Good morning Edinburgh!
Milo McLaughlin's guest post yesterday on celebrating Edinburgh as a creative capital has started a bit of a debate. Join in here.
The local live music machine is getting back to normal. Click here to find out what's on the Song, by Toad radar. It includes the Toad's first monthly gig night.
Cameron Rose has a fundraising update on plans for a new Islamic community centre in Newington. Read more on his blog, which has just reached its 2,000th post. Congratulations Cameron!
There are some local Valentine's day meal suggestions on Edinburgh Spotlight.
Some of Craigmillar's Blindcraft staff have told the Evening News that their new contracts are not satisfactory.
Edinburgh-based land rights expert and co-founder of Reforesting Scotland Andy Wightman wrote this post for The Observer asking whether the public outcry over plans to sell forests is aimed at the right target.
Visitors to Edinburgh zoo may be asked to bring their own bamboo to feed the new pandas once they arrive, reports the Evening News.
Author JF Derry spent time in Bandhavgarh national park recently - the setting for Kipling's Jungle Book.
Oxgangs library has its 20th birthday soon. Find out more about party plans here.
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