Every year Granton Parish Church holds an Act of Remembrance for the community to remember people from the area who fell in the First and Second World Wars, who have served with our Armed Forces or been involved in conflicts around the world – past and present.
This year the Act of Remembrance will take place around the Granton War memorial in the grounds of Granton Parish Church in Boswall Parkway on November 9th, from 10:50 -11:10, followed by a Remembrance Service inside the church for those who wish to attend.
A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the attempted murder of a 48-year-old man in Edinburgh.
Patrick Moohan (pictured), also 48, was convicted of attempted murder after pleading guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, 30 October, 2025. He was sentenced the same day.
Moohan carried out the knife attack on the man on London Road in Leith on Monday, 14 April, 2025.
Detective Sergeant Craig McMillan said: “This was an extremely vicious display of violence and the man suffered serious injuries.
“I hope this sentence sends a clear message that violence is completely unacceptable.
“Police Scotland are committed to bringing perpetrators to justice and we will continue to work closely with our partners to do so.”
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) welcomed more than 600 young people across Scotland as they took part in Heritage Careers Week 2025.
The festival of career events returned for its second year to spotlight opportunities in the heritage sector.
HES, in partnership with organisations across the sector, celebrated Heritage Careers Week from Monday 27 to Friday 31 October.
The programme featured a mix of online and in-person events across the country, showcasing the wide variety of careers and employers in the sector – from conservation and archaeology to digital innovation and traditional crafts.
Highlights from the week included a careers fair at Edinburgh Castle, which welcomed over 100 attendees, and a hands-on skills taster day at The Engine Shed in Stirling, where 65 school pupils engaged directly with traditional craft experts.
Caerlaverock Castle also hosted a live skills demonstration, giving young people in Dumfries and Galloway the chance to see heritage skills in action.
As a hub of digital innovation and heritage science, HES’s dedicated building conservation centre The Engine Shed hosted the skills taster event with schools from across the Forth Valley.
In collaboration with more than 20 Scottish employers and Developing the Young Workforce, 65 young people had the opportunity to immerse themselves in interactive demonstrations including heritage science, thatching, blacksmithing, digital skills and stained glass.
Catherine Cartmell, Skills Investment Plan Manager at HES, said: “Heritage Careers Week helps people discover the diverse range of jobs available in Scotland’s heritage sector. These events give young people and adults a chance to get hands-on, meet the experts, and see how traditional skills continue to shape Scotland today.
“We’re facing a real shortage of these skills, but we hope this week’s activities will inspire the next generation to explore careers in the industry and keep these vital skills alive for years to come.
“History will soon be in the hands of the next generation.”
Heritage skills are essential in future-proofing Scotland’s historic sites and, in response to sector-wide skills shortages, events like The Engine Shed skills taster day aim to spark interest among young people and encourage them to consider a career in traditional skills.
Leona Hepburn, Principal Teacher for Positive Destinations and Transitions at Falkirk High School, said: “Events like these give the pupils hands-on experience so that they can have a go at different trades, bringing the subjects to life.
“It’s really important that events like these continue and we get more of them, because they build the picture for young people; it makes them see the jobs that are real and tangible, and not just the classroom environment.
“The young people are always buzzing afterwards! They come away and they’ve had a completely different experience to what they would in the classroom, in a safe and controlled environment. The whole event is just a lovely way to see young people grow and flourish.”
For information on how to get involved with Historic Environment Scotland’s upcoming training and skills opportunities, please visit:
For the first time, Jupiter Artland is open throughout the Winter season. Christmas at Jupiter brings together art, landscape and festive tradition across nine consecutive days from 6 – 14 December 2025, transforming the park into a Festive Village alive with light, sound and winter magic, alongside a programme of outstanding contemporary visual art.
A truly unique and creative alternative for all ages to enjoy all the festive favourite activities within Jupiter’s iconic landscape, Christmas at Jupiter offers an alternative to festive fanfare, where the traditions of Christmas are blended with contemporary and creative flair.
This year, Jupiter Artland will be transformed into a Festive Village that will be open daily alongside the annual programme of bespoke activities, including Santa’s Grotto, the ELF workshop in MAKE Studio, Christmas Film screenings and S’mores Village, where you can enjoy hot chocolate and gooey marshmallows around a fire pit.
