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Walter Blair helped many musicians fulfil potential they never knew they had

Scotsman Obituaries: Walter Blair, Scottish organist, teacher and choirmaster

'With New Clarendon matching occupiers’ sustainable ambitions, we are already seeing strong levels of interest,' says JLL Scotland. Picture: contributed.

Work begins on creating 'defurbished' office space on Edinburgh's George Street

From left: Alan Campbell, partner at AAB; Paula Fraser, business unit head – private client; Lyn Calder, managing partner Edinburgh; Mark Bell, partner at AAB Consulting; and Andy Shaw, Partner at AAB. Picture: Peter Devlin.

Accountancy heavyweight AAB debuts new, expanded Edinburgh office

Paul O'Grady as Miss Hannigan in Annie PIC: Matt Crockett

Paul O’Grady on Annie: ‘It's right for today, the way things are’

'Edinburgh has always been a mixed-use city centre... But the introduction of St James Quarter has meant different areas have re-established themselves,' says Knight Frank. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography.

Edinburgh has 'lowest retail vacancy rate of UK’s major cities except London'

Barry Bryson

Edinburgh chef Barry Bryson pops up with seafood menu at George Street cafe

More than 2.4 million attendees are said to have attended Edinburgh's most recent Christmas festival. Picture: Robin Mair

Risk fears raised over calls for council takeover of Christmas festival

Edinburgh's St Andrew Square looking festive

Christmas and New Year festivals are crucial for Edinburgh city centre - Roddy S...

STAC on track to create one of Europe's largest IoT clusters

Startup growth potential is heading west - Nick Freer

The agency said it has enjoyed long-held client relationships in Scotland and opened its first base there, in Edinburgh, in early 2021.

Digital marketing agency to create extra 30 jobs under Edinburgh expansion plan

Edinburgh's George Street is the most fined street in Britain when it comes to parking cars – outside of London.

Scottish street is worst for parking outside of London

Organisers say Edinburgh's revived Christmas festival attracted 2.4 million visitors. Picture: Robin Mair

Edinburgh’s Christmas festival attracts 2.4m visitors after eleventh-hour rescue

Make Christmas full of festive cheer with a visit to Edinburgh

Ad Feature Get set for Edinburgh’s Christmas market and programme of events

Work on a proposed £36 million overhaul of George Street is expected to get underway in 2024.

Edinburgh’s major events set to be ousted from new-look George Street

Transport convener Scott Arthur said there was widespread support for the overall project, even if there were still concerns over details.

Trees could be added to George Street revamp

Edinburgh's Christmas festival is due to return at the end of November. Picture: Tim Edgeler

World heritage watchdog protests over plans for Edinburgh's Christmas festival

A campaign to create a memorial to medical pioneer Elsie Inglis on Edinburgh's Royal Mile has become embroiled in controversy since royal sculptor Alexander Stoddart was announced as the designer of the tribute.

Elsie Inglis statue campaigners need to defuse controversy - Brian Ferguson

Lesley McLeod, CEO, Association for Project Safety

Worth remembering why rules are needed in the first place - Lesley McLeod

Outdoor clothing brand Meander Apparel sews up new permanent store and HQ

The flat’s dining area with fireplace focal point affords access to a private rear garden. Picture: Alan Rennie Photography

Two-bedroom main-door flat offers a new home in the New Town

Edinburgh's Christmas festival will be returning at the end of November after an elevent-hour rescue deal was agreed by councillors.

Christmas festival to go ahead with new operators

Abrdn says a number of its finance services will be outsourced to Mumbai-based WNS. Picture: contributed.

Finance giant Abrdn under fire over outsourcing Edinburgh jobs to Indian partner

Broadlands Properties has acquired 86, 88, and 90-92 George Street from a client of CBRE Investment Management. Picture: contributed.

Trio of properties on Edinburgh's George Street snapped up in major deal

The show’s over, roll on festivals 2023

Cast and crew from The Ladyboys of Bangkok have been clearing rubbish up outside their venue on Lothian Road. Picture: Duncan McGlynn

Festivalgoers urged to take their rubbish home during Edinburgh bin strike

The scheduled line-up includes comedy stars such as Mark Nelson, Jason Byrne and Jo Caulfield

Edinburgh bin strike: Fringe stars' gala fundraiser to support strikers

Artist Kostya Benkovich presents his sculpture The Suitcase at the Assembly Gardens in Edinburgh

Festival Fringe: Russian artist highlights the plight of refugees

Hamilton & Inches barware

Hamilton & Inches launch their first barware collection for cocktail lovers

Voter turnout was 43 per cent across Scotland in the 2022 local elections.

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: We are governed by parties with minor share...

