The unifying power of culture will be used to emphasise Scotland’s global connections in the face of Brexit. Europe Minister Ben Macpherson will tell an international arts awards ceremony in Spain tomorrow that Scotland will continue to develop strong cultural links with the European Union. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Culture will strengthen global links
The team behind Wavegarden Scotland and Scottish surfers alike are celebrating the news that the planning application to build a Wavegarden Cove at Craigpark Quarry has been given the green light.
The disused quarry near Ratho will now be transformed into a world-class surf park and family leisure attraction – a first for Scotland. Continue reading Crest of a Wave: First for Scotland as surf park gets go-ahead
Professionals working in Scotland’s arts and heritage sectors are being invited to explore the benefits of a coordinated approach to marketing and fundraising at a special training event taking place at the Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh this month. Continue reading Networking event to highlight benefits of coordinated fundraising and marketing approach
The factors which stop young women getting involved in sport have been highlighted by a group taking part in a Scottish Parliament project aimed at increasing women’s participation in politics. Continue reading Removing barriers for young women in sport
We would like to invite you to the Edinburgh Climate Festival 2019. It is a free, family friendly & community-led event taking place for the first time in the Meadows on Saturday 6th July from 12noon to 9pm. Continue reading All welcome at Edinburgh Climate Festival
A man has been convicted of sexual offences following incidents in the Little France area of Edinburgh earlier this year. David Milligan pled guilty to the sexual assault of a woman and the attempted rape of a second woman. Continue reading Man convicted of Little France sex offences
A food education programme designed to teach children and young people about Scotland’s food industry has been launched by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Good Food Futures programme, backed by £1 million of investment, aims to give children a greater understanding of where food comes from and the many career opportunities available in the industry.
The programme will also include support for more farm visits, healthy cooking lessons and put more locally produced healthy food on school menus.
Speaking at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, the First Minister said: “Scottish produce is enjoyed across the globe and Scots work in many of the world’s finest kitchens. I want people to enjoy our quality food, but I also want children and young people growing up here to benefit from it too.
“The Good Food Futures programme will help more children understand where their food comes from as well as benefit from it in their school meals. It will also encourage more young people to consider a career in the industry.
“In introducing more of our produce to children and young people, we will help farmers, food producers, manufacturers and businesses benefit in the longer term too.
“This is central to our work to become a Good Food Nation and the Royal Highland Show – with its focus on the best of Scottish produce – provides the perfect place to launch this programme.”
The Good Food Futures food education programme is being delivered in partnership with:
CHATTERBOOKS IS BACK!!!
The book group with a twist is back at Muirhouse Library, with loads of fun activities, quizzes, crafts and of course, loads of awesome books to read and talk about!
Starting Tuesday 2nd July and every Tuesday after
2pm – 2.45pm during the summer holidays, 3.15pm – 4pm when schools are back!
Holyrood’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee is looking for a wide range of views from businesses that have received ‘Regional Selective Assistance’ (RSA) or other financial support from Scottish Enterprise or Highlands and Islands Enterprise over the past ten years.
RSA is Scotland’s main national scheme of financial assistance to industry and has existed since 1970. It is managed and delivered by Scottish Enterprise and offers discretionary grants with the aim of creating and safeguarding jobs.
The Committee is also looking to hear from businesses who have been unsuccessful in their application to RSA or have received financial assistance from another body.
Committee Convener, Gordon Lindhurst MSP (above) said: “Over the last ten years over 960 projects have received £337 million of RSA investment. This has represented a significant attempt to address regional disparities across Scotland.
“The Committee wants to gain an understanding of impact these grants have had and whether grant support could be improved, and I urge businesses who have engaged with this scheme to tell us about their experiences.”
The outcome from this exercise is expected to feed into the upcoming Scottish Government budget plans and policy development.
The key areas that the Committee hopes to find answers to are:
Businesses are encouraged to complete a short questionnaire which aims to capture the experiences and views of successful, and unsuccessful, recipients of RSA and other grants. The questionnaire can be found here
Alternatively, you can respond to the call for views which can be found here
The deadline for submitting views is Friday 16th August 2019.
Summer Fair Party
Thursday, 8 August, 4 – 6pm
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road
Join Edinburgh Leisure for two hours of all the fun of a summer fair plus soft play at Clambers, where little ones can climb their walls and burn off all the pent-up energy, plus a disco plus a free healthy slush to keep cool. Continue reading Summer Fair Party at the Commie Pool
