Five things you need to know today
Remembering Ewan Williamson
Today Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will mark 15 years since Firefighter Ewan Williamson tragically lost his life during firefighting operations at the Balmoral Bar in Edinburgh 2009.
A commemorative service is being held at the James Braidwood statue in Parliament Square.
SFRS colleagues will attend the service and stand alongside family and close friends to remember him. Chief Officer Ross Haggart, Depute Lord Provost Lezley Marion Cameron and Fire Brigades Union (FBU) representative, Colin Brown, will also be in attendance.
A minute’s silence will be observed at 11.00am and wreaths will be laid in Ewan’s honour.
The Commemoration Service serves to ensure that Ewan’s memory continues to be honoured and his bravery and commitment to public service to protect others is recognised.
Another new MP podcast
We called another new MP to catch up with his news – you can listen below. Scott Arthur is the Transport Convener as well as a university lecturer and now an MP.
Listen to this latest episode to find out how he will have to quit two of those roles – and one will mean a by-election later this year in the Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward.
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
The 2024 festival begins today and will continue until 21 July. The programme – and a recommendation for today – are here.
Burdiehouse burn goes Wild! Family fun !
Free activities this Sat morning!
Come and join us this Saturday, 10am – 12 noon, 13-July for family fun with Donald from Wildside Nature.
There’ll be nature activities, animal identification games, hammocks, fire building, marshmallow toasting and more! Open to all ages. Come along and join the fun. Meet us at the FBBVP Bothy on Gilmerton Dykes Street / beside the burn – from 10am!Pic Greg Macvean 11/07/2024
The 46th Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival kicks off on Friday 12th July and runs until 21st July. Kimberley Tessa Trio officially launch the festival in front of Edinburgh Castle. Pictured are Kimberley Tessa on saxophone, Sean Bissett on guitar and Edward Hetherington on bass.
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Burdiehouse goes wild!
The next activity morning organised by Friends of Burdiehouse is on Saturday 13 July – meet at the Friends of Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park at 10am.
Burdiehouse burn goes Wild will be family fun with free activities.
A spokesperson said: “Come and join us this Saturday, 10am – 12 noon, 13-July for family fun with Donald from Wildside Nature.
“There’ll be nature activities, animal identification games, hammocks, fire building, marshmallow toasting and more! Open to all ages. Come along and join the fun. Meet us at the FBBVP Bothy on Gilmerton Dykes Street / beside the burn – from 10am.”
