Tag: The Edinburgh Reporter
Record shopping day at Fort Kinnaird
Yesterday there were about 85,000 people shopping at Fort Kinnaird, ensuring that the shopping centre had one of its busiest ever shopping days.
Today the centre is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm for last minute...
Tickets for some Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events still available
Although there are many events at Hogmanay which are already sold out organisers are keen to street that they still have tickets for some events available.
SOLD OUT - Night Afore Concert on 30 December,...
Edinburgh fashion company goes into administration
The Edinburgh-based fashion company Ness Clothing has gone into administration today with the appointment of James Stephen and Matthew Tait of BDO LLP.
105 staff are employed by the business which has a base at...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #22
Our suggestion is to support the National Museum of Scotland (NMS) by gifting a membership to NMS to your friends or family. You are doing some good while giving a great gift at the...
Christmas with Councillor Maureen Child
The Edinburgh Reporter posed a number of questions to people around the city – here are some of the answers from Councillor Maureen Child who represents the Portobello/Craigmillar Ward.
Are you a home bird or...
MagicFest Christmas Special : Collection of Wonders 27-30 December
Yes folks it's true MagicFest is back (and it's not the summer!)
The Edinburgh International Magic Festival takes place at George Square Theatre from 27-30 December 2016.
This is a real addition to all the entertainment...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #20
What better gift for the cyclist or walker in your life than a map?
The SPOKES Edinburgh Cycle Map is an essential to help you find the roads and paths which criss cross the city...
Ice hockey – Capitals hit skids as razor-sharp Stars rattle in ten
Elite League: Dundee Stars 10, Edinburgh Capitals 3: Fife Flyers 1, Braehead Clan 4
A WEEK, they say, is a long time in politics. Edinburgh Capitals found that 24 hours is a long time in...
Monet acquired by National Galleries of Scotland
Exciting news from the National Galleries of Scotland who have acquired a rare pastel of outstanding quality by the great Impressionist artist Claude Monet.
The work will be unveiled this week at the Scottish National Gallery.
This subtle and...
Five Winter Walks you need to take!
At this time of year, the urge to get out of the house and go for a brisk, refreshing walk always seems to be overwhelming. The only problem is that it's so cold -...
Miah has the Midas touch with his Blackhall venture
The name Tommy Miah became synonymous with curry in Edinburgh after the entrepreneur opened The Raj in a prime position on the waterfront in Leith.
Now, 30 years on, Miah has relocated. He’s now in...
Royal Mile Primary School raising funds for new playground
The Royal Mile Primary School is the only school left in the Old Town. It is a Category B listed building and a great example of what a Victorian built school looks like. The...
Council Leader urges moves on Tourist tax
The council leader mentioned two words at this morning's council meeting which may or may not strike fear into the hearts of those convening at Holyrood for the budget meeting this afternoon.
Councillor Andrew Burns mentioned...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #14
Alan Cumming has written another book about his extraordinary life. It is called You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams and it is on sale now. The difference with this one is that it has lots of...
Scrooge takes visitors on a Christmas tour in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket
FREE Grassmarket pop-up play tells the real story of how Scroggie inspired the Scrooge character as part of The Christmas Festival Weekend
As part of the Greater Grassmarket BID’s Festive Weekend this coming weekend 17-18 December...
Chris Spirit helps with Christmas cheer
Last weekend Chris Spirit who is Scotrail's answer to Santa Claus gave out chocolate coins and Christmas cheer on the Inverness to Edinburgh train.
But he also selected three passengers to make their dreams and wishes...
Light Up a Life appeal lights up Charlotte Square
12 year-old Megan Reid hit the big red button to light up the Tree of Remembrance in Charlotte Square Gardens tonight as part of the Light Up A Life appeal by the city’s St...
Get ready for a wee quiet poetry slam in January
Shore Poets have already held two Quiet Slams and they were so successful that they are going to hold another one at the end of January.
The event is open to ten performers or slammers...
Edinburgh Gateway Station now open
The new interchange station at Gogar is now open to the public. The aim is to integrate the tram line and railway services from Fife and the north so that passengers can access the...
At the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art – Joan Eardley – A Sense...
The newest exhibition at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (SNGMA) this winter offers you an unprecedented opportunity to trace the life and work of one of Scotland’s most admired artists.
Joan Eardley: A Sense of...
Winter Exhibitions at the City Art Centre*****
Chloe Brown's screenprint portrait of D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson is at first sight a simple line drawing of a man in profile. Look again and you will see that inside the man there are all...
First Minister’s Christmas Card 2016
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has chosen Oor Wullie to illustrate her official Christmas card this year.Wullie is shown sitting on his famous upturned bucket wearing black dungarees with the First Minister peeking round...
Neil Lennon ‘satisfied’ with 2-0 victory over Dumbarton
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon said that he was satisfied with his team's 2-0 victory over Dumbarton at Easter Road yesterday despite the sluggish start to the game.
Neither side created any clear cut chances...
Five of the best places for Christmas Shopping
The Cat’s Miaou Leith Walk
This is a wonderful gem of a gift shop, where you’ll always find a brilliant gift. Whether it’s wonderfully soft Bamboo clothing, organic soap, or bright and cheery cushions,...
St Columba’s will light up Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square Garden will come alive on Monday evening when the Tree of Remembrance is lit up by St Columba's Hospice.
Each light recognises someone who has died meaning that the tree is especially poignant...
Recruitment company scoops Institute of Recruitment Professionals award
Think Global Recruitment has won Best Company to Work For at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC) 2016 IRP Awards.
The IRP Awards are the only recruitment sector awards hosted and awarded by the REC...
Christmas at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
HRH The Queen doesn't spend Christmas at her Scottish Palace - which is a pity, because if she did she would no doubt enjoy all the stunning decorations created by Hannah Belcher and Deborah...
Our Advent Calendar Christmas Gift Suggestion #7
It is never too late to quit smoking. Whatever age the smoker is, if they make the decision to stop, their health will benefit. However, the sooner a person quits; the faster the body...
Where to eat in Edinburgh – Forage & Chatter
Forage and Chatter is the new kid on the block in Alva Street - but owner and manager Cameron McNeil is very clear in what he is doing, and he has the experience to...
Focus on Stockbridge – Lilies and Dreams
Stockbridge is a little corner of the city where independent traders flourish.
One of these is JoJo Hernandez who owns Lilies & Dreams is herself a hard-working style icon with an eye for what you will...
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