International filmmaker Terry Gilliam has revealed a ten metre-long illuminated neon quotation from Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote in the heart of the Old Town ahead of Valentine’s Day: Continue reading The things we do for love …
Month: February 2016
Two in court following Ferry Road Drive collision
Two teenagers appeared in court yesterday charged with a number of offences relating to a recent incident in Ferry Road Drive. Continue reading Two in court following Ferry Road Drive collision
CAN you handle it? Double-header this weekend!
It’s all happening in Muirhouse this weekend with a Shopping Centre event on Friday followed by the North Edinburgh Community Conference this Saturday!
All welcome – both events are FREE!
Performers invited to audition for College places
Edinburgh College is hosting auditions for acting, dance and music courses starting in August and is inviting talented young people to come and show their skills as performers. Continue reading Performers invited to audition for College places
Tenants group ‘removes objection’ to St Paul’s housing plans
Tenants & Residents in Muirhouse (TRIM) will not oppose students housing development on the site of St Paul’s RC Church on Muirhouse Avenue, writes JAMES McGINTY Continue reading Tenants group ‘removes objection’ to St Paul’s housing plans
Playing with fire: new home for museum sparks row
The Museum of Fire is to move from it’s traditional home in Lauriston Place out to Newbridge. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say the move underlines their commitment to the museum but Green MSP Alison Johnstone says an iconic Edinburgh institution will be ‘torn apart’. Continue reading Playing with fire: new home for museum sparks row
‘Fantastic’ Forthview!
Children from Forthview Primary School and their families have created their very own story book. ‘Whose Egg Is It Anyway?’ was launched at a special reception at the City Chambers yesterday, where Education convener Paul Godzik praised the children for their ‘fantastic work’. Continue reading ‘Fantastic’ Forthview!
Building Better Worlds
Something for everyone in Science Festival programme
The Edinburgh International Science Festival programme has been announced. Building Better Worlds centres around how science, technology, engineering and design have the potential to improve the world we live in and the way we live within it. Continue reading Building Better Worlds
College fundraisers go the extra Yard
A group of Edinburgh College Childcare Practice students and their puppet pals have raised £1,267 for local children’s charity The Yard, the local adventure playground that provides a safe space to play for children and young people with disabilities.
Continue reading College fundraisers go the extra Yard
The best of times, the worst of times: Memories of Leith Docks
Residents of Port of Leith Housing Association’s Hermitage Court sheltered housing complex rolled back the years this week when they were treated to a play reading by Citadel Arts Group. Continue reading The best of times, the worst of times: Memories of Leith Docks