Marking 100 years of the Royal Air Force (RAF), the RAF100 Baton Relay made its way to Edinburgh on Monday (28 May 2018) as part of its procession across 100 sites in 100 days. Lord Duncan was joined by serving RAF personnel, veterans and the Lord Provost in carrying the specially-created commemorative baton, following a Legion Scotland piper from Parliament to Edinburgh Castle. Continue reading Flying the flag for RAF100
Passed by Buzz Lightyear and friends … but four years on, Donald’s up for marathon challenge again!
Edinburgh Leisure Board member, Councillor Donald Wilson is running the Virgin Money London Marathon for the fourth time on 22 April 2018. Continue reading Keep on runnning!
Continue reading Lord Provost presents British Empire Medals
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost Frank Ross was joined by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, fellow politicians and members of the Armed Forces community, for a ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance to mark Remembrance Sunday yesterday. Continue reading Capital marks Remembrance Sunday
Poppyscotland Learning Competition launched
Frank Ross, the Right Honourable Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, led a special group of wreath-layers at the annual Opening Ceremony of the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, at the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens yesterday. Continue reading Lord Provost opens Garden of Remembrance
Lord Provost’s Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Awards 2017 – Nominations Now OPEN
Is there an individual or even a group within your organisation that deserves an Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Award? Then why not consider nominating them. We want to recognise and celebrate as many volunteers as possible! Continue reading Nominate inspiring volunteers now
A joint Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network (ESEN) and Business Gateway festive social enterprise market was opened by Lord Provost, The Rt Honourable Donald Wilson along with Cllr Gavin Barrie at the City of Edinburgh Council’s headquarters at Waverley Court yesterday. Continue reading Lord Provost opens social enterprise market at Council HQ
Badminton star and community coach Christine McDiarmid Black has been presented with the British Empire Medal in recognition of her dedication to sport and coaching in her community. Continue reading British Empire Medal for badminton’s Christine
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost is on his marks and getting set to tackle 26.2 miles tomorrow when he takes on the Virgin Money London Marathon 2016. Continue reading Provost gets set to tackle London Marathon
Five World War Two veterans, including Edinburgh Award winner Tom Gilzean, have received France’s highest honour for bravery in a special ceremony in Edinburgh. Continue reading City veterans receive France’s highest honour
