High school pupils make it count for Leith Walk By-election

Local school pupils are urging residents in the area to cast their votes in the Leith Walk by-election this Thursday (11 April).

Drummond Community High

Fifth and sixth-years at Drummond Community High School, who are eligible to vote in local elections as they are aged over 16, helped demonstrate the single transferable vote (STV) system, which is used in local elections. Continue reading High school pupils make it count for Leith Walk By-election

For Britain campaign in Leith Walk by-election

The Leith Ward by-election features the first appearance in Scottish electoral politics of new political party, The For Britain Movement. For Britain was founded by former UKIP leadership candidate Anne Marie Waters in March 2018 and became active in Scotland after Waters’ speech in Glasgow in August 2018. Continue reading For Britain campaign in Leith Walk by-election

Trams, hooligans with chainsaws and snaring Shipman: Kevin launches election campaign

Kevin Illingworth is standing as an Independent candidate in next week’s Leith Walk by-election. What does he stand for? Continue reading Trams, hooligans with chainsaws and snaring Shipman: Kevin launches election campaign

Tullibardine explores whisky and food fusions in partnership with award-winning restaurant

Tullibardine has announced a culinary venture with one of Scotland’s top independent restaurants, Aurora. The partnership aims to encourage a creative approach when it comes to tasting and enjoying single malt whisky and to explore the versatility of the spirit. Continue reading Tullibardine explores whisky and food fusions in partnership with award-winning restaurant

Explore the ‘Past Lives of Leith’ in the Museum of Edinburgh

Visitors to the Museum of Edinburgh can now explore the results of the largest excavation of a medieval graveyard undertaken in Leith.

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Climate Challenge Funding for Leith Crops in Pots

Communities across Scotland will benefit from new support to tackle climate change and embrace the transition to a carbon-neutral society. The latest round Climate Challenge Fund for 2019-21 will support 87 projects – and one of those is Leith Crops In Pots, who receive £255,000. Continue reading Climate Challenge Funding for Leith Crops in Pots

New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day

The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled. The new design features iconic landmarks such as Ben Nevis, Glenfinnan Viaduct and Edinburgh Castle and Trinity Academy pupil Sonny Robertson was one of the artists. Continue reading New look baby box ready for Mother’s Day

Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years

New analysis from Which? has revealed that Scotland lost over a third of its bank and building society branches in just eight years, raising concerns that consumers and businesses alike could struggle to access cash across the country. Continue reading Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years