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The Dome at George Street is not only perhaps the best looking Christmas venue but it also smells like Christmas thanks to cinnamon and other festive smells throughout the Georgian building. The venue's famous festive décor sparkles once again from October 30, 2023 until January 7, 2024. Due to unprecedented demand this festive season the maximum table size is 8 in the Grill Room, 5 in the Club Room and 10 in the Georgian Tea Room. Sorry, you cannot book multiple tables. COVID19, CORONA VIRUS - General Manager Steve Hall of The Dome, Edinburgh shows us theis years Christmas decorations. They hoping restrictions are eased soon and can re-open hopefully soon and before CHristmas

11 of the best Christmas party venues - in pictures

Nick Langford (centre) and Josh and Laura Thompson opened Umbrella Vinyl in August this year. Their debut record will support Scottish charity The Glasgow Barons who received a 2019 National Diversity Award as Community Organisation for Race, Religion and Faith

Record shop support refugee musicians with debut vinyl release

Irvine Welsh's classic novel Trainspotting, which was later turned into a film, was almost entirely written in Edinburgh (or more accurately Leith) slang

A to Z of Edinburgh slang words and phrases

Edinburgh natives love a good chippy - especially after a night on the town. And the locals like to enjoy their deep-fried delights with chippy sauce.

You're not really from Edinburgh if you haven't...

Sheena Skinner portrait

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Stage Door Entertainment co-founders, Tommie Travers and Aidan O’Brien said: “Not only are we thrilled to be producing our first pantomime together, we also are excited to be staging it in partnership with Portobello Town Hall - a venue and space we've been eager to use for years."

Portobello pantomime company to hold open auditions for paid leading roles

Edinburgh Festivals

The new National Theatre of Scotland production Dracula: Mina's Reckoning is at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen until 9 September and will then tour around Scotland until 14 October. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Theatre, dance and opera companies warn over ‘wilful demise’ of culture sector
Arts organisations tells MSPs they are at ‘breaking point’

Actor Ewen Bremner.

Brian Cox, Ewen Bremner and Jack Lowden back new campaign to revive Filmhouse

An image from the Scottish coming-of-age romantic comedy film Gregory’s Girl was projected onto the Filmhouse building after its closure last October. Picture: Jane Barlow

Fundraising campaign underway to revamp and reopen Edinburgh’s Filmhouse cinema

The Filmhouse could reopen next year

Filmhouse revival looks much more likely and realistic – Brian Ferguson

Some of the acts appearing at the first Leith Comedy Festival next month. Clockwise from top left: Joe McTernan, Jamie MacDonald, Billy Kirkwood, Marjolein Robertson, Fiona Herbert, Rosalind Romer, Liam Withnail and Giulia Galastro.

Brand new Leith Comedy Festival coming soon

The new National Theatre of Scotland production Dracula: Mina's Reckoning is at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen until 9 September and will then tour around Scotland until 14 October. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Scottish culture sector calls for an extra £104m to go into arts funding pot

Edinburgh International Festival Director Nicola Benedetti hosts a reception for the First Minister Minister Hamza Yousaf, at The Hub. Both pictured with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, President of Fringe Society.

Action pledged to tackle Scottish culture’s growing 'perfect storm'

Arts and Entertainment

Having settled on acting, Sean Connery appeared in The Seashell at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh in 1959. Within three years he was famous around the world as James Bond.

11 jobs Sean Connery had before he was famous
Long before landing his career-defining film role as James Bond, the late Sir Sean Connery did a variety of jobs in his hometown of Edinburgh.

Mohammad Abbas with daughter Arisha (10) at the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards 2023 where both his restaurants - Bo'ness Spice and Cilantro in Edinburgh - picked up awards.

Double awards success for Indian curry king

Edinburgh's Hendersons restaurant was named by the Michelin Guide as one of its 15 favourite new restaurants in the UK.

Edinburgh restaurant named among UK's best

The new bakers in the Great British Bake-Off tent. From left, Josh, Nicky, Amos, Cristy, Dana, Rowan, Saku, Matty, Tasha, Abbi, Keith, Dan (Picture: Channel 4/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon)

So nice to see the Bake-Off back

Brucefield Industrial Park, 5 Rennie Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate, Livingston EH54 9DF

In photos: Edinburgh's 10 best real ale breweries

Jarvis Cocker of Pulp performing on stage at Finsbury Park in London. Picture date: Saturday July 1, 2023. Photo by PA/ Victoria Jones.

Pulp at Edinburgh Hogmanay: All you need to know

Unit 1 Almondvale Ave, Livingston EH54 6QX

CAMRA names the 20 best pubs in the Lothians

Things To Do

Head to the Cocktail Village for £5 cocktails from 22 pop-up bars. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Must-do moments at this year’s Edinburgh Cocktail Week

Where: 3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PR.

CAMRA names the 25 best pubs in Edinburgh

Moon BIngo review - bonuses, bingo games, and more. Image – supplied.

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Edinburgh Dungeon's Death Cell attraction runs from October 7-31. Photo by Nick Mailer Photography.

Dungeon takes visitors back in time with old city prison's 'Death Cell'

Located in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, Shrek’s Swamp is a stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre… and for the first time ever, a handful of his biggest fans.

