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Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond launches the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed referendum on Scottish independence. Edinburgh...

by Ken Jack in United Kingdom on 25/01/2012

Politics

Alex Salmond takes on independence critics in Scottish Parliament

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond outlines plans for a referendum on independence, and rebuts Opposition criticism during a lively debate...

by Ken Jack in United Kingdom on 12/01/2012

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Giant Pandas take their first photocall at Edinburgh Zoo

Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the two giant pandas which arrived at Edinburgh Zoo from China, meet the media for their first photocall. United Kingdom,...

by Ken Jack in United Kingdom on 12/12/2011

25/01/2012 - Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation - United Kingdom - Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond...
12/01/2012 - Alex Salmond takes on independence critics in Scottish Parliament - United Kingdom - Scotland's First Minister Alex...
12/12/2011 - Giant Pandas take their first photocall at Edinburgh Zoo - United Kingdom - Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the two giant...
04/12/2011 - Giant pandas arrive in style at Edinburgh Zoo - United Kingdom - Two giant pandas – the first in the UK...
03/12/2011 - Santa and his reindeer come to Edinburgh - United Kingdom - Santa Claus has arrived in Edinburgh...
30/11/2011 - Cardinal leads rally at Scottish Parliament against same sex-marriage - United Kingdom - Scotland’s Cardinal Keith O’Brien...
30/11/2011 - St Andrew's Day march to Scottish Parliament in public sector protest - United Kingdom - A huge turnout of public sector workers...
24/11/2011 - Snow Queen brings Christmas sparkle to Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals - United Kingdom - Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals come to...
22/11/2011 - Painting of the Forth Bridge nears completion - Edinburgh - United Kingdom - The world-famous Forth Bridge nears the...
26/09/2011 - Student protests at Edinburgh Uni over Princess Anne inauguration - United Kingdom - Protests at an inauguration of Princess...

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Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond launches the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed referendum on Scottish independence. Edinburgh, UK. 25th January 2012
Alex Salmond takes on independence critics in Scottish Parliament
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond outlines plans for a referendum on independence, and rebuts Opposition criticism during a lively debate in the Scottish Parliament. Edinbur...
Haar in Edinburgh
Haar is a coastal fog along certain lands bordering the North Sea and can be often witnessed in Eastern parts of Scotland such as Edinburgh in the spring and in the summer. Edinburgh, U...
Giant Pandas take their first photocall at Edinburgh Zoo
Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the two giant pandas which arrived at Edinburgh Zoo from China, meet the media for their first photocall. United Kingdom, 12th December 2011
Giant pandas arrive in style at Edinburgh Zoo
Two giant pandas – the first in the UK for 17 years - arrive at Edinburgh Zoo after a non-stop flight from China aboard a special “FedEx Panda Express”. Edinburgh, UK. 4th December 2011...
Santa and his reindeer come to Edinburgh
Santa Claus has arrived in Edinburgh for a pre-Christmas visit. His team of reindeer pulled Santa's sleigh along the City's main thoroughfare, Princes Street. UK. 3rd Dece...
Cardinal leads rally at Scottish Parliament against same sex-marriage
Scotland’s Cardinal Keith O’Brien spearheaded a 'Scotland for Marriage' rally at the Scottish Parliament voicing opposition to same sex marriage. Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 30...
St Andrew's Day march to Scottish Parliament in public sector protest
A huge turnout of public sector workers and supporters march through Edinburgh to the Scottish Parliament, against the governments proposed pension reform. Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 30...
Snow Queen brings Christmas sparkle to Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals
Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals come to life as Christmas lights are switched on and the City centre gets into party mood. Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 24th November, 2011.
Painting of the Forth Bridge nears completion - Edinburgh
The world-famous Forth Bridge nears the end of a 10-year, £130m, re-painting project. The bridge gleams with sunshine after a long makeover. UK. 22nd November 2011
Student protests at Edinburgh Uni over Princess Anne inauguration
Protests at an inauguration of Princess Anne as Chancellor of Edinburgh University, Scotland. 26th September 2011
Student sit-in at Edinburgh University
Students are staging a sit-in at the George Square Lecture Theatre at the University of Edinburgh in protest against significant increases in fees for the 'Rest of the UK' stu...
Edinburgh Castle smashes number of visitors record - Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle welcomes the highest number of visitors in a month since records began with 205,832 visitors during the month of August. UK. 7th September 2011
Alex Salmond reaffirms pledge on Scottish independence referendum
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond reaffirms his pledge to hold an independence referendum, as he launches SNP Government’s legislative programme. Edinburgh, UK. 7th September 2011...
Fireworks Concert Finale to Edinburgh International Festival
One of the largest fireworks displays in the world erupted from the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, in the traditional closing production of what is also the biggest arts festival in t...
Edinburgh Academicals vs. Glasgow Hawks - Edinburgh
Scottish Premiership Division One match. The final score was 22-22. Edinburgh, UK. 3rd September 2011
Protests as Edinburgh City Council makes trams decision
Edinburgh City Council meet to try and push through the building of the tram line to St Andrews Square instead of stopping at Haymarket. The decision prompted demonstrations outside of ...
Shen Wei brings his dance magic to Edinburgh International Festival
Celebrated Chinese choreographer Shen Wei showcases his talent for fusing different dance traditions at the Edinburgh International Festival, with his trilogy Re- Triptych. Edinburgh, U...
Opera and Dance at Edinburgh International Festival
North Vietnamese women, whose singing consoled soldiers on the front line in the Vietnam war, were central in a dance production at the Edinburgh Festival. In addition Marinsky Opera st...
Star cast of authors rounds off Edinburgh Book Festival
The world premiere of celebrated Scots author Alasdair Gray's play Fleck, featuring a cast of acclaimed authors rounded off the 2011 Edinburgh International Book Festival. UK. 29th...