Queens for a Day: new exhibition celebrates gala days

Over the course of this year, Citizen Curator has been investigating the history of gala days, with a focus on the heritage of the Leith Gala. The research, oral history and photographs gathered as part of the project have now been brought together for an exhibition at the People’s Story Museum, Edinburgh.

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Santa sat-nav malfunction? Appeal after Christmas presents found in church grounds

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace the owners of Christmas presents found in the grounds of a church. Four black bin bags containing presents including horse-riding accessories and a hedgehog home were discovered in the grounds of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Place on Thursday 7th December. Continue reading Santa sat-nav malfunction? Appeal after Christmas presents found in church grounds

Barclays Bank’s Princes Street branch raises £2,500 for books for the blind

It wasn’t so much a run on the bank as by the bank! Staff at Barclays Bank’s branch on Princes Street have raised £2,500 to transcribe a new ‘talking’ audio-book for blind and partially sighted people. Continue reading Barclays Bank’s Princes Street branch raises £2,500 for books for the blind

Art installation captures unique ‘energy’ of Scottish community foundation

A new art installation was unveiled last night at a special event in Edinburgh marking the culmination of an ‘artist in residency’ programme designed to embed creativity into business and encourage skills sharing between the sectors. Continue reading Art installation captures unique ‘energy’ of Scottish community foundation

Festive cheer comes to Castle Street with arrival of Christmas Fair

20 – 26 NOVEMBER in the heart of Edinburgh

Castle Street Christmas Fair comes alive once again this week with festive stalls from Scottish & International producers, with local Castle Street businesses working in tandem to make it an all-round week of fun shopping and eating. Continue reading Festive cheer comes to Castle Street with arrival of Christmas Fair

Have your say on Picardy Place proposals

The public is being invited to view and comment on proposals for the future layout of Picardy Place and the surrounding area. Two events are set to take place on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November, where people can submit opinions on designs and hear from the Council on how plans have evolved since their inception.

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A city of many faiths: Museum explores journey from immigration to integration

The city council’s Museum of Edinburgh has opened its doors to a collection of community and family stories from faith groups. The free to visit display of photographs and oral histories will open today (Friday 10 November) until Monday 23 April.

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