Living in Edinburgh News

• Scottish Life Business Surge

  Wednesday 15 May 2013Edinburgh-based pensions house Scottish Life has seen a surge in business in the early months of 2013 after reforms to the financial advisory market abolished commission payments.more...

• Snowsports 'boost' to Scotland's economy

  Wednesday 10 April 2013Snowsports have contributed almost £20.5m to the Scottish economy since the start of the latest season, according to VisitScotland.more...

• UK retail sales grew at fastest rate for years in February

  Tuesday 05 March 2013UK retail sales grew at their fastest rate in more than three years in February, as the drier weather coaxed shoppers back out onto the High Street.more...

• Meadows cycle path route gets £360k upgrade

  Thursday 07 February 2013A stretch of the Capital’s cycle network is to undergo a “significant” upgrade to encourage more people to get on their bikes.more...

• It’s reel thing for Balerno cinema

  Wednesday 23 January 2013A COMMUNITY cinema that offers free admission is set to splash out on essential equipment after landing a £2000 grant.more...

• Edinburgh Fringe set for Scottish music celebration

  Wednesday 16 January 2013A FIVE-DAY celebration of Scottish music is to be held at the height of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe under a major funding deal for the event. Bands, composers, promoters and individual musicians will be able to take advantage of a £100,000 cash pot to help stage shows this summemore...

• Christmas revival as high street sales rise

  Wednesday 16 January 2013Christmas helped to revive Scotland's high streets last month, according to the latest retail figures.more...

• Royal Yacht Britannia on crest of a wave as visitor numbers increase

  Monday 14 January 2013THE ROYAL Yacht Britannia has steamed ahead of other city attractions, announcing its highest visitor numbers in a decade.more...

• PMI survey: 'Growth mode' hopes for Scottish economy

  Monday 14 January 2013Scotland's economy may have started 2013 in "growth mode" after ending last year on a sound footing, a report has suggested.more...

• Paul Kitching creates dinner for four Michelin chefs

  Wednesday 09 January 2013MANY have faced the pressure of cooking an elaborate meal for family, friends or colleagues which simply had to go right.more...