Community life and leisure news
Council takes the lead on noisy dog issues
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2012
Dog barking can be one of neighbours’ pet gripes. Now the City of Edinburgh Council’s Noise Team are stepping up efforts to educate both dog owners and those disturbed by dog barking.
More details announced for Edinburgh Paralympic Flame Festival
Monday 21 May 2012
More details have been announced today about the Flame Festival being held in Scotland's Capital to mark the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Raise a cuppa to Her Majesty on the Royal Mile
Friday 18 May 2012
Edinburgh's Royal Mile will play host to a Diamond Jubilee event on Sunday 3 June at 3pm.
Masked balls and murder as Edinburgh celebrates Festival of Museums 2012
Wednesday 16 May 2012
An Edwardian murder mystery, a Venetian Masked Ball, an 18th century extravaganza and an Enchanted Garden - Edinburgh Museums & Galleries are marking Festival of Museums 2012 in style this weekend.
Edinburgh Libraries triumph at top UK awards
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Celebrations are under way in Scotland's Capital today after the city's triumph in a prestigious national awards ceremony.
Canal strategy on the crest of a wave
Monday 14 May 2012
The plan to kick start the renaissance of the popular Union Canal has been shortlisted for a prestigious national waterways award.
Drawing in the crowds at the City Art Centre
Monday 30 April 2012
A major new free exhibition showcasing some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists is about to open at Edinburgh's City Art Centre, before embarking on an international tour.
Assembly Rooms back with a vengeance as Fringe tickets go on sale
Friday 27 April 2012
Tickets go on sale today for a sensational Fringe line-up of theatre, comedy and music at Edinburgh's much loved Assembly Rooms this summer.
Scottish Colourist to take limelight at City Art Centre this summer
Friday 20 April 2012
The largest survey exhibition of work by George Leslie Hunter to be held in Scotland for almost 50 years will take centre stage at the City Art Centre this summer.
Leith's historic defences laid bare
Thursday 19 April 2012
A section of Leith’s 16th century town ditch which formed part of its historic defences were uncovered today (Thursday 19 April) ahead of a proposed housing development at the site.
100 Days until the Olympics marked in Edinburgh
Thursday 19 April 2012
Scotland's only London 2012 'Live Site' in Edinburgh's Festival Square was a hive of activity yesterday as 100 city schoolchildren joined local Torchbearers for an important milestone.
Shaping the future of Leith Theatre
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Outline plans to lease the Leith Theatre and Thomas Morton Hall complex in Ferry Road to the Leith Theatre Trust (LTT) are to be considered by the Council's Culture and Leisure Committee next week.
Sports clubs across Edinburgh to share in cash windfall for pitches and pavilions
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Sports pitches and pavilions across Edinburgh are set to benefit from a £600,000 cash injection towards maintenance, new grounds equipment and sporting equipment.
Capital looks forward to an all Edinburgh Scottish Cup Final
Monday 16 April 2012
Following the outcome of the Scottish Cup semi-finals at the weekend, Edinburgh is in the grip of football fever ahead of the final in May.
Concertgoers urged to Be Lucky as Hogmanay 2013 tickets go on sale
Friday 13 April 2012
Tickets went on sale at 10am today, Friday 13 April, for Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2013, with ten 'Lucky 13' winners in with a chance of landing their tickets for free.
Excitement hots up at Edinburgh's Big Screen ahead of London 2012
Thursday 12 April 2012
A number of eye-catching events are being held in Edinburgh's Festival Square over the coming weeks as it prepares to become Scotland's only 'Live Site' for London 2012.
Royal Commonwealth Pool splashes back into action
Tuesday 20 March 2012
The Royal Commonwealth Pool (RCP) was formally reopened today in a star-studded celebration featuring swimming and diving legends past and present.
Edinburgh Castle revealed as location for spectacular Olympic Torch Evening Celebration
Monday 19 March 2012
Edinburgh Castle is today [Monday 19 March 2012] unveiled as the venue for a spectacular free evening celebration to mark the arrival of the Olympic Flame to Scotland's Capital on 13 June 2012.
Stepping out for Sport Your Trainers Day 2012
Friday 9 March 2012
Edinburgh's Sports Leader Councillor Deidre Brock and Royal Mile Primary School will be leading by example on Monday 12 March as they go about their daily business - while wearing their trainers.
