Edinburgh Art Festival ‘highlight of the visual arts calendar in Scotland’
Celebrated artist Grayson Perry will hold his first major solo exhibition in Scotland as part of the line-up for the Edinburgh Art Festival.
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Figures reveal Edinburgh is worst area in Scotland for teacher to pupil ratio
Schools in Scotland’s capital have the worst pupil-teacher ratio in the country according to official figures.
Woman sexually assaulted on train by man sitting in next seat
A woman has been subjected to a prolonged sexual assault on board a train.
NHS Lothian contacts heart surgery patients over infection fears
A health board has contacted nearly 200 patients who had heart surgery at an Edinburgh hospital in the last six months over infection fears.
Trains ordered for new London to Edinburgh rail operator
A rail firm planning a rival low-fare service between London and Edinburgh has ordered trains that will provide the “highest level of comfort and service”.
The story of Sophia Jex-Blake and the Edinburgh Seven, and how they blazed the trail for women attending university
150 years ago this month, Sophia Jex-Blake applied to the University of Edinburgh to study medicine.
V&A Dundee helps boost other tourist attractions, study finds
The opening of the V&A Dundee has helped boost visitor numbers at nearby attractions by up to 40%, according to new research.
Man in hospital after attempted murder at flat
A man is in hospital after he was attacked in an attempted murder at a city flat.
Women robbed at knifepoint in two incidents in Edinburgh
Police are linking two incidents which saw women robbed at knifepoint overnight in Edinburgh.
World’s biggest prize for tapestry awarded to Norwegian artist
The world’s biggest prize for tapestry has been awarded to a Norwegian artist.
Man charged over death of Edinburgh chef
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the death of a chef in Edinburgh.