights under the new Private Housing Bill
The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament last month and it will make significant changes to the regulation of private lets.
Although it has not yet been passed as law, ESPC...
Business tourism event comes to Edinburgh
Business tourism is a growing area of the Scottish economy and now hundreds of people involved in the sector are coming to Edinburgh for the Business Tourism Scotland Conference 2015.
This will be held at...
George Clooney picks up cheque at the Postcode Lottery
Hollywood star George Clooney has wowed crowds across the capital today with his charming manner and smile.
He brought his namesake street to a standstill today as crowds gathered outside People’s Postcode Lottery offices to catch...
Mr Clooney had lunch on George Street……
Just in case you missed him, here is a gratuitous photo of the Hollywood star who came to spend the day in Edinburgh today before speaking at the Scottish Business Awards tonight.
Three young waitresses...
Hot off the press! New restaurant opening on George Street
The opening of The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen this month marks the arrival of a new restaurant for the city and brings to its tables the finest ingredients Scotland’s larder has to offer....
Speed Gardening with TV gardener David Domoney
David Domoney, TV gardener on STV’s This Morning and Love Your Garden comes to George Street on Saturday 18th July for a free workshop.
David will be hosting a crash course on gardening projects that...
Christmas lights will be switched on this Sunday in Edinburgh
The theme of this year's Light Night, Edinburgh's Christmas’s Opening Ceremony, is Christmas Songs and Carols.
Edinburgh's Lord Provost, the Rt Hon Donald Wilson, said: "Getting Edinburgh's Christmas festivities off to a dazzling start, Light...
West Register House celebrating 200 years
An exhibition will be launched from this weekend to celebrate one of our most notable landmark buildings in the city centre.
West Register House with its attractive green dome used to be a church. It...
Watch this artist in George Street tomorrow
Gwyneth Leech is a New York artist who will be sitting inside Anthropologie on George Street tomorrow between 12 noon and 3pm. But she won't be idle. She is going to draw on a...
Hard Rock’s Freddie for a Day
Hard Rock on George Street celebrated Freddie for a Day yesterday,an annual fundraising initiative of the Mercury Phoenix Trust.
Hard Rock partnered with the charity to host special events at all its European cafes...
Cafe culture on George Street this Festival
When the council's Transport and Environment Committee met in March this year they were faced with three deputations, all on the subject of closures proposed in George Street this August to accommodate the Spiegelterrace...
ESPC hands control back to its members
Scotland’s largest Solicitors Property Centre has made significant changes in its governance with ownership of the business passing to the member firms of solicitor estate agents.
Over the last 42 years, ESPC, the leading property...
Craft Scotland Summer Show Opens Today
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Craft Scotland is hosting an exciting new Summer Show which opens to the public today. The Show will bring together 36 fantastic craft makers and showcase some of the best talent currently working...
Police issue images related to George Street attack
Police Scotland has released images of two men they wish to trace in connection with their enquiries into a serious assault in Edinburgh's city centre last year.
A 29-year-old male suffered a fractured shoulder and...
George Street to be Festival centrepiece
Following proposals aired earlier this year to establish the pedestrian zone in part of George Street in the same way as last year, which did not entirely meet with approval from businesses along the...
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