* 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
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 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
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
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
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
If you over indulged at Easter and the Marathon has inspired you to get fit Barnardo’s iTRI virtual triathlon could be for you! Continue reading Swim, cycle and run to raise funds for vulnerable children in Barnardo’s Scotland iTRI triathlon
The majority of people believe we can all be kinder to each other, according to a survey of the public for the British Red Cross. Continue reading Scots could be kinder, finds Red Cross survey
Childhood Disrupted
The children of South Sudan have faced it all. Conflict, hunger and for some, an unimaginable journey to safety. Continue reading Photo Exhibition: Childhood Disrupted at the Assembly Rooms
The Fight Bladder Cancer charity are holding two events in Edinburgh to increase knowledge and awareness about bladder cancer. Continue reading Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
