Month: July 2019

Poppyscotland rolls out new welfare service

Poppyscotland has launched a new service that will transform the support available for the Armed Forces community in Scotland.

A team of six will deliver the new, enhanced offering, including in Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians, which will significantly enhance Poppyscotland’s already comprehensive range of support. Continue reading Poppyscotland rolls out new welfare service

Thousands of Free Tickets Released for Edinburgh International Festival’s Tynecastle Concert

  • Free tickets are available from 10am today for the 15,000 capacity Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event: LA Phil at Tynecastle, the spectacular opening of the Edinburgh festival season;
  • Celebrating its 100th anniversary the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and legendary conductor Gustavo Dudamel perform at Edinburgh’s Tynecastle Stadium on Friday 2 August at 7pm;
  • Family-friendly programme unveiled, featuring film music from Hollywood’s Golden Age – such as Vertigo and Casablanca – as well as a selection of much-loved John Williams soundtracks, including Harry Potter series, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Jaws and E.T.;
  • Edinburgh International Festival’s ambitious engagement programme includes a family-friendly community event organised by Tynecastle High School students and Gorgie’s very own Walk of Fame;
  • Edinburgh International Festival is delighted to continue the sponsorship partnership with Aberdeen Standard Investments and to have the ongoing support of EventScotland.

Today, the Edinburgh International Festival releases thousands of tickets for the completely free 15,000 capacity Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event: LA Phil at Tynecastle. The tickets are available from 10am at www.eif.co.uk. Continue reading Thousands of Free Tickets Released for Edinburgh International Festival’s Tynecastle Concert

Community braced for five days of flaring at Mossmorran

Local residents are set for up to five days of flaring as Exxonmobil has informed residents that essential maintainance and repair work will take place this week. Community campaigners are questioning whether the Mossmorran site is too old to operate safely.  Continue reading Community braced for five days of flaring at Mossmorran