Tag: The Edinburgh Reporter
Recipes for Shrove Tuesday
This year Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day is on 28 February 2017. The date changes each year as it is the day before Ash Wednesday which this year falls on 1 March 2017.
So get...
Local MP says future of Redford Barracks still unclear
During a visit to Scotland this week for a meeting of the MOD Defence Board, the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced that the UK government would spend £1.7 billion on upgrading Scottish military bases.
He said: "Scotland is on...
Letter from Scotland
It’s always surprising to see your own country from afar. A few days ago I found myself in a village hall in the hedge-rowed depths of Hertfordshire watching a production of Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play.” ...
Reeves collection sold at Lyon & Turnbull today
The Reeves Collection of textiles was sold at Lyon & Turnbull's auction house earlier today for £231,600.
The renowned collector had amassed textiles all the way through his life from the early days of his...
Edinburgh’s Georgian Shadows begins tonight
Edinburgh's Georgian Shadows launched as planned this evening despite the best efforts of Storm Doris to disrupt the schedule.
Buildings along George Street from St Andrew Square to Charlotte Square are lit up to mark the 250th...
Three Edinburgh nominees for Best Bar None
Three venues in Edinburgh have been nominated in different categories in the Best Bar None Scotland National Awards 2016-17 .
The Cav has been nominated in the Nightclub category, no doubt spurred on by its...
Etellect open new Edinburgh office
Etellect which is a business automation specialist is to open a new office in Edinburgh to act as its mobile development hub.
Andrew Russell will head up the new outlet, moving from the office at...
Edinburgh MP calls for clarity on Redford Barracks
In a major Westminster parliamentary debate about the Defence estate Joanna Cherry QC MP for Edinburgh South West has called on the UK Government to provide clarity and reassurance following their proposals to close...
#makeyourmark at University of Edinburgh Business School
University of Edinburgh Business School is for the first time hosting a two-day event aimed at developing business solutions to some of today’s most pressing social issues and challenges.
Until tomorrow, more than 100 entrepreneurial...
BBC Red Nose Day Comedy Classroom – enter now
BBC Learning has launched a new campaign to improve literacy skills and encourage enjoyment in writing among primary school children in Scotland. It teamed up with the National Literacy Trust, Comic Relief and Blue...
Fishing – casting around on The Avon
Book free coaching on the canal
More big names confirmed for Glasgow Angling Centre open weekend
Fishing articles in The Edinburgh Reporter are reaching out and The Avon Angling Club (ACC) in South Lanarkshire have...
Strategic Labour Market Group to meet in Edinburgh today
The Scottish Government's Labour Market Strategy has spawned a group of academics, trade union representatives and business experts who will meet later today in Edinburgh. The purpose is to support the government's wish to...
Scottish Government’s income tax rates
Earlier today the Scottish Government fixed income tax rates and bands set out in their Budget Bill, achieving a first in Scottish Parliamentary history.
Scottish Income Tax proposed rates and bands 2017-18
Scottish income tax rate
Scottish Bands
Scottish...
The Famous Spiegeltent is thrown out of St Andrew Square
The Famous Spiegeltent has been evicted from St Andrew Square and will not be there this August. The trouble is that the 3,000 piece structure may not be anywhere unless a suitable alternative is found.
David Bates,...
On the hunt for the perfect backpack
This new backpack which you may see The Edinburgh Reporter using at the moment is part of a Kickstarter campaign which is just about to close in the next few days.
I am always on the...
Capital Sci-Fi Con: Heroes Raising funds
The invasion is over. Edinburgh is safe.
Thanks mainly to the collection of superheroes at Meadowbank Leisure Centre this weekend. The Capital Sci-Fi con was a rousing success as 7000 people passed through the doors...
London-based saxophonist rings Playtime bell
London-based saxophonist Rachael Cohen is among the featured musicians in the latest series of the popular Playtime jazz sessions at the Outhouse in Broughton Street Lane, which begins this Thursday.
Cohen, who attended the City of Edinburgh...
Horse McDonald tours with Careful this spring
Horse McDonald to tour Careful, her acclaimed autobiographical play this spring.
Scottish singer-songwriter, Horse McDonald, is to take her award-winning one-woman play, Careful, on the road for a Scottish spring tour.
“Sixty heart-felt/warming/breaking minutes” - The...
Divino – now reopened and bigger than before!
Divino Enoteca on Merchant Street has reopened following its expansion. Tony Crolla well-known restaurateur celebrates along with his sons Alberto and Leandro.
Tony Crolla owns Divino Enoteca on Merchant Street in Edinburgh - an elegant Italian restaurant...
Gordon Aikman’s funeral takes place later today
Later today the funeral and memorial service will take place in Edinburgh for MND patient and campaigner, Gordon Aikman who died on 3 February.
His husband Joe Pike will be joined by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Kezia Dugdale...
Meadowbank invasion for Capital Sci-Fi Con
This coming weekend the excellent Capital Sci-Fi Con will return to Meadowbank Sports Centre as they gather together to welcome stars from the world of comic books, TV and Film.
After last year's successful...
#Edinburgh2050 – Liz McAreavey believes in a bold and clear vision
The #Edinburgh2050 City Vision was launched in September 2016, designed to discuss main ideas which will shape all sorts of decisions in the capital, from planning to investment.
Here Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Liz...
Cyrenians team up with St Martin’s in Frontline Network
Edinburgh based Cyrenians have told us about their latest partnership with the St Martin-in-the-Fields charity.
They are teaming up with the St Martin's Frontline Network to bring together those working on the frontline to tackle...
#Edinburgh2050 Hugh Rutherford’s view on Edinburgh
In the latest edition of the #Edinburgh2050 blog series, Hugh Rutherford tells us about the Edinburgh Business Forum's involvement in creating a vision for the city...
Mr Rutherford is Chair of Edinburgh Business Forum which aims...
Spotted the #Tramspotting tram yet in Edinburgh?
The Tramspotting tram is now on track - but what about other tram advertising?
The tram with the eye-catching wrap has been on the rails for a couple of weeks now - have you...
Edinburgh has a lot to pucker up for this Valentine’s weekend
Looking for some ideas on where to go and what to do to celebrate Valentine's Day? Here are some ideas for you
WHERE TO HAVE A DAY OUT WITH YOUR VALENTINE
The otters at Edinburgh Zoo...
An Edinburgh return for The Pigeon Detectives
In 2002, the Pigeon Detectives led by Matt Bowman broke onto the British music scene with their first record Wait for Me, a young and exuberant sound to match their youthful outlook on life.
They...
Every little litter picker helps
The P2 pupils from Dalry Primary School were very excited on Friday morning. Not only was it about to be holiday time, but also they were getting out of the classroom to go and...
Kids go free at Monkey Business
Kids can now go free to Monkey Business at the National Museum of Scotland until the exhibition closes on 23 April, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The promotion, which begins tomorrow in...
Independent report into schools closure now published
Last spring the outer skin of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School fell off. Following that defects were found in 17 schools across the city which had either been built as part of a...
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