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Tam Cowan goes on tour
Scottish broadcaster and journalist, Tam Cowan is going on tour for the very first time. He will bring his with and sharp observations with him to entertain live audiences from Troon to Strathpeffer. Tam said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to going out on the first tour of my…
The impact of Barbara Hulanicki’s Biba is explored in the new exhibition at Dovecot Studios on Infirmary Street Listen to co-curator Dennis Nothdruft, Head of Exhibitions at Fashion and Textile Museum, London on the lifestyle brand
The Biba Story: 1964 – 1975 at Dovecot from Friday
The new exhibition at Dovecot Studios will open to a waiting audience on Friday, with the curator talks already sold out. But the exhibition runs until 27 June 2026, so there is plenty of time to enjoy the fashions and other exhibits which will…
Lean back and enjoy the sights and sounds of Enlightenment at McEwan Hall
Flop into a bean bag on the floor at the McEwan Hall for the best half hour you will spend today. Listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons while being immersed in a projection which traverses across the interior of the Hall - around…
Enjoy Camera Obscura & World of Illusions with longer opening hours this month
The attraction on Castlehill, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, will be open longer throughout the February half term, giving visitors even more time to enjoy one of the city's popular attractions for all ages.…
Edinburgh MP calls for more preventative action on knife crime
Scottish Labour have announced they would impose tougher regulation on the sale of knives in a bid to prevent knife crime. Edinburgh North and Leith MP, Tracy Gilbert, says that the impact of this kind of crime is so severe, demanding…
Eight unmissable films at HippFest 2026
The 16th edition of HippFest, the festival of silent films, takes place at the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness between 18 and 22 March. Some of the films included in the programme are accompanied by live music, some will be shown on the steam railway station…
Ronnie the giraffe has died at Edinburgh Zoo
Ronnie, the Nubian giraffe, has diedat the age of eight following a short illness. A spokesperson for Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, RZSS, said: "Ronnie joined the zoo from Woburn Safari Park in 2021 and was a wonderful ambassador for his wild…
Voi extend bike hire scheme to Stockbridge and Inverleith
The cycle hire scheme which is being trialled in Edinburgh for two years is to expand to include Stockbridge and Inverleith. Since September last year 185,000 trips have been taken by 26,500 cyclists on Voi bikes. From Tuesday evening there…
Police Scotland advise that the A90 remains closed northbound at Cramond Bridge
“The A90 remains closed northbound from Cramond Bridge towards the Queensferry Crossing due to a crash reported to us around 11.10pm on Monday, 2 February, 2026.”
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
W Hotel will have limited rights of access for taxis and small coaches
Cars and small coaches will be allowed to continue to access the public realm area, St James Square, outside the W Hotel at St James Quarter, as the council averts further legal action. The area of land, past the bollards at…
Scottish Government say their investment will tackle “economic inactivity”
Investment of more than £90 million will address long-term unemployment, boost economic growth and tackle child poverty according to the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, who made the announcement on Monday. In the…
Valentine’s Day – The Leddie Loves
Enjoy a romantic coastal escape, made for lingering moments and making memories. Available from Saturday 7th to Sunday 22nd February, the Leddie Loves package is the ultimate luxury package comprising bed, bubbles and a leisurely a la carte breakfast. For £150…
Valentine’s Day – memories start at Chaophraya
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Where Love Flows, Chaophraya's exclusive menu, thoughtfully crafted to be shared and enjoyed with someone special. On Valentine's DayEnjoy three beautifully curated courses, featuring dishes hand-picked for sharing with…
Remembering Muriel Spark on her birthday
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Dame Muriel Spark, yet the buzz around her has never been more vibrant. A biography last year will be followed by another this spring, the first volume of her letters was prominently reviewed, an…
New production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie announced
Dame Muriel Spark was born in Edinburgh on 1 February 1918. To celebrate, a new partnership between the National Theatre of Scotland and The Royal Lyceum Theatre in association with Pitlochry Festival Theatre, has been announced. A new…
What’s on at Dynamic Earth in February
With half term coming up in February when parents and carers look around for inspiration and entertainment, Dynamic Earth has some good suggestions. EUCLID: The Dark Universe Detective Exhibition This is a free exhibition which will show the ways that…
Looking back with The Old Edinburgh Club
Each month The Old Edinburgh Club reminds us of the notable dates in Edinburgh's past. 1st In 1918, Dame Muriel Spark (author of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) was born Muriel Sarah Camberg in Edinburgh; Spark spent her childhood in the Bruntsfield area of…
Councillors agree capital investment from Visitor Levy funding
Councillors have agreed the package of capital projects which will be paid for by the Visitor Levy in the City Operations and Infrastructure section The proceeds from the Visitor Levy will be spent on a wide range of projects,…
UK Government award funding to improve local sports facilities
During a visit earlier in the week the UK Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, announced funding to provide and improve access to sport with all-weather pitches, floodlights and community hubs at three dozen locations in Scotland. The new…
News of roadworks and road closures planned in Edinburgh
The council's Edintravel team lists roadworks and street closures and then publishes an updated version on Fridays. Here is the latest. The measures listed include diversions for traffic in Edinburgh due to utility providers dealing with…
It is definitely ski season on Heriot Row… a wee slalom course of collapsed road signs for people to manoeuvre followed by a wee fenced off chicane to get round the corner into Dundas Street Cue the music (and the claims) @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Goodbye Mr MacKenzie to support Garbage at Edinburgh Castle
Shirley Manson's former band, Goodbye Mr MacKenzie will support her and Garbage when they appear at Edinburgh Castle in July. Garbage’s show at Edinburgh Castle, which the group have already said will most likely be their last headline…
