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Restaurant business raises funds for Mission Christmas Cash for KidsThe Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry, ...
21/12/2025

Restaurant business raises funds for Mission Christmas Cash for Kids

The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry, along with with its sister business, Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Bar & Kitchen in Dunfermline, has handed over a donation of £2,537 to Mission Christmas Cash for Kids. The Forth One charity provides Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Falkirk. The two family run restaurants appointed Cash for Kids as their designated charity for 2025. ...

The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack in South Queensferry, along with with its sister business, Jack ‘O’ Bryan’s Bar & Kitchen in Dunfermline, has handed over a donation of £2,537 to Mission Christmas Cash for Kids. The Forth One charity provides Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children in Edinburg...

Players celebrate famous win with Hearts faithfulHearts triumphant players fist pumped and waved to jubilant fans in the...
21/12/2025

Players celebrate famous win with Hearts faithful

Hearts triumphant players fist pumped and waved to jubilant fans in the stands as they left the Tynecastle turf after their thoroughly deserved 2-1 victory over Rangers to the sound of Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade. The lyrics seemed to sum up the feeling in the packed house, bar those supporting the Ibrox men, of course. Hearts fans rose to applaud their favourites at the final whistle....

Hearts triumphant players fist pumped and waved to jubilant fans in the stands as they left the Tynecastle turf after their thoroughly deserved 2-1 victory over Rangers to the sound of Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade. The lyrics seemed to sum up the feeling in the packed house, bar those supporti...

Christmas cooking – advice from head chef JamesThe annual Festive Fayre dining at Horizons is now in full swing with 175...
21/12/2025

Christmas cooking – advice from head chef James

The annual Festive Fayre dining at Horizons is now in full swing with 175 people fully booked for Christmas Day lunch and dinner. Every year new trends develop in Christmas dining, whether its new flavours for turkey stuffing, adding chilli to pigs in blankets, or swapping mixed spice and cinnamon for miso and caramel. And it’s not just different flavours that have come to the fore....

The annual Festive Fayre dining at Horizons is now in full swing with 175 people fully booked for Christmas Day lunch and dinner. Every year new trends develop in Christmas dining, whether its new flavours for turkey stuffing, adding chilli to pigs in blankets, or swapping mixed spice and cinnamon f...

Big-hearted Charlie’s charity donationBig-hearted West Lothian man Charlie Smillie has donated a work bonus to charity. ...
21/12/2025

Big-hearted Charlie’s charity donation

Big-hearted West Lothian man Charlie Smillie has donated a work bonus to charity. The mechanical engineer was voted Employee of the Month by his bosses at John Heaney Electrical (JHE) in Livingston. However, instead of spending his award on his family at Christmas, Charlie, from Fauldhouse, chose to donate the cash to Cancer Research UK. “It was a tremendous gesture from Charlie,” said JHE Managing Director Mark Heaney....

Big-hearted West Lothian man Charlie Smillie has donated a work bonus to charity. The mechanical engineer was voted Employee of the Month by his bosses at John Heaney Electrical (JHE) in Livingston. However, instead of spending his award on his family at Christmas, Charlie, from Fauldhouse, chose to...

Southside Property lands prestigious honourEdinburgh-based Southside Property Management is celebrating after being vote...
21/12/2025

Southside Property lands prestigious honour

Edinburgh-based Southside Property Management is celebrating after being voted Regional Agency of the Year (Scotland) at the Negotiator Awards 2025. The firm landed the prestigious honour after impressing the judging panel at the UK’s premier awards for estate and letting agents. The Southside team were presented with their trophy at a glittering ceremony at Grosvenor House on Park Lane in London and it proved to be a night to remember for founder John Davidson and his team, whose client base of landlords in the capital continues to grow....

Edinburgh-based Southside Property Management is celebrating after being voted Regional Agency of the Year (Scotland) at the Negotiator Awards 2025. The firm landed the prestigious honour after impressing the judging panel at the UK’s premier awards for estate and letting agents. The Southside tea...

Three Hibs players called up for 2025 African Cup of Nations which starts todayThree members of David Gray’s First Team ...
21/12/2025

Three Hibs players called up for 2025 African Cup of Nations which starts today

Three members of David Gray’s First Team squad.have been called up to compete in the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Rocky Bushiri has been selected for DR Congo, Jordan Obita for Uganda, and Miguel Chaiwa for Zambia The competition, hosted in Morocco, will begin today (Sunday 21 December, 2025) with the final taking place on Sunday 18 January, 2026. DR Congo, Uganda, and Zambia will all compete in the group stages playing three matches, with the top two teams of each group, along with the best four third-placed teams advancing to the round of 16....

Three members of David Gray’s First Team squad.have been called up to compete in the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Rocky Bushiri has been selected for DR Congo, Jordan Obita for Uganda, and Miguel Chaiwa for Zambia The competition, hosted in Morocco, will begin today (Sunday 21 December, 2025) with...

