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Glasgow night time commission formed to boost after-dark economy
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (466+ words) A NEW commission has been established to drive forward Glasgow’s night-time economy and implement strategic changes. The independent panel will lobby for industry support and work collaboratively with the city council to manage nightlife. A dedicated night-time economy manager will…...
Edinburgh Fringe map launched by sibling design duo
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (770+ words) A BROTHER and sister design duo have launched a new interactive Fringe Map to make the festival more manageable for tourists and locals alike. Unlike other maps trialled in the past, this one allows Fringe patrons to view every show…...
Bells to ring again at cathedral after £15,000 fundraising drive
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (999+ words) THE BELLS at one of Edinburgh’s most recognisable landmarks will ring again after a fundraising drive raised the required £15,000 for repairs. St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, in the West End, the mother church of the Diocese of Edinburgh, is known for…...
Scottish music festival begins fifteenth year with sell-out crowd
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (452+ words) A SCOTTISH music festival has began in the Inner Hebrides with thousands expected to travel to the island for a sell-out weekend. Tiree Music Festival (TMF) will begin the 15th edition, with the population of the island expected to treble over…...
First UK Town of Culture - shortlist announced - three Scottish towns included - Deadline News
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (1203+ words) THREE Scottish “towns” are named on the shortlist for the first UK Town of Culture award. Leith in Edinburgh, Lerwick and the Isle of Bute have all been named among fifteen towns which have been selected to go forward to…...
Young filmmakers urged to capture modern Scotland in national competition
5+ day, 52+ min ago (227+ words) YOUNG filmmakers across the country are being urged to pick up their cameras and capture contemporary life as part of a national short film competition. The Scottish Youth Film Foundation (SYFF) has launched its second Films of Scotland contest, aimed…...
Aberdeen researcher identifies north east musician in historical performance
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (251+ words) A RESEARCHER from the University of Aberdeen has uncovered an 18th century Scottish musician as the mystery organist a famous piece of classical music. Dr Aaron McGregor, a lecturer in music performance at the University of Aberdeen, has identified that Charles…...
Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow to mark 90 years of Oor Wullie and The Broons
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (609+ words) THREE Scottish cities will mark 90 years of Oor Wullie and The Broons this month as the National Library of Scotland teams up with DC Thomson for the commemoration. Pop-up displays will run in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee over the weekend…...
Radio presenter remanded in custody after breaching bail conditions
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (133+ words) AN EAST Lothian radio presenter has been remanded in custody after he allegedly breached strict court-imposed bail conditions. Craig Gordon, 49, appeared in the dock from custody at a private petition hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday July 8. Gordon faced…...
IN PHOTOS - cones pop up on Edinburgh statues
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (427+ words) IN RECENT weeks cones have begun appearing atop various statues across Edinburgh, as a trend, which originated in Glasgow, has finally spread to the capital after going global with the Tartan Army during the World Cup. Statues of Adam Smith,…...