Cafe Party will be open daily, and will offer a festive themed Afternoon Tea including Cava and a gift from the Festive Shop, available to pre-book.
In addition, at the weekend the experience will include the popular Christmas Fair – the new Glasshouse space and Lower Steadings will be the perfect place to discover thoughtful gifts, meet independent makers and soak in the festive atmosphere.
Across Jupiter Artland, you are invited to explore a range of experiences including a Live Nativity Scene, speciality wreath making, christmas tree cutting and choir singing on the terrace.
Nicky Wilson, Director, Jupiter Artland, said: “We are delighted to be open through Winter for the first time, and to also extend Christmas at Jupiter to a nine-day event across the Artland for visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere while discovering outstanding contemporary art.
“Join us to dine with friends at Cafe Party, bring your family to enjoy festive treats and creative activities or experience new artworks by Tai Shani, Georg Wilson and Florence Peake – there is something for everyone this season.” –
Meanwhile, organisers invite you to explore Jupiter Artland’s exhibitions programme through which three renowned artists draw upon the earth, folklore, mythology, love and both the human and nature around us.
The programme includes The Earth Exhales by Georg Wilson, marking her first UK institution presentation (above); Florence Peake’s newly commissioned To Love and to Cherish, a new floor painting in the Glasshouse developed from a performance in August 2025 and The Spell or The Dream by Tai Shani, a remarkable multi-faceted work inviting audiences to collectively dream of new horizons.
The Spell or The Dream (2025) was commissioned by and developed in residence at Somerset House Studios. The commission was made possible with Art Fund support.
Across the landscape, you will also discover many other well known works including by Tracey Emin, Anya Gallacio, Phyllida Barlow, Ian Hamilton Finlay and more.
The tenth annual #MedSafetyWeek brings together more than 130 medicines regulators and health organisations across 117 countries to encourage people to report suspected side effects from medicines and device incidents
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is urging the public to help keep medicines, medical devices, vaccines and blood products safe by reporting any side effects, device incidents and suspected fake medical products, as part of #MedSafetyWeek (3–9 November).
The global campaign is marking its tenth year, bringing together more than 130 regulators and health organisations across 117 countries with one shared message: everyone has a role to play in medicine safety.
Reporting matters more than ever
With more people using medicines and medical devices than ever before – from weight loss treatments to wearable monitors – safety reporting is a key part of protecting public health.
As medicines and medical devices play a bigger role in daily life, including to prevent illness rather than treat it, public reporting of safety concerns is more important than ever.
Professor Anthony Harnden, MHRA Chair, said: “Healthcare has changed significantly over the past decade, alongside advances in science and technology. Medicines and medical devices are part of everyday life for millions of people, and many are accessed in new ways, including online.
“If you experience a side effect, notice a device isn’t working properly, or suspect a fake medical product, please tell us via the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme. Your report could protect others – and it only takes minutes.”
Real-world reports, real-world impact
Reports to the MHRA’s Yellow Card scheme – the UK’s system for flagging concerns about medicines and medical devices – help keep the public safe.
Reports also support our criminal investigations into fake or unlicensed medicines; or research such as the Yellow Card Biobank study in collaboration with Genomics England, exploring why people respond to medicines differently, helping pave the way for more personalised treatments.
Alison Cave, Chief Safety Officer at the MHRA, said: “Every Yellow Card report matters because it adds to our understanding of how medicines, medical devices and vaccines perform in the real world.
“Clinical trials involve thousands of people, but once a product is used by millions, patterns emerge that we couldn’t see before. Your report might be the one that helps us connect the dots and protect others. Importantly you don’t need to be certain about the cause – just tell us what you’ve experienced.”
We all have a role to play – how to report
Since its launch in 1963, the Yellow Card scheme has collected more than 1.3 million reports, with the public now its largest contributors.
To help build awareness from an early age, information about the Yellow Card scheme has now been introduced into England’s school curriculum, teaching children why reporting helps protect others.
Anyone – patients, carers, pharmacists, nurses, doctors – can report through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk.
Please report:
Side effects – even if you’re unsure they’re linked to your medicine.
Medical device problems – such as faults or unexpected behaviour.
Suspected fake products – especially those bought online or via social media.
The MHRA’s FakeMeds campaign provides advice to people in the UK who are considering buying medication online, outlining how products can be accessed from safe and legitimate sources.
