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Lord Provost attends the Big Lunch
The staff of the Halifax on Princes Street held a Big Lunch today to encourage a bit of community spirit. No, they did not...
VE Day celebrations in Edinburgh
The Lord Provost Donald Wilson will visit residents of the Erskine Edinburgh care home later today to join celebrations marking 70 years since the end...
Royal Mile visitor attraction expanding
The Real Mary King’s Close will take pride of place on The Royal Mile as part of a substantial refurbishment and expansion plan are...
Lord Provost running in the London Marathon
Edinburgh's Lord Provost the Rt Hon Donald Wilson only took up running last year when he entered for two 5K events in the city,...
New suite at the EICC gets the royal treatment
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the new Lennox Suite of the recently expanded Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). The venue’s £30...
Five things you need to know this New Year’s Day
1999 Scottish Cabinet Records released today
Free tickets for Edinburgh's Christmas
PlayTalkRead has a bumper year
Community Food Projects to get help in 2015
Loony Dook at South...
Flags flying at half mast in Edinburgh today
Flags are flying at half mast today over the City Chambers and other council owned buildings such as The Assembly Rooms in George Street...
Scott Monument lit up red this weekend
As Remembrance Day draws closer the city has illuminated one of its iconic monuments in red in tribute to those who fought in the...
VIDEO – Garden of Remembrance open from today
Our photo shows Frank Murray from Midlothian at the Garden of Remembrance. Mr Murray was in the Royal Engineers.
There was a poignant scene in...
Edinburgh Direct Aid knitathon
Knitting groups - in cafes, libraries, on-line – are multiplying these days, as the therapeutic and creative value of knitting, and broader ranges of...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Little Ducks Club for parents and toddlers: stories, singing, crafting and playing, with free snacks for children. All welcome. 9.30-11am every Tuesday, St Andrew's and St...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2014
Dance and Cafe Culture: a new exhibition of work by Andrew Fitzpatrick, Norma Maclean, Peter Nardini, Chris Taylor, Nichola Martin and...
Post referendum thoughts from The Lord Provost
by The Rt Hon Donald Wilson Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh
Last week’s vote brought intense debate, delight and disappointment depending on...
Big Issue seller John White dies
Big Issue Seller John White died in the Western General Hospital on Monday following a 'cancer related illness', as reported in the Big Issue.
He...
Harlaw Hydro – building to start soon
Today is a big day in the development of Edinburgh’s first community owned renewable energy project, located at Harlaw Reservoir near Balerno.
Harlaw Hydro raised...
Rickshaw rides highlight the need for charity support
Over the weekend rickshaws took over The Meadows. Members of the public were invited to ride with volunteers from Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and...
Fair Trade Fiesta to celebrate World Fair Trade Day
SCOTLAND’S FIRST FAIR TRADE FIESTA TO TAKE PLACE IN EDINBURGH ON WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY
To celebrate Scotland’s status as only the second Fair Trade Nation...
Nominations invited for Lord Provost’s Inspiring Volunteering Awards
These awards are intended to celebrate the volunteers in our city who bring many economic and social benefits through their voluntary activities. The ceremony...
Richard Demarco – latest recipient of The Edinburgh Award
RICHARD DEMARCO RECEIVES LOVING CUP AT EDINBURGH AWARD CEREMONY
The seventh person to be honoured with the much-coveted Edinburgh Award received his accolade at the...
Canal College landscaping at The Calders
The Canal College celebrated the start of a major new project last week out on the Union Canal near Wester Hailes.
The Lord Provost of...
Record attempt to raise funds for children’s charity
The Lord Provost the Rt Hon Donald Wilson was a knock out at the official launch of a charity challenge which Edinburgh boxing coach,...
Edinburgh flies the flag for Commonwealth Day
The Lord Provost the Rt Hon Donald Wilson conveyed a message from Her Majesty The Queen and raised the Commonwealth Flag above the City...
Council to be quizzed over Lord Provost’s expenses
The Lord Provost is the city's civic head, holds office as the Lord Lieutenant and in that capacity is the person who greets the...
The Edinburgh Reporter talks to The Lord Provost
The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh was appointed in May 2012 from the ranks of Labour councillors. The council is actually run...
Greyfriars Bobby remembered
Today at 12.30 the service to commemorate the wee dog who was so faithful to his master that he stayed by his grave for...
Lord Provost on live St Andew’s day link up with Dunedin
Lord Provost, Donald Wilson, will tomorrow take to cyber space to join St Andrew’s Day celebrations taking place on the other side of the...
Five things you need to know about Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day marked today in Edinburgh and across the Commonwealth
This morning many people will gather at services across the UK and the Commonwealth to...
Garden of Remembrance Princes Street
The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh was in Princes Street Gardens to lay a wreath in the Garden of Remembrance earlier today....
Five things you need to know today
Finance Committee meeting this morning - Lord Provost to host fundraising dinner - Pop up opera - It's Hallowe'en! - Ian Rankin book signing...
Hardies centenary to be recognised by City of Edinburgh Council
Having already held an event at Edinburgh Castle in March to kick off its 100th Birthday Celebrations, Hardies Property & Construction Consultants, one of...
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