Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney became a Software Development Apprentice for the Day as he spent time hearing from two IT foundation apprentices at Edinburgh College yesterday. Continue reading Deputy First Minister John Swinney is an Apprentice for the Day
Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns for a second year
Tickets now on sale
After a hugely successful first year, the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns to the Assembly Rooms on 26 and 27 January for another packed weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us all lead healthier and happier lives. Continue reading Tickets now available for Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival
The City of Edinburgh Music School’s annual Open Day takes place today ( Saturday – 3 November) from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Broughton High School. Continue reading City of Edinburgh Music School Open Day today
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months. Continue reading Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
The legacy of one of East Lothian’s most famous sons is to be immortalised through a five-metre high steel bear sculpted by renowned Scottish artist, Andy Scott, the man behind the Kelpies and other well-loved sculptures. Continue reading Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light
A MOTHER and daughter marked a major milestone today as they graduated together from the same university course. Kirstie and Kayleigh Tidy sat in the same adult nursing classes at Edinburgh Napier University as they pursued their career goals. Continue reading Team Tidy clean up as mother and daughter graduate together
Scots are being urged to spread a little kindness this St Andrew’s Day in celebration of the nation’s shared values and inclusive view of the world. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness
Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is launching a call for views on proposed changes that would remove the defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ from Scots law. Without this legal defence, parents and guardians would not be able to physically punish their children. Continue reading Smacking: share your views
New workplace rights to give paid leave to those who have suffered the loss of a child and ensure they are treated compassionately by employers were set out by the government today. Continue reading New law supports all families who suffer the loss of a child
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building on Sunday 11 November 2018 to mark the 100thanniversary of the Armistice. Continue reading THEIR NAME LIVETH: Names of WW1 fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament
