‘Gas Holder 1’ lights up the sky as new park opensÂ
The iconic gasholder - now named ‘Gas Holder 1’ - is a beacon of light in north Edinburgh as it is being illuminated permanently after dark. Â
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Edinburgh celebrates the 46th Jazz & Blues Festival
Edinburgh’s globally renowned festivals are getting into the groove for another spectacular year, with the launch of the 2024 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival.
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Advice against bathing at Portobello Beach
As a result of analysis of routine samples, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have indicated a high bacterial result in the water at Portobello Beach.
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Summer street changes in the Old Town to come into force next week
With the summer festivals season fast approaching, we’re making temporary changes to the way some of our streets in the Old Town operate between 15 July and 30 September 2024.
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A royal reception for Edinburgh 900
Their Majesties The King and Queen attended a celebration of Edinburgh 900 this week at Edinburgh Castle.
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Edinburgh returns new MPs in the 2024 UK Parliamentary General Election
The UK Parliamentary General Election results for Edinburgh’s five constituencies have been announced at the Royal Highland Centre today (Friday 5 July).
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Friendship celebrated in Contalmaison
The capital has reaffirmed its Friendship Agreement with the northern French village of Contalmaison – the final resting place of many soldiers who fought in McCrae’s Battalion.
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Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh
Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote, with photo ID being compulsory at this UK Parliament General Election.
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Emergency facility for lost and delayed postal votes
òòò½ÊÓƵ is taking urgent steps to ensure all residents can cast their vote in next Thursday’s UK Parliament General Election.
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Enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces this summer
Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Val Walker writes about enjoying Edinburgh’s green spaces this summer.
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Advice for residents on returning postal votes or applying for a new proxy vote
We’re issuing guidance so everyone is able to cast their vote in the General Election on 4 July.