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Edinburgh retains Fairtrade city status ahead of weekend of events
Edinburgh has retained its longstanding Fairtrade city status for the 22nd year ahead of a fortnight of events to highlight the importance of the Fairtrade distinction.
The Scottish capital...
Sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth to parade on Friday – with F35 flypast
Some 250 members of the crew of the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth will parade up the Royal Mile on Friday morning, invited by...
Lord Provost to present prizes at the Edinburgh Miniature Railway Show
The Rt Hon Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, will award the prizes at the Edinburgh & Lothians Miniature Railway Club (ELMRC) exhibition at George Watson’s...
Turkish delight at Edinburgh Airport
It was an oasis of calm, tucked away up a nondescript staircase, well away from the hustle and bustle of the normal Edinburgh Airport...
Celebrating Merchant Navy Day in Leith
Today is Merchant Navy Day, an official day of remembrance established in 2000.
The day is a way to commemorate more than 44,000 civilian...
Looking ahead to 2024 with the Lord Provost
The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge takes a view on the year ahead.
As the dust settles on what has been...
Warm welcome for Indian students from the Consul General
The Consul General of India, Mr Bijay Selvaraj, hosted a welcome event at his office last weekend, in collaboration with the Indian National Student...
The Mound Christmas tree lights are switched on
The lights on the Christmas tree on The Mound were switched on this afternoon.
The Rt Hon Lord Provost Robert Aldridge led a procession from...
Thank you Edinburgh – a letter from the Rt Hon Lord Provost
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge, was at the centre of events in the capital after Her Majesty...
Lord Provost attends topping out at BioQuarter
In one of his first outings as Lord Provost wearing a hard hat, Cllr Robert Aldridge has attended the topping out ceremony at the...
Commemorating Dr Elsie Inglis in Edinburgh this month
When the First World War began, Dr Elsie Inglis offered to set up a fully equipped medical unit staffed by women for the war...
Celebrating International Mother Language Day at the City Chambers
Delegates gathered at the City Chambers on Monday, to celebrate “International Mother Language Day”.
The annual event organised by The Edinburgh & Lothians Regional...
Books – The People’s City is published today to raise funds for OneCity Trust
If you buy the book, The People's City, you will not only get a good read, but you will also be contributing to OneCity...
City Chambers reception for Veterans Housing Scotland
The charity, Veterans Housing Scotland, celebrated its 106th Anniversary with a reception in the City Chambers.
The charity was established during the First World War...
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – tree planted at Clovenstone Primary School
In the run up to Her Majesty The Queen reigning for 70 years next year a tree was planted in the garden of Clovenstone...
Best wishes sent to Edinburgh athletes in Tokyo
The Rt Hon Lord Provost, Frank Ross, has wished all those born or based in Edinburgh the very best for the Tokyo Olympic games...
Lord Provost opens new dining area for veterans at Whitefoord House
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Frank Ross opened a newly refurbished dining area at Edinburgh’s Whitefoord House today.
The...
Lord Provost cooks up a storm in the kitchen
At Fort Kinnaird today Wren Kitchens invited the Rt Hon Lord Provost of the city of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, to open its 86th showroom.
The...
National Remembrance Service held on the Royal Mile
More than 90 wreaths were laid at the Stone of Remembrance on the Royal Mile earlier today. The ceremony was led by the Rt...
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BE INSPIRED AT THE 2019 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe officially got underway today, Friday 02 August, with the unveiling of a brand...
Opinion – Lord Provost loves Edinburgh’s virtual libraries
by the Rt Hon Lord Provost Frank Ross
Edinburgh’s public libraries may have been serving the capital since 1890, but things have moved on dramatically...
Lord Provost throws the first stone at Edinburgh Curling Club
Work is now complete at Edinburgh Curling Club at Murrayfield. A new £850,000 ice pad has been installed there, with more than £500,000 raised...
New bench unveiled in Roseburn Park
When the flood works were being carried out in Roseburn, Friends of Roseburn Park (FoRP) wanted to secure some of the felled trees for...
Portrait of former Lord and Lady Provost unveiled
The portrait of the former Lord and Lady Provost, Councillor Donald Wilson and his wife Elaine, was unveiled by the current Lord Provost Frank...
Fair Trade status renewed in Edinburgh
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, visited the One World Shop at St John's Church recently to receive...
Tattoo performers entertain the Lord Provost
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Performers from the Banda Monumental de México raised the noise level at this year's The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo by giving a one-off performance at...
Treasures at the City Chambers – the mace
No, by treasures we are not talking about councillors here. But there are some real treasures at the City Chambers both old and new.
The...
Centenarian with a cause
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Frank Ross, held a birthday party for Doris Keir to celebrate her 100th birthday. Doris revealed that...
#NYCTW 2018 Louise is piping her way to New York
Piper Louise Marshall is off to New York City for Tartan Week to pipe in the parade down Sixth Avenue. As the official World...
Rugby – The Auld Alliance Trophy – day begins with a memorial service
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Frank Ross laid a wreath this morning at Edinburgh Castle as part of a...
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