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October 06, 2011
Two people have been rushed to hospital after the "world's hottest curry" contest at an Indian restaurant in Edinburgh.
The emergency services were called out to Kismot restaurant on St Leonards Street at the weekend after some of the competitors became "very unwell". In order to compete, people must eat what ...
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World News
Posted on
June 10, 2011
Hollywood film icon John Malkovich, dance troupe Flawless, and Pub Landlord comedian Al Murray will feature at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
There are 2,542 shows scheduled to be staged by around 21,000 performers at what is the world's biggest arts festival. For the first time in history, cabaret will feature ...
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Shows, Events & Gigs
Posted on
September 20, 2010
In the age of plane travel the cost of airport parking is often overlooked.
With leading airlines slowly stabilising after the economic downturn and budget carriers once again offering dirt cheap tickets, it is often those who drive to and from the airport who are hit the hardest.
In July, the MP ...
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Holiday Parks, business
Posted on
December 01, 2009
Experienced and increasingly British singer Rod Stewart has announced that he’s extending his UK summer 2010 tour in order to accommodate the people of Scotland.
His impatiently awaited tour of the both the UK & Ireland is now scheduled to make stops in both Edinburg and Glasgow. Stewart will perform his ...
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Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs
Posted on
October 05, 2009
The Hogmanay party on the streets of Edinburg will be downsized in capacity by 25% and the kick off to its Holiday festivities reduced because of tramway construction work.
It is expected that, because of financing problems and uncertainty about the city centre capacity over the New Year period, the festival ...
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Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs, transport, travel
Posted on
September 07, 2009
Officials with Edinburgh's Hogmanay bash are joining forces with Dance Base and the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in order to develop a major new production.
According to Culture Minister Michael Russell a new dance and music event will be performed and presented in Edinburgh this upcoming Hogmanay and subsequently through out Scotland ...
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Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs
Posted on
September 01, 2009
The world’s largest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, has astonished even its promoters by announcing that this year’s edition of the event has sold nearly 1.9 million tickets.
Breaking all previous records, the 63rd Fringe shrugged off the recession, swine flu, the rain, and a weak pound, by selling ...
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Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs, travel
Posted on
August 27, 2009
Nominees for the Edinburgh Fringe comedy award have been released.
For the first time in 29-year, the prize is without a sponsor.
This year about 400 shows were competing for an award nomination, with a shortlist including Tom Wrigglesworth, Russell Kane, Tim Key and Idiots of Ants.
Other nominees for ...
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Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs
Posted on
August 24, 2009
A Scottish Ballet production is where Emo meets Bowie.
Shellsuits, high ponytails and dancers pushing vodka from old prams are not what most people usually expect to witness on a night at the ballet. With a twist by Ian Spink, however, ballet may take on a very different aspect from the ...
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Days Out, Experience Days, Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs
Posted on
August 21, 2009
Scotland is just so hot right now. Are you enjoying the festival scene? How about a nigh out with some amazing international DJs.
Here’s a list of the top club acts on offer in the coming days in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
David Holmes. See and hear why Holmes is one of the ...
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Nights Out, Shows, Events & Gigs