SPACE TO REMEMBER THOSE WE HAVE LOVED
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Space to Remember Those We Have Loved at Drylaw Church
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Council to push ahead with Spaces for People programme
NINE additional schemes set to get the green light
Councillors are set to consider the next steps for the city’s ambitious Spaces for People programme, as well as reviewing the success of some of the schemes already delivered.
On Thursday (12 November), members of the Transport and Environment Committee will discuss an update on the initiative, which aims to create safer, more welcoming conditions for walking, cycling and wheeling while physical distancing guidance is in place.
The update includes changes to improve some of the measures as part of the council’s ‘try then modify’ approach, based on feedback from residents and stakeholders, officers’ own findings and Road Safety Audits.
Alongside this, the report seeks approval for several more complex schemes, such as proposals for cycle segregation on Lanark Road, Longstone Road and Inglis Green Road and options for enhancing connectivity between Greenbank and the Meadows.
It also covers analysis of feedback received via the online Commonplace tool in May and June, which gathered more than 4100 public suggestions for improving streets. Analysis has been used to identify nine additional schemes for implementation, to be put to committee for approval.
A separate report on proposals for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in East Craigs as part of Spaces for People, following consideration by full Council in October and subsequent legal advice, puts forward recommendations for committee decision.
These include a recommendation to approve a further change in design which centres on measures on Craigs Road and which would benefit movement around Craigmount High School.
Transport and Environment Committee Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes said: “Since May we’ve made real progress to create safer, more welcoming spaces for walking, cycling and wheeling while we continue to deal with the ongoing pandemic.
“There’s no sign of the current conditions changing anytime soon and it’s paramount that we continue to provide protected routes for the many people who don’t own cars and while public transport is at a lower capacity.
“The advantage of introducing these measures on a temporary basis is that we’re able to tweak and improve on schemes based on feedback and monitoring and this update demonstrates that we are doing that.
“Thanks to the thousands of comments received through our Commonplace tool we’re also going to be able to introduce changes that further meet the needs of pedestrians and cyclists across the city.”
Transport and Environment Committee Vice Convener Councillor Karen Doran said: We know how much these changes mean to residents, local businesses and community groups.
“We’ve had lots of fantastic feedback from those benefiting from improvements but we’re also aware of some of the concerns people have had, which is why we’re carrying out these regular reviews, and holding a full discussion on some of the more complex schemes coming forward.”
In August Policy and Sustainability Committee agreed to receive updates on the Spaces for People programme every two months, including reviews of delivered schemes. Following the latest reviews, it is recommended that 18 of the interventions continue as usual, or with minor revisions.
Amongst four measures highlighted for more significant amendments are the closure of Warriston Road, which is no longer considered necessary due to decreased pressure on the North Edinburgh Path Network.
On Victoria Street, it is proposed to allow limited servicing access to allow delivery and servicing access were required.
And Silverknowes Road (north section), which is currently closed, would be reopened to public transport, along with a segregated cycle lane, if approved.
Four broader schemes will be considered by councillors on Thursday, rather than agreed under delegated authority, due to their complexity.
On South Bridge, it is proposed to introduce a bus gate, footpath widening and segregated cycleways, while cycle segregation and revised parking arrangements on Lanark Road, Longstone Road and Inglis Green Road will go before councillors.
Committee will also be asked to approve one of two options for the route between Greenbank and the Meadows, building upon the strategic context of the existing three interventions in the area (Braid Road, Braidburn Terrace and Comiston Road).
Analysis of Commonplace feedback identified clusters of comments, areas where particular issues affect pedestrians and cyclists and ‘agreements’ with comments. This has led to recommendations for nine additional schemes, as well as contributing to a project with Living Streets to define and schedule the removal of non-essential street furniture to improve walking conditions.
The report also outlines other activities to create better spaces for walking and cycling, amongst which are measures to improve access to schools, a review of winter maintenance plans and the potential introduction of planters, benches or parklets on Victoria Street and Cockburn Street.
Read the full report, Spaces for People Update – November 2020, online and watch the Transport and Environment Committee live via webcast.
Renewable heat scheme for homeowners
Support to reduce energy usage
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the Scottish Government.
Homeowners will be able to apply for 75% cashback up to the value of £7,500 towards the cost of a renewable heating system and a further 40% cashback up to £6,000 for energy efficiency measures.
This is in addition to the £4 million renewable heat cashback scheme for SMEs which opened for applications last week.
Scotland’s Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, said: “This new scheme is part of our ongoing work to support people to install renewable heat measures and the improve energy efficiency in homes across Scotland while we also seek to stimulate development of local supply chains.
“The Scottish Government already provides a substantial free advice and support service to Scottish households to support them to make the transition to renewable heat and improve energy efficiency in their homes.
“Through this new cashback incentive homeowners could receive up to £13,500 of Scottish Government support, helping them to improve energy efficiency in their homes, reduce energy usage and save money on their bills.
“This new scheme is part of our action to reduce emissions from heating our buildings and to support a green economic recovery from COVID-19 and I hope suitably qualified businesses are able to also pick up some valuable local work. Our wider package of work to support the recovery includes a £4 million renewable heat cashback scheme which opened to SMEs last week.”
The cashback offering for owners of domestic premises is an extension of the Home Energy Scotland loan scheme which offers interest free loans for those wishing to install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes.
Through the new offering, £4.5 million will be allocated across the new incentive to offer homeowners a 75% cash back up to £7,500 for renewable heat measures and an enhanced 40% cashback for energy efficiency measures up to £6,000. Both incentives operate on a first-come-first-served basis until the end of financial year 2020/21.
More information about the cashback grant scheme to encourage homeowners can be found on the Home Energy Scotland website.
More information about the SME loan scheme cashback, which launched last week, including how to apply, is available on the Zero Waste Scotland website.
Menopause Mystery
MENOPAUSE: Your guestions ansered by a gynaecologist
Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process, something that happens to everyone who menstruates. Most of us will know someone experiencing symptoms of the menopause, but despite this, for many, menopause still means mystery.
To help people better understand what the menopause is and how it affects us, intimate healthcare brand INTIMINA UK asked resident Gynaecologist and Obstetrician Dr Shree Datta to answer the top 10 of the most common in clinic questions about the menopause.
So for anyone struggling to get an appointment with a GP or Gynaecologist during lockdown, or even those with a keen interest in knowing more about their body, then check out Dr Shree’s menopause fact file below.
1. What is menopause?
Menopause is a stage of life which every woman experiences. It’s the time when you stop having periods and usually occurs between the age of 45 to 55. This occurs as your hormone levels drop and means that you no longer release eggs to fall pregnant naturally. The average age for women to experience menopause in the UK is 51 years.
2. Why does the menopause happen?
Women go through menopause because their hormone levels change, specifically there is a fall in oestrogen and progesterone level as you age and your ovaries “retire”. This affects periods and the ability to conceive naturally as well as resulting in the symptoms above. You may notice a change in your periods – for example, their frequency or regularity – in the time leading up to the menopause, but sometimes they may stop suddenly. In some women, menopause may be induced by treatment such as chemotherapy.
3. What are the symptoms of menopause?
Most women experience at least one symptom around the time of menopause. Symptoms really vary from woman to woman, as does how severe they are and how long they last. Common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes (such as feeling anxious or depressed), fatigue, difficulty sleeping, headaches, a drop in libido and joint or muscle pain. You may also notice a change in your periods – for example, their frequency or regularity – in the time leading upto the menopause.
4. How long does the menopause last?
Medically, menopause is defined as 12 months’ since your last period. However, the symptoms of menopause can continue, although they may become much more manageable. You may notice a transition period where you start to experience symptoms of menopause before your periods stop completely and this may last several years.
5. Is there a way to test whether I am going through the menopause?
Yes, you may be referred by your doctor for blood tests. These will look at your hormone levels such as FSH and LH, along with your oestrogen count.
6. What causes hot flushes?
Hot flushes are one of the most commonly experienced symptoms for women going through menopause. They are the sudden feeling of heat, sweating, palpitations and blushing that spreads from the face through the body and lasts for several minutes. Some people only experience a few hot flushes, where others experience many a day and you may experience blushing and sweating with them. They are caused by hormone changes in the body, but may be triggered by stress, alcohol or coffee, spicy food and smoking.
7. How can you treat the menopause?
In the first instance we will go through a range of measures, including reviewing your diet and lifestyle prior to considering prescribing HRT. Treatment will depend on your symptoms – for example, if you experience vaginal dryness, we will consider whether an oestrogen-based cream may help your symptoms. If you experience hot flushes, we’ll review your diet and caffeine and alcohol intake and consider oestrogen and progesterone therapy. Thin cotton clothing may also help. HRT comes in various different forms such as skin patches, gels and implants and we will discuss what best suits you. We will also check your blood pressure before prescribing medication and consider your family history and medical risk factors.
8. Are there risks to taking HRT?
HRT use in the long-term can increase your risk of stroke, blood clots and breast cancer, but this depends on your age, family history and medical history. Your Gynaecologist will review these before prescribing HRT and you will be reviewed regularly. Usually, women can take HRT for up to five years safely. We will always start on the lowest effective dose of medication and would advise stopping HRT (or reducing the dose) once symptoms are manageable.
9. What other treatments are there for the menopause?Acupuncture or black cohosh may help reduce hot flushes and night sweats, but you may experience side effects such as stomach upsets or rashes when taking black cohosh. You might also benefit from strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, bowel and affect sexual function, by regularly doing kegel exercises. Intimina has even developed the KegelSmart™ – a revolutionary new way to do your Kegels. It’s a personal pelvic floor trainer which sets a routine that is simple to follow, safe to use, and completely tailored to your individual needs.
10. Does the menopause affect my health in the long term?Once you have gone through the menopause you are more at risk of osteoporosis as bone loss is affected by oestrogen levels. Vaginal dryness may also lead to pain during sex, so lubricants may also be helpful.
11. When can I stop contraception?
It’s still possible to fall pregnant as you approach the menopause, so make sure you continue contraception until you have fully gone through the menopause – so until you have stopped having periods for 12 months.
Grab some art and help some hearts
Heart Research UK launch art inspired fundraising campaign where YOU can bag a piece of original world-class art
National charity Heart Research UK have launched the ‘anonymous heART project’ 2020. The online fundraising campaign will see hundreds of anonymous one-of-a-kind masterpieces created by huge names from the worlds of art and entertainment, go under eBay’s virtual hammer to raise money for life-saving research.
Robert Smith (The Cure), Ralph Steadman, Joe Lycett, and Ashley Jackson are just a few of the hundreds of international stars and artists who have created stunning original A5 pieces.
Their pieces will be auctioned alongside over 450 others, created by a host celebrities and international artists on eBay from the 6th – 15th November 2020.
You can bid on your favourite piece here –
https://heartresearch.org.uk/anonymous-heart/
The twist? Though the list of artists will be available to all bidders, the artist of each individual piece will be kept anonymous, only being revealed once the auction is over. Could you bag yourself an original masterpiece for a bargain price?
All the money raised will fund Heart Research UK’s vital medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.
Kate Bratt-Farrar, Chief Executive of Heart Research UK, said: “The anonymous heART project is one of the most exciting projects Heart Research UK has ever run. The quantity and quality of the artwork that we have received from artists, designers and celebrities all over the world has been astounding.
“At Heart Research UK, we’re always looking for fun and interesting ways to raise money. The anonymous heART project allows people to support ground-breaking medical research but also get a little something back, owning their own mini-masterpiece created by an artist or celeb.
“What makes this project so special is that everyone has the chance to own a piece of iconic art; it really is making high class art available to all.
“All of the money we raise will help us continue our pioneering medical research, helping us benefit patients as soon as possible.”
Games for Christmas
Games have been on the rise this year, since families are spending more time at home. So what better gift to give this Christmas than games that can be enjoyed by everyone, of all ages?
Here are some favourites …
PASS THE PUGS
The infamous game ‘Pass the Pigs’ launches PUGS! Who will be first to 100 points?
The infamous game Pass the Pigs has launched their first ever variation (that isn’t a pig), PUGS! Be the first to get to 100 points by throwing the pugs in the air and seeing how they land.
Will your pugs ‘play dead’, ‘faceplant’ or will it be ‘puppy love’?
- LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 2020
- Pass the Pigs has been an iconic brand for over 50 years
- Includes pencil and score pad, that all pack into a plastic carry case, great for on-the-go!
- Available on Amazon.co.uk / Age 8+ / RRP £9.99
Lex-GO! Word Game
The Super-Fast Word Game from Waddingtons No1. of London
Race against other players to get rid of your word tiles by swapping letters and even stealing your opponents’ tiles. There are two versions; Harry Potter and Disney (launches November) and both include special tiles that help you win the game
- Harry Potter version has 4 special spell tiles incl. Revelio and Depulso that help you win the game
- Disney Classic (LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 2020) version has 4 magic tiles incl. Genie and Wreck it Ralph, that help you win the game
- Waddingtons No1 has been an iconic British Heritage Brand over 130 years
- Game for all ages, but helps children with spelling and vocabulary
- All tiles pack into a neat canvas pouch, great for storing and on-the-go.
- Available on Amazon.co.uk / Age 8+ / RRP £14.99
TOP TRUMPS
The UK’s favourite card game for over 40 years
- Top Trumps is the game packed full of stats and facts on all your favourite topics including films, TV shows, animals and more! With hundreds of topics to chose from, there is a Top Trumps pack for everyone, no matter your age.
Titles include: Marvel, Harry Potter, Road Dahl, World Football Stars, Frozen II, Baby Animals, Dogs, Bugs, Trolls, DC Comics, Cats, Volcanoes, Snakes, Friends, Cars, Creatures of the Deep and MANY MORE!
- Top Trumps is the UK’s #1 card game (iGen research)
- Over 100m packs sold across the world
- Fun, but educational (camouflaged learning)
- Includes 30 cards
- Plastic case is great for storing and on-the-go
- Available on Amazon.co.uk / Age 6+ / RRP £4.99
TOP TRUMPS QUIZ
500 quiz questions on hot topics
Top Trumps Quiz with a twist! 500 questions on loads of different topics, films and TV shows.
- 500 questions on 100 cards
- Plastic case opens on both sides, ready for battle and also great for storing and on-the-go
- Available on Amazon.co.uk / Age 8+ / RRP £9.99
TOP TRUMPS MATCH
The crazy cube game
Be the first to match 5 of your favourite characters in a row by pushing the through cubes
- 15 characters to chose from
- No set-up required, the game is ready to play!
- Introduction to strategy for kids
- All cubes pack into a neat plastic tablet, so no need to keep the box – great for storing and on-the-go
- Available on Amazon.co.uk / Age 4+ / RRP £15.99
A comprehensive route-map on Green Recovery is essential for Scotland, says Holyrood’s Environment Committee
The creation of a comprehensive route-map to a green recovery from Covid-19, with policy and budgetary coherence at its heart, must be a key priority for the Scottish Government, according to Holyrood’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee.
In its Green Recovery report published today, alongside its pre-Budget Scrutiny 2021/22 report, the Committee states that we need an integrated, bold approach to recovery that is based on community cohesion, wellbeing and equality and transcends sectoral boundaries.
The Committee recommends a green recovery route-map is needed to signpost the way: with clear timelines, clear responsibilities for delivery across all parts of the public sector and clear delivery plans for each sector.
Budgetary alignment with the responsibilities is vital, as is regular reporting (to the Parliament, and to the people) and the route-map should enable a shared understanding of where we want to be – the vision.
Importantly, the reports also call for an increased commitment and front-loaded financial resourcing of efforts aimed at the recovery from Covid-19.
The Committee goes further to recommend that new policies, proposals and public spend must meet certain tests to ensure that they are aligned to the delivery of strategic goals. It says that to date there has been a lack of policy coherence, which has undermined objectives and the delivery of outcomes.
To this end, the reports lay out substantive recommendations for action which are “often interlinked and overlapping – and to maximise their benefits, need to be delivered together, and with urgency”.
Speaking as the reports were launched, Committee Convener, Gillian Martin MSP, said: “The cross-cutting nature of the challenges presented by Covid-19 and the climate and ecological crisis represents a whole system challenge never witnessed before.
“Yet through Covid, Scotland has seen first-hand how a coherent route-map approach, combined with strong leadership, can affect the necessary change in our policies and behaviour and with the urgency needed.
“Scotland must use this impetus, and the opportunities presented in both the Budget 2021-22 and the Climate Change Plan update, to create a net-zero emissions economy.
“So much needs to be done and done now. We need to capture and lock in positive behaviours, front-load investment in low-carbon solutions and build resilience through valuing nature more.
“We need to tackle the implementation gap, where solutions have already been identified but not applied, and deal with policy incoherence, where parts of Government, and the wider public sector, are not working collaboratively.
“Underpinning this, we must focus on people, innovation, skills and jobs. Financial support for a green recovery must also be significantly increased, front loaded and be conditional on delivering national outcomes around the climate and biodiversity emergencies.
“Our Committee took onboard extensive evidence during the inquiry and our recommendations should provide a solid springboard for the swift action needed to deliver a truly green recovery for Scotland – a recovery where no-one is left behind.”
Amongst its key recommendations, the Committee has called on the Scottish Government to:
- Repurpose the Inter-Ministerial Group on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development and the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Climate Change, as a green recovery group to drive the Green Recovery across the public and private sector – to be chaired by the First Minister.
- Implement a communication and reporting plan to include regular addresses on roles, expectations, progress and next steps (to Parliament and the Nation) by the First Minister, Cabinet colleagues and those providing the evidence and advice.
- Review the founding legislation for all public bodies to ensure that responding to the climate and ecological crises is at the centre of statutory requirements placed on all those receiving public sector funding.
- Carry out a skills audit and produce a skills action plan which offers upskilling and reskilling to those who need it, so people transition into low carbon, green jobs with no gap in employment.
- Work with the UK Government to co-ordinate and finance a sufficiently large investment stimulus.
- Ensure low carbon capital investments are delivered through green jobs to support recovery – by front-loading spend in the Budget 2021-22 and through multi-year spending plans such as the Infrastructure Investment Plan and Capital Spending Review.
- Bring forward a Natural Capital Plan for Scotland, establish a natural capital baseline with monitoring reports to check progress and align plans for job creation with the need for nature-based solutions/natural capital enhancement.
- Set out a green investment strategy and increase the level of assets available to the Scottish National Investment Bank for lending.
- Establish an enterprise fund to provide financial support including grants and low-cost loans, to support business models that have emerged as a result of innovation during lock-down.
- Support capacity building in communities and prioritise and fund the creation of community work hubs attached to childcare facilities and community spaces.
The Scottish Parliament has released a podcast which provides detail about the Green Recovery & Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2021/22 inquiry process along with commentary from Committee Convener, Gillian Martin MSP on the specific recommendations being made in the reports (15m/55 secs into podcast) – https://scottishparliament.podbean.com/
Scottish Government emergency funds update
Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund
A broad range of 203 organisations and venues across Scotland have received a total of £11.75million in emergency support through the Scottish Government’s Culture Organisations and Venue Recovery Fund.
Support has been provided to a range of venues and organisations working in comedy, festivals, music, nightclubs, performing arts, publishing, visual arts, as well as the cultural support infrastructure.
Designed to protect jobs and support the sustainability of organisations threatened with insolvency by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, eligibility criteria and guidelines for applying to the Fund were published on Thursday 10 September ahead of opening for applications on Thursday 17 September. 348 applications were received totalling over £22million.
This is the first tranche of awards to be made from this Fund, which is being delivered through Creative Scotland, and a further announcement will follow regarding the remaining applications and funds within the next two weeks.
Culture Secretary, Fiona Hyslop said: “The Scottish Government is determined to do everything within our powers to see the sector through this crisis.
“This emergency funding will provide vital support to a wide range of cultural organisations and venues across Scotland currently facing extreme challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. It has been designed specifically to help organisations cope with the immediate issues they are facing and to help save jobs.
“I am pleased to see such a wide range of organisations supported, from comedy clubs and theatres to galleries and production companies.”
Iain Munro, CEO, Creative Scotland said: “The funds being announced today offer some further welcome support to help protect jobs across a wide range of businesses in Scotland.
“The negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on Scotland‘s creative and cultural sector are clearly ongoing, and we will continue to keep focussed, with the Scottish Government and other partners, on helping those people and organisations in most need.”
Recipients of funding from the Scottish Government’s Culture Organisations and Venues Recovery Fund, so far, are:
| Organisation (Trading name) | Local Authority Area | Award |
| 21CC Group Limited | West Lothian | £134,722 |
| 373 Sauchiehall Ltd (Mango Tropical) | Glasgow City | £130,000 |
| A Live Sound LTD | Glasgow City | £95,000 |
| A Modern Way Limited | City of Edinburgh | £10,000 |
| Aberdeen Stage Crew Ltd | Aberdeen City | £39,804 |
| Adlib Audio Limited | Renfrewshire | £148,000 |
| The Admiral Bar Co Ltd | Glasgow City | £75,000 |
| afrobeats | Dundee City | £20,700 |
| Agile City CIC | Glasgow City | £26,612 |
| The Albany Theatre (Greenock) Limited | Inverclyde | £40,000 |
| All or Nothing Dance Aerial Theatre (pictured above) | City of Edinburgh | £30,000 |
| Alyson Orr LTD | West Lothian | £10,000 |
| AM Lighting Ltd | Dundee City | £25,000 |
| Apex Music International LTD | East Dunbartonshire | £22,500 |
| Arrifana Ltd | Glasgow City | £61,828 |
| Art in Healthcare | City of Edinburgh | £12,500 |
| Artemis Scotland Ltd | Dumfries and Galloway | £17,500 |
| Assembly Festival Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £150,000 |
| The Audio Lounge | Glasgow City | £18,000 |
| AudioCP Ltd | Glasgow City | £20,000 |
| Autauric ltd (PCL) | Glasgow City | £88,286 |
| Bath Street Entertainment Ltd (Lola’s) | Glasgow City | £100,000 |
| BELMONT BARS LTD (The Sanctuary) | Glasgow City | £150,000 |
| Beyond Presents Ltd | Highland | £25,000 |
| BGS Productions Ltd | North Lanarkshire | £16,000 |
| Big Hand Events Ltd | East Ayrshire | £28,560 |
| Birnam CD Limited, | Perth and Kinross | £30,000 |
| Bulgarian Cultural and Educational Centre Scotland Ltd. | City of Edinburgh | £15,000 |
| Bunbury Banter CIC | Dumfries and Galloway | £16,788 |
| Cabaret Express | East Renfrewshire | £14,200 |
| Celery AK (The Buff Club) | Glasgow City | £45,000 |
| City Falkirk Limited | Falkirk | £140,000 |
| Clara House Ltd (Caley Bar/Bar57) | Aberdeenshire | £50,000 |
| CLS ABERDEEN | Aberdeen City | £59,000 |
| Coda Production Services Ltd | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Collective Gallery Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £144,620 |
| Comic Enterprises Ltd (The Glee Club) | Glasgow City | £128,495 |
| Community Central Hall | Glasgow City | £31,500 |
| Cryptic Glasgow Ltd | Glasgow City | £70,000 |
| Cutting Edge Theatre | City of Edinburgh | £15,000 |
| Dave Miller | Dumfries and Galloway | £10,500 |
| David Dale Gallery & Studios | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| DD Tours | Dundee City | £20,000 |
| Dechomai Ltd | Glasgow City | £12,500 |
| Deveronside Community Social Club | Aberdeenshire | £50,000 |
| DH Promotions Ltd | North Lanarkshire | £25,000 |
| DM Audio Ltd | East Lothian | £105,000 |
| Edinburgh International Magic Festival Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £13,199 |
| Edinburgh Printmakers Limited | City of Edinburgh | £100,000 |
| Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop | City of Edinburgh | £98,434 |
| Edinburgh Showtec | East Lothian | £150,000 |
| Electric Theatre Workshop Ltd. | Dumfries and Galloway | £84,809 |
| Elephant Sessions | Highland | £10,000 |
| The Emerging Artists Partnership Ltd | Glasgow City | £14,000 |
| Encore Bars Ltd (Bourbon) | City of Edinburgh | £55,000 |
| The Epic Group (The Ministry/Paramount/The Priory) | Aberdeen City | £100,000 |
| ESP Music Rentals Limited | Glasgow City | £52,980 |
| Fair Pley Limited | Glasgow City | £35,000 |
| Fatherson Music Limited | City of Edinburgh | £18,659 |
| FE LIVE AUDIO LTD | Renfrewshire | £142,000 |
| The Ferry Limited | Glasgow City | £80,000 |
| Festival Beverage and Property Services Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £45,198 |
| FIRE STATION CREATIVE LTD | Fife | £25,000 |
| Flashlite Technical Services Ltd | Glasgow City | £70,000 |
| FLY EVENTS LTD | City of Edinburgh | £50,000 |
| The Friends of The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Trust (SCIO) | Glasgow City | £20,000 |
| The Fruitmarket Gallery Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £208,167 |
| Fubar Stirling Ltd | Stirling | £145,000 |
| FUNBOX LTD | Perth and Kinross | £40,000 |
| Fusion Concerts Ltd | Falkirk | £26,000 |
| Gardyne Theatre Ltd | Dundee City | £15,000 |
| Geezit Ltd. | Glasgow City | £116,000 |
| George Walker Event Management Limited | Aberdeenshire | £73,118 |
| Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre | Glasgow City | £100,000 |
| The Glasgow Markets | Glasgow City | £11,596 |
| Glasgow Photography Group Ltd | Glasgow City | £46,550 |
| Glasgow Sculpture Studios Ltd | Glasgow City | £55,000 |
| Grand Ole Opry (Glasgow) Limited | Glasgow City | £75,000 |
| The Green Door Studio Community Interest Company | Glasgow City | £10,800 |
| Groove Tunnel | Midlothian | £18,394 |
| Hebridean Celtic Festival Trust Ltd | Na h-Eileanan Siar | £20,000 |
| Hidden Door Charitable Company | City of Edinburgh | £30,000 |
| Highland Bar Services Ltd (Playhouse, Nairn) | Highland | £20,000 |
| Hope Consulting Services (Scotland) Ltd | Dundee City | £10,500 |
| Hopscotch Theatre Company | Glasgow City | £12,000 |
| Hospitalfield | Angus | £85,000 |
| House for an Art Lover | Glasgow City | £60,000 |
| Inhouse Event Solutions CIC | Glasgow City | £22,000 |
| Inner Ear | Glasgow City | £15,000 |
| Innes and Campbell Communications (formerly Hannah Innes Communications) | Glasgow City | £15,000 |
| Innes John Bolt (Opal/Eastside/Lulu) | City of Edinburgh | £150,000 |
| International Entertainment Holdings | City of Edinburgh | £145,750 |
| International Purves Puppets | South Lanarkshire | £35,000 |
| Jendagi Productions Limited | East Renfrewshire | £150,000 |
| JONES AND POHL LLP | City of Edinburgh | £18,000 |
| Just Like Flying Ltd (CC Blooms) | City of Edinburgh | £53,500 |
| Kaka Kazz (Boteco do Brasil ) | City of Edinburgh | £25,000 |
| karaoke express | East Renfrewshire | £11,619 |
| Karwacki Ltd (The Barony) | City of Edinburgh | £75,000 |
| KATHRYN JOSEPH SOLO | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Kevin McMahon Magic | City of Edinburgh | £10,000 |
| Kiss Nightclub | Moray | £47,088 |
| Knockengorroch | Dumfries and Galloway | £38,654 |
| KSG Sensors Limited | Glasgow City | £40,000 |
| Limelight Music | Glasgow City | £28,800 |
| Limelights UK LTD | Highland | £130,000 |
| The Liquidroom Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £150,000 |
| MacGregor’s Bar | Highland | £30,000 |
| Mambo Bars & Clubs Edinburgh Ltd (El Barrio) | City of Edinburgh | £102,000 |
| Manorview Investments Ltd (30s/Sugar) | Renfrewshire | £150,000 |
| Mànran Ltd | East Renfrewshire | £35,000 |
| Marco’s Leisure Ltd (The Corn Exchange) | City of Edinburgh | £100,000 |
| Margaret McIver Ltd (Barrowlands) | Glasgow City | £250,000 |
| Markev Limited (Kokomo) | Glasgow City | £149,000 |
| Michael Murison T/A Audiowave | Dundee City | £10,000 |
| Monkey Barrel Comedy Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £150,000 |
| Morsecode Management Ltd | Renfrewshire | £25,000 |
| Mr Ian T Muir | South Ayrshire | £14,138 |
| Mr Louis McMahon Trading as LAMF | North Ayrshire | £20,000 |
| Music at Paxton | East Lothian | £10,000 |
| Music Base Limited | City of Edinburgh | £33,000 |
| Music in Hospitals & Care | City of Edinburgh | £110,997 |
| Neil Adams PR Limited | City of Edinburgh | £15,000 |
| Nethergate Pubs Limited (Society) | Fife | £70,000 |
| Nicol street ltd, (The Duchess of Kirkcaldy) | Fife | £34,582 |
| NMBRS LLP | Glasgow City | £40,000 |
| North Edinburgh Arts | City of Edinburgh | £23,554 |
| North Lands Creative Glass | Highland | £45,000 |
| PACE Theatre Company | Renfrewshire | £75,000 |
| Paragon Power Services Limited | South Lanarkshire | £150,000 |
| Pavilion Theatre (Glasgow) Ltd | Glasgow City | £150,000 |
| Perth Festival of the Arts Limited | Perth and Kinross | £16,000 |
| Pitch Village Limited | Perth and Kinross | £30,000 |
| Project Ability | Glasgow City | £35,000 |
| Protec | Angus | £10,000 |
| Purple Sand Limited (The Garage) | Glasgow City | £150,000 |
| Pyr Productions Limited | City of Edinburgh | £14,500 |
| Radge Media | City of Edinburgh | £113,000 |
| Raw Material Arts Limited | Glasgow City | £20,000 |
| Regular Limited | City of Edinburgh | £75,000 |
| Robert Heatlie t/a Colorsound Studios | City of Edinburgh | £10,000 |
| Rockhouse 666 Limited (Cathouse) | Glasgow City | £150,000 |
| Rogue Village Productions Ltd | East Lothian | £10,000 |
| Rollerstop CIC | Glasgow City | £66,000 |
| Room 2 Manoeuvre | East Lothian | £10,000 |
| Rowanbank Environmental Arts & Education | East Lothian | £10,000 |
| Rumba Kazz (Boteco de Brasil) | Glasgow City | £100,000 |
| S & G ABERDEEN LTD (Cheerz Bar & Nightclub) | Aberdeen City | £140,000 |
| S M Lighting Scot Ltd | Glasgow City | £90,500 |
| THE SAD INTERNATIONAL LTD | East Lothian | £10,000 |
| Salt ‘n’ Sauce Promotions Ltd. (The Stand) | City of Edinburgh | £250,000 |
| Scoozi r us (The Shed) | Glasgow City | £75,000 |
| Scotia Arts Ltd | South Ayrshire | £10,000 |
| Scotpanel Display Ltd | North Lanarkshire | £50,000 |
| Scottish Comedy Agency Ltd | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Scottish Youth Theatre Ltd | Glasgow City | £71,671 |
| SEALL | Highland | £44,000 |
| Selba Group Ltd (St Vincents) | Glasgow City | £80,000 |
| Sets In Motion Limited | Aberdeenshire | £21,500 |
| Shaper Caper Ltd | Dundee City | £26,271 |
| Signature Works Scotland Ltd (Pitchers) | North Ayrshire | £77,000 |
| Skerryvore Ltd (Oran Mor) | Glasgow City | £250,000 |
| SKERRYVORE MUSIC LTD (Band) | East Dunbartonshire | £20,000 |
| Slam Events Ltd | Glasgow City | £65,000 |
| Smalltown Audio Ltd | South Ayrshire | £10,000 |
| Soulisquoy Printmakers | Orkney Islands | £10,000 |
| Sound Acoustic Productions Ltd | Glasgow City | £120,500 |
| SOUTHSIDE FRINGE CIC | Glasgow City | £25,000 |
| Stills Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £38,100 |
| Storytelling PR LTD | City of Edinburgh | £35,000 |
| The Stove Network Ltd | Dumfries and Galloway | £29,500 |
| Strathearn Artspace SCIO | Perth and Kinross | £30,000 |
| String them up ltd | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Stuart McCredie | Stirling | £19,315 |
| Swings & Roundabouts | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Tardis Enterprises Limited (AXM) | Glasgow City | £70,000 |
| TGC Leisure Ltd (Aura/Fat Sams plus others) | Dundee City | £150,000 |
| Think Circus CIC | City of Edinburgh | £15,107 |
| Three Stroke Two LTD | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Tickets Scotland Ltd | City of Edinburgh | £80,000 |
| Tin Roof | Dundee City | £11,000 |
| Tiree Music Festival CIC | Argyll and Bute | £34,000 |
| Tivoli Theatre Company Ltd | Aberdeen City | £150,000 |
| Toremar Ltd (BAaD) | Glasgow City | £125,000 |
| Tortoise in a Nutshell | City of Edinburgh | £11,000 |
| Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland | City of Edinburgh | £15,605 |
| TV Events Limited | City of Edinburgh | £150,000 |
| TwentyTwo Promotions | Glasgow City | £10,000 |
| Twisted Artists Limited | Glasgow City | £20,000 |
| two have wits ltd | Glasgow City | £20,000 |
| Unique Events ltd | City of Edinburgh | £100,000 |
| Venice of the North LTD | Glasgow City | £15,000 |
| Venturayr Ltd | South Ayrshire | £12,000 |
| The Village Storytelling Centre | Glasgow City | £12,500 |
| VISION MECHANICS | City of Edinburgh | £29,850 |
| VSL Scotland Limited | Dundee City | £30,000 |
| Watercolour Music Ltd | Highland | £10,000 |
| Wearethedolls Ltd | West Dunbartonshire | £59,724 |
| Welcome Home | Glasgow City | £15,500 |
| Westbeach Limited (Cosmopol) | Glasgow City | £80,000 |
| Whitecart Group Ltd (Savoy) | Glasgow City | £150,000 |
| Wickenburg Ltd (Firewater) | Glasgow City | £105,000 |
| Yo Soy Group Limited (Paradise Palms) | City of Edinburgh | £10,000 |
| Total | £11,751,84 |
View the awards by sector and local authority area.
Updates on all emergency funds are being published regularly on this website and publicised through media and social media communications.
Take a stand for Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle is in danger from it’s Trustees who have mismanaged Lauriston Castle over many years, say Friends campaigners.
The castle and grounds were left to the Nation in 1926 by Mr & Mrs Reid. There are rooms in the Castle that the public have not been allowed to see contrary to Mr & Mrs Reid’s Will and Trust Deed.
There are treasures that the Trustees have allowed to significantly deteriorate/be damaged and not restored.
· why there is only £42,000 in the endowment fund when the Trustees were left the equivalent of over £2,000,000 and the potential to increase that amount?
· why over £190,000 of Council Taxpayers money is not recorded in the Lauriston Castle Trust Accounts?
· when are the Trustees going to restore Lauriston Castle Glasshouse (above) and other historic monuments?
· when are the Trustees going to restore the grounds to their former glory envisaged by the donors, Mr & Mrs Reid?
A stand needs to be made to restore Lauriston Castle to it’s rightful glory.
To this end you may wish to join Friends of Lauriston Castle where you can have your say and hear of action that needs to be taken:
Police warn of spoof HMRC calls
Police in Edinburgh have received reports of malicious calls being made purporting to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Fraudsters are spoofing genuine HMRC phone numbers to deceive victims stating that as a result of non-payment of tax, they are liable for prosecution.
The fraudsters suggest victims can avoid this by arranging a payment to be made immediately.
In genuine cases, HMRC will initially make contact via letter and potentially follow up with a call later. HMRC will not discuss something you are not already aware of and will not demand immediate payment.
• Be cautious and listen to your instincts. Don’t be afraid to hang up.
• Legitimate organisations wouldn’t ask you to pay taxes, bills or fees using an iTunes gift card, or any other type of voucher.
• Know who you’re dealing with – if you are unsure or need help, talk to someone you know or get in touch with trading standards at Trading.Standards@edinburgh.gov.uk
• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision.
• Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information.
If you think you’ve been scammed report it via 101 and also contact your bank. As always, if you are in immediate danger call 999.
For further advice, call the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133 or visit our website http://ow.ly/hJnD50CcULF
For advice and guidance on suspicious emails or ‘phishing’ emails or text messages, please visit http://ow.ly/Uc2M50CcULE
Take advantage of the free online training at http://ow.ly/70ry50CcULD to learn more about different types of scams and how to protect yourself and others