Former Deputy First Minister Jim Wallace dies
Jim Wallace, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, former Deputy First Minister of Scotland and a towering figure of modern Scottish liberalism, has died. The Scotsman report that Lord Wallace has died after complications from surgery at the Royal Infirmary of…
The night sky over Edinburgh in February
The Astronomical Sky Above Edinburgh and Lothian For February 2026 Phil Daly An excellent example of earthshine occurs mid-February and we close out theshortest month with a sunset parade of 6 planets. The Sun leaves Capricornus (The Sea Goat) on 16…
Accounts Commission report says councils could become financially unsustainable
A report on council finances in Scotland finds that notwithstanding all the cuts councils have made, and continue to make, their costs exceed the available funding. This means the local authorities who provide…
Apply now for School Age Payment – February deadline
Parents and carers of school age children are urged to apply now for financial support for children starting primary school. The deadline for applications for the support - which is worth £319.80 per child - is 28 February. This funding is…
Two Festival of Politics talks to be held at Holyrood
There will be two free events held at The Scottish Parliament in February which are one-off events organised by the team behind the Festival of Politics.. These net zero focussed talks on 16 February 2026 will be held at the same time so…
Irvine Welsh to appear at Book Festival event in North Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh authors, Val McDermid and Irvine Welsh will feature at North Edinburgh Arts and Muirhouse Library in a free event in February. Paper Trails is a literary initiative established by HM Queen Camilla in 2025, and will also…
Additional seasonal deaths last year – one in five from flu
The latest figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that there were 2,704 additional seasonal deaths in the winter of 2024/2025, and the numbers confirm that almost one in five of these were due to flu. Additional winter…
Three new penguins arrive in Edinburgh
Three new female king penguins have arrived at Edinburgh Zoo, the first time in more than ten years. Constance, Maude and Alma came to Edinburgh from Rotterdam Zoo in early January. Keepers at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland run zoo introduced the…
Scotland refreshes trade ties with UAE
Government says it is taking advantage of opportunities for export and investment as Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, visits the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Deputy First Minister is undertaking four days of engagements in UAE marking Scotland Week UAE,…
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland @kirstymcneill.bsky.social visited the site of the first Stolperstein in Scotland today just ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. She remembered particularly Jane Hainjng who is commemorated by the small brass plaque
Holocaust Memorial Day – remembering Jane Haining
Scotland Office Minister, Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s first Stolperstein memorial in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January. The "stumbling stone" outside St Stephen’s Church, was unveiled last November, to…
Calling all pocket garden designers in the capital
School pupils are invited to design a small sustainable garden inspired by fresh water for the 10th annual Pocket Garden Design competition. The environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, is behind the contest which is open for entries until…
Meet the Council at Assembly Rooms
Edinburgh businesses are invited to meet with dozens of council services and business-facing partners face-to-face next week. Meet the Council will be held on Tuesday 3 February at the Assembly Rooms on George Street between 10am and 1pm. Local businesses are…
Leith Chooses – in a few weeks
After the public voting day today Leith Chooses is open for online votes to be cast. After that the committee will count up the votes cast for each one of the 30 projects on the shortlist, and the results will be announced. This year the theme is Wellbeing in Leith.…
Just some of the 30 projects represented at @leithchooses.bsky.social on Saturday where members of the public were voting for the project they wanted to be awarded funding from the almost £50,000 available
Council to be asked to help with travel costs for families with children in hospital
The council is to be asked to offer extra help with travel costs for families of children who are in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People at Little France. Cllr Finlay McFarlane, who represents the…
New luxury listening bar in the West End pairs cocktails with a vinyl experience
The Caley Bar at The Caledonian Edinburgh has been given a makeover in recent months and is now relaunched as the capital's newest listening bar. This is a space to unwind and relax and immerse yourself in sound. The…
Chris Murray MP appointed Trade Envoy
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has appointed five new UK Trade Envoys, among them Chris Murray, MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh. Mr Murray has been appointed a the UK's Trade Envoy to France. He said: "It’s a huge honour to be appointed UK…
Free beer for gingers this weekend
During Burns Weekend - from today until Sunday - one city pub is offering free beer to the red heads in celebration of the national bard. Vault City is pouring free half pints of Iron Brew Sour or Fiery Ginger to anyone with red hair at the Wee Vault taproom at…
Babsie joins the chimpanzee troop at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed a new member to its chimpanzee troop. Babsie, an Eastern chimpanzee, joins the zoo from AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection in the Netherlands, who previously rescued her from a circus when she was young. Staff at the…
FOI Commissioner raises legal proceedings against The Scottish Government
In a legal first, The Scottish Information Commissioner, David Hamilton, has instructed his solicitors to initiate court proceedings against The Scottish Government in the Court of Session. Mr Hamilton says that this action…
Sheppard looking for a place on the SNP regional list
Former Edinburgh MP, Tommy Sheppard, has applied for a place on the SNP list for Lothians in The Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May. The deadline for nominations has now closed, and Mr Sheppard says that a majority of constituencies…
Leith Chooses takes place on Saturday
Leith Chooses takes place on Saturday - the public voting event when all locals can vote for their favourite project from a long list of 30 to receive funding - and is held at the Leith Community Centre. There is, however, a last minute change as the lift at…
