A new two-stage right turn junction to help keep cyclists safe is being introduced on one of the city’s major roads – the first such junction of its kind in Scotland. This is due to ‘go live’ at McDonald Road at the end of this month as part of ongoing public realm and active travel improvements to Leith Walk. Continue reading Two-stage junction to improve Leith road safety
Spooktacular volunteer opportunities with the Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA are looking for volunteers to take part in their national Halloween collection at Pets At Home Stores. Scotland’s animal welfare charity has permission to hold collections, stalls and fundraise in all Scottish Pets at Home stores from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 October. Continue reading Spooktacular volunteer opportunities with the Scottish SPCA
Luxury city centre boutique hotel for sale
Specialist property adviser, Christie & Co have been instructed to sell 24 Royal Terrace, a boutique, luxury hotel in Edinburgh’s city centre. Continue reading Luxury city centre boutique hotel for sale
Police seek man following sexual assaults in Stockbridge
Police are seeking a man involved in three incidents over a ten minute period in Stockbridge on Friday morning. Two sexual assaults – including one on a woman pushing a child in a buggy – took place between 8.35 and 8.45 on North West Circus Place. Continue reading Police seek man following sexual assaults in Stockbridge
Forth Awards balcony tickets released
Balcony tickets for the 2017 Forth Awards have just been released for sale, giving listeners the chance to join in the annual celebration of community champions across Edinburgh and the east. Continue reading Forth Awards balcony tickets released
BusinessCar Green Fleet award for Edinburgh College
Edinburgh College — which added two Nissan e-NV200s to its expanding fleet in March — has been awarded the Green Fleet of the Year title at the BusinessCar Awards. Beating off stiff competition from four other nominees, Edinburgh College were crowned champions at a glittering ceremony at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel. Continue reading BusinessCar Green Fleet award for Edinburgh College
Head Freezing available ‘within a decade’
Having your head frozen for potential future resuscitation is a service that will be on offer to the public within 5-10 years, according to the UK’s stem cell bank …
Famously something Walt Disney did, having your head frozen when you die is thought to be a way of preserving enough of your personality, intellect and memories to be able to bring you fully back to life at some point in the future when technology is more advanced. Continue reading Head Freezing available ‘within a decade’
New Homeopathy clinic opens in Edinburgh
A charitable health clinic has opened in Edinburgh for people seeking a more natural approach to their healthcare. Continue reading New Homeopathy clinic opens in Edinburgh
Poppyscotland seeks Edinburgh volunteers
Poppyscotland needs you! Scotland’s leading Armed Forces charity is searching for volunteers to help fundraise in Edinburgh for this year’s Scottish Poppy Appeal. Continue reading Poppyscotland seeks Edinburgh volunteers
New nursery opened at Ferryhill
Young children across the Capital are benefitting from an innovative approach to transforming the early years learning and childcare landscape by the City of Edinburgh Council …
Education convener Ian Perry and Vice Convener Alison Dickie performed the official opening of Ferryhill’s new nursery on Wednesday. The visit doubtless brought back some fond memories for Alison, who was formerly a teacher at the primary school in Drylaw. Continue reading New nursery opened at Ferryhill