Monthly Archives: December 2011

Almost literally a 'game of two halves', Edinburgh went into Friday's encounter with the Cardiff Blues needing to do no less than win to keep...

Now here is something a bit different! A gift voucher for a Wine Tasting Experience is something that your wine loving friends and family...

Well here is an alternative suggestion for you from David Thornton Head Chef at Hilton Edinburgh Airport:-Venison Loin stuffed with Stornoway Black PuddingIngredients7oz of...

 The two black and white bears living in Corstorphine are set to become the new stars and main attractions at Edinburgh Zoo when they...

  MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WATERSTONE’S EDINBURGH GEORGE STREET! The Reporter asked the lovely staff up in George Street for a few suggestions of interesting books to...

In the news todayLast minute bid to save the hovercraftBed tax not possible say MinistersBanking on Edinburgh for the Green Investment BankNew Head of...

The mounting debate over controversial City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) plans to close Leith Waterworld on 8 January 2012 took a fresh turn today....

A major milestone in the Edinburgh Trams project has been reached today  with an event to mark the official handover of the Gogar depot...

The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge started at the beginning of last week. It was delayed by a day due to bad weather, although some...

The NSPCC is reminding people in Edinburgh that there is still time to add some extra magic to a child’s Christmas this year by...

In the news today:New convenience stores in the city centreHillend MakeoverSplashback answer backPortobello Wind turbineVillage axe tree in cost cutting measureGood news for city...

Posture perfectionThe last time you heard about posture may have been when you were at school.  But it's just as important to your day...

Covet is another little gem off the high street. It is run by Blaise and Anna who delight in the range of goodies that...

 £46, 850 PAID FOR BOTTLE CELEBRATING THE 110 YEARS OF LIFE OF SCOTLAND’S OLDEST INHABITANT A rare and exclusive bottle of 55 Year Old Glenfiddich...

The drama society at Edinburgh Napier University, affectionately known as 'NUDS', is performing their Christmas sketch show at The Bongo Club on Friday 16 December 2011....

Alan McIntosh is one of the editors of The Broughton Spurtle. He came out of his office to go in search of the newest...

The Lord Provost is calling on Edinburgh citizens to nominate the most deserving fair trade individuals, business and schools in the Fair Trade Awards 2012.Residents...

 We met with the Chair of Edinburgh Association of Community Councils, David Salton, to find out a bit more about how community councils work,...

A local cake maker is celebrating after securing a significant order with a global company. Edinburgh’s Liggy’s Cakes has been asked to supply 100 cakes...

Emma Butler-Cole Aiken's stained glass birds, 'Stanley' and 'Elspeth' sing out colour and harmony in the Leith Gallery's Christmas exhibition. The birds are just...

In the news today At Holyrood today Council announce five year economic strategy Tram project to be investigated by UN Alexander McCall Smith Saving Introducing in Scotland *** The Scottish Government...

Ecool have loads of original and inventive gift ideas for you this Christmas. Ecooldesigns, set up in 2009 by Esmond Toney, a Londoner who moved...

The number of older and vulnerable people in Edinburgh receiving care in their own home through the night is set to increase dramatically. The City...

The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment today announced the appointment of Sir Muir Russell as the new Chair to the Board...

The First Minister's official Christmas card for 2011 will feature a painting by renowned Scottish artist and author Alasdair Gray, it was announced today. Bella...

When is a pantomime not a pantomime? Or to look at it another way, when is a Christmas show not just a straight piece...

The Midlothian Council Planning Committee today unanimously granted planning permission in principle for modern, efficient waste treatment facilities to be constructed near the site...

The Lions of Edinburgh, Dundee, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy were pleased to make a presentation of £200 to Teenage Cancer Trust East of Scotland at...

Edinburgh schools are competing in this year’s Young Consumer of the Year competition, which will see them battle it out in a knock out...

In the news today Fare dodger Viral Video Edinburgh MSP Marco Biagi uses e-newsletter to keep in touch At Holyrood today Ralph Fiennes comes to the Cameo Cinema...