Throughout #MedSafetyWeek, the MHRA will share safety messages on social media to encourage people to tell them about medicine and medical device concerns.
Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry investigating the strategic and economic case for improved fixed transport links between Scotland’s islands.
Transport connectivity is a major challenge for Scotland’s islands, with many island communities currently being connected via ferry services. This lack of fixed-link connectivity can restrict economic development.
Fixed links to connect the islands, such as bridges or tunnels, are increasingly being considered as long-term solutions. For example, Shetland’s Island Council has approved a feasibility study into building tunnels into undersea tunnel connections.
Fixed link infrastructure like this has been a success in the Faroe Islands, an archipelago 200 miles further into the Atlantic than the Shetland Islands, which has been building undersea tunnels since the 1960s.
Scotland’s islands have been highlighted as a key region for economic growth, due to their clean energy, tourism and space sectors.
As momentum grows at a local level, the cross-party committee could examine the economic case for these fixed link projects and the UK Government’s potential strategic interest in supporting this infrastructure.
Submissions can be made via the committee’s website until 12 December 2025.
Connectivity is a crucial issue affecting communities across Scotland, particularly those in remote, rural and island areas, where infrastructure delivery is complex and costly.
Alongside this inquiry into physical connectivity, the committee will shortly be launching an inquiry into digital connectivity.
Patricia Ferguson, Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, said: “Current transport links between Scotland’s islands simply don’t seem to be up to scratch. Delayed and cancelled ferries cause disruption for entire communities, and undoubtedly also pose huge barriers to the development of island economies.
“Fixed link infrastructure projects like undersea tunnels could be transformational for Scotland’s island communities.
“Throughout this inquiry, we’ll be looking closely at the economic case for these fixed link projects, their value for money and, ultimately, whether there could be a strategic interest for the UK Government to support their development.”
Edinburgh city centre was awash with colour yesterday (Sunday 2nd November) as Edinburgh Diwali marked 10 years of uniting communities and celebrating diversity.
The annual celebration, which was launched in 2015 by the Lord Provost and Indian diaspora of Edinburgh, kick-started the city’s winter festivities with a vibrant parade and performance programme in central Edinburgh.
President of Edinburgh Diwali, Rajnish Singh said: “This year marked a special milestone for Edinburgh Diwali as we proudly celebrated 10 years with the theme that embodies our journey of bringing communities together through light, culture, and joy – Uniting Communities, Celebrating Diversity.
“From a humble beginning in 2015, the Festival of Light ( Diwali) has grown into one of Edinburgh’s most cherished community-led celebrations, thanks to the dedication of our committee members, the incredible talent of our performers, the unwavering support of our volunteers, and the enthusiasm of thousands of friends and audiences who have joined us over the years.”
The fun began at St Andrew Square, where the Lord Provost and Scottish Regiment Band lead a colourful procession of over 150 performers and community representatives through Edinburgh’s New Town.
The parade was enhanced with displays of traditional Indian dance and culture from Yatra Tamil, Uttarakhand, Malayali, and Telugu dance groups, University of Edinburgh’s Junoon Dance, and Edinburgh Banghra Crew.
The Glencorse Pipe Band kept the beat along the parade, while Edinburgh’s South American community joined in with performances from El Encanto and Mextli dance groups.
Following the parade, celebrations moved to West Princes Street Gardens, with a fun-filled afternoon of performance at the Ross Bandstad in the foothills of Edinburgh Castle, alongside a menu of Indian cultural activities and cuisine provided by Mr Basrai World Cuisine, Desh restaurant, treats and henna painting from Lidl.
Edinburgh’s leading classical Indian dance school, Nikkan Dance Academy told the story of Diwali through nine different forms of dance, while Alhalya demonstrated the intricate footwork and dynamic gestures and expressive gestures of Bharatanatyam, a traditional Indian dance known for its dynamic rhythms. Edinburgh’s own Udaan and Bollyfeat performed some contemporary Bollywood fusion, celebrating modern Indian culture.
Closing the day’s performances, the UK’s premier Bollywood Rock Band, Shoonya gave an electrifying performance, before fireworks lit up the sky above Princes Street Gardens to bring the day’s celebrations to a close with a bang.
Remarking on the 10th anniversary of the event, Lord Provost and Chair of Edinburgh Diwali, Councillor Robert Aldridge said: “Diwali is observed by over 1.5 billion people worldwide and we’re proud to bring this exciting tradition to the heart of Scotland’s capital.
