Richard Lewis

Stac chairman Jim Rowan and Paul Wilson, CEO. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Former Volvo CEO to chair Scottish tech accelerator as it launches £15m fund

The two Hamlets, Ian McKellen and Johan Christiansen appear together at the Edinburgh Fringe Pic: Devin De Vil

Ian McKellen's Hamlet beanies auction in aid of bursary at city ballet school

Elias String Quartet.

Review: EIF Chamber Music Soundscapes, week 2

Andy Murray celebrates his 2013 Wimbledon win. The prospects of the Championships being played this year are receding. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Emergency meeting to decide if Wimbledon can take place

General view the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo

Safety fears may force Andy Murray to play Centre Court at Wimbledon

Pierre-Hugues Herbert felt pain in his thigh during a practice session on Saturday and had to cut it short

Andy Murray: Wimbledon comeback 'briefly in doubt' after Pierre-Hugues Herbert i...

Andy Murray last played during the Australian Open. Picture: Getty

Revealed: Deadline for Andy Murray to apply for Wimbledon 2019

Visitors are expected to contribute nearly 15 million pounds a year in tourist tax. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Arts behind street cleaning in tourist tax priorities – Brian Ferguson

(Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Why the tourist tax must be ring-fenced for culture – Richard Lewis

Visitors are expected to contribute nearly 15 million pounds a year in tourist tax. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Tourist tax could help Edinburgh ‘dream big again’

Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Andy Murray's career recognised with Wimbledon statue

Johanna Konta celebrates winning the first set against Caroline Garcia on day seven of Wimbledon. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Wimbledon rejects sexism claims in show court schedule row

Kim Sears, wife of Britain's Andy Murray, reacts after he won against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

Sir Andy Murray defies pain in the rain to begin Wimbledon defence

Mine Girl was erected at the Scott Monument in the dead of night for the most romantic day of the year. Picture: PA

Mystery Mine heart sculpture reappears at City Art Centre exhibition

Collections care officer Paul McAuley has a close look at architect Thomas Hamilton's design for the Burns Monument on Calton Hill.

Landmark exhibition to spell out A-Z of Edinburgh's history

Scotland's first inner-city bike park opens in Edinburgh

The Fringe will be celebrating its 70th anniversary this summer.

Council chief says 70-year-old Fringe has 'sold its soul'

Views of the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens.
site of the proposed cafe and hospitality centre

'˜Underground' arts complex planned for Princes Street Gardens

Work to start within weeks to turn 'birthplace of Welly boot' into new arts quar...

Around 15,000 Clydesiders volunteered at the Commonwealth Games in 2014, a campaign Edinburgh Festival organisers are hoping to emulate. Photograph: SNS

Volunteers sought for 70th Edinburgh Festival arts extravaganza

Alternative Hogwarts Crest design.

Rare first-edition Harry Potter book on display in Edinburgh

Mo Farah has put himself forward for selection. Picture; John Devlin

Mo Farah puts himself forward for selection in Edinburgh race

City culture leader Richard Lewis is warning of tough times ahead without the introduction of a tourist tax.

Capital culture chief in bed tax plea

The model we have in Edinburgh is being replicated all over the world, from Melbourne to Toronto. Picture: Scott Louden

Richard Lewis: Big birthday bash for Edinburgh's festivals

Triple Gold medallist Chris Hoy, along with other Scottish medal winners from the Beijing Olympics had a reception held in their honour at Edinburgh Castle followed by a bus-top parade down the Royal Mile. 27th August 2008. Picture by JANE BARLOW

Edinburgh Council backs Olympic parade plan

Edinburgh to name street after medical pioneer Elsie Inglis

One priority is to find a better home for the film festival than the Filmhouse.

Arts taskforce seeks cultural venues fit for Edinburgh

The city council has urged the members of the Mela board to ditch any plans to go ahead with the event. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh City Council pulls plug on crisis-hit Mela festival

Amelia Soffe 5, Louise Doyle 10 and Osteoarchseologist Megan Stoakley examien the find. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Coffins from 17th century uncovered under Edinburgh school

Total prize money at this year's Wimbledon will be Â£28.1m. Picture: Anthony Devlin/PA

Wimbledon champions will win Â£2m each as prize money goes up

The historic Scott Monument will be illuminated in subtle shades of silver and gold. Picture: Greg Macvean

Scott Monument set to get '˜glow in the dark' makeover

Charlotte Baptist Chapel, Rose Street. Picture: Kate Chandler

Blooming Rose Street venue that could transform Edinburgh's arts scene

Lily Donald and Isla Sutherland from Edinburgh with local circus troupe, Circus Alba.

Scotland's Festival of Museums returns for tenth year

Video: Keyframe light sculptures brighten up Edinburgh

Litter has been cited as a problem during the Festival. Picture: Sandy Young

Edinburgh Festivals at risk from complacency

Festivals chiefs want to see cleaner streets so the capital becomes more inviting to visitors. Picture: Sandy Young

Edinburgh Festival chiefs demand '˜intensive care' for city

Vikings lead the Torchlight Procession. Pictures: Greg Macvean

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay begins with Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh City Council has unveiled a raft of proposals to make it easier for artists to put on shows outwith the Festival period, but the council wants private enterprise to shoulder more of the bill for arts investment. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Edinburgh City Council reveals year-round culture blueprint

Red61 chief executive Tony Davey

Ticketing software outfit Red61 nets cash injection

Cuts may force changes to programming for Edinburghs festivals, including the EIF. Photograph: Jane Barlow

Funds shake-up looms for Edinburgh’s arts sector

Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party will be extended to the Royal Mile this year. Picture: Jane Barlow

Brian Ferguson: Success punished in Edinburgh cuts

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations may have to scale back if proposed cutbacks are implemented, Peter Irvine has warned. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Council cuts ‘will force Edinburgh Hogmanay to scale back’
THE organiser of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations has warned it will be “impossible” to stage the event on its current scale if its budget is hit by council cu...

Edinburgh's Christmas festival normally lights up Princes Street.

Edinburgh Christmas: Royal Mile to be lit up

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Festivals tax

Charlie Wood, below, has helped the Fringe double in size over a decade. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

‘Keep Edinburgh festival tax out of council hands’

Some kids could be missing out due to the fireworks being on a school night. Picture: Scott Taylor

Should Festival fireworks be on Friday or Saturday?

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Festival tax proposal is misguided

Tommy Sheppard would like to see the Fringe brought into line with the Scottish school holidays. Picture: Greg Macvean

Tommy Sheppard wants Fringe to ‘match school holidays’

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Goose bumper tax

Festival goers outside the Assembly Rooms on George street. Picture Ian Rutherford

Leaders: Tourist tax for festival could be dangerous

Edinburgh Fring show flyers adorn a wall on the Royal Mile. Picture: PA

Edinburgh ‘festival tax’ in the pipeline

Faith Liddell had a stark warning over festival funding levels. Picture: TSPL

Edinburgh warned to stabilise funding of festivals

Customs House in Leith will host The Devil's Larder. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Capital waterfront landmark to host first ever play

Fireworks above Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street at midnight during the New Year celebrations. Picture: Jane Barlow

Tickets to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay go on sale

The Edinburgh Festival Wheel will be in East Princes Street Gardens until September. Picture: Toby Williams

Edinburgh Big Wheel is biggest ever

Richard Lewis will team up with mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker for the hour-long shows. Picture: Toby Williams

Edinburgh councillor to take stage at the Fringe

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