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‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock

Cost of living crisis and drop in international students hits market for purpose-built accommodation

The Guardian - UK · 1h ago

Ship Reborn As Floating Hotel: Retired lighthouse tender becomes Fingal; guests sleep inside hull

The Fingal, once a lighthouse tender, has elegantly transitioned into a floating hotel in Edinburgh after extensive renovations. Initially constructed in 1963 for the Scottish lighthouse service, it was repurposed in 2019 by the Royal Yacht Britannia Trust. This unique hotel boasts 14 luxurious cabins and a variety of dining…

The Times of India · 13h ago

‘Historic moment’ as Edinburgh’s Palm Houses reopen after five-year restoration

The 19th century glasshouses were closed in 2021 so that substantial restoration work could be carried out.

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Scottish university urged to U-turn over 'devastating' course closures

The University of Edinburgh has been urged to reverse the closure of three 'vital' degrees in a move which critics say would be a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Cherise Saywell wins national short story award for ‘tender’ tale of a child facing violence – read an extract here

The Edinburgh-based writer takes £15,000 prize for Ditto, a ‘beautifully told’ story about domestic abuse in a small Australian town

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

Two concerts at Scottish city venue cancelled days before event

TWO concerts at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh have been cancelled just days before they were due to be held ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29

All jobs lost as pioneering Scottish dental tech firm falls into administration

ALL jobs have been lost after a pioneering dental technology firm in Edinburgh fell into administration ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28

Hiraeth, síreacht and cianalas at heart of award-winning photographer's exhibition

THE Celtic concepts of hiraeth, síreacht and cianalas are the theme of a new exhibition by award-winning photographer Miriam Morris.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

Christine Jardine announces she will stand down as MP at next election

The Liberal Democrat has has held the Edinburgh West constituency since 2017.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Lib Dem MP announces she will not fight the next election

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine had failed to get reselected by her party executive amid claims that she was being moved aside for an ally of the Scottish leader

The Independent UK · Sep 26