Arrests and charges in connection with non-recent abuse at Edinburgh school
Five men, aged between 69 and 90, have been arrested and charged in connection with non-recent abuse incidents at Edinburgh Academy. Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.A sixth man, aged 74, will also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
The abuse incidents are alleged to have taken place at the school between 1968 and 1992.
Detective Inspector Colin Moffat said: “We would like to thank everyone who has come forward and assisted our enquiries to date.
“While the investigation of child abuse, particularly non-recent offences, can be complex and challenging, anyone who reports this type of crime can be assured that we will listen and we will investigate all reports, no matter when those offences occurred or who committed them.
“If you have suffered abuse, or you know anyone who may have been the victim of child abuse then please call Police Scotland on 101.”
Green jobs and more investment to create clean energy are what’s needed to deliver Net Zero for Scotland by 2045. That’s the message Scottish secondary school pupils have given to energy industry leaders at an official COP26 event – hosted by ScottishPower Renewables – in the climate conference’s Green Zone at Glasgow Science Centre.
‘Let’s Talk Energy’ saw 80 young people from 10 secondary schools, including Edinburgh Academy, come together to create their own Net Zero Energy Policy for Scotland – setting out the changes the country needs to make to achieve the Scottish Government’s target of Net Zero by 2045.
Their top three priorities were:
· Supporting skills development, including training options for young people in the renewables industry, to deliver green jobs and a positive long-term future
· Investment to increase the amount of clean, green energy available from the likes of wind and solar power and battery storage
· Improving processes to make renewable energy available faster than ever before and making it easier to switch to a low-carbon lifestyle.
Making it simpler to switch to greener forms of transport – whether electric vehicles you can charge at home or electrifying trains and buses – and providing funding to help communities make the transition to Net Zero also scored highly.
Lindsay McQuade, CEO of ScottishPower Renewables, said:“Young people’s voices are being heard loud and clear at COP26 and it was inspiring and encouraging to hear their views on what we have to do now if we’re going to achieve Net Zero by 2045.
“They recognise fully that we need do more, and do it faster, if we’re going to address the climate emergency and they got straight to the point.
“As they set out, Scotland has enormous potential, but we will only achieve Net Zero with the right investment, skills development and processes in place. They have a bold vision for a cleaner and greener country, and it’s a vision that can become a reality if we all take climate action now.”
ScottishPower is the UK’s only integrated energy company and generates 100% green electricity from offshore and onshore wind.
It is developing an energy model that will help the UK reach world-leading climate change targets and is investing £10billion in the UK over five years – £6 million every working day – to double its renewable generation capacity and drive forward decarbonisation to support net zero emissions.
It is also a Principal Partner for COP26 and leads on the youth theme for the climate change conference.
Kate Turner, ScottishPower Renewables’ Director of Policy & Regulation, added: “We’re very proud to support young people from across the country in making their voices heard at this crucial climate change conference, and see such considered and thoughtful feedback.
“This is a great opportunity for the youth of today to influence the policies of tomorrow and play a vital role in shaping the legacy of COP26. I have no doubt their efforts can help ensure we all enjoy a cleaner, greener and better future, quicker – and we will do all we can to make that happen.”
‘Let’s Talk Energy’ is part of a long-term educational partnership between ScottishPower Renewables and Glasgow Science Centre.
The two organisations developed the joint COP26 programme to help children and young people engage with the United Nations Climate Change Conference. It was specially selected by the UK Cabinet Office to take place in the Green Zone.
Glasgow Science Centre helped the young people aged 11-14 research renewable energy policy ahead of the event through home and classroom learning. The pupils explored how renewable technologies such as onshore wind, offshore wind, solar power and green hydrogen could be used to achieve Net Zero.
Schools taking part in the event were: Earlston High School, Edinburgh Academy, Govan High, Hutchesons’ Grammar, Mearns Castle, Renfrew High, Strathaven Academy, St Aloysius, Turnbull High School and Woodfarm.
