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
MBE for Val Munro
North Edinburgh Arts is thrilled to announce that Val Munro, our Chair from 2009 to 2017, has been awarded an MBE in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Continue reading MBE for Val Munro
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?
Lewis meets his idol (and it’s not Miles Briggs!)
Lewis, a pupil from the Royal Blind School, joined Miles Briggs MSP at Holyrood this week for work experience. Continue reading Lewis meets his idol (and it’s not Miles Briggs!)
Local MP celebrates 200th anniversary of maritime charity

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
Meadows success for volunteer group
Compassion in World Farming’s local volunteer group in Edinburgh had a successful weekend at the Meadows Festival raising awareness for the live export trade in Scotland. Continue reading Meadows success for volunteer group
Edinburgh sets new five year economic strategy
Promoting inclusion and innovation while tackling poverty are at the heart of the City of Edinburgh Council’s five year Economy Strategy, approved by the Housing and Economy Committee yesterday. Continue reading Edinburgh sets new five year economic strategy
No kidding: Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal for Paramedic Pat!
A Paramedic who has been with the Scottish Ambulance Service for 35 years has been awarded the Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal. Continue reading No kidding: Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal for Paramedic Pat!
Fire service stalwarts receive Royal honours
Continue reading Fire service stalwarts receive Royal honours