Acclaimed physicist presented with Edinburgh Award
Monday 27 February 2012
The fifth person to be honoured by the people of Edinburgh with a special award for making an outstanding contribution to the city received his accolade at the City Chambers on Friday (24 February).
Scottish rugby star speaks up about dyslexia
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Edinburgh City Libraries hosts a talk with rugby star, Kenny Logan, speaking about his passion for the sport and his own experiences of coping with dyslexia at Drumbrae Library Hub.
Edinburgh announces its Festival of Museums line-up
Wednesday 22 February 2012
An Edwardian murder mystery, a Venetian masked ball and an 18th century extravaganza...
Lord Provost opens Drumbrae Library and Community Hub
Friday 17 February 2012
Today (17 February) the Lord Provost was joined by members of the community to celebrate the official opening of the new £5.7 million Drumbrae Library Hub.
A new dawn for the future of libraries
Thursday 16 February 2012
A new future for Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people.
Royal Commonwealth Pool to open next month
Thursday 16 February 2012
It was announced today that the much anticipated reopening to the public of the Royal Commonwealth Pool is set for Wednesday 21st March 2012.
Sir Tom Farmer to open second business hub in Edinburgh
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Edinburgh’s second business hub on Hamilton Place is set to officially open its doors tonight at the Stockbridge Library following the overwhelming success of the first hub at McDonald Road Library.
Drumbrae Library Hub makes history
Tuesday 31 January 2012
The newest public library in the United Kingdom welcomed its first book lovers today.
Holocaust survivors take centre stage in the Capital
Friday 27 January 2012
Anna Flachova was guest of honour when Edinburgh's Lord Provost attended a Holocaust Memorial Day event this week, while the Central Library proudly launched the Ernest Levy Archive.
Edinburgh hosts moving exhibition to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Monday 23 January 2012
The Central Library will be marking Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a special exhibition that remembers the life of holocaust survivor Ernest Levy.
Extraordinary feats, extraordinary people - launch of The Edinburgh Lectures 2012 Series
Tuesday 17 January 2012
The Edinburgh Lectures 2012 series has announced one of its best ever line-ups to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of this long running lecture programme.
Decade of Ceilidh Culture in the Capital
Monday 16 January 2012
Ceilidh Culture, organised by the Usher Hall in Edinburgh, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Edinburgh's hogmanay delivers spectacular start to 2012
Sunday 1 January 2012
Initial reports this morning (Sun 1 January 2012) suggest that Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party has been a major success and retained its prestigious, world-wide reputation as the home of Hogmanay.
Enjoy a safe and happy Hogmanay
Thursday 29 December 2011
As the big night approaches, organisers of Edinburgh's world famous street party are urging revellers to be warm, to stay safe and to enjoy all that Edinburgh has to offer this Hogmanay.
Acclaimed physicist wins the 2011 Edinburgh Award
Friday 23 December 2011
The winner of the 2011 Edinburgh Award is Professor Peter Higgs, renowned theoretical physicist and retired professor from The University of Edinburgh.
New dawn for Morningside Library
Thursday 15 December 2011
The beautifully refurbished Morningside Library was officially declared open again today - two months ahead of schedule.
Final chapter in book sculpture mystery revealed
Friday 25 November 2011
The Writers' Museum today (25 November) revealed the eighth instalment in the book sculpture mystery that has puzzled Edinburgh for months.
Twenty young scribes to be honoured at Green Pencil Awards
Thursday 24 November 2011
Twenty children will be presented with Green Pencil Awards at a special ceremony hosted by Councillors Deidre Brock and Ron Cairns at the Central Library tomorrow night (Friday 25 November 2011).
Historic Acheson House welcomes Edinburgh World Heritage
Wednesday 23 November 2011
One of the Old Town's most historically important buildings has entered a brand new chapter with the arrival of its new occupants, Edinburgh World Heritage.
Bright future booked in for Edinburgh libraries
Tuesday 22 November 2011
Edinburgh Libraries' mantra is 'Better Libraries, Better Lives' and this message is central to a new draft strategy for the service approved for public consultation today.
