Pro-Palestine rallies in Edinburgh and Glasgow on October 7 attacks anniversary The rally in Edinburgh focused on calls for the university to cut its ties with companies linked with Israel. Evening Standard · 17h ago
'Sick and tired': Hundreds protest at Edinburgh university over Israel ties AROUND 200 University of Edinburgh staff and students have taken part in a protest against the institution's "complicity in genocide" in Gaza on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel The National (Scotland) · 19h ago
Clashes and arrests amid demos on anniversary of October 7 attacks Protests have taken place in London, with others being held in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Evening Standard · 22h ago
Woman given three-year supervision and treatment order for killing partner Simone Ramage, 41, was sentenced after a judge concluded she had killed Brian Kowbel in Galashiels in 2023. Evening Standard · Oct 7
How a 'film nerd' found a lost 100-year-old Scottish movie rewriting history A SELF-PROCLAIMED “film nerd” has unearthed a 100-year-old Scottish movie that could rewrite the history of the industry, but had to spend over three years fighting to have his discovery acknowledged, The National can reveal ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 7
A Massage Gun Tore Both of a Student's Retinas, and Doctors Have Seen the Devices Injure Necks and Thighs Too A student who used a massage gun on his eyes tore both retinas. His case joins reports of neck artery tears and muscle breakdown tied to the devices. Medical Daily · Oct 6
Major delays of up to an hour on M8 after rush hour crash MOTORISTS are facing major delays on the M8 following a crash near one of Edinburgh's busiest junctions during the morning rush hour. The National (Scotland) · Oct 6
Lady Louise Windsor keeps Prince Philip's carriage-driving legacy alive The late Duke of Edinburgh left Louise his carriage and horses when he died The Independent UK · Oct 6
Duchess of Edinburgh supports daughter at carriage-driving meet Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, supported her daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, at a carriage-driving competition over the weekend. Sophie, 61, was seen alongside Louise, 22, at the Windsor Great Park event. Louise inherited her love of carriage driving from her grandfather, Prince Philip, who left her his carriage and horses when… The Independent UK · Oct 6
One of Scotland's top arts venues faces 'partial demolition' for student flats DEVELOPERS have unveiled plans to partially demolish one of Scotland’s prominent cultural hubs and build a hotel, apartments and student housing on the site in Edinburgh ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
‘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 · Oct 5
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 · Oct 4
‘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
Falling glass and ‘decapitated’ plants: the race to protect Edinburgh botanic garden’s plants After five years of work, 5,750 panels of toughened glass will help keep hundred of plants safe from Scottish winters – but more work needs to be done The Guardian - UK · Oct 1
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1 Popular winter light show at Edinburgh Castle cancelled after six years A WINTER light show at Edinburgh Castle has been axed after six years as organisers said it is “no longer sustainable” ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1 Well-known Edinburgh chip shop closes after more than 100 years A WELL-KNOWN fish and chip shop in Edinburgh is set to close after more than 100 years, with locals sharing their fondest memories of the takeaway
The Times of India · Sep 30 Jenny Niven On Why Literary Festivals Matter In A Polarised World Jenny Niven is CEO and director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. She was founder and director of Push the Boat Out, a festival of poetry, spoken word and language; head of literature, publishing and languages at Creative Scotland, and executive producer of the Edinburgh International Cultural Summit. She has…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30 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 Guardian - UK · Sep 29 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 National (Scotland) · 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 28 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 27 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.
Evening Standard · Sep 26 Christine Jardine announces she will stand down as MP at next election The Liberal Democrat has has held the Edinburgh West constituency since 2017.
The Independent UK · 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
Evening Standard · Sep 25 Best Scottish hotels, castles and lodges for a Traitors-inspired autumn escape From historic castles to loch-side lodges, book a winter weekend away inspired by The Celebrity Traitors