Man arrested – John Byrne on a new commission – Lothian Buses – Fringe tickets – In Chambers Street tonight –
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident that happened at the cash machine outside the RBS branch at the West End of Princes Street on Monday 8 April 2013. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
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Artist John Byrne is to redesign the ceiling dome at the King’s Theatre. We are sure it will look beautiful when he has finished! More details here.
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Lothian Buses have been shortlisted for the prestigious title of Green Business of the Year 2013 in the Scottish Business Awards.
Nominated for its work with hybrid buses, exhaust retro-fitting and encouraging modal shift, the company is pitted against seven other businesses for the title which will be announced in June.
Dr Steve Johnson, Environmental & CSR Manager said:-“We are delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. Our work to reduce air and noise pollution along with reducing our carbon footprint is something we believe passionately in and recognition through a national award such as this gives us confidence that our approach is seen to be on the right track.”
The company already holds the 2012 Best Green Large Company (Scottish Green Awards) and 2012 VIBES Transport awards for its work on environmental improvements. To date some 44 buses have been retro-fitted with SCRT exhaust systems and close to 50% of the fleet are at Euro V emissions standard or better. The company launches a further 10 new hybrid buses on Saturday 13 April at Castle Street (11am-3pm) to complement 15 hybrid buses already in service.
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More tickets for Edinburgh Festival Fringe go on sale today. Although the full programme is not going to be available until 30 May you can book some tickets for some shows online here. And you can pre-order your Fringe programme here.
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Tonight at the National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street
Glenmorangie Annual Lecture: Professor Colin Renfrew
11 April 2013, 19:00 – 20:00
Cost: £6/£5 Concessions and Members, book online here
What can archaeologists learn from contemporary artists? Building on last year’s lecture by artist Andy Goldsworthy, the distinguished academic Professor Colin Renfrew reflects back from an archaeologist’s perspective, exploring the benefits of a dialogue with contemporary art, artists and practice.
And later in the week…
Evening Lecture: The Search for Life Beyond the Earth
16 April, 18:30 – 19:30
Cost: £6/£5 Concessions and Members
Is there life on Mars? Dr Christopher McKay, Planetary Scientist with the Space Science Division of the NASA Ames Research Centre, on the search for life in the universe, including the latest results from the NASA Curiosity Mars Rover.
Our photo today shows John Byrne when he was being interviewed by theatre critic Joyce McMillan recently at Summerhall
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