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Plan the Ultimate London ‘Must See’ Theatre Break

PLAN YOUR LONDON MUST SEE THEATRE BREAK WITH LNER AND THE ECCLESTON SQUARE HOTEL I never cease to be surprised, no matter how many times I visit,...

Kids eat free and family fun at Fort Kinnaird this October week

Culture
Fort Kinnaird is urging families to make the most of the October week through a variety of deals, offers and activities across the centre. Whether...

Saltires 2026 Shortlists announced today

Books
The shortlisted titles for this year’s Saltires, Scotland’s National Book Awards, are announced today Thursday 15th October by newly appointed incoming Director of the Book...

Review: Idrîsî Ensemble at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral 

Culture
Edinburgh’s historic Episcopal Cathedral, followed a day later by the Victorian capaciousness of Glasgow Evangelical Church, were imposing, atmospheric stages for the Idrîsî Ensemble’s...

Leithers urged to share ideas for UK Town of Culture 2028 bid

Culture
Leith residents are being invited to share their ideas to help shape the town's bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture in...

Programme unveiled for Christmas with MagicFest 2026

Culture
Kevin Quantum and Ben Hart will top the bill at Edinburgh's own annual festival of magic returns this Christmas. The programme for the 17th Edinburgh...

South Queensferry restaurant on the shortlist in the National Fish & Chip Awards

Culture
The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry has been shortlisted for the Restaurant of the Year title in the National Fish &...

Poetry exhibition – The Space Between Us – opens on Friday

Culture
A poetry exhibition staged by two Edinburgh sisters will open on Friday at North Edinburgh Arts and will run until 29 October. Rachel Barr,...

SPORT

Sport

Jacob beats whizz kid to reach Olbia quarters

Top seed Jacob Fearnley, from Edinburgh, is into the quarter final of the Olbia Challenger tennis tournament in Sardinia after overcoming Jan Kumstat...

Former team-mates re-united for rugby lunch

Sport
Former Auckland University rugby team-mates Gavin Hastings and Sean Fitzpatrick will be re-united at a charity fundraiser in Edinburgh on the eve of Scotland's...

Martyn harnesses power of sport to help colleague caught up in Ukraine conflict

News
An Edinburgh man is harnessing the power of sport to assist a fellow administrator from Ukraine who returned from world championships to find her...

Minnesota Vikings bring NFL to Edinburgh schoolchildren

Sport
The Minnesota Vikings brought American football to schoolchildren in Edinburgh as the franchise continues to grow its footprint in the Scottish capital. Held at Stewart’s...

Block Seven banned from next three Hibs games following Tannadice disorder

Sport
The Hibs Ultras group known as Block Seven have been banned from attending the next three games, two at home and one away.  The sanction...

Information for Hibs supporters buses heading to Hampden semi-final

Sport
Hibs have provided key information for supporter buses heading to Hampden Park for the Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final with Heart of Midlothian in November.   In order to help Police Scotland...

BUSINESS & PROPERTY

Business

Announcement of an increase in the Real Living Wage

The Living Wage Foundation has announced a rise in the Real Living Wage from today of 4.8% or 65p per hour, making the new...

Cars4You Ltd in administration with dozens of jobs lost

Business
Some 26 employees have been made redundant after administrators were appointed at a used car retailer based in Sighthill. The company, Cars4You Ltd has...

Livingston net double boost with JHE deals

Business
Local firm John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has extended its sponsorship of Livingston Football Club. The West Lothian mechanical, electrical and HVAC specialist has agreed...

New brewing and distilling centre at Heriot-Watt could provide huge boost to Scottish economy

Business
Heriot-Watt University has revealed plans to build a new £35 million brewing and distilling centre. An assessment of the proposal by BiGGAR Economics suggests the...

Edinburgh hospitality venue Ricks to return to Frederick Street this month

Business
An Edinburgh restaurant and bar is set to return to the city centre this month following an extensive refurbishment project. Ricks will reopen on Frederick...

Four new brands move into St James Quarter

Business
Four new retail brands are preparing to open at the St James Quarter, bringing more than 7,000 square feet of additional retail space to...

New George Street bar opens its doors in former auction room

Business
The Lyon Public House has officially opened its doors following the six-month redevelopment of a historic Edinburgh auction house. The new George Street venue from...

Refurbishment of 65 Haymarket Terrace completed

Business
Three floors of an office building overlooking Haymarket Station have completed a refurbishment project, bringing nearly 20,000 sq. ft. of space to the city...

Edinburgh student-led investment competition launches

Business
Students from two Edinburgh universities have launched a Scotland-wide investment competition. The initiative brings together societies from seven universities to manage virtual portfolios. Running throughout...

Legal firm expands Edinburgh operations with key solicitor appointments

Business
A legal practice operating in the heart of Edinburgh has expanded its local operations with key solicitor appointments. Shakespeare Martineau has moved to bolster its...

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