Critics argued the public has “a right to know who is behind any campaign” otherwise there was a risk of Scottish democracy being “undermined behind closed doors” www.theferret.scot/britain-remade-links-industry-lobbyists/

A production company has been blasted for creating a 'two-tier' review system, which allegedly implies that both critics and audiences in Scotland are 'less important' than their London counterparts

Row erupts over 'two-tier' system as London papers favoured over Scots critics

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🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Minor plane crash at airport, Leonardo factory could close over chopper contract, why city's buses are slower + charity shop gears-up for 'legendary' annual sale ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh

Lung Ha Theatre Company wishes all of our actors, staff, Board, supporters, friends and industry peers a Merry Christmas, a peaceful festive break and a Happy New Year! We have lots of incredibly exciting things planned for 2026 and look forward to sharing more with you soon! 👀🎉 ❤️💛🤍

Mark Bonnar was made our first ever honorary president, in our 80th anniversary year! 🎭

All Edinburgh Theatre@alledintheatre.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Scottish actor Mark Bonnar (Dept Q, Guilt, Celebrity Traitors), has been made honorary president of Edinburgh amateur company Leitheatre, with whom he made his stage debut in 1991 - as the back end of a panto cow. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/mark-bonnar-... Here he is as Biff in Death of a Salesman

Scottish actor Mark Bonnar (Dept Q, Guilt, Celebrity Traitors), has been made honorary president of Edinburgh amateur company Leitheatre, with whom he made his stage debut in 1991 - as the back end of a panto cow. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/mark-bonnar-... Here he is as Biff in Death of a Salesman

What a year we've had at Imaginate! 🌟 With Festival, Theatre in Schools Scotland, Schools and Communities Projects, and Creative Development Programme, it's been an amazing one.  Thanks to everyone, but especially the young people, who have made our year so memorable. Looking forward to 2026! 🧡

Another daydreaming expression from Mexican Spanish is pensando en el agujero de la dona, or “thinking about the hole of the doughnut.”

✨Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town, the Centre bookshop offers a thoughtfully chosen selection of folktale collections, storytelling resources, children’s books and so much more! ✨ ✨ Step into our medieval luckenbooths to explore an emporium of fables, myths, tall tales & much more! ✨

Nigel Farage said that the 'Raise the Colours' campaign was a "grassroots movement driven by ordinary people”. Kemi Badenoch said they should be "welcomed" as a symbol of "unity" Now the campaign has pivoted to racially abusing migrants and intimidating charity workers on the beaches of France

Nigel Farage-Backed 'Raise the Colours' Campaign Pivots to Racially Abusing Migrants and Harassing Aid Workers on French Beaches

Far-right activists were seen stabbing dinghies and releasing dogs to intimidate migrants and aid workers

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Ladies and gentleman: The President of the United States www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...

Anyway, for those interested, there is a new 103-page council report on all this, including the legal advice they took, the costs, the lot: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9... A fun way to spend your Friday evening.

Thank you @alledintheatre.bsky.social for listing #Placeholder as a top tip across Edinburgh stages this week! 💜 Sat show nearly sold out, grab tickets while you can! @summerhallarts.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/listings-mon...

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Wednesday’s headlines: Argyle House demolition plan, 'serious concerns' over tram plan, Gorgie residents dispute £19m bill + the history of North Edinburgh resistance and community activism ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

So worth a trillion a year...

Sharon 🪳🌹@sharonk.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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Please join us in offering a warm welcome to Imaginate's new Festival Director, Adjjima Na Patalung, who took up her post this week! 👋

Looking forward to dropping Hugh's review of the Edinburgh Gang Show tomorrow. The Gang Sow is at the Festival Theatre all week to Saturday 8 November 2025.

I thought I was being a bit cheeky when I suggested The Herald gave their proposed advertising budget to the @edinfoodproject.bsky.social. So all credit to them for this big donation! Foodbanks shouldn't exist. Meantime, the EFP helps people in so many ways. www.edinburghminute.com/local-journa...

Local journalism funds £2,000 donation to Edinburgh Food Project

Another upside to keeping the Minute 100% ad-free

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“Check out my beautiful demolition job Bibi!” From the new Private Eye, out now.

Preview: Strawmoddie Theatre Company Strikes Ten Edinburgh’s grassroots theatre company celebrates its tenth anniversary this week with a Scratch Night at St Brides on Orwell Terrace, including script-in-hand extracts from its first four productions. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/strawmoddie-...

NEWS: East Lothian Council tests market for Brunton replacement. ELC issues Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) for Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall, in an attempt to find suppliers, funders, or developers who are capable of delivering a new theatre. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/elc-tests-th...

Preview: Strawmoddie Theatre Company Strikes Ten Edinburgh’s grassroots theatre company celebrates its tenth anniversary this week with a Scratch Night at St Brides on Orwell Terrace, including script-in-hand extracts from its first four productions. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/strawmoddie-...

NEWS: East Lothian Council tests market for Brunton replacement. ELC issues Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) for Musselburgh’s Brunton Hall, in an attempt to find suppliers, funders, or developers who are capable of delivering a new theatre. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/elc-tests-th...

Tonight’s preset for LITTLE WOMEN from EUTC at the Bedlam. Pics by @clairevpf.bsky.social for Hugh Simpson who is on reviewing duty for @alledintheatre.bsky.social

Friday's Scotsman column, on Margaret Thatcher's 100th anniversary. The sad recent history of the UK shows her to have been wrong about almost everything. But in an age of failing politics, we now need leaders who can do as she did, in one crucial way.... www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

On her 100th birthday, there’s one lesson the left needs to learn from Thatcher to avoid disaster

Progressive political parties need to find leaders who are able, as Margaret Thatcher once was, to change the political weather and usher in a new age of better lives for ordinary people

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Kraftwerk: Multimedia Tour 2026 at Edinburgh Playhouse Tue 9 Jun 2026 Tickets on sale now! 🎟️ prf.hn/l/QLjkLBl/

First review of Uncle Vincent, from @alledintheatre.bsky.social www.alledinburghtheatre.com/uncle-vincen...

Charlie Kirk was killed for saying things "that used to be simple common sense," says Boris Johnson. Here's a few of those things

Reminders for following a breaking news story like the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah ⤵️ ⚠️ Bad actors & opportunists often use such moments when information is being gathered & fact-checked to recklessly push unverified claims & conspiracy theories. 🔗 Download the poster: bit.ly/BreakingNews...

REVIEW: Fiddler On The Roof at the Festival Theatre. www.alledinburghtheatre.com/fiddler-on-t... "⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captivating" says @rcmahar.bsky.social of "a rendition that is sombre, hopeful and humorous, in the best tradition of this classic musical." Pics: Marc Brenner and Johan Persson