A book of condolence is open for signing at the Japanese Consulate at 2 Melville Crescent from 9.30am to 5pm. External affairs minister Fiona Hyslop was among the first to sign it. She said:
"The situation in Japan is serious and fast-moving. The death and devastation wrought by the earthquake and tsunami are truly terrible. Our thoughts are with the people of Japan, and with those in Scotland and around the world who are desperately concerned about loved ones caught up in this catastrophe."
Plans for a facelift of The Shore have been given a £350,000 boost. Alastair Tibbitt has been following the story for a while. Read his report on STV Local.
There are reviews of Marilyn at the Lyceum on Edinburgh Spotlight and Leith Tonight.
Lenny Henry is returning to the city in April. Details on The Edinburgh Reporter.
The BBC reports 90 jobs at Lloyds Banking Group in Edinburgh will be cut.
Newington Library has graphic novel workshops on Saturday. Full details on Tales of One City.
Are you convinced by the arguments for the removal of Lothian Buses' pre-boarding ticket machines? The Suitably Despairing blog isn't.
There's a lovely new video of the Water of Leith by film maker Peter Harper. The Water of Leith Trust links to it here.
Unsure as to which bin to put out when? Cameron Rose has put a handy guide on his blog.
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