Drive on the Left campaign launched

Police Scotland and Road Safety Scotland were joined at tourist hotspot Urquhart Castle, Inverness, today by members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), along with local MSP, Kate Forbes, to launch a new campaign to remind motorists to ‘Drive on the Left’ when visiting Scotland. Continue reading Drive on the Left campaign launched

New campaign aims to prevent accidents among Edinburgh’s under-fives

A new public health campaign, Keeping Kids Safe in the Home, which aims to reduce the number of domestic accidents involving under 5s in Edinburgh, has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Continue reading New campaign aims to prevent accidents among Edinburgh’s under-fives

Deprivation gap in school leavers is lowest ever

The proportion of young people who enter work, training or further study within nine months of leaving school is now the highest on record. Official statistics published yesterday show that 93.2% of school pupils had a positive destination nine months after leaving school. Continue reading Deprivation gap in school leavers is lowest ever

HAIR: Love and Peace comes to Edinburgh

Welcome to the ‘Age of Aquarius’. It’s 1967 and HAIR’s hippie ‘tribe’ youngsters in the East Village of New York are yearning to change the world, questioning authority and the American flag. Wild, colourful, sexually liberated and free, they are united in protest and song, under the shadow of the Vietnam War. Continue reading HAIR: Love and Peace comes to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Leisure launches new mental health film

Edinburgh Leisure, the city’s biggest physical activity and sports provider, has launched a new film, focusing on the benefits of getting active to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure launches new mental health film