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Launch of Edinburgh Lectures 2013
Published on Monday 18 February 2013
The Edinburgh Lectures 2013 series has been unveiled, with a line-up of speakers chosen to reflect the Scottish Government’s Year of Natural Scotland.
Forest Giants take root in Holyrood Park
Wednesday 1 May 2013
Giant faces constructed out of tree branches and leaves have taken root in Holyrood Park today (1st May).
Raise a cuppa to Her Majesty on the Royal Mile
Friday 18 May 2012
Edinburgh's Royal Mile will play host to a Diamond Jubilee event on Sunday 3 June at 3pm.
Cup Final victory parade routes announced
Friday 11 May 2012
The victory parade routes chosen by Edinburgh’s iconic football clubs have been granted permission by the City of Edinburgh Council ahead of the Scottish Cup Final on 19 May.
100 Days until the Olympics marked in Edinburgh
Thursday 19 April 2012
Scotland's only London 2012 'Live Site' in Edinburgh's Festival Square was a hive of activity yesterday as 100 city schoolchildren joined local Torchbearers for an important milestone.
Acclaimed physicist presented with Edinburgh Award
Monday 27 February 2012
The fifth person to be honoured by the people of Edinburgh with a special award for making an outstanding contribution to the city received his accolade at the City Chambers on Friday (24 February).
Uppies and Doonies to battle it out in The Games for Hogmanay
Friday 11 November 2011
Edinburgh's world famous Hogmanay celebrations will see the heart of Scotland's Capital transformed into a games arena to herald the start of 2012.
Bullseye as Edinburgh wins award for Archery World Cup Final
Friday 16 September 2011
Edinburgh's Festivals and Events Champion Councillor Steve Cardownie today welcomed the city's success at this year's Scottish Event Awards.
Edinburgh to host Paralympic Flame Festival in August 2012
Thursday 15 September 2011
In the build-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games a Paralympic Flame Festival will be held in Scotland's Capital on 26 August 2012, it was announced today.
Sir Jackie Stewart revs up dyslexia awareness in Edinburgh
Friday 29 October 2010
Former World Champion Scottish racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart is gearing up to be the special guest speaker at a series of events devoted to raising the awareness of "hidden dyslexia".
Edinburgh lands top international award for festivals and events
Friday 17 September 2010
Edinburgh has become the only British city to win a major international award recognising its world-leading reputation for festivals and events.
Public urged to prepare for Papal visit in Edinburgh
Tuesday 14 September 2010
Residents, workers and spectators who will be in the capital on 16 September when the Pope visits are being urged to prepare well for the day.
Festivals' future on the menu at breakfast open debate
Thursday 5 August 2010
Edinburgh's Festival Forum is gearing up to host the second annual debate about the future of the city' festivals next month.
Thousands to show support for Armed Forces past, present and future
Friday 25 June 2010
Thousands of people are expected to gather in Edinburgh's city centre tomorrow (Saturday 26 June 2010) to pay tribute to the Armed Forces.
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