Last weekend marked the closing days of what has been the most popular exhibition at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre in recent years. Victoria Crowe – 50 Years in Painting, closed on Sunday having welcomed over 40,000 visitors, from Edinburgh, UK and further afield, young and old, life long admires of Crowe’s work and those who discovered it for the first time, to celebrate the life’s work of one of the UK’s finest artists. Continue reading Victoria Crowe exhibition attracts over 40,000 visitors
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Viva Mexico up for sale
Located in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, Viva Mexico has been brought to the market through specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co Continue reading Viva Mexico up for sale
Beyond Words: Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) celebrates old traditions and new connections, showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’.
Canada and Scotland have closely interwoven identities and histories, so SISF is delighted to headline ‘Canada-Scotland: Coast to Coast’ for its International Exchange, thanks to Festivals Expo support. Continue reading Beyond Words: Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Deputy First Minister visits HUB for SUCCESS
Deputy First Minister John Swinney met students who have benefited from a project which increases educational opportunities for people who have spent time in care. Continue reading Deputy First Minister visits HUB for SUCCESS
Car-free Sundays return for autumn
Open Streets is set to return to the Capital tomorrow with a packed programme of activities planned to bring the Old Town to life.
Have your say on Edinburgh hotel dining
The team at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is opening its doors this Friday to discerning diners and avid foodies to help shape the hotel’s new menus.
Two free focus group sessions will take place from 12pm-1pm and 6pm-7pm tomorrow in SKYbar. Continue reading Have your say on Edinburgh hotel dining
Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals: The more you spend, the more you save, says Underbelly
Underbelly shares annual report on Edinburgh’s world-renowned Winter Festivals – Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
- Combined contract for Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay saves the city £1million per year.
- 183,857 people attended Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and there was a 3% rise in total attenders from Edinburgh.
- 2018 registered 929,219 unique visitors to Edinburgh’s Christmas
- 28,000 tickets to Edinburgh’s Christmas given away to young people, community groups and charities in the city
- Edinburgh’s Christmas raised £44,000 for charity
- 99% of people rated Edinburgh’s Christmas very good or good.
- Community benefit calculated as £1,176,000
Young people sing out at Waverley Mall
Waverley Mall has enjoyed another hugely successful weekend of LIVE music on their stage at The Waverley Sessions in partnership with The Youth Radio Network this past weekend (Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. Continue reading Young people sing out at Waverley Mall
“A major, modern, capital”: Transport Convener talks city centre transformation
Continue reading “A major, modern, capital”: Transport Convener talks city centre transformation
Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw unite to discuss the state of Scotland’s high streets
Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has met with the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) to discuss the ongoing and growing crisis on Scotland’s high streets. Both organisations agreed that there is an urgent need for government action and an industrial strategy for retail. Continue reading Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw unite to discuss the state of Scotland’s high streets