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Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns trail has finally launched

Giant Lanterns trail returns to the Zoo to fund wildlife conservation

Computer scientist enters race to represent Greece at Eurovision

Nik and Barbara's wedding at the Western General Hospital

Over £34,000 raised in memory of 'warm and generous' Edinburgh woman

Emilia Clarke was named on the list of changemakers

Ad Feature Smiley News names 100 ‘changemakers’ in new report

Adam Wilkie is rectracing his late father David Wilkie's footsteps as part of as charity challenge to match his 200m breaststroke world-record time.

Son of swimming icon retraces his dad's footsteps during challenge

The former Marpole wellness centre at 378 Leith Walk.

Wellness centre to be turned into a new shop

Bereaved parents joined forces to help add names to a Baby Loss Awareness Week 'Milestone Mural' at Omni Centre in Edinburgh.

Bereaved mum says her child 'has a space in the world' in mural

Seagull Trust Cruises will be hosting free Christmas cruises this winter

Santa takes to water as free Edinburgh canal cruises return for winter

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

The ceremony saw more than 20 awards and prizes presented to volunteers and staff

Ad Feature Human appeal celebrates UK volunteers at third Purple Legacy Awards

QPR legend Jamie Mackie opened the swap

Ad Feature QPR supporters donate old football shirts to charity

The Muir family photographed with a cheque

Family raises over £10k for cancer centre after mum's diagnosis

The fund has bought a £1.9 million freehold retail unit on Solihull High Street

Ad Feature The Waqf Fund acquires retail unit to fund charitable work

Samba Foundation FC will play a match at Broxburn’s Albyn Park later this month in memory of Edinburgh mum Vikki Soloman.

Charity football match to be held for murdered mum Vikki Solomon

The man purchased the ticket the day before going on holiday

Man who bought winning lottery ticket after bad day 'set for life'

Abigail’s Star Team has already raised more than 3K for Bowel Cancer UK

Family take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk in young mum’s memory
The family of Abigail Millar, who died from bowel cancer at 41, will take on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK
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Katie has been selected as a Rat Race ambassador for 2027

Edinburgh mum gears up for five major endurance challenges

Roy Peires is a hospitality entrepreneur and charitable leader who played a central role in developing what became the IDILIQ Group

Ad Feature Roy Peires' Kind Holidays supports families in need

Big Noise Wester Hailes is music charity Sistema Scotland's newest centre and is looking ahead to helping hundreds of children this term.

Music charity looks ahead to helping hundreds of children this term

The pair were in shocking condition

Two dogs given a second chance after suffering from severe neglect

Assessing the damage after water had cleared

Edinburgh bike charity launches £10,000 fundraiser after flooding

Just one of the great local bands who took to the stage to perform The Beatles back catalogue on Saturday at Portobello Town Hall to raise money for charity.

Beatles fans to 'Come Together' for 12-hour Fab Four charity marathon

Over 70 tools were donated to the local repair workshop

Charity 'super grateful' after Edinburgh Airport donates seized tools

The 150-year-old coin was found in one of the Airport’s donation boxes

'Unusual' discovery of 150-year-old gold coin at airport

Jean Withinshaw has been diagnosed with rare asbestos-related cancer

Woman tackles cycling challenge after mum's rare cancer diagnosis

Xcite backed down from the plans after instructors raised concerns

Leisure trust backs down over private swimming lesson changes

Edinburgh Kiltwak 2026 to start this September

Edinburgh Kilt Walk 2026: Everything you need to know
The Edinburgh Kiltwalk is returning to the Capital this September, with three different walking routes to choose from.
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Brendan Gillan, from Livingston, completed the Tough Mudder challenge at Broughton Hall in Skipton

Local student ‘never felt more alive’ after Tough Mudder challenge

Highlanders from The Clanranald Trust for Scotland at Duncarron Medieval Village for the launch of the new Scotland: The Home of Outlander locations guide. PIC: Colin Hattersley / VisitScotland

Replica 12th Century village in central belt stars in Outlander guide

Tom Adlam (head of food for Signature) and Emma Clark-Szabo (group food development manager for Signature) with children launching the new kids' menu for the summer holidays outside Badger & Co on Castle Street in Edinburgh.

