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Brexit talks in London
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, went to London earlier today to meet the Prime Minister Theresa May and the leaders of the other devolved...
University of Edinburgh Principal feels snubbed by UK Government
Sir Tim O'Shea who is the Principal of the University of Edinburgh gave evidence earlier today to the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster.
During the...
Valvona & Crolla add Scottish gifts to their range of goods
The well-known city food and gifts emporium Valvona & Crolla has just added Scottish gifts by Clare O'Neill to their gift halls in Jenners.
Clare's designs...
Charity event with a Chinese twist for Breast Cancer Care Scotland
The Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association are holding a charity performance in November in aid of Breast Cancer Care Scotland (BCCS) in association with the Edinburgh...
Festival of Dreams: Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2016
'Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today' (Robert McKee).
'Great stories well told have the ability to evoke indelible...
Contact the Elderly start up two new tea parties in Edinburgh
Two new tea parties have been started in Edinburgh in the past six months along with another eight groups across Scotland.
The idea behind the...
The Edinburgh Reporter in print – Winter 2016 edition – reserve your space now!
How can you ensure that everyone in Edinburgh and beyond knows about your business and what it offers this Christmas and New Year?
One way...
Fireworks displays in Edinburgh for Guy Fawkes 2016
If you're a big fan of fireworks, you're in luck this year! The big displays in the city are spread out over the course...
Whisky expert picks 30 rare bottles for Edinburgh’s newest whisky bar
The whisky expert Charles MacLean has chosen 30 rare bottles for the city's newest whisky bar Kaleidoscope. These are old and rare whiskies and...
City lawyers running information session about acting as an Attorney
Gillespie Macandrew are running an information seminar about acting as an Attorney and what that entails.
As more people live longer it often becomes necessary...
Court of Session upholds appeal on minimum pricing for alcohol
Earlier today the Court of Session published its decision in the case brought by The Scottish Whisky Association against government plans to introduce a minimum...
Council plans a new look for Muirhouse
The shopping centre in Muirhouse will be torn down and the area redeveloped into a new town centre in a £26 million plan being...
At the Talbot Rice Gallery – Stephen Brandes
At the Talbot Rice which is situated in the far corner of the Old College Quad a first Scottish exhibition for an Irish artist.
Parc du...
Lectures at The Usher Hall in 2017
The word lecture really does not quite encapsulate the calibre of the speakers who are coming to The Usher Hall in Spring 2017 in...
Play your part in shaping council services
The council is struggling with a falling budget and growing population. We have all heard this before, but the problems are real ones, and...
Gorgie City Farm pet project helps teenagers
Gorgie City Farm has a pet boarding facility which is being used to help teenagers with difficulties in their own lives.
Research has shown that...
FREE Training session for the Edinburgh Marathon
If you have already signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 27/28 May 2017 then we hope you have already begun training!
But if...
Sally Magnusson to deliver Donald Gorrie lecture
Broadcaster and writer Sally Magnusson will give the Donald Gorrie Lecture this Tuesday 18 October 2016 at St Andrew's and St George's West Church...
Auld Reekie Roller Girls take on Granite City on 5 November
Remember, remember the Fifth of November!
The Auld Reekie Roller Girls (ARRG)are preparing to take on Aberdeen in what promises to be an explosive game of roller...
Kerry’s cake knocks them out!
Our fabulous friend and Edinburgh Foody blogger Kerry Teakle won a huge award in London last night in the category
Best reader’s recipe -...
The Edinburgh Reporter Podcast – Interview with Cllr Paul Godzik about Boroughmuir High School
A further delay to the opening date for the new Boroughmuir High School was announced yesterday. We spoke to the Education Convener this morning...
Scottish Land Fund award will enable community purchase of former council buildings in Eyemouth
The community in Eyemouth is about to bring the old Burgh Chambers and Town Hall into community ownership with a Scottish Land Fund award.
The...
Brakes put on Boroughmuir till next summer
The new Boroughmuir High School which we visited recently will not be ready until August 2017 the council have announced today. The Chief Executive...
Write your will for ‘free’ during Free Wills Month
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are making it possible for you to write your new will for 'free' during Free Wills Month this October.
This...
Edinburgh Zoo news – rare deer calf born at the weekend
Edinburgh Zoo has told us today about their newest addition. The Visayan spotted deer calf was born last weekend, the firs time this species...
Leith MP dismisses claims for Britannia revival
Deidre Brock MP yesterday dismissed calls by the Conservatives to bring the Royal Yacht Britannia back as a working ship as ‘daft’.
You can see...
Hamleys head for Scotland
The London toy store that is a mecca for children from all over the world is coming to Scotland with the announcement of a...
Scottish Colourists on sale on Wednesday at Bonhams
Bonhams will sell some examples of the Scottish Colourists this week at their auction room in Queen Street.
Works include:
Pink Roses in a Chinese Vase by...
Africa in Motion Scotland African Film Festival 2016
'The darkest thing about Africa has always been our ignorance of it' (George Kimble)
What does African film mean to you? Does it bring to...
November at The Queen’s Hall
The Queen's Hall in South Clerk Street is one of our smaller venues, but it packs a punch in the big names it attracts! November...
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