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Kennedy strikes and it’s gold for Scots in under-21 Euros
Zara Kennedy, who plays club hockey for The University of Edinburgh, was the toast of her Scotland under-21 teammates in Konya.
The player, one of...
Scotland under-21 hockey squad going for gold in Turkey
Scotland’s under-21 women go into Saturday’s EuroHockey Championship II final on Saturday against Ukraine in buoyant mood after thrashing hosts Turkey 4-0 in their...
Smith double as Scotland open under-21 Euros with win
Ava Smith claimed a glory double and Caterina Nelli added another as Scotland under-21 women opened their EuroHockey Championship 11 campaign with a 3-1...
Supporting the Ukrainian community often begins with food
Food is at the centre of everything for most Ukrainians. Many of them have somewhere to grow food at home where "even a window...
Ukrainians to be moved off boat by July
Ukrainian refugees on board a cruise ship in Edinburgh will be moved into new accommodation by July, the council has confirmed.
Over 1,000 people are...
Still no long-term housing plans for Ukrainians on cruise ship
No plans have been made to move displaced Ukrainians living on a cruise ship in Edinburgh into proper housing, as the council warns a...
Ukrainian refugees find jobs in hospitality in Edinburgh
A number of refugees from Ukraine have successfully found work in Edinburgh hotels after graduating from an industry training programme.
Nine individuals who fled the...
Ukrainian families become homeless in Edinburgh
A total of 22 Ukrainian refugee households in Edinburgh have become homeless since arriving in the country.
New figures have revealed the challenges faced by...
Peace groups to hold Vigil for Ukraine on Friday
Scottish peace groups will hold a vigil for Ukraine on the first anniversary of Putin’s invasion.
On Friday 24 February, Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament...
Ukrainians will celebrate St Nicholas Day today
Ukrainians living in Scotland are preparing to spend their first Christmas here and Neil Gray MSP, Minister with special responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine...
Sunflower Scotland appeal for donations to fund their new way of working in Ukraine
Sunflower Scotland is a charity set up earlier this year by Scots with families living in Ukraine. Their sole aim is to take aid...
Help Ukraine – stop sending food and clothes
Edinburgh-based Scot, Oleg Dmitriev, is a member of the Sunflower Scotland movement and he has family in Ukraine.
Earlier this year the charity began...
Ukrainian teenager shows real promise on tennis court
A Ukrainian teenager who has come to live in Edinburgh is showing his talent on the tennis courts.
Arsenii Opryshko is 13 and arrived...
Andrea completes fundraising cycle from Ukraine to Scotland
Andrea Fraser, an Edinburgh-based human rights lawyer, completed a marathon journey to Lviv and back earlier this afternoon.
She began by driving an ambulance...
Letter from Scotland
A pride of lions has appeared in The Meadows, not to terrify the citizens of Edinburgh, but to warn them that nature is in...
Celebrating Independence Day of Ukraine in Edinburgh
Ukrainians who have come to live in Scotland in recent months gathered with those who have lived here for longer, or who trace their...
Ukrainians find refuge at Oatridge
Nearly 90 Ukrainians have been living in student accommodation at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) while they look for work and a permanent home.
From doctors...
Concert and vigil for Ukraine – performers and speakers confirmed
On Friday at 7:30pm St Mary’s Cathedral on Palmerston Place there will be a concert/vigil raising money for Ukraine.
Council Leader Cammy Day has...
Edinburgh granny behind BA Robertson song released as Ukraine fundraiser
A song by Scottish singer songwriter BA Robertson - Silent Running - is released on Friday to support aid for children from Ukraine.
The...
BBC ALBA showing Ukraine v Scotland match on Friday
BBC ALBA is to show live coverage of Ukraine v Scotland as the women’s national team attempt to take a huge step towards World...
Council leader visits the Ukrainian Club
Every Tuesday morning a coffee and cake morning is held at the Ukrainian Club on Royal Terrace for people who have arrived in Edinburgh...
Last few days to buy raffle tickets for Ukraine – foodie prizes on offer
Online raffle organised by chocolatier Sebastian Kobelt aims to raise enough money to help 100 Ukrainian families
With just a few days to go until...
Sunflower Charity Dinner – Scotland for Ukraine
Tables and individual tickets are now available for the Sunflower Charity Dinner on 17 June.
The event will be held at the City Chambers...
Ukraine Sponsor scheme – 570 visas issued under Scotland’s Super Sponsor arrangements
The Minister for Refugees from Ukraine, Neil Gray MSP, has commented on the Ukraine Sponsor scheme data which is published today.
The numbers show that...
Ukraine vigil being held at University of Edinburgh on Thursday
A vigil will be held in George Square on Thursday as an opportunity for members of the public to show solidarity with all those...
Scots are encouraged to offer help to Ukrainians
Scotland’s offer to provide refuge and sanctuary to displaced Ukrainians, as part of the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, is now open.
Accessible through...
Council grants Freedom of the City to Ukrainian President and Kyiv Mayor
Councillors in Edinburgh today reinforced the city’s ongoing solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
All members came together to unanimously grant the Freedom of the...
Freedom of the City proposed for Ukrainian President and Kyiv Mayor
When The City of Edinburgh Council meets on Thursday it will be the final meeting of the current administration and councillors will use the...
Letter from Scotland
The Scottish Parliament not only flies the Ukrainian flag, it is constantly condemning Putin’s invasion and expressing its support for the Ukrainian people. The...
Sunflower Scotland – helping to send aid to Ukraine
Sunflower Scotland - help British-Ukrainians to send aid directly to war zones in Ukraine.
Natasha Barczuk and her sister Tonya, both Scottish Ukrainians, have set up a...
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