Forty special clockwork characters have been ticking, springing and racing their way to Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood.
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Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards
The Yard’s Celine is leading light at Charity Awards
Charities and individuals from across Scotland have been recognised for the life-changing difference they make at the 2017 Scottish Charity Awards, which took place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre last night. Among the winners was The Yard’s Celine Sinclair, who won the Leading Light award. Continue reading Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards
Concerns as children’s ward at St John’s to close to in-patients
“We are committed to reinstating the full service as soon as possible after the summer.”
The children’s ward at St John’s Hospital in Livingston is to close to in-patients from 7 July due to staffing problems. NHS Lothian insists the closure is not permanent, but say that a reduction in opening hours ‘is the safest option for the children of West Lothian’ over summer. The children’s ward has been closed before due to staff shortages. Continue reading Concerns as children’s ward at St John’s to close to in-patients
Annie wins funding for Muirhouse Has Talent project
A young woman from Muirhouse will be the first awardee of from a local ‘community chest’ fund. Anna Cheung will receive £500 to support her ‘Muirhouse Has Got Talent’ music video project. Continue reading Annie wins funding for Muirhouse Has Talent project
What’s Your Heritage? results announced
A new report on what heritage means to Scots has been published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and reveals which of Scotland’s places, buildings and monuments should be recognised and celebrated. Continue reading What’s Your Heritage? results announced
Free foraging walk from North Edinburgh Arts
North Edinburgh Arts is hosting a Hidden Gem walk next Thursday (29th June), as part of Pilton Community Health Project’s guided walks series. Continue reading Free foraging walk from North Edinburgh Arts
Climate Challenge Fund open for aplications
Climate Challenge Fund opens for applications
Community-led organisations from across Scotland are invited to apply to the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) for funding to support local projects that tackle climate change. Continue reading Climate Challenge Fund open for aplications
Japanese and Chinese top table of highest paying languages
Japanese and the Chinese languages were named the most lucrative non-English tongues for UK jobseekers, with an average salary for the languages at £32,355 and £31,119 respectively, according to a study by job search engine Adzuna.co.uk. Continue reading Japanese and Chinese top table of highest paying languages
Police appeal following indecent assault in city centre
Police appealing for witnesses following an indecent assault in the city centre. The incident happened around 4 a.m. on Tuesday (20th June) in Rose Street Lane. Continue reading Police appeal following indecent assault in city centre
Scotland’s ‘medieval cartoon strip’ on display at Scottish Parliament
One of the world’s longest tapestries, which has been described as a “medieval cartoon strip” bursting with Scottish history, is now on display at the Scottish Parliament. The Prestonpans Tapestry tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s journey from exile to victory on the battlefield in 1745 against the Redcoat British army. It will be on display for free until 20 July. Continue reading Scotland’s ‘medieval cartoon strip’ on display at Scottish Parliament