“Diwali is a family-friendly celebration of the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Free and open to all, it has become one of Edinburgh’s unmissable events in recent years and this year celebrates the 10th anniversary.
“With a colourful parade, live performances, and spectacular fireworks, it’s a joyful occasion that brings communities together and showcases the rich cultural heritage of the festival of lights.”
Consul General of India, Edinburgh, Mr Siddharth Malik said: “Diwali is a festival that symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. It reminds us of the enduring power of truth, compassion, and goodwill to illuminate our lives. The spirit of Diwali continues to inspire and bring together people across the world.
“I am delighted that Edinburgh Diwali 2025 once again brought these timeless values to life in the heart of this beautiful city. The vibrant performances, cultural showcases, and enthusiastic community participation reflect the deep bonds of friendship and mutual respect that exist between India and Scotland.
“I warmly congratulate the team of Edinburgh Diwali and the City of Edinburgh Council for their dedicated efforts in promoting cultural understanding and tradition through this remarkable celebration over the past ten years.”
Edinburgh Diwali President, Rajnish Singh added:“Our sincere gratitude to our funding bodies and sponsors whose support has allowed us to keep the festival free and open to everyone.
“A special acknowledgement goes to City of Edinburgh Council & members of EPOG, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and the Consul General of India, who have supported us every year since our inception.
“On behalf of the entire Committee, I extend a big thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.”
Edinburgh Diwali’s 10th anniversary celebration took place on Sunday 2 November. The event was open to all, encouraging people from across Edinburgh and the surrounding area to participate in this family-friendly festival of light.
More support for services to help people struggling with energy bill debt
Services that support people struggling with debt on their energy bills have been expanded after receiving almost £1 million of additional funding.
This will help organisations to provide money and debt advice to customers, increase capacity through additional training for staff, and enhance engagement with energy suppliers to facilitate fairer and more sustainable debt solutions for customers.
£944,000 has been allocated equally between Citizens Advice Scotland, StepChange Debt Charity and Advice Direct Scotland.
Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan announced the investment at the beginning of Talk Money Week, an annual campaign from the Money and Pensions Service to increase awareness of personal finance issues.
Ms McAllan said: “In an energy rich country like Scotland, nobody should be struggling to pay their energy bills.
“The UK Government said energy bills were going to come down, but they’ve only gone up and could rise further still.
“That underlines the importance of our investment in services that support those who are struggling the most.
“Advice agencies like Citizens Advice Scotland, Stepchange and Advice Direct Scotland, play a vital role delivering this support and we will continue to work closely with them to ease the burden of the cost of living and help those who need it.”
The funding is part of a £16.9 million package being invested in free income maximisation and debt advice.
Sharon Bell, Head of StepChange Debt Charity Scotland, commented: “Scotland is facing an energy debt crisis and more and more clients are coming to StepChange Debt Charity Scotland with spiralling energy arrears.
“We welcome this additional funding from the Scottish Government which is allowing us to provide vital energy debt advice to more people across Scotland right when it is needed the most.”
VERY LOW TRUST OF POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT IN SCOTLAND
The lives of people in the UK failed to improve in the last year, according to a new report from Carnegie UK based on their annual survey of over 7,000 people.
Published a month ahead of the autumn Budget, the policy foundation’s report shows that households are finding it a little more affordable to keep their homes warm enough than they did in 2023 or 2024.
But the study shows that economic hardship has not eased for millions, especially those living in social housing; families with three or more children; and people on low incomes.
Carnegie UK’s chief executive Sarah Davidson has called on ministers to take action to improve the lives of those left behind by successive governments.
The Life in the UK Index is designed to measure the collective wellbeing of the nation through a 26-question Ipsos survey across social, economic, environmental and democratic themes.
The headline index score – designed to measure the wellbeing of people in the country – shows no significant change between this year, last year and 2023.
Sarah Davidson, chief executive of Carnegie UK, said: “Our index shows that between May 2024 and May 2025, the average person in the UK saw no meaningful improvement in their life.
“Public services and systems are barely working for too many households, and our research shows that poorer people, larger families and people in social housing are still getting left behind.
“A month ahead of the budget, there’s an opportunity for the Chancellor to invest in closing this gap. It’s unacceptable that so many people’s wellbeing still rests on issues such as their income, housing, disability, and the place where they live.
“Our survey highlights what life is really like for people living in the UK in 2025 and it should now be the mission of government to take bolder and more joined-up action to make life better.”
Carnegie UK warns that there are large economic wellbeing gaps between different groups in society that aren’t closing. The paper states ‘while some individuals report greater financial stability and improved living conditions, others remain at risk of exclusion and hardship.’
The research shows 79% of UK adults can afford to keep their home adequately warm in 2025, up two percentage points from 2024 and six percentage points from 2023.
The report finds declining satisfaction with local job opportunities; widespread experience of problems with pollution and littering in local neighbourhoods; but a small improvement in the average person’s mental and physical health.
The research also reveals an increase in trust in the UK Government compared to the same study in 2024 but warns that most people still feel like they have no influence over the decisions that affect their lives.
For a third year, Carnegie UK’s research also shows a widespread lack of trust in politics and government with almost three quarters of UK adults (72%) reporting that they do not feel they can’t influence decisions affecting the UK.
Just over half of adults (54%) had medium or high trust in the UK Government in 2025, up nine percentage points from 2024.
Modest and unequal gains to wellbeing in Scotland
The wellbeing of the people of Scotland saw modest improvements over the past two years, according to the new report by Carnegie UK. However, the research highlights that people in social housing or living with a disability remain much more likely to face economic and social hardship than other groups in Scotland.
The Scotland breakdown of Carnegie’s Life in the UK Index for 2025 shows the wellbeing of people in Scotland improving over the last two years, with more people finding it affordable to heat their homes adequately and fewer people finding it unaffordable to go on a week’s holiday.
This change combined with other factors like improving mental health and higher satisfaction with education and skills led to an increase in overall levels of wellbeing in Scotland.
The report also finds that the wellbeing of the people of Scotland is now slightly higher than the UK average for the first time since the annual research series began in 2023.
The Dunfermline-based policy foundation says that next year’s Holyrood election is an opportunity for the country’s political parties to lay out long-term plans to tackle poverty and inequality.
Sarah Davidson, chief executive of Carnegie UK, said: “Our research shows an improvement to the collective wellbeing of people in Scotland between 2023 and 2025. That’s good news but we’re still far from a situation where everyone in Scotland has their basic needs met.
“Next year’s Holyrood elections are an opportunity for Scotland’s political parties to make real progress in closing the national wellbeing gap. Many of the greatest challenges the country faces – like working with communities to build back up deprived neighbourhoods – cannot be fixed in a year or even an electoral term.
“There’s an opportunity for the next administration to build systems and processes which join-up government action to tackle the gross inequalities and widespread poverty we all see every day. Underpinning this approach should be efforts to regularly and systematically measure the wellbeing of the people of this country.”
The Index, based on a 26-question survey of 7,106 people including 1,035 in Scotland, looks at the social, economic, environmental and democratic aspects of life in the UK. The headline index score for Scotland – designed to measure the wellbeing of people in the country – is 63 out of a possible 100. The equivalent UK figure is 62 out of a possible 100. The index has been running since 2023, and this is the first time there has been a notable difference between UK nations.
The research also continues to find very low trust in politics and government in Scotland. While Carnegie’s survey work shows a small increase in democratic wellbeing in England over the last year, no such change is seen north of the border.
About half (52%) of people in Scotland have low trust in the UK Government. This is an improvement of eight percentage points since last year, although it remains significantly higher than the UK average of 45%. By comparison, 36% of people have low trust in the Scottish Government – a figure that’s not changed significantly in the last year.
Furthermore, 34% of people now have low trust in their local council, six percentage points higher than in 2023. Younger people, disabled people and people living in deprived neighbourhoods are those least likely to feel heard by decision-makers.
Being disabled and living in a deprived neighbourhood are the two factors most strongly associated with low wellbeing in Scotland in 2025. In addition, about a third (32%) of people in Scotland are dissatisfied with job opportunities in their local area – a figure that’s not improved in the last year.
Stephen Boyd, director of IPPR Scotland, said: “This important report from Carnegie UK contains a number fascinating and revealing insights which should be of huge interest and concern to all Scotland’s politicians.
“It is encouraging that the index has seen a modest uptick in wellbeing but the findings on trust in politics and government reflect deep-seated views that politics is failing to deliver on the public’s priorities.
