A group of Edinburgh College students are using their creative talents to open a portal to the past and bring one of Edinburgh’s top historical venues to life. Continue reading A Portal to the Past: free events at Riddles Court tomorrow
Category: Old Town
Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
Exhibition puts the benefits of walking in the frame
An exhibition that captures the faces and stories of people who champion the joy of everyday walking in Scotland is launching this weekend. The Humans of the Walk portrait photography exhibition celebrates the many ways in which walking improves physical, mental and social health, regardless of age or ability. Continue reading Exhibition puts the benefits of walking in the frame
Open Streets in the Old Town this Sunday
Edinburgh will make history this weekend when it becomes the first city in the UK to join the Open Streets movement.
Graze on Grassmarket finds new owner
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has sold Graze on Grassmarket, a sandwich shop and café situated in Edinburgh’s famous Old Town, to an experienced local operator. Continue reading Graze on Grassmarket finds new owner
What Next? Pint of Science Festival launched
Curious about science but not an expert? The Pint of Science festival Edinburgh brings esteemed scientists down to their local pub to answer the biggest question: What Next? Continue reading What Next? Pint of Science Festival launched
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
Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package
Ray of hope for projects hammered by Health & Social Care grant cuts
Up to 200 council jobs in the Capital will go as the SNP-Labour administration passed a controversial austerity budget which sees £33 million of cuts to vital public services across the city. Continue reading Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package
Old Town businesses appoint leader to drive new business improvement venture
A group of Old Town business leaders have appointed Jocelyne Fleming to drive forward the case for a Business Improvement District (BID) to be established to mirror that in the New Town, Essential Edinburgh. Continue reading Old Town businesses appoint leader to drive new business improvement venture
Edinburgh’s budget: still time to have your say
There’s still time to share your views on the City Council’s draft council change strategy and proposals for the 2019/20 budget. Continue reading Edinburgh’s budget: still time to have your say