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A fantastical black and white illustration depicts floating whales and boats above a landscape of cities, trees, and mountains, with an old domed building as a central feature.Arts & Culture · 5 NovemberEdinburgh’s City Art Centre Celebrates 15 Years of Artist Ade Adesina’s Remarkable WorkRead the story →
A weathered stone griffin statue with intricate wing details stands on a pedestal, with a modern brick building and a gray sky in the background.History · 27 October19th-Century Griffins Restored to Their Former Glory at Granton WaterfrontA smiling woman in a maroon sweater and white pants wears blue gloves while holding a small, dark, organic-shaped bowl in front of a blue and white sign that says "FRESH HISTORY."Arts & Culture · 22 OctoberEdinburgh’s Hidden Treasures Revealed in New Free Museum ExhibitionA large group of children and a few adults pose for a picture outdoors, some holding framed photos of bicycles and cyclists, with old buildings and bicycles in the background under an overcast sky.Sport · 21 OctoberPortobello High School Welcomes Tour de France Trophy Ahead of Historic Scotland Grand DépartThe rear of a white and maroon Lothian bus with "Balerno" displayed, is stopped at a bus stop on a sunny day with cars and a road sign nearby.Transport · 14 OctoberEdinburgh Launches 18-Month Bus Lane Trial Between Milton Road East and London RoadTwo smiling girls stand in front of colorful paintings on a wall, each pointing to a different piece of art.Education · 12 OctoberChildren’s Artwork Marks 30 Years of Edinburgh World Heritage SiteA towering angel sculpture, made from thousands of knives, stands prominently against a cloudy sky with old stone buildings and a pharmacy visible in the background.Arts & Culture · 30 SeptemberKnife Angel Visit Sparks Violence Prevention Conversations Across EdinburghAn elderly woman seated in a teal armchair smiles as a man and a woman hold up a framed painting of a waterside town.Arts & Culture · 26 SeptemberEdinburgh Care Home Captured in Bespoke ArtworkA younger woman with hair in a bun stands at a kitchen island talking to an older woman with blonde hair sitting at a table in the foreground, with a glass of red wine in front of her.Business News · 24 SeptemberHelping People Live Life Their Way: A Nurse Practitioner’s Vision for Home Care in EdinburghA woman in a green fur-trimmed jacket and a man in a maroon suit, both wearing sunglasses, pose outdoors against a clear blue sky.Film & TV · 23 SeptemberEdinburgh landmarks and Scottish businesses back homegrown feature film BlacklistedA group of people, some wearing "Edinburgh Loves Fairtrade" t-shirts, stand with a man in a ceremonial chain holding an award certificate.Local News · 22 SeptemberFairtrade Foundation Reaffirms Edinburgh’s Long-Standing City StatusSeveral people are sitting on grass, engaged in an outdoor craft activity, surrounded by natural materials like leaves and twigs.Education · 14 SeptemberOver 2,300 Pupils Take Part in Scotland’s Largest Outdoor Learning Event in Holyrood ParkA modern tram with "Edinburgh Trams" visible on its front travels on a street with historic stone buildings and a castle on a hill in the background under a blue sky.Transport · 11 SeptemberEdinburgh Tram Extension Plans Take Major Step ForwardA person holds two gray reusable coffee cups with light blue lids, one slightly closer and larger than the other, against a background of a cobblestone street and blurred outdoor furniture.Education · 10 SeptemberUniversity of St Andrews Becomes First University in Scotland to Introduce 2GoCup to Tackle Single-Use Cup WasteA group of diverse individuals, some in uniforms and suits, gather in front of a large, winged, metallic sculpture under a cloudy sky.Arts & Culture · 2 SeptemberKnife Angel Sculpture Goes on Display in EdinburghA group of people in blue shirts are gathered behind a detailed miniature train set, with a sign above them reading "Edinburgh & Lothians Miniature Railway Club."Community · 1 SeptemberLord Provost to Attend Edinburgh Railway ShowA poster advertising the Tabletop Scotland convention, featuring blue text and a graphic of dice with game symbols and the year 2026.Events · 30 AugustTabletop Scotland Returns to Edinburgh This Friday with Screen-Free Gaming FestivalA street scene with two trams on the left, a double-decker bus on the right, people walking on the sidewalks, and buildings in the background.Positive Local News · 28 AugustPrinces Street Set to Fully Reopen After Former Debenhams FireA storefront with a dark gray facade, large glass windows, and a white double door, set against a red brick building with an arched sign above the entrance.Local News · 27 AugustNorton Park Invites Views on Future of Conference CentreA smiling female teacher with dark hair and glasses stands in a classroom, holding a folder, with colorful educational charts on the wall behind her.Education · 21 AugustEdinburgh Tuition Service Responds to Demand for Personalised LearningA person holds two grey reusable coffee cups with light blue lids, wearing a brown sweater and a ring on their right hand.Sport · 7 AugustMurrayfield Wanderers Secures New Sponsorship to Support Men’s and Women’s RugbyThree people in hard hats and safety vests review documents on a city street with damaged and scaffolding-covered buildings in the background.Council / Government Updates · 6 August£5m Support Package Announced to Boost Edinburgh Businesses and Transport After Princes Street FireA diverse group of people stands in a line behind a large, ornate floral clock, with a modern building in the background under a blue sky.Arts & Culture · 31 JulyEdinburgh Floral Clock Reveals Trellis Anniversary DesignMindroom Survey Across Scotland and the UK Highlights Career Impact on Parents and CarersEducation & Research · 28 JulyMindroom Survey Across Scotland and the UK Highlights Career Impact on Parents and Carers

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