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More details announced for Edinburgh Paralympic Flame Festival
Published on Monday 21 May 2012
More details have been announced today about the Flame Festival being held in Scotland's Capital to mark the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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.
Assembly Rooms back with a vengeance as Fringe tickets go on sale
Friday 27 April 2012
Tickets go on sale today for a sensational Fringe line-up of theatre, comedy and music at Edinburgh's much loved Assembly Rooms this summer.
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.
Capital looks forward to an all Edinburgh Scottish Cup Final
Monday 16 April 2012
Following the outcome of the Scottish Cup semi-finals at the weekend, Edinburgh is in the grip of football fever ahead of the final in May.
Concertgoers urged to Be Lucky as Hogmanay 2013 tickets go on sale
Friday 13 April 2012
Tickets went on sale at 10am today, Friday 13 April, for Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2013, with ten 'Lucky 13' winners in with a chance of landing their tickets for free.
Excitement hots up at Edinburgh's Big Screen ahead of London 2012
Thursday 12 April 2012
A number of eye-catching events are being held in Edinburgh's Festival Square over the coming weeks as it prepares to become Scotland's only 'Live Site' for London 2012.
Edinburgh Castle revealed as location for spectacular Olympic Torch Evening Celebration
Monday 19 March 2012
Edinburgh Castle is today [Monday 19 March 2012] unveiled as the venue for a spectacular free evening celebration to mark the arrival of the Olympic Flame to Scotland's Capital on 13 June 2012.
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).
Touch World Cup and Golden Oldies Hockey Festival positively impact the Capital
Thursday 17 November 2011
Edinburgh saw a busy summer of international sporting events take place with a positive economic benefit coming from their staging.
Edinburgh remembers
Friday 11 November 2011
This weekend, Edinburgh will join the rest of the world in observing Remembrance Day - a commemoration of the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
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.
Edinburgh lands starring role in London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Scotland's Capital city is to host an Evening Celebration event for the London 2012 Olympic Flame as part of its journey around the UK next summer.
Edinburgh Award celebration at City Chambers for George Kerr
Wednesday 16 February 2011
The fourth person to be honoured by the people of Edinburgh for making an outstanding contribution to the city will receive his accolade at the City Chambers tomorrow (Thursday 17 February 2011).
James Robertson's Edinburgh Lecture to explore the city in Scots literature
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Edinburgh and Glasgow's countless appearances in Scotland's literary canon will be the topic of debate tomorrow evening (9 Feb) at the next instalment of the Edinburgh Lectures Talking Cities series.
Edinburgh welcomes 2011 in spectacular style
Saturday 1 January 2011
Initial reports this morning suggest that Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party has been a major success and retained its prestigious, world-wide reputation as the home of Hogmanay.
Be warm, be safe and have fun at Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Wednesday 29 December 2010
As the big night approaches, organisers of the world famous Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party are urging revellers to be warm, to stay safe and to enjoy all that Edinburgh has to offer this Hogmanay.
CANCELLED: Nativity Carol Concert called off due to weather conditions
Sunday 28 November 2010
Today's Nativity Carol Concert, scheduled for 4pm in St Andrew Square, has had to be cancelled due to heavy snow.
Four days of St Andrew's Day events in St Andrew Square
Friday 26 November 2010
Edinburgh's St Andrew's Day celebrations get under way in St Andrew Square tomorrow offering four days of live, interactive entertainment and culminating in a Grand Ceilidh on the big day itself.
Edinburgh set for another sparkling Christmas
Friday 5 November 2010
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Scotland's Capital city - in the week when Edinburgh was voted the best city in the UK for the festive season.
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.
Council hails Papal visit to Edinburgh a success
Thursday 16 September 2010
The Leader of the City of Edinburgh Council has congratulated those who helped to ensure the Pope’s first hours in the UK were a success.
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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