Cub Scouts in Scotland are being encouraged to go eco as part of a newly revised badge to teach children the importance of getting involved in environmental conservation in their daily lives. Continue reading New eco badge for Scotland’s Cub Scouts
New restaurants coming to Raeburn Place development
The Raeburn Place Foundation has announced that the Di Maggio Restaurant Group (DRG) is to open two units in the new development. Continue reading New restaurants coming to Raeburn Place development
Samaritans Edinburgh celebrates 60 years of listening
At 9am on 1st June 1959, David Arthur opened the door to the public of the first Samaritans branch in Edinburgh. Today marks 60 years of the Samaritans in Edinburgh and Scotland. Continue reading Samaritans Edinburgh celebrates 60 years of listening
Today: All welcome at Granton Campus Community Event
Granton Campus is throwing its doors open to the wider community today for the College’s second Granton Community Event from 12pm to 3pm. Continue reading Today: All welcome at Granton Campus Community Event
Johnston Terrace murder: man charged
Police have charged a 40-year-old man in connection with the murder of a man in the city centre. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. Continue reading Johnston Terrace murder: man charged
Penciltown at Blackhall Library tomorrow
What’s the weather forecast like for Penciltown this Saturday?
Come prepared for all weathers as we’re continuing our Worldbuilding theme, so what you see outside your windows may not be reflected on the page … 2 – 3.30, all 11-15 year olds welcome.
Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
A man has pleaded guilty to offences under the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, the first conviction since the new law was introduced on 1 April 2019. Continue reading Domestic Abuse Act: first conviction
Presiding Officer launches tour to strengthen engagement with local communities
As part of the Scottish Parliament’s 20th anniversary programme, the Presiding Officer has announced that he is to visit every region in Scotland to reaffirm the importance of Holyrood’s engagement with local communities. Continue reading Presiding Officer launches tour to strengthen engagement with local communities
Our Leith: Community Assembly tomorrow
Saturday 1st June, 11am – 3pm at Out of the Blue
Letter: What a wonderful world?
Dear Editor
Great dangers exist for all life on this planet, caused in the main by human activity. This activity is increasingly being moer understood worldwide.
All species of life depend on each other for survival, but it would appear that some authorities – like those in Botswana, Namibia, Zambua and Zimbabwe – have a different view, stating that they intend to allow the shooting of elephants.
Why is such a dreadful thing thought about, let alone acted on? They are also lifting the ban on sales of ivory: it takes very little skill to add two and two together!
These backward steps must be opposed and stopped. NOW!
A. Delahoy
Silverknowes Gardens