Tag: Craiglockhart
Exploring Edinburgh’s undervalued summit
Craiglockhart is probably the least known and least visited of Edinburgh's seven major hills.
It's rarely recommended as a destination for newcomers and tourists, and is notably absent in many of the walking guides...
The Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill have a Metals to Petals initiative
The Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill say they were the very first friends group in Edinburgh looking after one of the important green spaces in the city.
Who are we?
Friends of Easter Craiglockhart Hill comprise a...
Siegfried Sassoon violin created
A while back we met Thoren Ferguson playing a violin in Waverley Station which was dedicated to war poet Wilfred Owen. Now, instrument maker Steve Burnett, has crafted a second violin from the same...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2014
Pakistan Society Heritage Project presents Rural Reflections: an exhibition of rural scenery of Pakistan and Scotland. 'Here we share the stories of ten members of the 50+ group of the Pakistan...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Mac's Munchkins: an hour of farm-themed storytelling, crafts, playgroups and songs. For children aged 2+ - meet at the Red Tractor. 3pm today and every Thursday, Gorgie City Farm, Gorgie Road. £2 per child, payable...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2014
LGBT Spiritual Space: Conflicts of Sexuality and Faith. Explore conflicts that exist within these two aspects of identity; Maxwell Reay, NHS Mental Health Community Chaplain, offers a supportive space for LGBT...
Not About Heroes at Craiglockhart 8-10 September
1917. After protesting against the continuance of the war, Siegfried Sassoon, a decorated war hero and celebrated poet is sent to Craiglockhart War Hospital to silence him. There he meets shell-shocked Lt Wilfred Owen...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
We all know what starts this week: on Friday both the Fringe and the Just Festival open their numerous doors. The Edinburgh Reporter will cover many events at both festivals - so What's On...
Scottish Independence Referendum – An Open Debate in Craiglockhart
This week there is something new for referendum voters in the Craiglockhart area.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP is holding a Q&A session at the Edinburgh Napier University Riady Theatre. It is being held...
Copies of WWI literary magazine donated to Edinburgh Napier University
Original copies of a magazine edited by poet Wilfred Owen while he recovered from shell shock in Scotland have been found after a near decade-long search.
Three copies of ‘The Hydra: the magazine of Craiglockhart...
Anyone for tennis in Edinburgh?
The gift of Andy Murray keeps on giving as Edinburgh targeted as area of growth
sportscotland’s announcement earlier this week that they will invest £5.8 million in tennis in Scotland over the next four years...
Wheelchair Tennis Tournament 2012
PETER MOORE RETAINS HIS EDINBURGH WHEELCHAIR TENNIS TOURNAMENT TITLE
Peter Moore from Glasgow retained his title at the second Edinburgh Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in a hard fought rematch of last year's final. Peter fought back from...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Gavin Corbett
Gavin Corbett is the Green Party candidate for Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart.
Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart Greens’ spokeperson and Council candidate is Gavin Corbett. Gavin, 46, has lived in Shandon in the heart of the area for 20 years, with...
