Category: city centre

Cheers to the Count: celebrating one hundred years of the Negroni cocktail

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Negroni cocktail, CAMPARI – the iconic Italian aperitif – will launch N100: Cheers to the Count – seven dedicated parties across the UK, each championing the impressive cultural impact this iconic cocktail has had over the last 100 years … and one of them is in Edinburgh. Continue reading Cheers to the Count: celebrating one hundred years of the Negroni cocktail

An evening in conversation about compassionate conservation

Will Travers OBE, President and co-founder of the internationally-renowned wildlife charity Born Free, is coming toEdinburgh on Monday (17th June) to host a unique ‘evening with’ event in celebration of the charity’s 35th anniversary. Continue reading An evening in conversation about compassionate conservation

Progress on UK Government’s flagship Edinburgh Hub

The opening of the new flagship UK Government hub in Edinburgh moved a step closer yesterday when the property developers Artisan Real Estate formally handed over the keys of the building to Scottish Secretary David Mundell. Continue reading Progress on UK Government’s flagship Edinburgh Hub

Calton Hill death: 18 year old to appear in Court

An 18 year old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Willowbrae girl found dead on Calton Hill  on 8 December last year. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.

Mhari O’Neill’s body was found by a member of the public at about 06:30 after she had been reported missing in the early hours of the Saturday morning.

Det Insp Susan Balfour, of Police Scotland, said: “Our sympathies remain with Mhari’s family at this time.

“We will now begin the work to prepare this case for court and I would like to thank all members of the public who came forward with information to assist the investigation.”

The sky’s the limit for City space firm

Lord Provost, Frank Ross has paid tribute to Skyrora as one of the leading lights of the city’s business world during a visit to space firm’s offices. 

He visited the Princes Street offices of the rocket developer to meet its team and learn more about its future launch plans.  Continue reading The sky’s the limit for City space firm