Five things you need to know today
Short term lets
The question of The Scottish Government’s legislation on short term lets and how they are then regulated by Scottish local authorities will come under the spotlight today at The Scottish Parliament.
The Edinburgh Council Chief Planning Officer, David Givan, and Claire Daly of Sustains will both be giving evidence when the Local Government Housing and Planning Committee meets at 9am at Holyrood.
More information here. and watch on Parliament TV by clicking on this link here.
Living Streets public meeting
Charity Living Streets which aims to make the city better for pedestrians is holding a public meeting on Thursday when they say new faces will be very welcome. It is at 6pm at Friends Meeting House on Victoria Terrace.
At Patriothall Gallery until 19 May
“Fiona Hutchison and Joanne Soroka are two prominent tapestry weavers who are showing new work at the Patriothall Gallery this May. While women’s art, and in particular textiles, has historically been sidelined by mainstream culture, today it is increasingly valued and celebrated.”
Patriothall is in Stockbridge at Wasps Patriothall EH3 5AY.
Out of the Blue at Abbeymount
One for your diaries. OOTB at Abbeymount will open its doors on 1 and 2 June from noon until 5pm each day allowing visitors to meet the makers and buy original art and gifts. There will also be a free prize draw.
Featuring these artists:
- Alex Butler | Paintings
- Alice Simpson | Visual Artist
- Alison Williams | Painting, Sculpture
- Anita Gao | Illustration
- Chloe Alexander | Paintings
- Christine Clark | Paintings
- Cosimo Damiano Angiulli | Fashion
- Eliza Kesuma | Print
- Eve Tong | Painting / Textiles
- Frances Priest | Ceramics
- Francesca Grech | Illustration
- Gianna Morelli | Illustration
- Hannah Riordan | Illustration
- Helen Miles | Mosaics
- Holly Summerson | Animation
- Isabel Lohss-O’Sullivan | Fashion, Painting
- Jen Byrne | Upcycled Fashion
- Judy R Clark | Fashion
- Julija Pustovrh | Ceramics
- Karina Pasiut | Fashion & Printing
- Kate Livingstone | Painting
- Kelly Zou | Illustration
- Kirsten Mirrey | Paintings
- Louise M. Lacaille | Paintings & Prints
- Marianne Larsen | Jewellery
- Max Machen | Illustration
- Meg Buick | Painting
- Sew Ho Studios | Retro Fashion, Embroidery
- Rebecca Elphinstone | Painting
- Rebecca Sheerin | Illustration
- Rhona Taylor | Painting
- Robbie Stevenson | Printmaking
- Robin Paine | Painting
- Rosanna Reade | Watercolour, Print
- Selma Augestad | Illustration
- Trista Yen | Illustration
- Wendy Ball | Painting, Illustration
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This is part of the Out of the Blue 30th anniversary celebrations. Find out more.
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