What Next? Pint of Science Festival launched

Curious about science but not an expert? The Pint of Science festival Edinburgh brings esteemed scientists down to their local pub to answer the biggest question: What Next? Continue reading What Next? Pint of Science Festival launched

Outrage as Edinburgh residents face city centre curfew

Edinburgh residents are set to be barred from the city centre in a controversial experiment this summer. City chiefs want to make the world famous old and new towns a tourist-only zone over the festival period. Continue reading Outrage as Edinburgh residents face city centre curfew

The Quaich: New project unveiled for Princes Street Gardens

Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Donald Wilson has outlined  the latest plans for West Princes Street Gardens:  Continue reading The Quaich: New project unveiled for Princes Street Gardens

Explore the ‘Past Lives of Leith’ in the Museum of Edinburgh

Visitors to the Museum of Edinburgh can now explore the results of the largest excavation of a medieval graveyard undertaken in Leith.

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£1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists

Budding young artists, dancers and musicians are amongst hundreds of young people across Scotland today celebrating a £1.8 million cash boost that will empower them to develop their skills and talents through a range of creative projects.

Five Edinburgh-based organisations have received funding in the latest round of grants. These include The Yard (£90,000), Canongate Youth (£84,000) and Fruitmarket Gallery (£100,000). Continue reading £1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo welcomes India’s Navy Chief

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has celebrated its strong international ties by welcoming the Republic of India’s Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba to Edinburgh and to the castle home of the world-famous military extravaganza. Continue reading The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo welcomes India’s Navy Chief

CaveFit(s) into bank vaults at the Edinburgh Grand

Gritty, “bad-ass”, fitness outfit, CaveFit, is to open its second gym in the former bank vaults in the basement of The Edinburgh Grand, following a partnership deal with the luxury hotel residence’s owners, Chris Stewart Group. Continue reading CaveFit(s) into bank vaults at the Edinburgh Grand