David Hay kicks off national Walking Football tournament

The second national league tournament organised by Walking Football Scotland in partnership with North Lanarkshire Leisure and Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire commenced on Wednesday 25 April at the excellent Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility (writes JOHN HISLOP). Continue reading David Hay kicks off national Walking Football tournament

Advice to supporters ahead of Easter Road clash

Police in Edinburgh are urging fans of both Hibernian and Celtic to behave responsibly and keep themselves safe during today’s match. The clubs kick-off their SPFL Premiership match at 12.30pm  at Easter Road Stadium, with a sell-out crowd expected. Continue reading Advice to supporters ahead of Easter Road clash

City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids

The capital’s two footballing giants are putting aside their old rivalry to help thousands of young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Both Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian  are urging their fans to dig out their old and unused clothing in a major recycling drive. Continue reading City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids

A real green deal for Leith Primary

Nova Innovation to sponsor school football teams

Nova Innovation, the global leading tidal energy firm based in Leith, have announced a deal to sponsor the local Leith Primary School football teams.  The deal, which will last for a period of up to 5 years, will also see ‘Socks for the Streets’, the homeless charity set up by Leith Primary School pupil Joseph Cox, benefit from a donation. Continue reading A real green deal for Leith Primary

Best behaviour plea in run up to Easter Road clash

Police are asking fans attending the Hibernian vs Rangers match tomorrow to behave responsibly and allow plenty of time for their journey. The teams kick off their Premiership tie at 7:45pm with the match at Easter Road expected to attract a crowd of over 20,000. Continue reading Best behaviour plea in run up to Easter Road clash

A home game: World of Football kicks off at Marine Drive

World of Football are delighted to announce the opening of their new state of the art flagship football venue at Marine Drive today. It’s a  welcome return to the North Edinburgh area where the Demarco family first set up the Jubilee Ice cream and Fish & Chip shop in 1935.  Continue reading A home game: World of Football kicks off at Marine Drive

Tonight: free tootball coaching at West Pilton Park

Starting tonight, another local date for FREE COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COACHING!.

Come along to WEST PILTON PARK for structured, fun sessions by qualified coaches and ex-professionals with the occasional visit from some of Scotlands best players!

6 -7.15pm tonight – all you need to do is bring your kids! Boys and girls welcome between ages 7-14