Faiths come together to celebrate 550th Anniversary of founder of Sikhism

550th Guru Nanak Birthday Civic Reception

A wonderful ground-breaking and, probably for the first time ever in the history of Scotland, that a Muslim organisation organised, Hindu organisation supported, Christian Lord Provost hosted an event for Sikhs on the 550th Anniversary of the birth of their founder and attended by all faiths (writes PUNEET DWIVEDI).  Continue reading Faiths come together to celebrate 550th Anniversary of founder of Sikhism

Local volunteer receives award at Scottish Parliament

North Edinburgh local, Colin Brown, was presented with an award at the Scottish Parliament, in recognition of his volunteer charity work with Children 1st’s Parentline.

The People’s Postcode Lottery ‘Spirit of Parentline’ Awards celebrated the qualities in volunteers that allow Parentline to lend a helping hand to children and families across Scotland – by phone, email and webchat. Continue reading Local volunteer receives award at Scottish Parliament

60,000 people join The World’s Big Sleep Out around the globe

The World’s Big Sleep Out kicked off in Hutt City, New Zealand on Saturday 7th December; Brisbane followed, then through Asia to Europe, including Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens, London’s Trafalgar Square; jumping across the pond to Times Square in New York before the grand finale at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium in LA, totalling 52 cities globally. Continue reading 60,000 people join The World’s Big Sleep Out around the globe

Rescue canines that go together like peanut butter and jelly are the recipe for a happy home

Maxie and Meika, two Staffordshire Bull Terriers who have lived most of their lives together, recently came into the care of Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in West Calder.

This inseparable duo is looking for a loving owner to give them both a home where they can spend their twilight years together, as their combined age of 23 makes them around 130 in human years. Continue reading Rescue canines that go together like peanut butter and jelly are the recipe for a happy home

Joshua Bell: Sunday Classics at the Usher Hall

Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell

Sunday Classics at the Usher Hall

19 January 2020, 3.00pm

Passion, precision, spellbinding virtuosity: international violin soloist Joshua Bell is quite simply one of the world’s most accomplished, revered musicians. Continue reading Joshua Bell: Sunday Classics at the Usher Hall

Tomorrow: Carols on the Waterfront

 CAROLS AT DESTINY

7 Waterfront Broadway EH5 1SA (Morrison’s complex)

Sunday 8th December – 4-5pm and 7-8pm



4pm event features a fun-packed party for kids aged 1-12.

7pm event features live Polish translation. To wydarzenie będzie tłumaczone na język polski.

Come & join us for upbeat Christmas carols, real stories & a hope-filled message. Festive refreshments will be served.

Zapraszamy Cię na Wieczór Kolęd w Destiny abyś mógł doświadczyć przeobrażającej mocy Świąt Bożego Narodzenia. Radosne kolędy, prawdziwe historie oraz przekaz pełen nadziei razem stworzą niezapomniany wieczór. Serwowane będą świąteczne przekąski.

People Know How joins Christmas Challenge aiming to double supporters’ gifts

Edinburgh charity People Know How is gearing up to double supporters’ Christmas donations by taking part in the UK’s biggest match funding campaign, The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2019.  Continue reading People Know How joins Christmas Challenge aiming to double supporters’ gifts

Christmas wreath making workshops at North Edinburgh Arts

Want to get into the festive spirit and make something special for your home?

Come along to one of our free wreath making workshops and create your own beautiful festive wreath using evergreen, foraged and recycled materials. The workshops will be led by artist Natalie Taylor, and all materials will be provided. Continue reading Christmas wreath making workshops at North Edinburgh Arts

Kirk Loan residents celebrate walkable pathways – despite dent in new railing!

Corstorphine residents celebrated success recently following the completion of a successful partnership project, enabling residents to walk more for every day, local journeys.

Kirk Loan Residents Association have been working with Living Streets Scotland and the city council to get improvements made to local streets, meaning many residents can now reach the local shops and bus stop, instead of feeling isolated in their accommodation. Continue reading Kirk Loan residents celebrate walkable pathways – despite dent in new railing!