DESPITE the ongoing uncertainty of Brexit, the Edinburgh property market is showing no signs of slowing down as it continues its record-breaking start to 2019. Continue reading Capital housing market soars despite Brexit uncertainty
‘Lukewarm support’ for Tourist Tax?
At Portfolio questions yesterday, the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop MSP, was questioned by Lothian MSP Miles Briggs over the plans for a new tourist tax in Edinburgh. Continue reading ‘Lukewarm support’ for Tourist Tax?
Big-hearted drivers needed to help ease loneliness
Big-hearted drivers with a spare Sunday afternoon are needed to help lift the spirits of some of the capital’s loneliest people. Contact the Elderly, a charity tackling social isolation among the older generation, provides companionship through free Sunday afternoon tea parties across Edinburgh. Continue reading Big-hearted drivers needed to help ease loneliness
EVOC150: all welcome at Mind the Craic storytelling event
Mind the Craic storytelling event on Monday (25th March) from 7:30 -9:30pm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Continue reading EVOC150: all welcome at Mind the Craic storytelling event
Wild Walk: Fancy a forage?
Tomorrow (Friday) 2pm – 5pm
Meet at Old Kirk Muirhouse on Pennywell Gardens 
Tonight’s the Night: It’s strictly Craigie Come Dancing!
TONIGHT from 6 – 8pm at Craigroyston Community High School
UK to provide extra £12 million in aid for survivors of Cyclone Idai
The UK is to provide an extra £12 million of support, including food, water and shelter, to the survivors of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Continue reading UK to provide extra £12 million in aid for survivors of Cyclone Idai
Planning reforms in jeopardy
Planning Minister Kevin Stewart has said the significant increase in planning costs associated with the amendments made at the latest Parliamentary stage of the Planning (Scotland) Bill threaten the very aims of the legislation. Continue reading Planning reforms in jeopardy
Brexit: PM tells country “I am on your side”
Prime Minister Theresa May made a statement in Downing Street on Brexit yesterday:
Nearly three years have passed since the public voted to leave the European Union. Continue reading Brexit: PM tells country “I am on your side”
£1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists
Budding young artists, dancers and musicians are amongst hundreds of young people across Scotland today celebrating a £1.8 million cash boost that will empower them to develop their skills and talents through a range of creative projects.
Five Edinburgh-based organisations have received funding in the latest round of grants. These include The Yard (£90,000), Canongate Youth (£84,000) and Fruitmarket Gallery (£100,000). Continue reading £1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists