Young entrants to Edinburgh’s Green Pencil Award were immersed in their subject matter at the launch of the annual writing competition yesterday. Preston Street Primary School pupils explored the competition’s theme, Scotland’s Glorious Gardens, during a visit to Princes Street Gardens. Continue reading Children’s writing competition: green fingers required!
An Edinburgh street is to pay tribute to one of the city’s most esteemed medical pioneers. Under moves to mark the centenary of her death in November 2017, city councillors have agreed to name a street after Doctor Elsie Inglis. Continue reading Coming to a street near you: Elsie Inglis
Exam results ‘a real success story’ – Cllr Paul Godzik
The waiting’s finally over for thousands of Edinburgh pupils (and their families!) as they receive those dreaded exam results today. For most, it’s been good news: candidates in Scotland’s capital have once again exceeded expectations and there have been notable improvements in several key measures. Continue reading Result! City pupils exceed expectations
Edinburgh by Numbers: Reasons to be cheerful?
Edinburgh continues to be the most prosperous city outside London and has created more jobs through foreign direct investment than any other major UK city outside London, according to the latest Edinburgh by Numbers. Continue reading Edinburgh: a bright and booming city?
Edinburgh’s festivals boost Scottish economy by over £300 million
Independent research published today confirms the huge contribution that Edinburgh’s Festivals make to the quality of life, international reputation and economic vitality of Edinburgh and Scotland. Edinburgh’s festivals attracted combined audiences of more than 4.5 million in 2015, putting them on par with attendances at the FIFA World Cup and second only to the Olympic Games. Continue reading Fringe benefits!
Members of the public are invited to have their say in how the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site should be run. The consultation will gather feedback for the three organisations who manage the site – The City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh World Heritage, and Historic Environment Scotland, and closes at the end of July. Continue reading Have your say on Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site
The City of Edinburgh Council has received feedback from the Scottish Government on the proposed Local Development Plan for Edinburgh. Continue reading Edinburgh: ‘there is sufficient land to deliver the housing the city needs’
A new programme to catalyse development in the city was launched by the city council yesterday. The programme is outlined in a report to be considered by councillors on the Economy Committee next week. Continue reading Council extends development programme
Volunteer groups and individuals in and around Edinburgh, who contribute to Scotland’s historic environment, are being asked to step forward and make themselves known, as entries for the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards 2016 opened on Friday (10th June). Continue reading Awards seek out Edinburgh’s ‘Heritage Angels’
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Edinburgh’s Lord Provost has congratulated Hibernian Football Club on their historic Scottish Cup win and given the go-ahead on plans for a public celebration (last night’s celebrations were unofficial!) Continue reading Glory, glory to the Hibees!
