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A brand-new buddi bench — a dedicated public bench inviting adults to enjoy short, friendly conversations — is arriving in Edinburgh this December. The bench will be located beside the Wellington Statue, on the walkway towards...
A new walking, wheeling and cycling route, part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront, officially opened yesterday (Wednesday 10 December). Local residents and members of the North Edinburgh Arts cycle group...

Starting in the Shetland Islands on 1 January: A 296-Day Journey to End Mental Health Stigma

Beginning in the Shetland Islands on 1 January 2026 and concluding in Edinburgh on 25 February, Jonathan Kemp, Viscount Rochdale, will set out on...

George Clooney Headlines 2026 British Business Awards to Raise £1M+ for Social Bite

The British Business Awards will return on 30 April 2026 with a powerful purpose — aiming to raise at least £1 million for the...

Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Book That Tells the City’s Story Through Its Defenders

With the festive season fast approaching, The Cockburn Association is delighted to share Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Cockburn Association 1875–2049. A compelling new publication...

Volunteer Centre East Lothian Reopens After Renovation with New Accessible Space

The team at Volunteer Centre East Lothian (VCEL) have reopened their doors following a major renovation, and they’re inviting local residents, volunteers, and community...

Edinburgh Encourages Local Shopping Ahead of Small Business Saturday

Edinburgh residents are being urged to consider shopping locally on the eve of Small Business Saturday. As Christmas approaches, the Capital is celebrating the grass-roots...

Edinburgh Launches Major Active‑Travel Project: West Edinburgh Link Underway

Our contractor Balfour Beatty commenced works yesterday (December 3), which are expected to last until Summer 2026. The West Edinburgh Link (WEL) will transform provision...

Double the Discovery: Dynamic Earth Launches 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge

Dynamic Earth has launched its 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign, inviting families, supporters and science enthusiasts across the UK to Double the Discovery...

Celebrate Giving: How East Lothian is Marking International Volunteer Day This Christmas

Christmas is a time for giving, and what better opportunity to discover new ways to give back to your community than on Friday 5th...

Edinburgh Retail Centre Partners with Charities to Tackle Holiday Isolation

New research has revealed one in two people (56 per cent) living in Edinburgh have experienced feelings of loneliness at Christmas, with almost one...

Edinburgh Gardener Sheila Averbuch Shortlisted in BBC Gardens of the Year Contest

BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, the UK’s leading gardening publication, has announced the winner of its annual Gardens of the Year Competition. Featured in the...

Living Warriors Project Spotlighted as Key Case Study in Scotland’s Suicide Prevention Strategy

Living Warriors Project has been recognised as a beacon for peer-led suicide prevention for survivors of attempted suicide. Founded in 2017 this grassroots initiative...

Festive Cheer for Young Cancer Patients in Edinburgh Thanks to Project Youth Cancer

Young people aged 13 to 24 spending Christmas in Edinburgh hospitals will receive festive gift bundles this year, thanks to a nationwide campaign by...

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