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Graduate show set to sparkle at art festival exhibition

16 August, 20242024

A talented group of graduating students have transformed Edinburgh College of Art into a visionary…

Student talent in the limelight at Edinburgh International Film Festival

16 August, 20242024

The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns with a reimagined event for its 77th edition,…

Higher energy costs impact poorer households

13 August, 20242024

People living in poorer households are more likely to face higher energy costs than those who do…

UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries, study finds

13 August, 20242024

The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas…

Anniversaries and AI take top billing at International Book Festival

09 August, 20242024

Edinburgh International Book Festival returns with a stellar lineup blending literary tradition…

Creative programme worth potential £78.5m to Scottish economy

08 August, 20242024

A 900-year-old church and a theatre group for disabled artists are some of the beneficiaries of an…

University welcomes the world to the festival city

08 August, 20242024

Edinburgh is the world's leading festival city, with an array of major events bringing artists…

Concern for children is a driver of advert complaints

08 August, 20242024

Care for the wellbeing of children is a commonly cited reason for people making a formal complaint…

Breast cancer radiotherapy benefits last a decade

07 August, 20242024

Providing radiotherapy after surgery could prevent breast cancer from returning in the same place…

Antarctic survey of plant life to aid conservation efforts

06 August, 20242024

The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously…