Poppyscotland is looking to ‘Light Up Red’ the whole of Scotland this year in recognition of the First World War generation who served, sacrificed and changed our world forever. The charity is calling on mass involvement from schools, churches, council buildings, monuments, statues and landmarks to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. Continue reading WWI CENTENARY – LIGHT UP RED FOR POPPYSCOTLAND AND SAY ‘THANK YOU’
Scottish rugby legend George “Doddie” Weir has been chosen to receive the esteemed Edinburgh Award. Continue reading Doddie to receive Edinburgh Award
Cycling Scotland has awarded over £600,000 to employers in Scotland from the Cycle Friendly Development Fund. Over 60 worksites across Scotland have been awarded funding to promote cycling as a healthy, sustainable and accessible way to travel to work – and one of them is North Edinburgh Arts. Continue reading Cycle Friendly support for North Edinburgh Arts
The City of Edinburgh Council has endorsed the aims of ambitious plans to promote the Forth Bridges as Scotland’s new ‘must-visit’ tourist destination. Continue reading The Forth Bridges: making a journey a destination
Local MP Deidre Brock greeted a delighted Rachel Clark from the Slug and Lettuce in Edinburgh at the House of Commons on Thursday to congratulate her on graduating from Stonegate Pub Company’s ‘Bar to Boardroom’ management training programme. Continue reading Westminster reception for Slug and Lettuce manager
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent assault in the Roseburn area of the city. The incident happened sometime between 5.35am and 6am on Monday (10th September) on the cycle path that runs across Roseburn Terrace. Continue reading Police investigate indecent assault on cycle path
Scotland’s consumers most often ask the Financial Ombudsman Service for help resolving problems with PPI, payday loans, current accounts, packaged bank accounts and credit cards, its complaints data shows. Continue reading PPI, bank accounts, payday loans & credit cards top Scotland’s financial complaints
A recent study has revealed that, contrary to Government proposals, tenants in Scotland don’t want three-year tenancies, with only 6.4 percent stating that they would prefer a tenancy lasting three years, fewer than the average of 7.2 percent for the whole of the UK. Continue reading Tenants don’t want three year tenancies
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‘Social Enterprise as a Context of Poverty’ project Continue reading Researchers looking to interview self-employed or freelance workers
A new strategy will be developed to tackle inequality and promote access to facilities for getting fit and active in Edinburgh. Continue reading Equality to be at the heart of Edinburgh’s physical activity and sports strategy
