Tag: Edinburgh

On a warm Thursday evening in Edinburgh, a small crowd has gathered to witness a European first. In a small space on Dundas Street, the continent's first museum of contemporary Palestinian art is hosting...

**Teenagers Arrested and Charged in Portobello Stabbing Incident** In a shocking turn of events, two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged stabbing incident that took place in Portobello. The incident...

Scottish Retail Consortium Urges Support for SNP Budget The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), a major business organization, is calling on Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to back the Scottish Government's budget in an upcoming...

Scotland Goalkeeper Craig Gordon Nears Move from Hearts to Premiership Rivals Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon is on the brink of departing Tynecastle for a new chapter with Premiership rivals, following a season of...

Hearts Clinch Highest Points Tally in 18 Years with Victory over Dundee Hearts secured their highest cinch Premiership points tally in 18 years with a resounding 3-0 victory over Dundee. Barrie McKay played a crucial...

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust Faces Shareholder Challenge In a bold move, Saba Capital Management, a New York-based hedge fund, has set its sights on the £800 million Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust, known for its significant...

Scotland Weather Warnings: New Year Live Updates & Alerts Scotland is currently facing severe weather conditions, prompting urgent warnings and alerts for the New Year. Citizens across the country are advised to stay informed and...

Scotland's Top Town for House Price Growth in 2021 Dunfermline, a town in Fife, has emerged as the epicenter of skyrocketing house prices in Scotland for 2021. According to recent data released by Halifax, property...

Severe Weather Warnings for Hogmanay in Scotland Scotland is bracing for severe weather conditions this Hogmanay, with yellow weather warnings issued across the country. The Met Office has alerted to strong winds, heavy snowfall, and...

Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney Faces Tough Questions at FMQs Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney found himself in the hot seat during the latest session of First Minister's Questions (FMQs) as opposition leaders...

Christina Hendry to Run for Alex Salmond's Former Seat Christina Hendry, the niece of former first minister Alex Salmond, has officially announced her candidacy to run for a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) in...

Cammy Day Resigns as Edinburgh City Council Leader Edinburgh City Council leader, Cammy Day, has stepped down from his position amidst allegations of sending inappropriate messages to Ukrainian refugees. The Labour politician was suspended by...

Labour Suspends Edinburgh Council Leader for Alleged Misconduct The Labour leader of Edinburgh city council, Cammy Day, has been suspended by his party and is facing calls to resign following reports he sent Ukrainian refugees...

Shankland Shines in Hearts Victory Over Dundee In a thrilling match at Tynecastle, Lawrence Shankland broke his 12-game scoring drought with a magnificent first-half double to lead Hearts to a 2-0 victory over Dundee. The...

Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre Set to Be Demolished Due to RAAC Concrete Discovery Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, a beloved cultural landmark in North Lanarkshire, is facing a heartbreaking fate as it is slated...

Protesters Spared Jail Time for Stone of Destiny Incident In a surprising turn of events, two activists, Jamie Priest and Catriona Roberts, have been spared jail time after causing damage to a glass cabinet containing...

The Scottish Government recently announced new measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the controversial Two Child Cap policy. This policy, implemented as part of the UK government's welfare reforms, restricts financial support to...

Former local authority chief executives are sounding the alarm as they claim that Holyrood has become Scotland's largest council, with power increasingly centralized in Edinburgh. The Mercat Group, along with Reform Scotland, is calling...

Scotland's New Makar: Dr. Peter Mackay Takes on the Role Dr. Peter Mackay, a renowned expert in Scottish Gaelic literature and lecturer at St Andrews University, is gearing up to step into the...

Snowfall Forecast: Scotland Braces for Freezing Temperatures and Wintry Conditions In a chilling turn of events, Scotland is preparing for plummeting temperatures as winter weather grips the country. The mercury is set to drop to...

Businesses in Scotland have high hopes for the upcoming Scottish budget, with rates relief at the top of their Christmas wish list. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Scottish Hospitality Group (SHG)...

Businessman and former Apprentice star, Mike Soutar, recently criticized the Scottish Government's tax policies, particularly the SNP's additional income tax rate. Speaking at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual business address, Soutar highlighted the...

Finance Secretary Shona Robison is facing a challenging situation in the upcoming Scottish Budget, as experts from the Fraser of Allander Institute have warned that she has limited room for manoeuvre despite the significant...

Hundreds of cyclists in Edinburgh are gearing up to pedal through the city streets dressed as native Scottish animals this Saturday. The event, organized by Critical Mass Edinburgh, aims to showcase the positive connection...

During the recent First Minister's Questions (FMQs), Deputy First Minister John Swinney faced accusations of ignoring crime victims. The opposition parties criticized Swinney for not doing enough to support and prioritize the needs of...

Rent prices for a two-bedroom property in and around Edinburgh have more than doubled since 2010, according to new figures released by the Scottish Government. The average rent in the Lothian area, which includes...

Dundee FC faced off against Hibernian FC in an intense match that saw Dundee dominate with a 4-1 victory. The game started with Hibs taking the lead thanks to Nicky Cadden's early goal, but...

Scottish retailers are facing a daunting challenge as they are required to generate an additional £3.1 billion in sales to counteract the effects of a significant tax increase announced in the recent Budget. The...

Today, John Swinney faced the First Minister's Questions live at Holyrood. The session was filled with updates and highlights as various topics were discussed. One of the key points of discussion was education in Scotland....

The Scottish Politician Of The Year Awards took place last night, honoring outstanding politicians who have made significant contributions to their communities. The event was attended by politicians from all parties, as well as...