Waverley Mall is thrilled to introduce independent Scottish based jeweller, Elvira Neame and her small business ‘Elf Jewels’ to the Centre from Monday 23 September. Continue reading A gem of a new store opens at Waverley Mall
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March and rally to remain in the EU
THE EUROPEAN MOVEMENT in SCOTLAND
EDINBURGH 4 EUROPE
MARCH TO REMAIN IN THE EU
A Tory Prime Minister, with no UK-wide mandate, is planning to take us all out of the European Union, without a deal, threatening our jobs, services and citizens’ rights, on 31October. Scotland voted 62% for Remain in the 2016 referendum, yet our views continue to be ignored.
Crashing out of the EU with no deal is the worst possible outcome – it could wipe £11billion off Scotland’s economy in under a year and lead to job losses of 10-25%. Jobs in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors are most at risk. Millions of EU citizens could lose their rights overnight. There will be shortages of essential drugs and food.
We will also lose sovereignty by becoming subservient to Donald Trump and without real protection from an ineffective World Trade Organisation.
We did not vote for this. The Edinburgh4Europe March and Rally on 21 September, could be our last our chance to show Boris Johnson the strength of feeling in Scotland against him and his chaotic no deal Brexit.
We demand that MPs revoke Article 50 to prevent a no deal Brexit. We must remain in the EU to preserve peace in Europe and to ensure shared action to prevent climate change.
21 September is the United Nations International Day of Peace: https://internationaldayofpeace.org/
Gather in West Parliament Square, outside St Giles Cathedral, at 2pm and march to Holyrood, where we will hear passionate speakers, including:
Joanna Cherry QC MP, SNP
Lord John Kerr, author of Art. 50
Lorna Slater, Co-Leader, Scottish Greens
Ian Murray MP, Labour
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Scottish Lib Dems
Professor Tanja Bueltmann
Madeleina Kay, EU Supergirl
Cathy Wigley, Women4EU
More speakers to be added as they are confirmed …
Bring your placards and banners!
Event organised by Edinburgh for Europe, affiliated to the European Movement in Scotland. Contact ed.activists@euromovescotland.org.uk for more info or to join the Brexit resistance.
Brexit: March to Remain this Saturday
Edinburgh4Europe March
Saturday 21 September 2pm
Join us on Saturday, September 21st at 2pm when we march in Edinburgh showing our support for membership of the European Union and especially recognise its ongoing peacemaking role and its work as a mechanism for taking action on climate change!
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Doors Open Days coming up
- 28 September – 29 September 2019
- Free
- Various locations across Edinburgh
- Booking: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/
The Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2019 gives you the chance to discover some of Edinburgh’s most unique and interesting buildings which are normally closed to the public. Across the weekend you can visit these fantastic sites across the city, completely free of charge.
Open the door on Edinburgh’s hidden gems
The Edinburgh Doors Open Days is one of the city’s favourite free days out. This is your chance to explore some of Edinburgh’s most important buildings. Many venues will offer behind the scenes tours, talks or exhibitions to bring the history of these monumental buildings to life.
New locations for 2019 include:
– Castle Mills
– Collective at the City Observatory
– Dean Gardens
– Drumsheugh Baths Club (above)
– Informatics Forum
– MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine
– Panmure House
– Seafield Treatment Centre
Plus, locations such as Anatomical Museum, Burns Monument and the Lothian Buses headquarters will be opening their doors to the public once again this year.
Read about all of these places and more on the Doors OpenDays website.
A Fond Farewell: Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail weekend finale
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon was first in line to say ‘cheerio’ to a familiar figure yesterday as she officially launched the Farewell Weekend for Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail. Continue reading A Fond Farewell: Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail weekend finale
It’s Oor Wullie’s BIG Farewell Weekend
Join us at St Andrew Square for Oor Wullie’s BIG Farewell Weekend (Friday 13th – Sunday 15 September) and help us say cheerio to Scotland’s favourite son before he goes to auction!
We are inviting all BIG Bucket Trailers to pop by from 9am – 8pm on Friday & Saturday and 9am – 5pm on Sunday to bid a fond farewell to all 61 Big Wullies and 85 Wee ones from the Edinburgh trail.
The Edinburgh event is free and no tickets are required but we kindly ask you to fill in the following form to register your interest so we know how many to expect:
We hope to see you there!
Appeal after Royal Mile whisky robbery
Police are investigating following a high-value break-in and theft in the city centre. The incident happened sometime between 10pm on Friday 7th September and 6.40am on Saturday 8th September at the Whisky Trail licensed premises on the High Street.
After entry was forced to the store, almost 50 bottles of valuable whisky were stolen. Continue reading Appeal after Royal Mile whisky robbery
£314 million City Centre transformation plan submitted for approval
A “game-changing” £314m plan to transform Edinburgh’s city centre over the next 10 years has been submitted for approval.
The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Strategy (ECCT), which has been developed by the City of Edinburgh Council, already has full funding in place for the first five years. It is estimated the strategy will deliver £420m of benefits over a 25-year period through investment in improved public spaces, inclusive access and prioritisation of travel on foot, by bicycle and on public transport. Continue reading £314 million City Centre transformation plan submitted for approval
Witness appeal following George Street robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the city centre. The incident happened around 5.30am on Friday (6th September) on George Street.
A 41-year-old woman was walking close to the Bank of Scotland premises near the junction with Frederick Street when she was approached by a male who demanded her property before grabbing the bag she was carrying. He then walked westbound on George Street.
Inquiries are ongoing to identify the suspect and anyone with information or who saw a male acting suspiciously in the George Street area at the time is asked to come forward.
The suspect is described as male, white, 5’6”, 18-22 years, brown hair, wearing a dark zip up jacket, dark trousers and brown boots. He spoke with a local Edinburgh accent.
Detective Sergeant Lesley Robertson from the Violence Reduction Unit at Gayfield Police Station said: “Thankfully the victim was unhurt however was left badly shaken. We are now conducting various lines of inquiry to trace the suspect and anyone who was on George Street at the time and can help us identify this male should contact police immediately.”
Those with information can contact the Police at Gayfield Square Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 0430 of 06th September 2019. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
SFRS to mark National Emergency Services Day 2019
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will join colleagues from across the UK in celebrating National Emergency Services Day this weekend.
The festival will include a memorial service at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh and an open-air celebration of everything 999 at Princess Gardens in Edinburgh. Continue reading SFRS to mark National Emergency Services Day 2019