The city council and local police have their plans in place to ensure this summer’s Edinburgh festival is one to remember for all the right reasons. Continue reading City services take centre stage as festivals get underway
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And wHY not? US ‘Hobbit House’ to replace Ross Bandstand
A design dubbed “The Hobbit House” has won the competition to create a new outdoor concert arena to replace the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens. American firm wHY beat off stiff competition from 125 teams from 22 countries to design the £25m project. Continue reading And wHY not? US ‘Hobbit House’ to replace Ross Bandstand
‘There’s been a murder’: Famous Scots from the Past exhibition
A new National Records of Scotland exhibition will provide an insight into the fascinating lives of four of Scotland’s most renowned historical figures over the next month. Continue reading ‘There’s been a murder’: Famous Scots from the Past exhibition
August round of Neighbourhood Partnership meetings
Neighbourhood Partnership meetings are taking place in August
With the ongoing rollout of new Localities community planning structures across the city, the future of Neighbourhood Partnerships has been in some doubt but they are back for now – at least until a suitable replacement can be agreed.
Neighbourhood Partnership meetings are open to the public, so take the opportunity to hear discussions and decisions about Local Community Grant Fund applications, North West Locality Improvement Planning, participate in the popular ‘question time’ session and more.
There are four Neighbourhood Partnerships within the new North West Locality and each of these will meet in August. Dates are:
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership
Tuesday 15 August at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 6.30-8.30pm
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership
Monday 21 August at Stockbridge Library, 6.30-8.30pm.
Almond Neighbourhood Partnership
Wed 23 August at Rosebery Hall, South Queensferry, 6.30-8.30pm.
Western Neighbourhood Partnership
Thursday 31 August Drumbrae Hub, 6.30-8.30pm.
Full agendas for all meetings will be available here
Library receives special consignment of Scandinavian stories
Visitors to Edinburgh’s Central Library will be able to sample a special selection of Nordic noir, as well as sci-fi, history and poetry, thanks to a delivery by the Finnish Institute in London. Continue reading Library receives special consignment of Scandinavian stories
A summer of art at Museum of Childhood
Contemporary art will feature in the Museum of Childhood this summer as the Royal Mile venue takes part in the Edinburgh Art Festival for the first time. Continue reading A summer of art at Museum of Childhood
Police appeal following Waverley Bridge assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on Waverley Bridge in the early hours of Sunday morning. Continue reading Police appeal following Waverley Bridge assault
Encore, encore: theatre’s support for charity is a smash hit
The UK’s largest theatre – the Edinburgh Playhouse – and its generous audiences have together raised a total of £82,485.83 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). Continue reading Encore, encore: theatre’s support for charity is a smash hit
Project Servator: Police gear up for Edinburgh Festival
Police Scotland will deploy an innovative and very effective policing tactic designed to deter, detect and disrupt criminal and terrorist activity in the lead up to and during the course of the Edinburgh International and Fringe Festival 2017. Continue reading Project Servator: Police gear up for Edinburgh Festival
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay plans revealed
Edinburgh today announces the programme for its 25th Hogmanay festival. Including the family friendly Bairns Afore and a new look ceilidh at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, Hogmanay 2018 will feature an extended fireworks display and a revamped and animated Street Party that keeps the celebration going all evening. Continue reading Edinburgh’s Hogmanay plans revealed