Edinburgh Trams have issued an update reminding us of the reasoning behind having trams in the first place. This is all good sustainable transport messaging, except that they also urge us to read ‘Tram Facts’ a leaflet which they have produced, and which you can view online, and which says quite clearly that the trams will run from the airport to Newhaven.
So are we to take from this that the mediation has gone so successfully that tie can now afford the whole tram project? Or is it still the case that the trams might be rolled out incrementally, and might never get to Newhaven at all? Certainly the First Minister, Alex Salmond, does not seem to think that anything will come of the tram project according to The Scotsman last week.
Streetwork has appointed a new CEO, Sophy Green, and we hope to bring you some news about her soon.
Edinburgh Napier University has emerged as the third best university in the UK for securing jobs for graduate journalists – with a success rate of 70 per cent.
It is the only Scottish university in the top ten but, then again, no Scottish university features in the bottom ten.
Johnston Terrace is closed until 22 April owing to maintenance work being carried out on the rock face. The Daily Record has a very nice article about the project at Edinburgh Castle and the people who are literally throwing themselves into their work.
The rowing club based in Portobello, RowPorty, launched their new boat, a St Ayles skiff yesterday on a beautiful sunny day with a large crowd to cheer them on. We have a report with videos here.
