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Hibs face uphill struggle in Europa League quest
Hibs face an uphill struggle to progress to the Europa League group stages after a two goal defeat to Malmo in Sweden last night.
It...
Tickets on sale today for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
Yes we know it is only July and we haven't even had the Festival yet, but from today you can buy your tickets for...
Five things you need to know today
Jazz & Blues Festival starts today - Cameo cinema revamp - The Portobello Poets - Today's Photo - St Giles Cathedral
From 10.30 this morning...
Blipfoto – from bedroom to BAFTA and beyond
”Each day that’s passed is now little more than a collection of unique moments – moments that came together to make your day the...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the Wau Wau Sisters
NYC’s Wau Wau Sisters return to the Edinburgh Fringe in their sequel to 2010’s outrageous smash show ‘Last Supper’. Garnering rave reviews from audiences...
Kate Smith – The Boston Blog
by Kate Smith
Kate Middleton's face adorns many news stands and book stores here in Boston and there is a strong sense of excited anticipation...
Appeal for witnesses after foreign exchange students assaulted and robbed
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in the Muirhouse area of the capital last night (Wednesday 17 July).
About...
New green version of the Innertube Map
Edinburgh’s unique Innertube map is now celebrating the launch of its third version – the Greenspaces edition. This green map highlights the many parks...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – They’re Back – Austen’s Women Return to Fringe
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Prepare to fall in love all over again…
In 2009, Dyad Productions scored a palpable hit at the Edinburgh Fringe with Rebecca Vaughan’s ’Austen’s...
Pat Fenlon’s injury problems ahead of European tie
Hibs go into tonight’s Europa League Qualifying tie against Swedish League Leaders Malmo with a number of key players doubtful due to injuries.
Pat Fenlon...
VIDEO – Night Work – New Ken Currie Exhibition at the Portrait Gallery
An exhibition of powerful new paintings by Ken Currie, one of Scotland’s most outstanding artists, goes on public view for the first time at...
New sentence appeal date for driver who killed cyclist
The appeal hearing regarding the leniency of the sentence imposed on Gary McCourt, 49, who killed a cyclist when he knocked her off a...
Knitting inspiration from Edinburgh
With Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried among the many who are mastering cable patterns, needles and wool are flying off the shelves.
So what better...
Scotsman Hotel aim to keep you cool in the afternoons
The Scotsman Hotel North Bridge Brasserie have just launched their limited edition summer special Pimm’s afternoon tea to add to their famous collection which...
Heriot Watt enter landmark agreement on High Speed Rail
Atkins and Heriot-Watt University have signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding to create a Centre of Excellence for High Speed Rail, aiming to push...
Five things you need to know today
The Open at Muirfield - North Edinburgh Walking Tour - Hopetoun Town & Country Fair - Dirty Dancing in Musselburgh - Arthur's Seat
The Open...
Firefighters tackle major blaze in South Clerk Street
Around 40 firefighters are currently tackling a major fire at a charity shop on the city’s South Clerk Street. Eight appliances and a turbine ladder are...
Another beautiful gift from the mystery book sculptor
NEW ‘PREPARING TO FLY’ BOOK SCULPTURE GIFTED TO EDINBURGH UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE TRUST
The mystery book sculptor has struck again, this time in the very heart...
Gareth Evans selects nine Edinburgh based players for his first Scotland under 19 squad
New Scotland Women’s Under 19 coach Gareth Evans has selected eight players from Hibs and one from Spartans in his first squad since taking...
The History of the Open Championship at Muirfield
Tomorrow the Open Championship returns to Muirfield after an 11 year absence, and all of the world’s top players will compete over four days...
Queensferry Lifeboat looking for volunteers
Queensferry RNLI are recruiting volunteer lifeboat crew members
Queensferry lifeboat station has vacancies for trainee lifeboat crew members who would need to live or work...
What’s that Big Red thing in St Andrew Square?
Big red C comes to Edinburgh to promote major Hepatitis C campaign
A two metre high red C is on display at St Andrew...
More flights to Orkney from Edinburgh Airport this autumn
Even more reasons to visit stunning Orkney isles thanks to more flights from Edinburgh
Passengers will have more opportunities to visit the...
Edinburgh council’s Chief Executive appointed to board of SSE
Sue Bruce, the Council's Chief Executive, has been appointed a non-Executive Director of Scottish and Southern Energy plc, with effect from 1 September 2013.
Sue...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Tickling Jock by Night
SUSAN CALMAN & FORBES MASSON, A.L KENNEDY & JOHN BYRNE HEAD FRINGE LINEUP FOR TWO SPECIAL PORTRAIT GALLERY EVENTS
Tickling Jock: By Night
Wednesdays 7 &...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Cartwheels
Cartwheels, C venues - C nova, 31 July to 26 August 11pm, £9.50 (£7.50 concessions)
Think Juno meets Waiting for Godot. But amazing.
When two first-year...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Mrs Manning
Mrs Manning, The Staff Room at The Free Sisters, 1 to 25 August (except 13) 11pm, Free
Mrs Manning, widow of a certain fat, sweaty,...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – The show about dogs, from New Zealand to Edinburgh Fringe
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The Bitches Box present the Northern Hemisphere premiere of THE BITCHES’ BOX
A show about dogs… direct from woolsheds in New Zealand
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Venue: The Box...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Masters of Drip
Masters of Drip, Fiddlers Elbow, 3 to 24 August (except 7, 13, 21) 7pm, Free
Dark, imaginative sketch comedy to captivate the curious mind.
Written, directed and...
Women in Music / Women and Music event
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Hi-Fi retailer Loud & Clear Edinburgh is hosting their first ever Women in Music / Women and Music event on Friday 16 August...
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