Edinburgh Napier University has been honoured by the Ministry of Defence for its commitment to the armed forces. The university is to receive a silver award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which encourages employers to support the defence sector and inspire others to do the same. Continue reading Silver award for Napier’s armed forces support programme
The search has begun for the eleventh recipient of the Edinburgh Award with nominations open now. Established in 2007, the Edinburgh Award is a way for the Capital’s citizens to pay a lasting tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the city. Continue reading Nominations open for the Edinburgh Award
Nominations will soon close for the Scottish Heritage Angels Awards 2017, and groups and individuals – or ‘Angels’ – from Edinburgh who have played a special part in caring for, recording and celebrating the nation’s historic environment are being urged to enter before the deadline of Friday 11th August. Continue reading Time running out to find Edinburgh’s ‘Heritage Angels’
A popular Edinburgh pub has become one of a handful of pubs from throughout the country to make it through to the finals of a prestigious award scheme. Continue reading Edinburgh pub makes finals of prestigious awards
People in Edinburgh are being asked to vote for a local mum to help her win a national award for the teething jewellery that she makes at home. Continue reading Vote for ‘mum-made’ teething jewellery
OneFamily customers across Edinburgh have less than one week left to nominate a local community project for a OneFamily Foundation Community Award – giving them the chance to win up to £25,000. Continue reading Nominate now for OneFamily community awards
Voting has opened for the 2017 British Travel Awards (BTA) and Edinburgh Castle is in the running for an award in the Best UK Heritage Attraction category. Continue reading Vote for Edinburgh Castle
Two Edinburgh College Graphic Design students have won one of the most coveted prizes in the design and advertising industries – a special pencil trophy from the D&AD New Blood Awards. Continue reading Edinburgh College Graphic Design students pencil in top industry award
Horticulture Week Custodian Awards
Edible Gardening Project – Best Food Growing Initiative
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) Edible Gardening Project has won an award at this year’s Horticulture Week Custodian Awards. The local project scooped the Best Food Growing Initiative award, one of 18 presented at Woburn Abbey Sculpture Gallery on Wednesday. Continue reading Botanics’ Edible Garden Project wins national award
