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Students provide ‘invaluable’ care support during lockdown
Three university students have been commended for their support after working at one of Scotland’s leading housing providers during the pandemic.
The teenagers from Linlithgow joined Bield...
Ark’s new board members announced
Ark, the housing association which supports people in Edinburgh and elsewhere in Scotland, has recruited three new Board members who will play a significant...
New community growing project begins
Edinburgh based Community interest Company, Edible Estates, is launching a new community growing project in Leith and invites everyone to join in to grow...
At Out of the Blue in October
At Out of the Blue on Dalmeny Street Out of the Blueprint was begun 5 years ago by the art and education trust.
The body...
Hastings family keep their neighbours moving with some community spirit
The Hastings family is very strongly related to Scottish sporting success. During the Covid-19 lockdown rugby legend Scott Hastings, his wife Jenny and daughter...
Trinity Academy are full of bright ideas
A big well done to pupils at Trinity Academy who are the Shell Bright Ideas Scottish Winners for the second year in a row....
Church of Scotland General Assembly approves a new ‘lean’ plan
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been meeting virtually over yesterday and today.
The assembly has approved a range of measures to...
Opinion – Cllr Ashley Graczyk calls for protection for Princes Street Gardens
by Independent councillor Ashley Graczyk who represents Sighthill-Gorgie Ward. Here she calls for improved environmental protections for Princes Street Gardens.
Underbelly, who organise Edinburgh's...
Autumn exhibition opens at Scottish Arts Club
The October exhibition at the Scottish Arts Club in Rutland Square features works by one of the club members, Douglas Matthews.
Douglas Matthews' “East -...
Edinburgh Airport publishes data to help you #flysafe
Move intended to allow passengers to make informed decisions about quarantine.
Edinburgh Airport has created Covid-19 Dashboards and published them on its website in a...
Coronavirus – today’s numbers
The First Minister has announced today's figures at a media briefing from St Andrew's House.
She does so in the full glare of a...
Letter from Scotland
The UK Government’s Internal Market Bill is causing a good deal internal strife in the United Kingdom.
The SNP’s Drew Hendry told the House...
Pizza and cocktails delivered to your doorstep
Civerino’s Food Club and Mothership (founders of Edinburgh's Bramble, Lucky Liquor and Last Word bars) have joined forces to bring world class cocktails and...
At Ingleby Gallery – Janet
Ingleby Gallery are showing one long exhibition from the day of the opening on 3 October to 19 December 2020.
This will be Caroline Walker's...
TSB to close branches in Edinburgh and Midlothian
Bank branches including those at Corstorphine, Gorgie and Pilton, as well as branches at Penicuik and Dalkeith, may be due to close in the...
Coronavirus – grant offered to those who need to self-isolate
Those who are asked to self-isolate and who are on low incomes may now apply for a new £500 grant provided by The Scottish...
Staycation Scotland will find you somewhere to have a break
FIND HOLIDAY INSPIRATION CLOSE TO HOME WITH STAYCATION SCOTLAND'S NEW VENTURE
You might be feeling just a wee bit reluctant to book a holiday abroad...
Transatlantic connection inspires fiery orchestral manoeuvres
Edinburgh fans of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra can relive one of the orchestra’s great moments in concert when it releases a new video...
People’s Postcode Lottery winners from Edinburgh this week
Four people in Edinburgh are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
The Kedslie Road neighbours netted the windfall when EH16 6NT...
Free webinar this afternoon about rise in cycling in Edinburgh and Glasgow
We know that cycling numbers are on the rise. In days when it is the norm to seek some time away from your home...
Prime serviced office development on offer at Edinburgh Park
A £3.8m transformation of Diageo’s former Scottish headquarters has created Edinburgh’s newest grade-A flexible office space.
Spanning more than 33,000 square feet, Pure Offices at Edinburgh Park...
Tech lessons blossom for pensioners thanks to floral app
Residents at an Edinburgh care home who have been perplexed by tech during lockdown are now being given extra help to conquer their fears...
Conifox are ready for half-term holidays
A little way out of town, Conifox is making the atmosphere safe but spooky for the half-term holidays.
The adventure park and restaurant has...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government issues guidance to students
The Scottish Government has issued guidance on the position regarding students living away from home in halls and flats.
Minister for Further Education, Higher...
Edinburgh healthcare professional features in national photo project
Edinburgh healthcare professional features in national photo project
A staff member who was working at the Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh during the coronavirus crisis will feature in a national collection of...
A Penhaligon’s fragrance profiling session smells good
Smell ought to be the sense we elevate to the highest honour. Sure, sunsets and symphonies may consistently bag the cinematic and soundtrack gongs,...
Creative Scotland provides new funding for arts venues
Performing arts venues across Edinburgh and the Lothians have received £1,325,698 from the open call for applications to the Scottish Government’s Performing Arts Venues Relief...
Coronavirus – NHS Lothian reports more cases of Covid-19 among Edinburgh students
NHS Lothian says that the number of students who have tested positive for Covid-19 in university accommodation in Lothian has gone up this week.
Public...
Coronavirus – Countries added to the quarantine list
The Scottish Government has announced that travellers from four more countries must quarantine on arrival into Scotland from Saturday morning.
Travellers from Denmark, Iceland, Slovakia...
Charity is looking for mentors now
The mentoring charity, MCR Pathways, is looking for 150 volunteer mentors in Edinburgh to help disadvantaged young people realise their potential.
The charity's mentoring programme...
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