Scottish Affairs Committee to hold opening hearing of oil and gas inquiry

Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee begin their inquiry into the future of the oil and gas sector on Tuesday (12 June) with a session providing an overview of the health of the industry and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Continue reading Scottish Affairs Committee to hold opening hearing of oil and gas inquiry

Fighting the fat cat culture?

UK’s biggest firms will have to justify pay gap between bosses and their workers

Big firms will have to justify their chief executives’ salaries and reveal the gap to their average UK worker, under new laws to be laid in the Westminster Parliament tomorrow (Monday 11 June). Continue reading Fighting the fat cat culture?

Aileen Campbell to open new Carers’ Hub in Leith

EDINBURGH carer organisation, VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian), is to celebrate the opening of a new Carers’ Hub during National Carers’ Week 2018 and coinciding with the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act. Continue reading Aileen Campbell to open new Carers’ Hub in Leith

Edinburgh to mark UK Clean Air Day with fume-free celebrations in city centre

Edinburgh is to celebrate the UK’s Clean Air Day on Thursday, June 21st in the city centre through a series of planned activities such as yoga on the Mound, a procession, and a series of talks from experts.  Continue reading Edinburgh to mark UK Clean Air Day with fume-free celebrations in city centre

Where is Scotland’s top picnic spot?

The Shortlist For Scotland’s Best Picnic Spot Has Been Announced

  • Last year’s winner was the Fairy Pools
  • Picnic Week aims to cultivate pride in the local area
  • Winner to be announced during Picnic Week

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 Where is Scotland’s top picnic spot?

Local MP celebrates 200th anniversary of maritime charity

Sailors’ Society 200th Anniversary Westminster Reception.

Deidre Brock MP joined international maritime charity Sailors’ Society at a reception to mark its 200 years of supporting seafarers and their families around the world – including in Leith. Continue reading Local MP celebrates 200th anniversary of maritime charity