Edinburgh Reporter

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Penguin chicks at Edinburgh Zoo @EdinburghZoo How cute are these?

Sunday reads ☕ Yes, still bathing in the #HippFest2026 afterglow, but we PROMISE this will be our last article! Thanks Lucas McQueen @EdinReporter for reflecting on a weekend with us: 'Whatever your experience with the genre, there’s a lot to like here.' theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/04/a-hipp…

Edinburgh Northern candidate Eleanor Ryan Saha explains in a video interview with us why she is standing in the 2026 election.

Rennie at Edinburgh Zoo talking about renewable energy - with a rhino…theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/04/rennie…

🎟️ Tickets 🏟️ Match Activation 🚌 Travel Attending the Edinburgh Derby tomorrow? Here’s all the info you need ahead of arriving at Easter Road! ⤵️ 🔗 tinyurl.com/6y5kjbeh

REMINDER in the case HMA v Alexander Salmond a court order remains in place preventing the publication of the names and identity, and any information likely to disclose the identity, of the complainers. Contempt is punishable by up to two years in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

From @TheAthleticFC: New Jersey Transit is currently planning to charge more than $100 for return rail tickets from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games. The 18-mile rail journey ordinarily costs $12.90 for a return ticket. nyti.ms/3Op4Jxw

Trams are currently unable to proceed Newhaven bound at Edinburgh Park, due to an obstruction on the overhead lines. Ticket acceptance is in Place with Lothian between Airport and Haymarket.

Just your ordinary Friday afternoon in New York at the @EdFringeSociety reception… with Batsu and the bagpipe playing chicken

The @LordProvostEdin is in New York to take part in the parade on Saturday and to promote the capital

A new coffee shop to enjoy in Bonnington Read all about it here theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/04/the-tr…

GRASS (Grassmarket Residents Association) will hold hustings for candidates in the Edinburgh Central Constituency. Tonight 9th April at 7pm St Columba’s by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church 14 Johnston Terrace   EH1 2PW Confirmed attendees: Independent - Creighton, Chris Scottish Libertarian Party - Tam Laird (Leader) Scottish Labour Party - Dalgleish, James William Scottish Liberal Democrats - Dundas, Charles Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - Mowat, Jo Reform UK - Neill, Gary Scottish National Party (SNP) - Robertson, Angus Scottish Green Party - Slater, Lorna Jane

Look who’s coming to #Manchester’s @Bridgewaterhall tomorrow, #RockyHorror legend Patricia Quinn. mustseetheatre.com/rocky-horror-s…

Had a great chat with #RockyHorror’s original Usherette and Magenta, Patrica Quinn. Read all about it here… mustseetheatre.com/rocky-horror-s…

And the winner at the @MusselburghRace Corgi Derby 2026 is Islay from Glasgow and the secret ingredient is sausages…

Rupert is from Edinburgh but as a late call up has not done much training this time. 2nd last year!

Sadie is 9 and is originally from Australia She has to be a favourite here at @MusselburghRace in the Corgi Derby

The High Life takes off to standing ovation as musical soars high – review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ mustseetheatre.com/the-high-life-… @DundeeRep @captheatres @KingsandRoyal @forbesmasson

UDPATE AT 08.12 :We are starting to run full route, with some extended wait times. Please accept out apologies for any disruption to your journey. ^AS