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Musselburgh fireworks display back at racecourse
Musselburgh’s annual fireworks display is returning with a bang – at a new location and with a new format.
A joint project between Musselburgh Common...
Public art on show at Newhailes House next month
A public art installation will be on display outside Newhailes House in Musselburgh from 17 September 2021 and free tickets will be available later...
Musselburgh pick up three points in five goal thriller against Jeanfield
On a warm, humid afternoon, a cracking EOS Premier Division match was in prospect at Olivebank with two teams playing for the opportunity of...
Work on 140 homes underway on WW2 factory site
Disused industrial land with a rich history will soon be transformed into contemporary riverside apartments as work gets underway on a high-profile development.
Dundas Estates...
Glass half full for Musselburgh Racecourse as Level Zero conditions limit summer attendances
The move to Level Zero Covid-19 restrictions will have a limited impact on the number of racing fans Musselburgh Racecourse can welcome over its...
Trainer Mark Johnston looking to repeat Betway Queen’s Cup success at Musselburgh
Trainer Mark Johnston must be in with a decent shout of retaining Musselburgh’s Betway Easter Saturday feature race, The Queen’s Cup, with five entries...
Coronavirus – drive through vaccination centre open at Queen Margaret University
Mary Foster from Musselburgh was one of the first to be given the vaccine upon the opening of the mass vaccination site at Queen...
New school planned for Musselburgh
East Lothian Council is progressing its plans to create a £46 million new learning campus to the north of the new Wallyford Primary School....
New cycle path to be created from Portobello to Musselburgh
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A temporary cycle path heading east out of Portobello will stretch all the way to Musselburgh in a cross-border...
No shortage of quality entries for Musselburgh’s bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend
At four miles and 176 yards, the bet365 Edinburgh National is the longest race – flat or jumps – staged in Scotland, but there...
Musselburgh boosts prize money for Edinburgh National contest
Musselburgh Racecourse have increased the purse for its feature race on the first day of the bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials weekend.
The Class 2 bet365...
Network Rail fined over safety breach in Musselburgh
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), Scotland's Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal have all prosecuted Network Rail over a safety failure relating...
Lidl and Scots poet champion the next generation of Musselburgh bards
Lidl GB is championing Scots poetry this Christmas by supporting the next generation of bards with a series of virtual workshops for Campie Primary...
MSP encouraged by Musselburgh Racecourse’s Covid-19 safety measures
Musselburgh Racecourse is an “excellent example” of how businesses have adapted to protect customers against Covid-19, claims MSP Colin Beattie.
Mr Beattie, who represents Midlothian...
Musselburgh Racecourse flies the flag for St Andrew’s Day
Musselburgh Racecourse is helping to fly the flag in advance of St Andrew’s Day at its next meeting on Monday.
The Saltire Raceday, which is...
Pantomime – Brunton keep tradition going, this time with a film
It is panto time as Rapunzel The Pantomime, billed as a film for all the family, comes to The Brunton in Musselburgh from Saturday,...
Appeal over planning for Musselburgh housing development
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Two neighbouring community councils have joined local protestors in lodging objections to plans to build 300 homes on the...
Johnson uses mussel to claim Musselburgh design award
The Mussel has been selected as the Musselburgh Conservation Society Design Award 2019 and Finlay Lockie (pictured right), patron of Musselburgh Conservation Society, presented...
Musselburgh Racecourse facing up to a year without spectators
Musselburgh Racecourse general manager, Bill Farnsworth, has admitted that the East Lothian track may go a full year without spectators.
Two attempts to stage pilot...
Musselburgh Awaits Green Light For Pilot Race Day With Spectators
Musselburgh Racecourse is ready to stage a pilot race meeting with spectators once it gets the green light from the Scottish Government.
The East Lothian...
No McDonalds for Musselburgh
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
McDonalds' hopes of opening a new drive-thru restaurant in Musselburgh were thrown out by councillors, after claims it would...
Rowers ‘count coast’ of Covid-19 shutdown
Coastal rowing is the fastest-growing sport in Scotland and celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2020 - highly appropriate in the designated Year of Coasts...
The Sportsman sets up a collection point for locals
Fundraising has continued at The Sportsman in Musselburgh even during the coronavirus lockdown.
The pub has raised almost £800 to support people in the...
Fishing – grayling permit prices for The Esk confirmed
Grayling permits for The Esk start on Boxing Day and they are available from two outlets in Musselburgh.
They cost £15 and run until March...
Brunton – busy venue promoting a varied programme of events
I feel comfortable at the busy Brunton which promotes a programme of visiting drama, dance, music - we enjoyed music legend Ralph McTell there...
Fishing – Empson emerges from the gloom with winter league win
It’s nearly 9pm and pitch dark on a mild Autumnal night in the River Forth in mid-September with the tide going out rapidly.
Passers-by noted...
Musselburgh date for tragicomedy world premier
Dogstar Theatre Company bring the world premiere of The Stornoway Way to The Brunton on Thursday, October 3 (7.30pm).
This romantic tragicomedy is adapted from...
Solicitor fined for executry delays
A Musselburgh solicitor has been fined £5,000 for delays in dealing with an executry case.
Gary Robertson Pirrie (50) a partner in the firm...
Fishing – Esk permits on sale and Clubbidean offer season tickets
Permits for the Esk at Musselburgh are available from Ace Bike Co at North High Street and Tracy’s Open All Hours (green canopy) at...
REVIEW Jack and The Beanstalk at the Brunton
All the elements were in place for The Brunton panto which award-winning writer John Binnie penned especially for popular East Lothian theatre.
Binnie is hands-on...
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