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Times Launches 8 Point Manifesto to "Make Cities Safe For Cyclists"
The Times newspaper has launched a campaign today to make cities safer for cyclists.
Forth Rail Bridge Viewing Platform Being Planned
Network Rail are apparently planning to put a 300 foot high viewing platform on the Forth Rail Bridge.
New Electric Cars for Edinburgh Public Sector Fleets
A batch of small electric cars have been added to public sector fleets.
Trams Grief As Mature Trees Get Chop (Satellite image)
Edinburgh's trams have been causing more upset, and not just with the forthcoming roadworks (see below).
Local Success Story Kicks Off Year of Co-operatives in Scotland
A special event at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative on Thursday marks the UN's International Year of Co-operatives in Scotland on Thursday.
Major Tramworks Ahead
More tram works are about to get underway in the city centre.
Transport Companies Clear Backlog After the Storm
More wind is being forecast, although less than the gusts of up to 102mph that were recorded today at Edinburgh's Blackford Hill and which caused the Met Office t
Pay and Display Machines No Longer Take 5p and 10p
From today, changes to the width of 5p and 10p coins will mean that you can't use them for any of Edinburgh's Pay and Display parking ticket machines.
Government "Complacent" About "Dangerous" Air Pollution Levels
WWF Scotland has accused the Scottish government of taking a "complacent" approach to "dangerous" levels of air pollution in Scottish cities, caused mostly by motorised traffic.
Road Restrictions and Closures For Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Road diversions and closures have been announced for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay.
Train Fares To Rise 6% in 2012
Train fares are set to rise from the 2nd January 2012 by 6%, more than the rate of inflation. Inflation was 5.2% in November.
Edinburgh Tram Depot Handed Over to Edinburgh City Council
The trams depot at Gogar has officially been handed over to Edinburgh City Council.
Edinburgh Trams Completion Schedule Announced
Edinburgh City Council today reiterated that Edinburgh's trams will be rumbling through the city centre by the Summer 2014.
Edinburgh Tram Works Announced for 2012
The latest tram works for the on-road route between Haymarket Station and St Andrew Square have been announced.
Edinburgh Airport Warns Of St Andrew's Day Delays
Edinburgh Airport is warning passengers that there may be some delays for passengers travelling on 30 November, St Andrew's Day, due to a strike by
National Galleries of Scotland Announce 2012 Exhibitions
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The National Galleries of Scotland today announced upcoming exhibitions for 2012, including the first exhibition in the newly revamped National Portrait Gallery which opens to the public on 1st December.
First Tram Arrives in Edinburgh
Finally, after the prolonged contractual dispute, things are moving again.
EIFF Announces 2012 Dates
The Edinburgh International Film Festival made its 2012 dates official yesterday. As incoming EIFF director Chris Fujiwara told EdinburghGuide.com last month, the festival will not be moving back to August this year, but will run again in June (20 June to 1 July 2012).
Edinburgh Is UK's Second Most Congested City, Says Report
In June, SatNav company Tom Tom issued a news release saying that Britain is the most congested country in Europe. Edinburgh made the top 10 of gridlocked cities.