Author: davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

Scotland’s ‘medieval cartoon strip’ on display at Scottish Parliament

One of the world’s longest tapestries, which has been described as a “medieval cartoon strip” bursting with Scottish history, is now on display at the Scottish Parliament. The Prestonpans Tapestry tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s journey from exile to victory on the battlefield in 1745 against the Redcoat British army. It will be on display for free until 20 July. Continue reading Scotland’s ‘medieval cartoon strip’ on display at Scottish Parliament

Muirhouse Shopping Centre plans move ahead

Transformation of shopping centre environment takes another step forward

Barton Willmore’s Edinburgh team has secured Planning Permission in Principle on behalf of Robertson Regeneration for the regeneration of the Pennywell and Muirhouse Shopping Centre in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Muirhouse Shopping Centre plans move ahead

All change for council committees

Committee structure streamlined as Localities model kicks in 
Councillors today (Thursday, 22 June) agreed the restructure of the City of Edinburgh Council’s committee system. The council approved a motion proposing the new framework at this morning’s Council meeting, where conveners and vice-conveners of each committee were also appointed.

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Spartans celebrate Women’s Sport Week with Girls Football Festival

Up to 300 local schoolgirls are set to take part in Spartans Community Football Academy’s Girls Football Festival tomorrow at Spartans’ Ainslie Park home.

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