Edinburgh Dungeons teams up with Kiltwalk
Characters from the Edinburgh Dungeons are scaring people to sign up to the capital’s biggest ever Kiltwalk. Continue reading Ghosts, ghouls and goblins dare Edinburgh to take part in the Kiltwalk
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Sign up for September’s Walk Together
Netflix’s Sex Education star Connor Swindells and TV presenter and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury are encouraging the nation to join Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together in Edinburgh on Sunday 1 September to help fund the charity’s vital services and lifesaving research in Scotland. Continue reading Sign up for September’s Walk Together
Edinburgh restaurant chain celebrates charity milestone
Edinburgh restaurant firm Vittoria Group has celebrated a major charity milestone as it commits to raise thousands more in the future. Continue reading Edinburgh restaurant chain celebrates charity milestone
Aldi stores launch partnership with local charities
As Aldi celebrates its 25th anniversary in Scotland, 14 stores across Edinburgh and the Lothians are now donating surplus food directly to 17 local charities to help prevent hunger across the region. Continue reading Aldi stores launch partnership with local charities
Last chance to Pedal for Scotland
* Pedal for Scotland to evolve into inclusive, free, local events across Scotland from 2020 *
** With a legacy spanning twenty years, the Classic Challenge has inspired tens of thousands to get on their bikes **
After 20 years, Sunday September 8 2019 will mark the last Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge, Big Belter and Wee Jaunt Linlithgow -Edinburgh bike rides, it was announced yesterday. Continue reading Last chance to Pedal for Scotland
Oor Wullie Bucket Trail: PC Murdoch’s on the case!
Police Scotland is supporting the Oor Wullie Big Bucket Trail, which is taking place across the country this summer, with its very own PC Murdoch challenge. Continue reading Oor Wullie Bucket Trail: PC Murdoch’s on the case!
Darcey stays silent to support MND charity
Darcey McLaughlin (10), from Edinburgh, took on a sponsored silence on 18th June in memory of her great-grandfather who lost his voice to, and later died from, MND (Motor Neurone Disease). Continue reading Darcey stays silent to support MND charity
Edinburgh charity diverts surplus food to create almost 1 million meals for people in need
An Edinburgh food charity has saved a record 410 tonnes of fresh, in date surplus food from waste by diverting it to people in need – up 18 per cent increase on the previous twelve months. Continue reading Edinburgh charity diverts surplus food to create almost 1 million meals for people in need
Prestonfield fundraiser raises charity cash
Scottish rugby star Scott Hastings joined the Lord Provost at Prestonfield House to collect a cheque for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
Continue reading Prestonfield fundraiser raises charity cash
Samaritans Edinburgh celebrates 60 years of listening
At 9am on 1st June 1959, David Arthur opened the door to the public of the first Samaritans branch in Edinburgh. Today marks 60 years of the Samaritans in Edinburgh and Scotland. Continue reading Samaritans Edinburgh celebrates 60 years of listening