Rock Of Ages Musical Pic: The Other Richard

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh gets a surprise visit from Rock of Ages cast

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Edinburghh city centre's got a Spring in its step again - Roddy Smith

Zoom calling from back in the office

Getting post-pandemic work-life balance right - Nick Freer

A major rethink of Edinburgh city centre has been ordered in the wake of the Covid pandemic and the decline of the rethink centre. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS Group

Edinburgh orders radical rethink for city centre

Author Susan Ferrier, who wrote several books in the early 19th Century and is considered Scotland's Jane Austen, didn't seek the limelight and preferred to write anonymously. Her work is now being celebrated at the hotel which sits on the site of the old townhouse where she lived with her high society family. PIC: CC.

Celebrating Scotland's 'forgotten Jane Austen' at her old high society address

Liam Rudden decides which suit for a make-over

Slater Menswear comes of age having suited and booted Edinburgh for 21 years

The former Royal High School on Calton Hill is to be turned into a new National Centre for Music.

City declares that almost all of its most important buildings have been saved

Edinburgh singer Emma Aika hanging out in the new Roku Gin Japanese Cherry Blossom garden at Tigerlily

First look at Tigerlily's new Roku Gin Japanese Garden and its cocktails

Where are all the women?

International Women's Day: Where are the Writing Women? - Sara Sheridan

Ooutdoor seating areas are an important part of generating the atmosphere in the city centre

Edinburgh’s lining up a summer to savour - Roddy Smith

An acrobat from La Meute flies over the Circus Hub, the much-loved Fringe venue in the Meadows. Picture: Jane Barlow

Fringe vows to ‘dismantle’ obstacles and become more affordable

The Grassmarket is one of the most popular areas in Edinburgh city centre for outdoor eating and drinking. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh set to take ‘relaxed approach’ to outdoor eating and drink areas

From left: Egg founder Kylie Reid with Leah Hutcheon of partner organisation Appointedd. Picture: Julie Howden.

New Egg & Co space fostering female-led brands set to hatch in Edinburgh

Savills says the 'substantial and highly prominent' site in Aberdeen 'could be considered suitable for a range of alternative uses'. Picture: John Lewis.

Former John Lewis site in Aberdeen city centre going on sale

Edinburgh really comes to life after dark, with plenty of fun things to see and do.

Some fun things in the Capital after dark

St Andrew Square at Christmas

Edinburgh can look forward with huge optimism to what the future brings - Roddy ...

From left: chief executive Steve Rick and new strategic account manager for Scotland, Scott McMillan. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Tech firm Forensic Analytics set to grow ranks after launching Edinburgh office

The ice rink on George Street, Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Christmas 2021: Thumbs up or thumbs down?

Bruce Cannon as a young reporter

Scotsman Obituaries: Bruce Cannon, Scottish journalist and Christian writer

Melted by The Pitt

Restaurant Review: Edinburgh's Christmas markets

Friends Leigh Thompson and Kelsay Fairlamb from Newcastle, were visiting Edinburgh for the day.

Edinburgh Christmas review: 'It's so nice to be skating in Edinburgh again'

Edinburgh Christmas Market stretches across much of central Edinburgh, with its usual spot on East Princes Street Gardens but also new locations on West Princes Street Gardens and George Street. The expanded area has opened new opportunities for food and drink stalls for locals and tourists to enjoy.

5 of the best food and drink stalls at Edinburgh Christmas Market 2021

Edinburgh’s Christmas markets closed on Friday afternoon as a result of the high winds caused by Storm Arwen.

Edinburgh Christmas Markets close due to Storm Arwen red weather warning

Roddy Smith, CEO Essential Edinburgh

Crucial festive period for businesses - Roddy Smith

The company now occupies a store on George Street at the site of a former Church of Scotland bookshop and more recently luxury home furnishings specialist Anta Scotland. Picture: contributed.

Scottish Design Exchange relocates Edinburgh city-centre store

Scenes in The Illusionist were set on Princes Street in 1950s Edinburgh.

Ross Bandstand to host open-air screening of Edinburgh-set movie The Illusionist

Edinburgh's Christmas festival will return later this month. Picture: Tim Edgeler

Edinburgh’s festival buzz is on the verge of returning at last - Brian Ferguson

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Secondary schools ranked by percentage of pupils passing five or more Highers or equivalent qualifications in the 2021/22 academic year

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The sister of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnston (centre) and Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar (right) during a anti-racism and anti-fascist march in Glasgow,

Analysis: Timing, resource questions underpin ‘institutional racism’ admission

Billionaire media mogul Logan Roy, played by Brian Cox, is just one of the memorable characters in Succession.

Five must-watch Succession episodes ahead of finale