A popular Edinburgh cafe renowned for its delicious cooked breakfasts has been put up for sale after nearly 20 years. The Oz Cafe Bistro, on Calder Road, has a loyal customer base and ‘Local Legend’ status on food delivery site Just Eat. The eaterie is up for sale for the price of £45,000, plus stock, and has annual rental fees of £21.8k. The property is listed for sale on Rightbiz, where it is described as a “great cafe”. The listing continues: “A Just Eat ‘Local Legend’. Such a great...
Edinburgh transport convener Scott Arthur said he felt "quite ashamed" as he listened to the problems disabled people and others faced in coping with the revamped Leith Walk. A succession of deputations to the city council's transport and environment committee on Thursday raised concerns about pedestrian and cycle provision and the way the street is working following the launch of the tram extension. Cllr Arthur, who has been in post since May 2022, praised the previous transport committee for...
There are plans for a former Edinburgh cafe which closed at the height of the first lockdown to become a recording studio. Proposals have been sent to the city council for a studio and office within the former Broughton Deli Cafe, a change said not to require any modifications to the building. According to documents, it would include a display, meeting and waiting area at the front of the Barony Street building with an office/studio situated towards the back. Online profiles show the applicant,...
For the last 28 years, a historic ship has been hidden away in Leith docks. Unlike the Royal Yacht Britannia, which has become one of Edinburgh’s most famous tourist attractions - even voted TripAdvisor’s Best UK Attraction last year, the SS Explorer remains hidden from public view behind Forth Port’s walls. Regarded as a pioneering vessel that made a significant contribution to climate science and biodiversity work, the SS Explorer was in service between 1956 to 1984, and allowed marine...
Plans to transform a historic Scottish vessel into an interactive floating museum in Edinburgh have been unveiled at an event in Leith. The SS Explorer, which has been berthed in Leith docks since 1996, is regarded as a pioneering vessel that made a significant contribution to climate science and biodiversity work. In service between 1956 to 1984, the ship allowed marine biologists to better understand sea temperatures and pollution, British fish breeding and fishing levels, and helped shape...
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to purchase this impressive top floor flat, forming part of a traditional tenement, currently available for offers over £220,000. This third-floor flat at 3/9 Blackie Road is well placed in the popular Leith Links district close to the city centre, excellent amenities, and commuter links. The property would undoubtedly appeal to first-time buyers, professionals and buy-to-let investors. For viewings, call Neilsons on 0131 253 2858 or book an appointment...
A top-rated live music venue in Edinburgh’s West End is now up for sale. Bar 13, on Melville Place, has been managed by husband and wife duo Cara and Rory Gallagher since June last year, with the basement venue open seven days a week. The bar featured co-owner Rory playing live music Wednesday to Saturday as well as showcasing ‘some of the best local acts in Edinburgh.’ Averaging a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, many customers have praised the venue for its great staff, music and food - with...
He is remembered today as a “well-known and loved football player who played for the Nanakuli Hawks, Kamehameha Kapalama Warriors, and the Sterling Kansas Warriors.”
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Two men have been charged in connection with a “serious assault” on a busy Edinburgh street. An investigation was launched by the police after a 49-year-old man was allegedly attacked on Charlotte Square on Sunday 7 April at around 4.50pm. Officers said at the time the alleged victim was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for injuries. Police said a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear at...
Success didn't come easy for Pang Gek Teng, the 35-year-old founder and CEO of Surrey Hills Grocer, an Australian-inspired grocer and café brand in Singapore.
Cynthia Phelps, 64, slammed her 2014 Kia Rio into the Boulder Highway bus stop. Las Vegas Metropolitan police said a man and boy were killed. A woman and two children were also seriously injured in the Wednesday crash