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  • Thursday 17 May 2012

    Faster internet on way for Midlothian

    THOUSANDS of Midlothian homes and businesses are about to join the internet superhighway.
  • Thursday 17 May 2012

    F&C plans growth in Edinburgh

    F&C Asset Management, the fund manager with a sizeable presence in Edinburgh, has unveiled plans to beef up its consumer business ahead of rules coming into force under the retail distribution review (RDR).
  • Thursday 17 May 2012

    Edinburgh could host Tour de France’s Grand Depart

    Edinburgh could host the Tour de France’s Grand Depart in 2017 as organisers step up their bid to bring cycling’s biggest event to the United Kingdom.
  • Wednesday 16 May 2012

    City plays host to real estate research forum

    The Capital is set to play host to one of the world’s largest real estate research events this summer when the European Real Estate Society brings its 19th annual conference to the city.
  • Wednesday 16 May 2012

    Business booming with new start-ups

    THE number of new businesses being set up in Edinburgh has reached the highest level for more than four years, figures have revealed.
  • Tuesday 15 May 2012

    City shops make the catwalk

    OVERSEAS shoppers are putting George Street on a par with London’s Bond Street when it comes to luxury shopping, according to retail analysts

Features

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Edinburgh 24 Hour Itinerary

Only got 24 hours in Edinburgh? Then fear not, intrepid traveller, because we’ve come up with a plan to make sure you get the most out of every single minute of your day and enjoy our essential Edinburgh experience. Let’s just hope you’ve got the stamina to see it through to the end! more

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Edinburgh 48 Hour Itinerary

So, you’ve got a couple of days in Scotland’s capital, but you’re not sure what to do? Look no further, for our guide to spending 48 hours in Edinburgh has plenty of suggestions to help you eke out every last bit of enjoyment from your stay in our beautiful city. Compact and easy to get around on foot, Edinburgh is also a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s first City of Literature, meaning there’s plenty of history and culture to be discovered. more

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Young Edinburgh Itinerary

From physically-challenging activities certain to get the adrenaline flowing, to the (only ever so slightly) more sedate pastime of shopping, as well as award-winning dining, clubbing and gig-going, Scotland’s inspiring capital has plenty to offer younger visitors looking for an active break in one of the most engaging, enchanting and cosmopolitan cities in the world. We’ve pulled together a summary of just some of the options available to you to create a starter itinerary of things to do in Edinburgh. more

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  • RBS Museum Late: A Night in Wonderland

    National Museum of Scotland: After two enormously successful events, the Museum once again opens its doors after hours to offer live music from Discopolis and Django Django, installations, activities, roaming creations and pop-up surprises inspired by the weird and wonderful from the collections.

  • RCS Chamber Choir: L'Ascension

    St Cuthbert's Church: Messiaen's L'Ascension, Orlando Gibbons' O Clap Your Hands Together, Judith Weir's Ascending into Heaven, Victoria's Ascendens Christus in altem, Finzi's God is gone up with a triumphant shout and JS Bach's motet Lobet den Herrn make up a concert celebrating the feast of the Ascension. Geoffrey Woollatt (organ) is the soloist and Michael Bawtree conducts.

  • Jack and Jill Market

    Meadowbank Sports Centre: An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.

  • Curtains

    Royal Lyceum Theatre: The Southern Light Opera Company presents Kander and Ebb's comedy whodunit musical set behind the scenes in the dastardly world of showbiz.

  • Candyboxx

    GHQ: Gay student night of electro and house.

  • Tim Hecker

    Pilrig St Paul's Church: Ambient drone/electronica made up of live organ, bass rumbles and static, from new album Ravedeath, 1972 which picked up a Juno Award for Best Electronic Album of the Year in 2011.

  • Edinburgh Farmers' Market

    Castle Terrace: More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.

  • The Phantom of the Opera

    The Edinburgh Playhouse: Andrew Lloyd Webber's vastly popular melodramatic musical comes to Scotland at last, with John Owen-Jones and Earl Carpenter sharing the role of the Phantom. Tickets on sale Fri 10 Feb 2012.

  • Cèilidh Mhòr

    Frankenstein Pub: Lively new ceilidh night with plenty of Scottish dancing and live music from Òr Ceilidh Band.

  • Old Town Undersound

    Various venues: Two days of grunge, doom, stoner/post rock, metal and punk spread over five venues, featuring over 40 bands including Gin Goblins, Critikill, Hagana, Lords of Bastard, Degrassi, Wildtype, We Ate Them Off The Floor and many more. Banshee Labyrinth, Opium and Bannermans are open both days while Sneaky Pete's joins the fun on Sun and Brew Dog hosts acoustic acts (also on the Sun). The aim is to raise as much as possible for charity so while all gigs are free donations to Make-a-Wish Foundation UK are much appreciated.

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