Spring is coming early this year as over 30 historic sites across Scotland prepare to open their doors to the public once again. In Edinburgh and the Lothians, prehistoric Cairnpapple Hill (pictured), the lordly residence of Crichton Castle, and Torphichen Preceptory, a medieval religious building with links to William Wallace, will open their doors on 25th March, just in time for the Easter weekend. Continue reading Season starts early for family days out
Wednesdays 10 – 11.30am
The Haven Project, Craigroyston Primary School
The Scottish Government will award £2.5 million to support Sistema Scotland to transform the lives of thousands of children and young people in disadvantaged communities, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced last week. Continue reading Tune in: Four year package to support and enhance youth orchestras
Funding for credit unions to set up schemes in schools
Children will be encouraged to manage their money from an early age through a new Junior Savers Scheme. Credit unions will be able to bid for a share of £300,000 Scottish Government funding to develop savers schemes in schools across the country next year. Continue reading Minister meets school savers in Stockbridge
WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH
PYCP Greenhouse 9.30am – 12.30pm
See below for details of Total Craigroyston’s final event, which takes place on 23 March. To register your attendance, telephone 529 5073 or email tracey.devenney@edinburgh.gov.uk
Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh has received £150,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal to boost financial support for Safe Families for Children, a community project running in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Continue reading STV Appeal supports Safe Families for Children
Judy Murray has teamed up with the PlayTalkRead campaign to encourage parents and carers of babies and toddlers to ‘Play Ball’ with their wee ones. Continue reading Aileen and Judy have a ball!
Friday 11 March 12.30 – 3pm
St Stephen’s Stockbridge
Organised by Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership and Community Learning & Development, YouthTalk is an opportunity for young people living in the Inverleith Ward to have their say on improving their neighbourhoods. BE HEARD!
£10 million boost to youth music initiatives
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced £10 million continued funding for the refreshed Youth Music Initiative and revealed the recipients of £1.1 million funding. In a keynote speech, Ms Hyslop stressed the vital role the arts have to play in tackling youth inequality. Continue reading Let’s make some noise!
Community gets together to recognise youth achievements
The North Edinburgh community celebrated the achievements of our local young people at a gala event at North Edinburgh Arts on Thursday evening. The North Edinburgh Youth Awards were organised and presented by North Edinburgh Young People’s Forum and the evening was a great success. Continue reading Celebrating success: North Edinburgh Youth Awards
