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COSMO Edinburgh Wins Buffet Restaurant of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2025

COSMO Edinburgh has been crowned ‘Buffet Restaurant of the Year’ at the prestigious Food Awards Scotland 2025!

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 15:42

Edinburgh Bar Awards Announces 2025 Longlist with 150 Nominees

The one-month countdown is officially on for one of the biggest nights in Scotland’s hospitality calendar - the Edinburgh Bar Awards 2025, as the longlist of nominees is revealed.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 13:24

Historic Environment Scotland launches Talking About Heritage

People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 11:35

Livingston Designer Outlet announces exciting new food hall deli and tasting bar

Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland’s largest designer outlet, is thrilled to announce that bold new culinary destination, Hamilton & Brown, will be arriving at the centre this autumn.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 11:31

Morningside community venue raises hundreds of pounds for Edinburgh pet charity

McLarens on the Corner has raised £600 for the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, as part of its latest fundraising event.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 10:46

Edinburgh International Festival sees Fullest Theatres and Concert Halls in more than a Decade

The 2025 Edinburgh International Festival concluded yesterday after an extraordinary three-week celebration of opera, dance, music and theatre in Scotland’s capital.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 10:15

Edinburgh International Book Festival celebrates success in new home

Edinburgh International Book Festival has wrapped up a landmark year, celebrating a two-week long ‘Repair’ themed programme of events for all ages and interests in it's new home.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 9:52

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) 2025 draws to a close

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 draws to a close and continues to scale up, building creative in-roads with filmmakers and industry.

Last Updated: 25 August 2025 15:08

Tickets now on sale for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo closes the drawbridge on its 75th anniversary Show, as tickets for next year go on sale.

Last Updated: 25 August 2025 14:09

OAPs get on the oars to back Scots bros rowing the Pacific

RESIDENTS living in an Edinburgh care home are throwing their weight behind three Scottish brothers as they close in on a world record-breaking row across the Pacific Ocean.

Last Updated: 25 August 2025 10:11

Week 3 winners of the 2025 Besties announced

The Skinny and Fest, Capital Theatres and Premier Scotland are delighted to announce the winners of The Besties awards week three!

Last Updated: 25 August 2025 9:59

Kevin Quantum Stages Community Show Following Fringe Success

Edinburgh-based international magician Kevin Quantum is offering cut-price tickets for a special performance in Granton of his hit Fringe show.

Last Updated: 23 August 2025 12:34

Free Cake Giveaway as Cake Box opens new Edinburgh Store

CAKE lovers in Edinburgh can enjoy a free slice this Saturday 23rd August, as Cake Box opens its new store on St John's Road, Corstorphine.

Last Updated: 22 August 2025 10:51

Madeleine Brettingham wins prestigious comedy newcomer competition

Madeleine Brettingham has been announced as winner of the 38th edition of So You Think You’re Funny? - the UK’s most prestigious comedy newcomer competition.

Last Updated: 22 August 2025 10:43

Bluey Casting Announced

Live stage show Bluey’s Big Play, featuring Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad and a talented company of actors and puppeteers, has announced its cast for the Olivier Award-nominated production.

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 16:58

Book Now for Lammermuir Festival 2025

The Lammermuir Festival offers audiences a richly immersive experience whether they be new to classical music or life-long fans.

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 15:34

Friendship on the Menu as Vegan Lunch Club Turns One

Hendersons, in collaboration with charity V for Life, is delighted to mark the one-year anniversary of its monthly lunch club for older vegans and vegetarians.

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 13:32

Edinburgh International Film Festival announces 2025 Competition Winners

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) has announced the winners of its prize for feature filmmaking and its prize for short filmmaking.

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 10:43

Primark celebrates 50 years in Scotland with a wee nod to loyal Scots in all stores today

Scottish shoppers will hardly believe it when they see it today as Primark finally relents on one of its biggest brand debates after 50 years.

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 9:57

Christmas at Crieff Hydro returns with magical line up of festive activities

Scotland's best loved family resort, Crieff Hydro, has unveiled details of a specially curated programme of events as it prepares to welcome guests over the festive period.

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 11:33

Scots Language Awards 2025 shortlist unveiled

The shortlist for the Scots Language Awards 2025 has been unveiled, with figures from Scottish literature, theatre, education and business all in the running for awards at the annual ceremony.

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 10:53

Top spots to visit before the Fringe ends!

With the Fringe Festival due to end on 25th August there's still time to check out the top spots to visit!

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 10:37

Growing Matters announces exciting plans for Open Day event at Gilmerton Walled Garden

Growing Matters is thrilled to announce the date for this year's eagerly anticipated event at Gilmerton's Kitchen Walled Garden - Sunday, 7th September.

Last Updated: 19 August 2025 15:44

Bar Prince at The Balmoral unveils a limited edition wine and gelato pairing with iconic Jannettas Gelateria

Bar Prince at The Balmoral has joined forces with the iconic, family-run Jannettas Gelateria of St Andrews to launch an exclusive wine and gelato pairing from 25th August - 7th September.

Last Updated: 19 August 2025 12:50

Entrepreneur behind Lost Shore Surf Resort launches Adventure Sports Led Workspace in West Edinburgh

Andy Hadden, founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, has unveiled The Lighthouse at the EICA - a premium flexible workspace inside the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena in Ratho.

Last Updated: 19 August 2025 12:35

New Rewards app Shuffle launches in Edinburgh and Glasgow, rewarding diners and backing local hospitality

The first 1,000 people to join will receive six months of free access when Shuffle officially launches, along with an exclusive 40% cash reward on the first use of the app.

Last Updated: 18 August 2025 14:28

Watsonian Football Club honours its legacy by celebration over a century of its iconic kits

The Watsonian Football Club kicked off its milestone 150th anniversary celebrations with generations of players and members coming together to honour the club’s rich heritage.

Last Updated: 18 August 2025 14:00

Innis & Gunn wins double gold at the World Beer Awards 2025

Innis & Gunn has claimed double gold on the global stage, winning best in Scotland for the second year running at the World Beer Awards.

Last Updated: 18 August 2025 12:13

Week two winners of the 2025 Besties announced

The Skinny and Fest, Capital Theatres and Premier Scotland are delighted to announce the winners of the week two’s The Besties.

Last Updated: 18 August 2025 11:54

Santa Claus is coming to Dobbies

From exciting encounters with Santa himself to hands-on workshops and joyful family moments, Dobbies is the destination for festive fun this Christmas!

Last Updated: 15 August 2025 13:31