Tag: Stockbridge

Off the Beaten Track – three places to visit in Stockbridge by Julie StirlingNestled between Comely Bank and the New Town, Stockbridge gets its name from the picturesque bridge, which perches atop the bubbling Water of...

Stockbridge is known as a haven for the foodies amongst its inhabitants and I count myself very lucky to be one of them. With the bustling Sunday market and a plethora of indie shops...

We are blessed with many places to have a coffee or a much-needed cup of tea in the capital. But we wonder if there is now a kind of Emperor's New Clothes mentality about coffee...

Brides on a budget can still look beautiful on their big day thanks to some help from Capability Scotland.The disability charity has launched a bridal department in its Stockbridge shop in Edinburgh stocking a...

MESH artists collective are showing their latest work in “Earthworks” at Patriothall Gallery, Stockbridge, from 25th April to 3rd May 2015. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a large-scale collaborative installation of seven hangings...

Veritas on Deanhaugh Street is as authentic an Italian restaurant you will find in Edinburgh. Located just along from the bridge and down a candlelit stair leading to the basement on the main road...

Colony of Artists: a varied collection of work on display in the artisan community of Abbeyhill Colonies. Over 30 artists in 20 venues open their homes to show painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, music and...

 Stockbridge Market - VIBES Awards - Photography Exhibition - European Elections - At the Filmhouse todayWe have grown quite fond of Sundays in Stockbridge with a bacon wrap from one stall at Stockbridge Market...

 This week’s photo is from our recent club trip to the Field of Light i St Andrew’s Square. Helen Shardlow has captured layers of different colours in this picture.The Stockbridge Photography Club is a...

PURSLANE - YOUR FESTIVE TREAT One of the things we all love about Christmas is the opportunity to enjoy great food, in good company. And if you are looking for a real treat this year, why...

This week’s photo comes from James Pringle. James is one half of the team at the club, which he helped start on the advice of one of the now-members.The Stockbridge Photography Club is a...

At the planning committee meeting earlier 10 votes to 2 ensured that the proposed development at the Accies ground in Raeburn Place will now go ahead.Councillor Ian Perry, Planning Convener, said:- “First of all,...

by Jonny Davis Brodies Champions of Tennis might inspire all generations back on to court With Wimbledon almost over, the nation has once again surrendered to the intoxication of the greatest competition in world tennis. The...

Wow another coffee-come-restaurant-come-venue comes to Stockbridge/Canonmills. How many more can one ‘wee’ corner of Edinburgh sustain? Have we reached a point in our society when no one actually works any more, all we do...

St Stephen Street in Stockbridge is the first retail destination in Scotland to be accredited with a world acclaimed award for excellence in customer service.The street has been named as a WorldHost Recognised Destination for customer service excellence recognised by...

Customers to Edinburgh’s favourite designer charity shop will be in for a rock ‘n’ roll treat on Friday 15 June 2012  when Hard Rock Cafe takes over Mary’s Living & Giving Shop for Save...

The new kid on the radio block is 98.8 Castle FM. Previously known as Leith FM the station has undergone some changes and I was lucky enough to be on the open-top launch bus...

You may already  know about the Farmers Market on Castle Terrace, but there are also others in the city which offer a wide range of organic food. This is not a comprehensive list -...

A couple of Accies boys gave Stockbridge something to cheer about yesterday as they ‘tried’ out the new Domino’s store in Stockbridge! It’s all work and no play for the boys from Edinburgh Accies Rugby team...

Mark Lazarowicz MP for Edinburgh North and Leith is demanding justice for Woolworths staff who worked in the Stockbridge store, and who have been denied redundancy compensation awarded to colleagues in larger stores by...

Artists in WASPS studios at Patriothall, off Hamilton Place in Stockbridge, are celebrating the festive season by having an Open Studio on Saturday 10th December between noon and 5pm. The building, which hides behind an...

A stampede of 30 baby elephants is set to descend on Stockbridge to raise funds for two city charities.The cardboard herd, part of a fundraising campaign organised by Stockbridge locals Rhona Johnston and Eleanor...

Scottish artists Elaine Speirs and Leesa Tulloch, who became friends when they were living in South Africa, have come together for the first time to show their new work at an exhibition in Stockbridge,...

The historic Stockbridge Theatre is under threat as the council has put the deteriorating building up for sale. Renting the property is no longer an option for the theatre group, and funding of around...

We went along to the 23rd annual Stockbridge Duck Race to take a few pictures.It was a beautiful day, and the Water of Leith pathway was full of spectators watching organisers gallantly...

by Ros LambertThe Save Stockbridge Theatre Building Action Group, met with the Council yesterday - Thursday 24 March 2011. The Council confirmed that the building is to be sold, as...

The City of Edinburgh Council, which owns The Stockbridge Theatre has recently advised that it is about to be put on the market for sale. Campaigners want to keep it open and are staging...

Planning approval was granted today for an overgrown corner of the New Town which is now set to be transformed into community allotments and gardens. You can read the planning permission and see all...

If you've been down to Stockbridge over the past few days you may have already seen the giraffes who have taken up residence there. This initiative by local businesses is a way of making...