Homebuilder continues its commitment to supporting local groups with a share of £10,000 in funding
Miller Homes, Scotland’s leading homebuilder, is inviting local groups and causes near its developments West Craigs Manor, Edgelaw View, and West Craigs Mews in Edinburgh to apply for the first round of its Community Fund in 2026, offering those in need a share of £10,000.
The homebuilder is calling on groups that are looking to make lasting impact on their local community. Applications are now open and close on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Since its launch in 2022, the Community Fund has made a significant difference to local communities across Scotland, awarding £105,000 to organisations supporting people and projects in areas close to Miller Homes developments. Across the UK, the initiative has distributed more than £400,000 to good causes, helping a wide range of projects from music groups and sports teams to foodbanks and community spaces.
In 2025, the Community Fund supported 18 organisations across Scotland across two funding rounds, distributing £20,000 to community groups and charities.
David McGrath, Executive Managing Director for Miller Homes Scotland and North said: “At Miller Homes, we’re passionate about giving back to the communities where we build.
“Through the Community Fund, we’ve been able to support many groups across Scotland, whether that’s by helping them launch new initiatives or by ensuring they can continue their valuable work in the local community.
“We look forward to seeing the creative and impactful ways local organisations plan to use this grant.”
Applicants will be asked to illustrate how they would use the grant to benefit the community, with support ranging from a minimum of £250 to a maximum of £2,000.
Two further men have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted murder in West Edinburgh.
The incident happened in the Calder Gardens area around 4.10pm on Thursday, 2 April, 2026, when a 38-year-old man was attacked. He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
Two men, aged 32 and 28, have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 13 April.
Two other men, aged 25 and 21, were previously arrested and charged.
They appeared at the same court on Saturday, 4 April.
Cellular Exhibition – Tuesday 14th to Friday 24th April
Exciting FREE exhibition showcasing the work of Drill Hall residents
Featuring over 20 artists and makers from paintings and illustration to jewellery
Meet the artists: Wednesday 15th April (6.30pm – 8.30pm)
Out of the Blue Drill Hall is excited to host a new exhibition showcasing the work of over 20 of its resident artists and makers, from painters and illustrators tojewellery makersand printmakers.
This 6th showcase exhibition will run from Tuesday 14th to Friday 24th April (10am to 5pm) with an opportunity to meet the artists and makers on Wednesday 15th April from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the official exhibition launch.
Every great work of art starts with a single cell – a solitary thought, a lone brushstroke, a single spark. The artists and makers of the Drill Hall emerge from their individual workspaces to weave these threads together.
Cellular invites you to explore a diverse ecosystem of work, bridging the gap between the maker’s private process and the public’s gaze.
With so many artists and makers taking part, there really is something for everyone. Painters include award-winning artist Daniel Murray. Working in acrylics on board, he paints realistic portrayals of the human form and the natural world, often mixing these subjects with abstracted landscapes inspired by the highland environment he grew up in.
Leith Jewellery Studios founder Amanda McGrattan will be showing her jewellery at the exhibition. Amanda’s work has been inspired by the grit and vibrancy of graffiti and urban street art. She translates the world around her into wearable narratives using a signature blend of textured and oxidized silver, liquid and powder enamels, and vivid acrylics.
Textile work includes pieces by Needle Bow, a garment and accessories brand, designing and producing bespoke garments and accessories, using upcycled materials wherever possible.
The exhibition is being co-curated by painter Aoife O’Callaghan and textile artist Monika Fejes of Remode Collective. They’ll both be exhibiting and showcasing their work.
Aoife comments: “I am excited to be building on our previous exhibition. The sense of community amongst the Drill Hall tenants is growing, and I’m looking forward showcasing some of our work in our home-studio environment.”
Out of the Blue Chief Executive Rob Hoon adds “The Out of the Blue Drill Hall houses a huge range of creative activity, and it’s a great pleasure to see the variety and quality of artists’ work displayed in the Cellular Exhibition, for all to enjoy.”
Details of the Cellular Exhibition, as well as a list of participating artists and makers can be found on the Drill Hall website.
Participating Artists and Makers
Stamped Cat (Linocut prints)
Violetta Palak Jones (Paintings)
Daniel Murray (Paintings)
Graeme Walker (Abstract paintings)
Cam Life Designs (Jewellery, precious metal weaving, painting / sculpture)
Solen Collet (Photography)
Martin Fishman (Jewellery)
Jacob Danson Faraday (Jewellery, metal work)
Aoife in Leith (Paintings)
Shamil Sokolov (Jewellery)
Lawfieldcrafts (Silver and glass)
AMcGrattanJewellery (Handmade jewellery)
Gillie Welstead (Silver and gold jewellery)
Mairi MacSween Designs (Illustration)
Needle Bow (Textiles)
Ylfa (Accessories & jewellery – head pieces, hair pins and earrings)
Efinburgh and Lothian Greenspace Trust (ELGT) are very proud of this hard working group of young people from Granton Youth who are learning brick laying skills in order to build some new brick planters at West Pilton Park.
This is part of the re-development of the park and will be one of the new design features.
Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash in Edinburgh in the early hours of this morning.
Around 12.21am (Saturday, 11, April, 2026) police received a report of a crash involving a blue MG HS and a 49-year-old male pedestrian on Chesser Avenue.
Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital having sustained life-threatening injuries.
The 35-year-old female driver was not injured.
Sergeant Fraser Mitchell said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
“I would ask anyone who was in the area around the time of the collision to contact us, especially those who may have dash cam footage that could assist with our enquiries.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0074 of 11 April, 2026.”
DON’T miss Planetarium Lates As part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026, enjoy an adults-only science night out with classic films inspired by the creatures that roamed the Earth over 65 million years ago in the Planetarium at Dynamic Earth.
Jurassic World (2015) Saturday 11th April 2026 | 8pm
Godzilla (2014) Sunday 12th April 2026 | 8pm
Discover more showings for ages 18+ including ‘Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon’, and stargazing with our in-house astronomers.
Book your ticket with Edinburgh Science Festival, or visit our website:
Davidson’s Mains roundabout closed from Monday (13 April) for work to improve road safety. There will be no access for vehicles from Cramond Road South, Main Street or Quality Street.
The city council is working hard to limit disruption and working closely with Lothian Buses to put alternative plans in place for Cramond residents from next week.
Anyone legally classed as an employee
As part of 
Jurassic World (2015) Saturday 11th April 2026 | 8pm
