“It looks like time has finally run out for Edinburgh’s Grand Old Dame”
R.I.P. Edinburgh’s own The Famous Spiegeltent – evicted from her latest home, St Andrew Square, after 33 years at Edinburgh Festivals! Continue reading Spiegeltent no more?
Day: February 24, 2017
Russell shares third sector Brexit fears
Withdrawal from the EU would pose a threat to Scotland’s third sector, which plays a crucial role in the drive for social justice and inclusive economic growth. That’s the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations – and it’s a view shared by Holyrood’s Brexit monister Michael Russell. Continue reading Russell shares third sector Brexit fears
Have your say on parades and processions
A consultation by the City of Edinburgh Council is currently underway on the rules and guidance around holding parades and processions, including protest marches. The public are being asked for their feedback on a new policy and code of conduct providing more clarity on the process for staging a public procession. Continue reading Have your say on parades and processions
Celebrate Scotland’s history
People in Edinburgh are being encouraged to get up close and personal with their history this year as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) unveils a programme of events and initiatives to show that heritage is for all as part of Scotland’s year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. Continue reading Celebrate Scotland’s history
MSPs hear first-hand from Edinburgh’s homeless community
A group of MSPs from the Local Government and Communities Committee met with Edinburgh’s homeless community at the Streetwork crisis centre on Wednesday. Continue reading MSPs hear first-hand from Edinburgh’s homeless community