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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh sculpts new Artist in Residence initiative to support local creatives

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh sculpts new Artist in Residence initiative to support local creatives

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking Artist in Residence initiative, a unique programme dedicated to supporting the city’s vibrant creative community.

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Easter Holidays at Roxy Lanes

Easter Holidays at Roxy Lanes

Competitive gaming venue Roxy Lanes in Rose Street, are offering £5 bowling for kids during the Easter holidays. The offer is available from 29th March to 14th April on bookings made before 5pm.

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National Theatre of Scotland announce full cast and creative team for Maggie & Me

National Theatre of Scotland announce full cast and creative team for Maggie & Me

Full cast and creatives announced for the tour of Maggie & Me, the first stage adaptation of Damian Barr's award-winning memoir touring UK in May and June!

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Riverdance returns to The Edinburgh Playhouse

Riverdance returns to The Edinburgh Playhouse

Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world, including the Edinburgh Playhouse.

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Virgin Red is bringing a bucket of surprises to Virgin Money Edinburgh

Virgin Red is bringing a bucket of surprises to Virgin Money Edinburgh

On Wednesday 20 March, a Points Board will be installed at the Virgin Money Edinburgh store from 10am to 2pm for customers to get their hands on exciting rewards.

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The New Dolly Parton Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse

The New Dolly Parton Musical comes to Edinburgh Playhouse

Due to phenomenal demand the UK Tour of Dolly Parton musical Here You Come Again extends to including Edinburgh Playhouse run in July.

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IMAX Film Fest returns for 2024

IMAX Film Fest returns for 2024

Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, will be holding its seventh annual IMAX Film Fest on Saturday 20th April 2024 with tickets on sale for just £3!

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Dobbies invites nominations for national community initiative

Dobbies invites nominations for national community initiative

Dobbies today launches Dobbies Community Gardens, to offer support for community and charity groups across the UK to help transform, restore or start their indoor or outdoor green spaces.

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Industry experts announce bidding masterclass for Scottish businesses

Industry experts announce bidding masterclass for Scottish businesses

A masterclass led by industry experts in the procurement sector has promised to provide prospective suppliers with vital information on how to submit a successful bid for its upcoming frameworks.

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Scottish stovies and strange sheep are announced as the winning entries for The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition

Scottish stovies and strange sheep are announced as the winning entries for The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition

A sinister story involving 'stovies' and a grisly tale about the strange sheep of Greshornish have been chosen as the winning and runner-up stories in The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition

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Full Programme Announced for Edinburgh Tradfest

Full Programme Announced for Edinburgh Tradfest

Today (Wed 13 March) Edinburgh Tradfest launched its 2024 programme of traditional music, storytelling, film, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events.

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RUSK & RUSK confirms new details for The Spanish Butcher in Edinburgh

RUSK & RUSK confirms new details for The Spanish Butcher in Edinburgh

Award-winning dining concept brings a recipe of jobs creation, provenance-oozing suppliers and vibrant neighbourhood placemaking to Scotland’s capital.

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Easter fun for every bunny with the National Trust For Scotland

Easter fun for every bunny with the National Trust For Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland is going hopping mad for Easter and hosting a bumper 35 Easter egg trails at the special places in its care this spring.

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Casting Announced for Hairspray at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Casting Announced for Hairspray at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Today, the producers of the 2024/25 UK and Ireland tour of Hairspray are delighted to announce initial casting for the smash hit musical coming to Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Pomegranates Festival of Dance Programme Announced

Pomegranates Festival of Dance Programme Announced

Full details of the third Pomegranates Festival programme which will run from 25-30 April 2024 at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and various venues across Edinburgh has been announced.

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Lead Casting Announced For & Juliet at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Lead Casting Announced For & Juliet at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Initial Lead Casting is announced for the award-winning musical & Juliet UK tour, playing at the Edinburgh Playhouse from 12th to 16th November!

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Edinburgh student wins RZSS Young Conservationist of the Year Award

Edinburgh student wins RZSS Young Conservationist of the Year Award

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has announced the winner of its Young Conservationist of the Year Award 2023.

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Inspiring runners demonstrate transformative power of running

Inspiring runners demonstrate transformative power of running

Great Run 2024 series highlights inspirational stories from runners around the UK.

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The 2024 Edinburgh International Festival Programme Brings Audiences and Artists Closer Together Than Ever Before

The 2024 Edinburgh International Festival Programme Brings Audiences and Artists Closer Together Than Ever Before

The Edinburgh International Festival unveils an expansive programme of world-leading opera, music, theatre and dance from 2-25 August 2024.

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Scottish Swim Academy looks set to make a splash in Edinburgh

Scottish Swim Academy looks set to make a splash in Edinburgh

One of Scotland’s leading learn to swim academies is expanding its offering in Scotland with the opening of two new teaching sites in the capital.

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Celebrate International Womens Day at Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Celebrate International Womens Day at Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Celebrating some of Diageo’s most pioneering women, Johnnie Walker Princes Street is hosting an exclusive Spirited Women Tasting in its Explorers' Bothy Bar on 8th-10th of March.

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Scottish pub in Leith wins national PubAid award

Scottish pub in Leith wins national PubAid award

The Dreadnought, Leith, has won an influential award at the PubAid Community Pub Hero awards 2024.

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Bookface Sip & Swap debuts in Edinburgh with best selling author Helen Fitzgerald

Bookface Sip & Swap debuts in Edinburgh with best selling author Helen Fitzgerald

Book lovers, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Bookface Sip & Swap is making its debut at The Cold Town House in Edinburgh's vibrant Grassmarket.

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Gusto Italian raise over Forty Thousand Pound for Young Lives vs Cancer

Gusto Italian raise over Forty Thousand Pound for Young Lives vs Cancer

Throughout December and January, Gusto Italian raised money with £1 donations in aid of charity 'Young Lives vs Cancer', raising an immense total of £44,176.

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Dobbies invites families to hop along to its breakfast event

Dobbies invites families to hop along to its breakfast event

Dobbies, the UK's leading garden centre, is bringing back its much-loved Easter event, inviting families to hop along to their nearest store and enjoy an Easter Bunny Breakfast egg-stravaganza.

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The Duck & Waffle Annual Waffle Week is Back

The Duck & Waffle Annual Waffle Week is Back

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh returns with its annual Waffle Week, taking place from Monday, 25th March until Friday, 29th March.

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The LEGO Group launches FREE interactive workshops around the UK

The LEGO Group launches FREE interactive workshops around the UK

The LEGO Group is proud to launch its latest series of free in-store and online workshops with first event held at LEGO® Toy Shop Edinburgh - St James Centre on 21st and 28th April.

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Celebrate International Womens Day at Vue with these iconic stories

Celebrate International Womens Day at Vue with these iconic stories

Friday 8th March marks International Women's Day and to celebrate Vue is set to screen four inspiring films which follow the achievements of incredible female leads.

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Full Cast Announced for House of JoJo at the Edinburgh Playhouse

Full Cast Announced for House of JoJo at the Edinburgh Playhouse

TV dance sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to announce the full cast for the brand-new production Johannes Radebe: HOUSE OF JOJO.

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Conifox Easter Festival set to give away thousands of mini chocolate eggs

Conifox Easter Festival set to give away thousands of mini chocolate eggs

Conifox Adventure Park's annual Easter Festival returns, promising hopping good fun for the whole family, with 36,000 mini chocolate eggs given away over the course of the event.

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