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Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – The Wau Wau Sisters ****
As first nights go this wasn't half bad, not that this duo do anything by halves.
The Sisters are by their own admission cheeky and...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 – REVIEW – In Cahoots ****.5
In Cahoots, Meadow Bar 12pm, until 25 Aug, Free
The cast of 'In Cahoots' comprises Paul G Raymond and Luke Manning who have evidently invested...
The Edinburgh Art Festival – Patterns of parley outside the city
There are many ways to escape the hustle and bustle of the Festival but none quite as beautiful, thoughtful and connected as Jupiter Artland...
Marriott Hotels launch Edinburgh Festival photography competition
Marriott Hotels has launched an Edinburgh Festival photography competition, offering Fringe-goers the chance to win £150 towards a hotel stay.
International hospitality chain Marriott has...
Police to target uninsured drivers from today
Those drivers who take to the road without valid and current insurance or a driving licence will be targeted during a Police Scotland initiative.
A...
Fire in Leith Nightclub
Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in the nightclub C C Blooms on Leith Walk shortly after 3pm this afternoon.
The premises were evacuated...
Lothian Buses opening their doors
YOUR TICKET TO RIDE AT LOTHIAN BUSES’ DOORS OPEN DAY
Edinburgh’s favourite bus company invites public to Central Depot, on Doors Open Day 28 September...
Weekend Robbery in South Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are carrying out enquiries into an incident where a young woman was robbed in her home in the south of the...
Police warn about card skimming devices in Edinburgh
Police have today issued a warning about a card skimming device in Chesser Avenue, but this is the second instance in as many weeks....
Council Leader opens new affordable housing development in Leith
The latest affordable homes, and the first mixed-tenure development, by Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and its subsidiary Persevere Developments Ltd, has been...
David McLetchie dies aged 61
The news has just been released that David McLetchie MSP died earlier today of cancer at the age of 61.
David McLetchie studied law at...
Mum and Baby Clinic Launches in Edinburgh
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The Centre for Holistic Health, an Edinburgh based alternative therapies centre, is launching a Mum and Baby Clinic on Friday 30 August...
Legacy 2014 Tour in Edinburgh
People from Edinburgh had an opportunity to make their mark on the Commonwealth Games as a nationwide tour visited the city at the weekend.
The Your...
Edinburgh companies get adventurous for CHAS
Adventurous teams from Edinburgh-based companies Pagan Osborne, RBS and Simpson & Marwick are gearing up to tackle a 12 hour multi activity challenge in...
Artspace2let Summer Exhibition
The Artspace2let summer exhibition is at 28 Spottiswoode St, Edinburgh until Sat 17 August 2013. Open 1:00pm to 6:00pm, daily.
The exhibition features the artwork...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW Fight Night @ Traverse ****
Fight Night at The Traverse is a fascinating psychological and (gentle) political theatre piece which really gets the audience thinking. The format is familiar...
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Homeless World Cup - Edinburgh International Book Festival - Edinburgh International Festival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Pick of the Day - Critics v Comedians...
Redheads unite in march across the city
Another weekend another protest...
Hundreds of redheads congregated in Edinburgh city centre on Saturday for the UK’s first ever Ginger Pride March. The ginger gathering...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW The Curious Case of the Ugglie Wump and Other Mysterious...
Ugglie Wump by Newbury Youth Theatre at the Quaker meeting House is an absolute delight and a consummate ensemble piece. If the enthusiasm, commitment,...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – The Diary of Anne Frank ****
The Diary of Anne Frank, Theatre Alba, Duddingston Kirk Gardens until 25 August.
The loch-side gardens of Duddingston Kirk Manse might sound like an unlikely venue...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW Christine Bovill’s Piaf *****
The Famous Spiegeltent in George Street is the venue for Christine Bovill’s Piaf. The smoke machine and the red lighting transports us to an...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Gallery
More of John Preece's lovely photos from the Edinburgh International Book Festival....
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Professor Martin...
The Festival has a new Honorary Vice-President
Edinburgh International Festival announced Honorary Vice-President.
At last night's Opening Concert of the 67th Edinburgh International Festival, Director Jonathan Mills announced Dr Carol Colburn Grigor as Honorary Vice-President...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – The Tempest in the Firth of Forth ****
The Tempest in the Firth of Forth, Summerhall at Hopetoun House South Queensferry. To 15 August 2013.
Richard Demarco has long been evangelical about his support...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW — Where The White Stops ***
The White, in Antler Theatre’s collaborative production, is a vast, symbolic tundra that takes months and hundreds of thousands of steps to traverse. It’s...
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Edinburgh International Book Festival begins today - Competition today - At Out of the Blue this festival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Pick of the...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – REVIEW Adam Smith-Le Grand Tour ****.5
Title: Adam Smith, Le Grand Tour
Company: Compagnie Les Labyrinths (France)
Category: Theatre (14+)
Dates: Aug. 3-11, 13-18, 20-26
Time: 3pm
Duration: 1 Hour
Tickets: £10
An intellectual and entertaining journey...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – REVIEW Beating McEnroe ****
Beating McEnroe ****
Summerhall Red Lecture Theatre until 22nd August
Written & performed by Jamie Wood
One of sport’s great rivalries forms the backdrop to Jamie Wood’s...
Police issue warning over football derby this weekend
Police Scotland has warned that robust action will be taken against anyone using flares during the first Edinburgh derby of the season, which takes...
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