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Opening on 10 July and running until 4 October, the exhibition, titled ‘In Our Nature: The World Through The Eyes Of Young People In Kinship Care’, showcases the work of five young creatives.
Following an intensive 12-week...
A leading audiology team in Edinburgh has launched a new partnership with charity Deaf Action after seeing first-hand the challenges many people face when their hearing changes.
Jonathan Bell, audiology director at Specsavers Morningside, sought out the...
Newtongrange residents are being invited to showcase their gardens as the village’s annual gardening competition returns for 2026.This year’s winners will be announced during a special community event marking the 100th anniversary of Newtongrange Welfare Park on Saturday 19 September.The centenary c…
Blackhall Library has reopened in a new temporary facility next to Davidson’s Mains Primary School.
The service previously operated via a mobile library bus, following...
Residents across Edinburgh are being invited to share their views on proposed Firework Control Zones for autumn 2026, as a public consultation begins.
The consultation...
I hope Edinburgh Magazine will consider publishing this, not as a party-political attack, but as a heartfelt letter from one Scot to another.Because I think many of us are tired.Tired of being told that Scotland had its say in 2014 and must now stay quiet forever. Tired of being told that democracy …
Drakkar’s Drift was officially opened by the Council’s Culture and Communities Convener on Sunday 21 June, following a successful community campaign to secure the...
Up to £30,000 of funding is available for charitable organisations in Edinburgh following the announcement that the Regional Creatives Fund is returning for 2026. The Regional Creatives Fund, established by Amazon in 2025, offers grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities, Community Interest Compa…
They say your school days are the best days of your life. But for many pupils in Edinburgh, just making it to the school gates can be an issue, especially for those whose families are struggling to cover the cost of basic essentials such as a uniform. And so, before the current term draws to a close…
They say life begins at 50, but according to the medical experts at YourGP, cognitive function can start to deteriorate from age 45. So is forgetfulness and declining brain function just part and parcel of ageing? What can we do to slow down brain ageing? And how do we care for those whose memory, r…
Scotland may have earned a new title, according to fresh research examining the nation's romantic habits.A survey of UK adults found that people in Scotland are more likely than those elsewhere in Britain to prepare for a romantic moment, with brushing teeth, using mouthwash and carefully considerin…
As part of its 2026 summer tour, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra will bring live classical music performances and educational programmes to 26 towns and...
A musician from Perth has embarked on an unusual cross-country adventure across the United States, relying largely on the kindness of strangers as he makes his way to Scotland's opening World Cup match.Logan Gilmartin set out from San Francisco with the aim of reaching Boston in time to watch Scotla…