Touch World Cup and Golden Oldies Hockey Festival positively impact the Capital
Thursday 17 November 2011
Edinburgh saw a busy summer of international sporting events take place with a positive economic benefit coming from their staging.
Getting crafty at the City Art Centre as Reflection exhibition is installed
Wednesday 16 November 2011
The third and fourth floors of the City Art Centre are a hive of activity as artists and craft makers assemble and install their work ahead of Saturday's exhibition opening.
Edinburgh remembers
Friday 11 November 2011
This weekend, Edinburgh will join the rest of the world in observing Remembrance Day - a commemoration of the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
Uppies and Doonies to battle it out in The Games for Hogmanay
Friday 11 November 2011
Edinburgh's world famous Hogmanay celebrations will see the heart of Scotland's Capital transformed into a games arena to herald the start of 2012.
Weaving wonders at the City Art Centre
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Opening on Saturday 12 November, That was then: this is NOW is the country's largest exhibition of Scottish tapestry for more than three decades.
Edinburgh Award 2011 seeks successor to George Kerr and Sir Chris Hoy
Wednesday 9 November 2011
The much-coveted Edinburgh Award is seeking its fifth recipient as nominations are launched to find the successor to Ian Rankin, JK Rowling, Sir Chris Hoy and George Kerr CBE.
Frost fairy casts a spell as Edinburgh unwraps its Christmas programme
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Edinburgh’s Christmas 2011 sees the return of lots of traditional favourites, with a spectacular Light Night on Thursday 24 November and a St Andrew’s Day weekend event.
Ice rink confirmed for Christmas celebrations in Edinburgh
Monday 7 November 2011
An ice rink has been secured as part of Edinburgh's Christmas attractions for 2011 after negotiations led by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Homegrown talent to dazzle in Reflection exhibition at City Art Centre
Friday 4 November 2011
An exciting new exhibition at the City Art Centre this winter will showcase works by some of Edinburgh's finest artists and craft makers.
Creative sparks to ignite brighter future for Edinburgh enterprises
Wednesday 2 November 2011
A body set up to promote and unite the capital’s creative community will be officially relaunched at an event tomorrow evening.
New book debunks dyslexia myths
Friday 28 October 2011
What do HRH Princess Beatrice, Michelle Mone OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave, Nicholas Parsons, an 11-year-old boy, a policeman, a prisoner, a parent and a vet have in common?
Literary monument welcomes James Boswell on the anniversary of his birthday
Wednesday 26 October 2011
It's already a firm fixture on the Royal Mile tourist trail, with 35 of Scotland's most illustrious authors, poets and playwrights commemorated in stone for posterity.
Strictly come fencing for Dyslexia Awareness
Wednesday 12 October 2011
Olympic fencing demonstrations in Wester Hailes, a film featuring Strictly star Kara Tointon and an exhibition by an international sculptor and designer - it must be Dyslexia Awareness Week!
Last chance to see the hit David Mach exhibition at City Art Centre
Monday 10 October 2011
"Supposing you never see another exhibition, see this one - a great Scottish artist at the height of his powers."
Picture a safer west Edinburgh with new postcard
Wednesday 5 October 2011
Making West Edinburgh a safer and cleaner place to live is the aim of a new community safety postcard being launched tomorrow (6 October).
Museums project brings history alive
Wednesday 5 October 2011
A new venture is set to enrich the lives of the city’s older people as Edinburgh Museums & Galleries bring their collections to those across the Capital.
Feast your eyes on the Last Supper at City Art Centre
Thursday 29 September 2011
Throughout one of the most acclaimed UK exhibitions of the summer, David Mach and his studio have been hard at work - in full view of the public - on the Last Supper, a huge 24ft by 8ft decoupage.
Edinburgh is in bloom with triple award win
Monday 26 September 2011
Edinburgh’s parks and green spaces have been recognised at a national level, with three Britain in Bloom awards.
Doors open on treasure trail of historic Edinburgh sites this weekend
Monday 19 September 2011
Take a step into the past and discover some of Edinburgh's most historic locations this weekend when a number of Council-managed venues play host to Doors Open Day 2011.
Bullseye as Edinburgh wins award for Archery World Cup Final
Friday 16 September 2011
Edinburgh's Festivals and Events Champion Councillor Steve Cardownie today welcomed the city's success at this year's Scottish Event Awards.