As part of its COP26 education programme, ScottishPower Renewables is also working with Glasgow Science Centre on a Renewables Challenge for 124 primary schools across Scotland. The four-week education programme will help P5-P7 pupils from learn about COP26, renewable energy, green jobs and going carbon neutral.
‘Stick it to Cancer’ (SITC) is a fun hockey tournament designed to raise funds for Maggie’s. SITC will offer hockey teams the opportunity to participate in a Round Robin tournament. Teams are encouraged to dress as a super heroes to unite in the fight against cancer. In addition to the festival there will be an evening celebration at the Stewart Melville Clubhouse.
When is it?
Saturday 9th July. Registration is 9.00 – 9.30am with the first fixture starting at 10.00am. The tournament will run to 5.00pm. The evening celebration will start at 7.00pm and finish at 1.00am.
Where is it?
The hockey tournament will be at Edinburgh Academy’s Hockey pitches on East Fettes Avenue. The evening celebrations will take place at the Stewart Melville Rugby Clubhouse.
Who can play?
Anyone aged 14+. Each team can have a maximum of 10 registered players. This is a mixed tournament for all abilities. Please note anyone aged below 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the evening celebration.
How do I get involved?
To enter a team, please download a team registration form using the link here:
and arrange payment of the entry fee by Friday 24th June.
Completed forms should be emailed to heather@fucancer.co.uk. The cost of entry is £200 and should be paid to at www.paypal.me/heatherfucancer Please use the Team Captain’s Name as a Reference for payment.
How much does it cost?
The cost of entry is £200 per team. Payment using Debit or Credit card can be made at www.paypal.me/heatherfucancer Please note if you use a credit card to send money, a fee of 3.4% + 20p applies. For alternative method of payment please contact Heather.
What do I get for taking part?
Each team will have a timetable of fixtures to compete in on the day of the tournament. Each player will receive a Maggie’s Wrist Band. The Team Registration also covers entry into the Stewart Melville Rugby Clubhouse on the evening of the festival where celebrations will continue.
What do I need to take part?
You are expected to provide your own equipment. We would advise to wear shin pads, gum shield and appropriate sports clothing. Please see the rules regarding goalkeeper requirements. Balls will be supplied. Don’t forget your stick!!
Why do it?
All the money raised through SITC will go to Maggie’s. Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.
I have more questions, who can I speak to?
Please feel free to contact Heather at heather@fucancer.co.uk or 07762 777 439.
This year BATs U18 will be playing Edinburgh Academy for the Ed Saunders’ Cup on 17 April at Raeburn Place.
This game not only gives the BATs team some exposure to one of the better teams in Scotland, but it helps raise money, through the gate and raffle, for BATs funds.
The BATs side will be made up of the best available on the night from the North Edinburgh community – from BATs U18, Trinity Academy, Craigroyston Community High School, Broughton High School and Fettes.
The game takes place at Raeburn Place, the home of Edinburgh Accies on Wednesday, 17 April with a 5.30pm KO.
Admission £5 (for BATs club funds) with Under 18’s FREE.
The award-winning Edinburgh Academy Choir and Choral Society will perform Belshazzar’s Feast at the Usher Hall on Sunday at 7.30pm.
The programme:
Walton: Orb and Sceptre, Messiaen: Joie et clarté, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto 1st Movement and Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast.
Angus Tully – Conductor, Andrew McTaggart – Baritone, James Hardie – Organ and Imogen Wilkinson – Violin.
‘A choir in excess of 300, orchestra and two brass bands unite to perform Walton’s superb Belshazzar’s Feast. This musical panoply of orchestral colour and vocal strength remains a favourite with choral societies across the land. From its very first performance at the Leeds Festival in 1931, it made a tremendous impact on the listeners – exciting and irresistible music, recognised for its ‘savage splendour’.’
