While media political attention focused on Westminster for the latest installment of the Brexit Show and Mrs May’s no-confidence vote, the Scottish Government’s budget was debated at Holyrood on Wednesday. Continue reading Scotland’s Budget: stimulus and stability – or frustration and disappointment?
THE VILLAGE of Balerno has been transformed into a winter wonderland this Christmas thanks to a generous donation from an upmarket homebuilder. Continue reading Balerno looking Merry and Bright thanks to CALA Homes
A pioneering centre for people who have been victims of sexual assault and other forms of abuse and neglect is to be created for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Children and families in need across Scotland will receive donations of money, food and gifts courtesy of building contractor McDermott Group this Christmas. Continue reading Edinburgh building contractor’s Christmas elves make special deliveries for families and young carers
With Christmas fast approaching, people across Lothian are being urged to check their repeat prescriptions as part of a major health campaign. Continue reading Scots urged to plan ahead for repeat prescriptions at Christmas time
We have read about the likely consequences of impending Health and Social Care grant funding cuts for Pilton Community Health Project, but PCHP is not alone. A number of local projects are bracing themselves to face cuts or worse – for some, the tabled recommendations could prove to be the end of the road. Continue reading Health and Social Care Grants: where the axe will fall
More disabled parents will be helped into work following an additional £6 million aimed at reducing both the disability employment gap and child poverty. Continue reading £6 million Action Plan to tackle disability employment gap
Mackie’s of Scotland are sponsoring the Exhibition of Photographic Illusions Now You See It, Now You Don’t at The Scottish Storytelling Centre.
To celebrate the Year of Young People, MagicFest have partnered with Edinburgh Young Carers and YouTube superstar Professor Richard Wiseman for a jaw-dropping photo exhibition.
The exhibition recreates a series of the most famous optical illusions, staged all over Edinburgh, with 30 young carers aged between 5 and 17 involved in the planning team and as models.
The Scottish Storytelling Centre will present the exhibition, while the Museum of Childhood will reveal the tricks of the trade, explaining how the illusions were created, and interviewing some of the young carers who were involved.
Sponsors Mackie’s of Scotland & Jessops provided funding, equipment – and ice cream.
The exhibition is open to the public from 13th December to 26th January.
Admission is free.
THE AREA that bridges the east end of the Edinburgh city centre with Leith has emerged as one of Scotland’s hottest property locations. Continue reading Hillside climbs up Edinburgh Hotspots List for 2018
Scottish armed force veterans with life changing injuries are amongst thousands of Scots set to benefit from £3 million of National Lottery funding announced yesterday. Continue reading Edinburgh projects share in Lottery success