‘Hauf and hauf’ revival as Edinburgh drinks partnership hits the pubIndependent brewing and blending duo unveil a citywi...
21/12/2025

‘Hauf and hauf’ revival as Edinburgh drinks partnership hits the pub

Independent brewing and blending duo unveil a citywide collaboration A modern twist on a traditional Scottish serve is being poured across Edinburgh this festive season, as two of the city’s leading independent drinks producers announce a flavour-led collaboration. Wemyss Family Spirits and Stewart Brewing have joined forces to launch a new partnership rooted in shared values of independence, craftsmanship and community....

Independent brewing and blending duo unveil a citywide collaboration A modern twist on a traditional Scottish serve is being poured across Edinburgh this festive season, as two of the city’s leading independent drinks producers announce a flavour-led collaboration. Wemyss Family Spirits and Stewar...

Zach Mitchell eager to keep his place in Hibs team after Tannadice debutOn loan defender Zach Mitchell was delighted to ...
21/12/2025

Zach Mitchell eager to keep his place in Hibs team after Tannadice debut

On loan defender Zach Mitchell was delighted to finally pull on the Hibs jersey for the first time and make his debut for the Club in yesterday's draw with Dundee United at Tannadice. The 20-year-old had to wait patiently for his first opportunity following his summer loan switch from Charlton Athletic, and performed admirably. Hibs drew the game 1-1 and after the final whistle Mitchell gave his assessment on the performance....

On loan defender Zach Mitchell was delighted to finally pull on the Hibs jersey for the first time and make his debut for the Club in yesterday’s draw with Dundee United at Tannadice. The 20-year-old had to wait patiently for his first opportunity following his summer loan switch from Charlton Ath...

First Minister chooses photo of Loch Ossian for his official Christmas cardUsing one of his own photos for his official ...
21/12/2025

First Minister chooses photo of Loch Ossian for his official Christmas card

Using one of his own photos for his official Christmas card this year the First Minister John Swinney talks of his love of the outdoors. He stresses that the image of Loch Ossian in winter represents the importance to him of the connection between nature and our wellbeing. The First Minister said: “In 2024, just weeks before I became First Minister, on a winter walk on Rannoch Moor, I stopped to capture a photo of the majestic Loch Ossian and the snow dusted hills behind....

Using one of his own photos for his official Christmas card this year the First Minister John Swinney talks of his love of the outdoors. He stresses that the image of Loch Ossian in winter represents the importance to him of the connection between nature and our wellbeing. The First Minister said: ....

Stephanie is star of Leith Vic boxing showStephanie Kernachan, of Falkirk Phoenix boxing club, was the star of Leith Vic...
21/12/2025

Stephanie is star of Leith Vic boxing show

Stephanie Kernachan, of Falkirk Phoenix boxing club, was the star of Leith Victoria's annual show in the Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park. Commonwealth Games star Stephanie outpointed English Games counterpart Nancy Shepherd, a six times national champion south of the border, who had travelled from the Kent Gloves club to participate. A total of 11 bouts filled the card with Victoria hopefuls Leon Brown, Roberto Garcia, Ben Wilkies and Andrew McKenzie participatin while colleague Oliver Woznviak boxed an exhibition due to weight differential....

Stephanie Kernachan, of Falkirk Phoenix boxing club, was the star of Leith Victoria’s annual show in the Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park. Commonwealth Games star Stephanie outpointed English Games counterpart Nancy Shepherd, a six times national champion south of the border, who had travelled from t...

Discover a dining delight at AntiochTucked away in Bridge Street not far from the Louise Carnegie Memorial Gateway to Pi...
21/12/2025

Discover a dining delight at Antioch

Tucked away in Bridge Street not far from the Louise Carnegie Memorial Gateway to Pittencrieff Park is a cosy gem serving a varied menu of Turkish dishes. Recently winning “The Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year” in the Scottish Asian Food Awards for 2025, we were looking forward to sampling` award winning food. We were greeted warmly by the staff and immediately struck by the cosy yet modern décor - soft lighting, wood and tiled accents....

Tucked away in Bridge Street not far from the Louise Carnegie Memorial Gateway to Pittencrieff Park is a cosy gem serving a varied menu of Turkish dishes. Recently winning “The Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year” in the Scottish Asian Food Awards for 2025, we were looking forward to sampling`...

David Gray praises debutant Zach Mitchell as Hibs take point at TannadiceHibs head coach David Gray praised debutant Zac...
21/12/2025

David Gray praises debutant Zach Mitchell as Hibs take point at Tannadice

Hibs head coach David Gray praised debutant Zach Mitchell after yesterday's 1-1 with Dundee United at Tannadice. The hosts took the lead through Luca Stephenson after just 20 minutes, capitalising from a set piece, but Gray’s men showed great character to get back in the game. Martin Boyle scored his 8th goal of the season to draw Hibs level just before half-time, with the team then denied by the woodwork and a good save from Dave Richards denying Thibault Klidje one-on-one....

Hibs head coach David Gray praised debutant Zach Mitchell after yesterday’s 1-1 with Dundee United at Tannadice. The hosts took the lead through Luca Stephenson after just 20 minutes, capitalising from a set piece, but Gray’s men showed great character to get back in the game. Martin Boyle score...

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