Stephen Ryan Rafferty

Jan 28, 2025 | scottishbeacon.com | Phyllis Stephen |Stephen Ryan Rafferty

The meeting was held online due to Storm Éowyn but all councillors had ample opportunity to put forward their various positions. All parties except the Conservatives have backed the new tax since it was first mooted in 2017. After a further two hours of discussion on Friday with contributions from 25 councillors, the council has now agreed to become the first Scottish city to introduce the tourist tax, albeit with a few months delay in implementation.

Jan 14, 2025 | scottishbeacon.com | Stephen Ryan Rafferty

Details contained in the valuable archive were known only to a small circle of officials due to war time news reporting restrictions, but it gives a unique insight into how the city dealt with up to 15 bombing raids over Edinburgh and Leith from 1939 to 1942. The archive had been passed to Edinburgh Lothian & Borders Police Historical Society which will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 with the exhibition, a number of lectures and publication of a book.

Jan 7, 2025 | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Stephen Ryan Rafferty

Details contained in the valuable archive were known only to a small circle of officials due to war time news reporting restrictions, but it gives a unique insight into how the city dealt with up to 15 bombing raids over Edinburgh and Leith from 1939 to 1942. The archive had been passed to Edinburgh Lothian & Borders Police Historical Society which will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 with the exhibition, a number of lectures and publication of a book.

Dec 4, 2024 | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Stephen Ryan Rafferty

On Assignment – a writing and photography retreat held at the Ness Walk Hotel in Inverness – includes three nights accommodation, dinner and a Burns Supper at the five-star establishment. Daily workshops which unveil a toolbox of professional media tips will revolve around the life of Scotland’s national Bard and the stunning historical attractions of the Highland Capital.

Nov 26, 2024 | scotsman.com | Stephen Ryan Rafferty

As Musselburgh Racecourse launches its nine fixture winter jumps season this week, things are already looking good for a potential capacity crowd New Year’s Day celebration. Back-to-back fixtures on Thursday and Friday 28-29 November herald the start of the Jumps season at the popular East Lothian track.