Restaurants launch new kids’ menus to aid local kids' hospital charity

The Maclean brothers from Edinburgh, pictured after they conquered The Minch

World record-breaking brothers conquer the Minch at third attempt

Joan Miller, 74, from Gorebrige, in red top, pictured with her family.

Gorebridge grandmother to mark 75th birthday with charity skydive

Guided tours will depart every 20 minutes on September 26 from the Forth Bridges Contact & Education Centre in South Queensferry.

Public offered guided tours inside the Queensferry Crossing

Mason Mackenzie, a young boy from Edinburgh living with a rare and fast-growing brain tumour, was given the trip of a lifetime to New York City after charity When You Wish Upon A Star stepped in.

Edinburgh boy with rare brain tumour granted 'dream' trip to New York

Paul Sinton-Hewitt and Adam Beaumont celebrate 13 years of partnership between aql and parkrun

Ad Feature aql and parkrun deliver £10m in NHS savings

Rowanne Moir raised £437.40 for CHAS as part of Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep challenge

Dalkeith woman raises £400 for kids charity in supermarket sweep

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Antiques Roadshow's Theo Burrell dies at 39

Leith Theatre has been taken off the at-risk register.

Leith Theatre taken off 'at risk' register after almost a decade

Each Toblerone Crystal Bar is exclusively designed and developed using Swarovski's decades of skill

Ad Feature Toblerone and Swarovski collaborate on a crystal chocolate bar

Zaheer Khan will climb Mount Kilimanjaro with his son Jibraeel

Ad Feature Father and son climb Kilimanjaro for Human Appeal

Josh Littlejohn, co-founder of Social Bite

Social Bite reopens village for homeless people on Granton Waterfront

Scottish actor Peter Capaldi was onhand to award the young filmmaking team behind 'What's In A Bowl?' the Best Film award for the age 16 to 19 category at the Into Film Awards 2026

Peter Capaldi presents Edinburgh teens with prestigious film award

Keith as he was handed over to the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.

Lurcher ready for adoption after recovering from severe neglect

Vinnie passionately believes more needs to be done to help those struggling with mental health problems

Vinnie Jones blasts tech for fuelling mental health struggles

This lady on giant stilts had the best view of the Race for Life event in Edinburgh.

10 photos of this year's Edinburgh Race for Life charity runs

More than 40 supporters, residents and former beneficiaries braved the outdoors at Hope House in West Lothian on Saturday night in support of Steps To Hope founder Richie Roncero, pictured at front.

Sleep out in support of £1m recovery centre as campaign passes £150k

Cyclist Caroline Livesey smashes women's NC500 record by 4 hours

Best pals Mark McManus, Ian Hooker and Steven Walker are taking on Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 challenge later this year to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.

Lifelong pals take on 56-mile cycling challenge for prostate cancer

Man jailed for brutal dog abuse as SSPCA calls for national register

Viva!'s new documentary will be the UK's first to challenge decades of 'dairy industry spin'

Ad Feature Viva! marks World Milk Day by announcing major dairy documentary

Dan and Matthew out on their bikes ahead of their charity challenge in September.

Father and four-year-old son to cycle for lung cancer charity

Karl Zeiner on his departure from Glen Rosa campsite

Man cycling 1,000km around Outer Hebrides in tribute to late wife

Megan and Robyn became best friends after meeting at work and are now taking on the marathon together

Meet the inspiring runners tackling the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

A total of 29 winners have been awarded £101,000 in prize funding

Ad Feature Winners announced for the 2026 Charity Film Awards

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

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