Over 300 children from primary schools across Edinburgh are taking part in lantern making workshops this October as part of the activities leading up to Diwali, the annual Festival of Light celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs throughout the world. Continue reading City pupils set to light up Diwali celebrations
A new two-stage right turn junction to help keep cyclists safe is being introduced on one of the city’s major roads – the first such junction of its kind in Scotland. This is due to ‘go live’ at McDonald Road at the end of this month as part of ongoing public realm and active travel improvements to Leith Walk. Continue reading Two-stage junction to improve Leith road safety
This article by city council Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes was published in the Edinburgh Evening News last week:
Last week Edinburgh’s councillors approved the Outline Business Case for taking the tram to Newhaven, signalling a desire to move towards a transformed vision for transport in the Capital. Continue reading Making the case for trams to Newhaven
Flying back to Edinburgh Playhouse from 8th May 2018
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that Amy Ross (Elphaba), Helen Woolf (Glinda), Aaron Sidwell (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizardand Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Emily Shaw (Nessarose), Iddon Jones (Boq) and Nikki Bentley(Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast of the spectacular, critically acclaimed and multi record-breaking UK & Ireland Tour when it returns to Edinburgh Playhouse for its only Scottish dates from 8 May to 9 June 2018. Continue reading WICKED cast announced
A local community pub will officially reopen this week following a significant investment from leading community Pub company Admiral Taverns. The Lord Nelson, on Trafalgar Street, Leith has reopened its doors and will hold its official launch evening on Saturday (30 September) with local musicians playing. Continue reading Lord Nelson to set sail once again
The Outline Business Case (OBC) for taking trams to Newhaven has been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council. The OBC has been scrutinised by members of all political groups on the Council over recent weeks and gained approval from the Transport and Environment Committee earlier this month. Continue reading Next stop Newhaven: councillors back tram line extension
One of the all-time great musicals, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®-winning – Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical – masterpiece Sunset Boulevard will play at the UK’s largest theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse next month. Continue reading Sunset Boulevard coming to Edinburgh Playhouse next month
Community Interest Company Scotcash works to provide affordable credit, financial support and guidance to tackle financial exclusion across Scotland. The company has recently opened a new office on Leith Walk. Continue reading Financial inclusion provider Scotcash opens in Leith
With demolition across the £1 billion Edinburgh St James site progressing well, TH Real Estate, alongside main contractor Laing O’Rourke, has reaffirmed its commitment to Edinburgh by announcing new investment figures. Continue reading St James Centre redevelopment ‘already making positive economic contribution’
Plans for works at Picardy Place are set to be presented to the public this Saturday (23 September). Continue reading Picardy Place proposals to go on display