Inside Shrek's Swamp which is hidden away in the Scottish Highlands

The world's best restaurantst have been named by Tripadvisor – and Edinburgh has dominated the winners list for Scotland, and is ranked as the second best city in the UK for eating out.

Four Edinburgh restaurants named best in UK

Nightlife

Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour will be shown in Edinburgh cinemas this October

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film is coming to Edinburgh
Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour will be shown in Edinburgh cinemas this October

Pulp will headline this year’s Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh – marking the first time iconic band have played in the city in over 20 years. Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Indie legends Pulp to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay

Located on the site formerly housing the Twelve Triangles bakery on Easter Road, Kitchen Table by Twelve Triangles is now open.

Kitchen Table by Twelve Triangles opens on Easter Road

Take a look through our picture gallery from The Botanist Edinburgh's official launch party.

12 photos from The Botanist launch party

Rugby World Cup fans learn the Haka in the Paris fan zone

I flew to Rugby World Cup in Paris and it opened my eyes Nicola Adam

Where: 92 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BE. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was fantastic. Would 100% recommend their milkshakes as these are delicious.

Edinburgh's 'Top 10' best burger joints - in pictures

Where: 8-9 Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QZ. Rating 4 out of 5. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: B'een visiting this place regularly since 2017 and can safely say I have always had a really good experience'.

In pictures: Edinburgh’s best Thai restaurants

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Do not miss this – one of the biggest night’s out in Scotland. Picture – supplied.

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Fingal, a uxury floating hotel berthed in Edinburgh's historic Port of Leith, has been crowned Scotland's hotel of the year.

Edinburgh venue ucrowned Scotland's hotel of the year

There will be plenty of great opportunities to take selfies inside John Lewis' stunning Christmas shops.

In pictures: John Lewis opens Christmas shops

A view overlooking the Christmas Market in Edinburgh. Photo by Stephen Bridger/ Getty.

Christmas market named best in Scotland and one of best in UK

Quinn's Cafe, in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, has been named as the best spot in the city for brunch. Photos: Quinn's Cafe

Old Town cafe named as Edinburgh's best brunch spot

Miju, a new Japanese restaurant, has opened its doors on Dalry Road in Edinburgh. Photos: Miju

New Japanese restaurant opens in Dalry

Imagine if you could learn about the city and at the same time learn how far the world of doughnuts has come - now you can

I tried Edinburgh's new Underground Donut Tour and left feeling full - review

The charming and tranquil site has undergone two years of refurbishment and recently recived a five star rating from VisitScotland

Tranquil camping and glamping site awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland

Before buses were all fitted with CCTV, the driver used a kind of periscope contraption with a curved mirror to check what was going on upstairs.

12 photos of Edinburgh in the 80s and 90s

Evening News editor Rhoda Morrison recommends going pumpkin picking this autumn. She said: "I know it's an obvious one, but one of my favourite afternoons of the whole year is my annual trip to the pumpkin patch. It's been a tradition in our house for several years now, and usually involves a pumpkin spiced latte for the way there, and a change of shoes for the drive back. I love wrapping up warm, pushing the wheelbarrow and picking out the best pumpkins to carve. And more recently, watching my wee nephews pick out their favourite pumpkin has just made it even more fun. The fun usually continues into the next day with a pumpkin carving competition. I've already got my tickets booked for next month, and I can't wait."

10 things to do in autumn in the city

Starbank Park in Trinity is a stunning walled garden, a ‘Victorian Park’ which has been restored to its former glory by the active Friends of Starbank Park group, with some pollinator-friendly planting along the way. Central to the park's design and history is Stabank House, once the home of the Victorian Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s aunt and uncle. The house was bought in 1891 by Leith Town Council and was a museum from 1920 to 1931, but is now a private house again. The Friends - who celebrate their 10th anniversary this year - use the side building where the history of the park is on display. It won ‘Best Neighbourhood Park UK’ in 2018 and in 2021 Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the park with Fields in Trust and planted an apple tree. Doors Open weekend will see a harvest display and guided tours, children’s crafts, chalk drawing and a planting demonstration as well as a history display and talk. Open: Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 10am - 4pm

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Exclusive Benedetti, MacMillan lead demands for rethink over axed Lammermuir Festival

Chris Packham presented a new documentary this week, pondering whether the campaign influence governments on climate change needs to change (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4)

TV naturalist fights the law, and the law mainly wins

The five Live at the Apollo comedians coming to Edinburgh, clockwise from left - Ria Lina, Ignacio Lopez, Alfie Brown, Helen Bauer and Esther Manito. Photos supplied by Flick Morris PR.

Five 'Live at the Apollo' comedians set for Capital shows

Aldi is launching a new pizza delivery service to rival Domino's - and Edinburgh is among three UK cities taking part in the launch. Photo: Aldi

Aldi launch 'Domino's inspired' pizza delivery service

Exclusive National Gallery reveals new spaces showcasing Scottish art treasures

Lammermuir's treatment highlights Scotland’s broken culture landscape Brian Ferguson

Edinburgh University's Ashworth Labs at King's Buildings in Blackford were built in the late 1920s to house the university's zoology department. (Note the beautiful stone animal plaques on the exterior.) Now they are part of the ever-expanding School of Biological Sciences at the university. On Doors Open Day the labs will have exhibits, interactive displays and tours of the University’s Natural History collections. Open: Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm.

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