#OpenStreets is back again this Sunday.
A number of streets in the Old Town will be closed to traffic, creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Lots of activities will take place throughout the day – find out more at http://bit.ly/2LrFwzs
Category: city centre
More time to have your say on City Centre plans
Edinburgh folk have been given an extra week to have their say on major changes proposed for the city centre.
The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation consultation, which began on 20 May, will now finish at midnight on Sunday, 7 July, instead of Friday, 28 June. Continue reading More time to have your say on City Centre plans
Celebrate Make Music Day at Central Library
TODAY: FRIDAY 21 JUNE
11.45am – 4.30pm
Central Library, George IV Bridge
Summertime Streets will put Old Town safety first
A series of changes will be implemented in Edinburgh’s Old Town this summer to ensure safety and accessibility during the busy Festival period.
Continue reading Summertime Streets will put Old Town safety first
Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill
Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a series of racial and homophobic graffiti incidents in the Calton Hill area. Continue reading Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill
Thursday is Cash for Kids Ladies Day
140 women from across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife are coming together for a day of celebration and fundraising on Thursday. Continue reading Thursday is Cash for Kids Ladies Day
An evening in conversation about compassionate conservation
Will Travers OBE, President and co-founder of the internationally-renowned wildlife charity Born Free, is coming toEdinburgh on Monday (17th June) to host a unique ‘evening with’ event in celebration of the charity’s 35th anniversary. Continue reading An evening in conversation about compassionate conservation
Progress on UK Government’s flagship Edinburgh Hub
The opening of the new flagship UK Government hub in Edinburgh moved a step closer yesterday when the property developers Artisan Real Estate formally handed over the keys of the building to Scottish Secretary David Mundell. Continue reading Progress on UK Government’s flagship Edinburgh Hub
Calton Hill death: 18 year old to appear in Court
An 18 year old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Willowbrae girl found dead on Calton Hill on 8 December last year. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.
Mhari O’Neill’s body was found by a member of the public at about 06:30 after she had been reported missing in the early hours of the Saturday morning.
Det Insp Susan Balfour, of Police Scotland, said: “Our sympathies remain with Mhari’s family at this time.
“We will now begin the work to prepare this case for court and I would like to thank all members of the public who came forward with information to assist the investigation.”
The sky’s the limit for City space firm
Lord Provost, Frank Ross has paid tribute to Skyrora as one of the leading lights of the city’s business world during a visit to space firm’s offices.
He visited the Princes Street offices of the rocket developer to meet its team and learn more about its future launch plans. Continue reading The sky’s the limit for City space firm