Police appeal following Royston hit and run

A ten year old boy suffered a broken arm after a hit-and-run incident in North Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon. The boy was struck at about 2pm on West Granton Road near its junction with Royston Mains Street.

The driver of the car involved, which may have been a white BMW, failed to stop and pPolice have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

 

National Trust for Scotland to grow next generation of gardeners

The National Trust for Scotland has unveiled a new garden apprentice scheme to help nurture the next generation of talent to care for its 38 heritage gardens and designed landscapes. Continue reading National Trust for Scotland to grow next generation of gardeners

Isle of Hedgehogs? Learning from the Kiwis to save our wildlife

·      Britons are overwhelmingly in favour of drastic action, including freeing up UK islands to create predator-free safe havens for endangered species, in order to protect vulnerable wildlife
·      The UK could follow in the footsteps of New Zealand, a conservation champion, that has taken drastic action to save its vulnerable national icon, the kiwi, by implementing a predator-free islands scheme 
·      To raise awareness of the conservation scheme native New Zealand cider, Old Mout, is joining forces with wildlife enthusiast, Michaela Strachan, and charity, Kiwis For kiwi, in a bid to save the vulnerable bird in a short documentary film called ‘The Forgotten World’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJiDC7TgcfI
·      Old Mout Cider is hoping to make the people of Britain fall in love with the kiwi and inspire them to save this incredible animal by signing up to its mission. And for everyone who signs up to save the kiwi, 20p will be donated to Kiwis for kiwi  https://www.oldmoutcider.co.uk/help-save-the-kiwi

Continue reading Isle of Hedgehogs? Learning from the Kiwis to save our wildlife

City Hotel Manager Scoops Prestigious Award

AN EDINBURGH hotel manager has picked up one of the most significant awards in the hospitality industry. Gillian Duthie, General Manager at Jurys Inn in Edinburgh, has been presented with an Acorn Award for her incredible success in the role which has seen her surpass a host of sales targets. Continue reading City Hotel Manager Scoops Prestigious Award

National Picnic Week announces Best Picnic Spot in Scotland

  • Winner is Glenkiln Sculpture Park
  • This year’s runner up is The Fairy Pools
  • Nominate your favourite picnic spots for next year

It’s National Picnic Week from the 15th-24th of June, which aims to promote areas of natural beauty to get the UK into the great outdoors this summer, enjoying some great food and great company. Continue reading National Picnic Week announces Best Picnic Spot in Scotland

Victims urged to speak out on hate crimes

Victims and witnesses to hate crime are being encouraged to continue to speak out, as new statistics suggest more people are reporting incidents. Community Safety Minister Annabel Ewing has urged those affected by incidents of hate crime to report them to the police, ensuring perpetrators can be properly dealt with. Continue reading Victims urged to speak out on hate crimes

Celebrating Success: NHS Lothian Health Heroes honoured

Local healthcare workers have been honoured at a glittering ceremony celebrating exceptional and inspirational NHS Lothian staff. The annual ‘Celebrating Success Awards’ took place on Wednesday (13 June), at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, praising the hard-working NHS Lothian employees who give their heart and soul to deliver outstanding care to patients. Continue reading Celebrating Success: NHS Lothian Health Heroes honoured