Tag: snow
Aussie Rowles loving life in Edinburgh
We may all have been shivvering lately in the snow and freezing temperatures, but one high-profile Aussie sporting import claims to be loving the experience. He did admit, however, that this feeling could wear off in time.
Step forward Kye...
Jet2.com boost for snow seekers
Jet2.com has responded to strong demand from skiers and snowboarders looking to get back to the slopes and airports at Edinburgh and Glasgow are two of the departure points.
Confirmation came after the Swiss Government...
Aerial shots of Edinburgh in the snow
The week's weather has been a major source of comment, with cold temperatures and snow, and the prospect of more to come before the weekend.
Thomas Haywood is an aerial photographer and was out...
Letter from Scotland
It may be early spring, but Scotland has been stopped in its snow-tracks by “the Beast from the East”, a sabre-toothed wind and snow, blowing in from Siberia. This is probably counted as a...
Edinburgh International Book Festival: Jim Crumley and Christopher Nicholson – Men for All Seasons
‘A badger peed on my wellies once while I was wearing them. It was like being anointed by nature.’
Many of us are good at sitting still, but few of us see it as a...
Letter from Scotland
From flood to frost. Last week we were all talking about the floods. This week we’ve had the first serious snowfalls of the winter. From my east-facing window I see Arthur’s Seat dusted in...
Penguins enjoy the snow……
Today at Edinburgh Zoo the penguins got a snowy treat.
Keepers emptied buckets of crushed ice onto the mock sandy beaches at Penguins Rock as a special treat for the birds.
Dawn Nicoll, Senior Keeper of...
First snowy day in Edinburgh of 2013
Just a little snow today when we got up, and overnight the weather forecast from the BBC seems to indicate it will remain at freezing and there will be little flurries here but not...
Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council 26 October 2011
Last night, the community council of Marchmont and Sciennes met at the St Catherine's Argyle Church Hal, as they do every fourth Wednesday of the month, and the members were already looking ahead to...
Scottish Ambulance Service invests in new 4X4s
The Scottish Ambulance Service is investing in new vehicles and equipment to enhance its capability and improve patient care in adverse weather conditions. Eight new 4X4 accident and emergency vehicles have been delivered with...
Council have the holidays covered in Edinburgh
During the Christmas and New Year holidays the Council has arrangements in place to deal with the severe weather.
Weather predictions suggest that from Sunday 26 December and overnight into the 27 December a slow...
The Effect of Snow on Monday 20 December 2010
More snow over the weekend so more disruption to schools and travel. We will update this with any more news throughout the day.
The latest update from the council tonight:-
"Staff from the City of Edinburgh...
Baby it’s cold outside!
The City of Edinburgh Council says that it is working hard to prepare for the bad weather forecast for this weekend.
Edinburgh has been forecast to receive further snow showers on Saturday evening into Sunday...
City Council braced for snow
Although the weather forecast over the next few days is uncertain, the Council is asking residents to be prepared for winter weather.
In preparation, the Council has resources to deal with the snow, including: 600...
Snow more please!
With more snow on the way, the Council is currently out in force preparing for the bad weather which is due to hit Edinburgh this week.
Last week, around 450 to 600 millimetres of snow...
Warning over daredevil snowsports
Historic Scotland’s Ranger Service and Lothian and Borders Police have urged irresponsible skiers and snow boarders to stop putting themselves and other members of the public at risk in Holyrood Park during the current...
Has the snow melted yet?
We are pleased to say it stopped snowing on Monday afternoon in central Edinburgh. But has it melted where you are? Some of our readers say that their pavements and roads outside have been...
Snow news on Monday….
The MetOffice weather forecast for Edinburgh today is the following:-
"A band of wintry showers will spread southeast early on Monday morning, the showers turning increasingly to snow away from the west coast....
Council Leader Jenny Dawe talks snow
The City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jenny Dawe has sent us an update on the current position.
"As we enter into our second weekend of dire weather, with cold weather expected to last for a...
Safety Advice
The City of Edinburgh Council and Lothian and Borders Police are issuing advice to members of the public on how they can stay safe as the severe weather continues.
People are urged to take extra...
Snowy Times 3 December 2010
Some more news about the way our capital is coping with the white stuff. We will again update this article throughout the day so keep coming back!
If you have any information for us then...
Is it still snowing?
Here are the updates on what is happening and what is not in Edinburgh at the moment. We will update here through the day. Please let us know if your event is either going...
Snowy News Wednesday 1 December 2010
So here we go again - lots of snow overnight last night and many people stuck in their homes. The Forth Road Bridge was closed today and the airport may or may not be...
Snow News like snow news
What's on and what's not?
We will update this as the day goes on - tell us what you are either doing or not doing! If you have photos then please add them to our ...
“SNOWMAGEDDON” cancels St Andrews Day celebrations
Ok there is a lot of white stuff around today. There is a bit of chaos and people need to know what is happening.
St Andrew's Day celebrations in St Andrew Square have all...
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…..and let’s close the airport!
One of the UK's busiest airports, in the capital city of Edinburgh, is more or less shut. It was closed yesterday for a time and has been closed today since 4am and only now...