“The results confirming low levels of wellbeing amongst disabled people and in deprived neighbourhoods reflects the ongoing failure of both UK and Scottish governments to tackle longstanding inequalities. It is essential that manifestos for next year’s Scottish elections bring forward credible policy agendas for remedying these failures”.
The Scottish Hindu Foundation, in collaboration with The Scottish Parliament, proudly hosted its Annual Diwali (Deepavali) Celebrations at Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh, bringing together communities, leaders, elected reps, and well-wishers to mark the Festival of Lights — a celebration of hope, unity, and renewal.
The evening opened with uplifting kirtans led by Prana Prabhu Ji and devotees from International Society of Krishna Consciousness [ISKCON]. The formal proceeding began with a traditional Hindu ceremony to mark and bless the occasion led by Pandits and Acharyas from all of Scotland’s Hindu Mandirs in pooja hymns with explanations, offering insight into the spiritual meaning of Diwali.
A diya-lighting ceremony by all Hindu Mandir Presidents across Scotland reinforced the spirit of unity among Hindu communities. The ceremonies capped the first Hindu cultural performance of the evening; Siddharth Bhagchandani, an ode to Lord Ganesh highlighted the vibrant classical dance performances, symbolising removal of obstacles.
Ms Kirsty McNeil opened the evening by reflecting on the growing relationship between Queen Elizabeth House and the Scottish Hindu Foundation, marking the fourth time they have had the honour of hosting the Diwali celebration.
She spoke about the enduring lessons of Diwali — the power of community, and the triumph of light over darkness — values that continue to resonate deeply across Scotland. She also congratulated Dr Sinha on her being awarded an MBE in 2025 for her work on Hinduphobia.
Dr Richa Sinha MBE, followed with remarks on the vital role the Scottish Hindu Foundation plays in safeguarding the community and advocating for its interests. She noted that while only a fraction of the Foundation’s work is publicly visible, achievements such as its efforts to address Hinduphobia and the success of Scotland’s International Yoga Day stand out as testaments to its ongoing impact.
Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP delivered an inspiring keynote address, sharing his joy at being part of the celebration and reflecting on what Diwali means to him and his family. He spoke warmly about the festival’s message of light overcoming darkness and the importance of carrying that light — of hope, compassion, and community — into everyday life.
Former MP Martyn Day also shared heartfelt insights about celebrating Diwali at home, drawing from his experience of being married into a Hindu family. He spoke appreciatively about the warmth, values, and traditions that make the festival so meaningful, while commending the Scottish Hindu Foundation for its tireless advocacy in representing and supporting the Hindu community across Scotland.
The event progressed to its second Hindu cultural item, a symphony of divine expression and artistic brilliance as National Award–winning artist Debabrata Pal captivated the audience with his signature dance concept, NrityaChitram — a rare confluence of live painting and classical dance performed in perfect harmony on stage.
The evening also celebrated outstanding community contributions through the Scottish Hindu Foundation Annual Awards.
The Guiding Star Award was presented to Mrs Brij Gandhi MBE in recognition of nearly five decades of dedicated service to the community and her leadership in numerous charitable projects.
The Rising Star Award honoured Ms Sowparnika Gopalakrishnan for her remarkable efforts in supporting Hindu students and her role as a founding member of the Edinburgh Universities Hindu Society.
The Hindu Business Award was conferred upon Dr Niveditha, CEO of GoKrsna, a pioneering Glasgow-based enterprise championing sattvik and sustainable food practices.
The Shooting Star Award recognised Dr Pradeep Dhvij a Neuroscientist by profession Dr Dhvij has applied his knowledge to wellbeing, technology and community enhancing ancient Ayurvedic knowledge for a modern audience.
A Diwali-themed Interactive quiz, brought engagement and proceeding to an entertaining and joyful close to all attendees, and the grand prize won by Mr Ali representing the Ahmadi Muslims in Scotland.
The celebration concluded with a warm vote of thanks from Mrs Naina Penman the Vice Chair of the Scottish Hindu Foundation and a networking opportunity with the sharing of Sattvic food, chai, and desserts, fostering fellowship and togetherness.
The Scottish Hindu Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to all partners, guests, sponsors and volunteers who made this event a luminous celebration of Scotland’s multicultural spirit.
