A mother and son are enjoying a double celebration by graduating from Edinburgh Napier University in the same week. Continue reading Mother and son in double graduation
Category: North Edinburgh News
Leith Victoria pool to close for six months
Iconic Victorian swimming pool, Leith Victoria Swim Centre, is being refurbished from Monday 12 August and will be out of use until February next year.
Due to the unique layout of the centre, it will be a phased refurbishment, starting with the closure of the pool and studio 2, with these areas reopening in February 2020. Continue reading Leith Victoria pool to close for six months
New Sick Kids fiasco: NHS Lothian says sorry
NHS Lothian has announced that measures have been put in place to help patients and their families following the cancellation of the opening of the new Sick Kids hospital. The health board has also issued an apology to those affected. Continue reading New Sick Kids fiasco: NHS Lothian says sorry
Edinburgh Award for Queen of Hearts
Heart of Midlothian Football Club owner Ann Budge has been chosen to receive the esteemed Edinburgh Award.
In recognition of her business success and community work, and for services to sport in Edinburgh, Ann Budge will be presented with an engraved Loving Cup from the Lord Provost later this year. Continue reading Edinburgh Award for Queen of Hearts
Free Sizzlin’ Summer Party with Home Store + More tomorrow at Craigleith
Home Store + More in Craigleith is hosting a free summer barbeque party this weekend on Saturday the 6th of July between 12pm and 4pm. Continue reading Free Sizzlin’ Summer Party with Home Store + More tomorrow at Craigleith
Honorary degree for Dr Richard Dixon
LEADING environmental campaigner Dr Richard Dixon yesterday received an honorary degree from Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Honorary degree for Dr Richard Dixon
Scottish cricket stars are 20/20 specialists thanks to Black & Lizars
Leading optician agrees sponsorship deal to raise awareness of eye health amongst cricketers
Black & Lizars has shown its support for Scotland’s leading international cricketers by announcing a partnership with the Scottish Cricketers Association (SCA). Continue reading Scottish cricket stars are 20/20 specialists thanks to Black & Lizars
Public calls for greater use of technology in healthcare
Scotland’s public would like to see much greater use of technology in its NHS, a Scottish Parliament Committee inquiry has found. The findings were published as part of the Health and Sport Committee inquiry into the future of primary care. Continue reading Public calls for greater use of technology in healthcare
Airbnb has an estimated direct economic impact in Edinburgh of £320m
New data from Airbnb reveals that guests and hosts on the platform generated over £320m for the Edinburgh economy in 2018 alone. Continue reading Airbnb has an estimated direct economic impact in Edinburgh of £320m
Beyond the Frame: Spiderman gets the Screen X treatment at Cineworld
Revolutionary new cinema technology ScreenX arrived at Cineworld Edinburgh on Tuesday, the first of it’s kind in Scotland. Continue reading Beyond the Frame: Spiderman gets the Screen X treatment at Cineworld