Grounds for celebration for top parks team
Friday 9 September 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Parks Team has been voted the best out of all the local authorities in the UK.
Pitch perfect as work begins on new Colinton Mains sports pavilion
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Work has begun to build a new and improved sports pavilion at Colinton Mains Park.
Growing young writing talent with Green Pencil Award
Wednesday 31 August 2011
The City of Edinburgh Council launches the fourth Green Pencil Award, a creative writing competition with an environmental theme open to all P4-7 aged pupils in Edinburgh.
Restalrig Festival comes to town
Thursday 28 July 2011
Restalrig will be entering into the festival spirit this summer with its own community event to be held on Saturday (30 July).
Street art mural unveiled at Drumbrae
Friday 1 July 2011
The result of an innovative community arts project which has transformed a building site hoarding in west Edinburgh has been officially unveiled today (1 July).
Major cultural and religious centre to reopen in Leith
Friday 24 June 2011
The Hindu Mandir Cultural Centre in St Andrew Place is reopening today following major refurbishment.
Events extravaganza for Edinburgh this June
Saturday 4 June 2011
Edinburgh is gearing up for a visitor bonanza with a series of spectacular, high profile events taking place in the Capital in the next few weeks.
Community spirit on the rise in Moredun
Monday 23 May 2011
An initiative to make the Moredun area of the Capital cleaner, greener and safer starts today (23 May).
Review of the Year for parks and greenspace
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Over 100 local residents are to join the City of Edinburgh Council to celebrate the city’s achievements in parks and greenspace.
Fair Trade down to a T
Friday 11 March 2011
Talented pupils from four Edinburgh schools have been announced as joint winners of a Fair Trade t-shirt design contest organised by the City of Edinburgh Council.
International project seeks best young Edinburgh photographer
Friday 11 March 2011
Calling Edinburgh's hottest young photographic talent! A new Europe-wide competition aims to showcase the continent's best young photographers as part of the EUROCITIES 'Your City - your view' project
Chief Executive's response to Gathering report
Friday 25 February 2011
Chief Executive, Sue Bruce, responds to the Public Audit Committee's report into the Gathering 2009.
Who's the fairest of them all?
Friday 4 February 2011
Nominations are open for Edinburgh residents to vote for their fair trade favourites.
Breaking new ground at Drum Brae as work starts on pioneering library and day care hub
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Local and national politicians and community representatives gathered in West Edinburgh earlier today (18 January) to celebrate the start of work to build a pioneering £5.7m multi-purpose hub.
Sir Mick Jagger's former judo instructor becomes fourth Edinburgh Award recipient
Thursday 13 January 2011
Acclaimed judo veteran George Kerr, who was awarded the CBE in the recent New Year Honours list, has been announced as the fourth recipient of the prestigious Edinburgh Award.
Public urged to report hate crime
Tuesday 21 December 2010
A campaign highlighting that hate crime will not be tolerated is being launched in pubs, clubs and other night time premises in Edinburgh.
Show your community spirit in winter weather
Thursday 2 December 2010
The public in Edinburgh are being urged to check on vulnerable neighbours as the snow and freezing weather continues.
Leith community invited to make their vote count
Monday 8 November 2010
Local people in Leith are being given the chance to make some very tough decisions on local funding.
Dangerous bonfires targeted at Antisocial Behaviour Strategy launch
Thursday 4 November 2010
Dangerous homemade bonfires are being removed in the run up to Bonfire Night as the latest antisocial behaviour strategy for the Capital is launched.
Doors Open Day to usher in crowds to Edinburgh cultural hotspots
Friday 24 September 2010
A host of historic Council-managed landmarks across Edinburgh will be taking part in Doors Open Day this weekend.
Eight Beautiful Scotland Awards for Edinburgh
Friday 24 September 2010
Edinburgh has won eight Beautiful Scotland awards.
Councillor Deidre Brock outlines new library stock policy
Friday 24 September 2010
Councillor Deidre Brock, Culture and Leisure Convenor, outlined the new library stock policy agreed by the Culture and Leisure Committee on 14 September.
New approach to policing our communities
Thursday 23 September 2010
Communities in Edinburgh will see more 'bobbies on the beat' with a significant enhancement to local policing that comes into effect today (September 23).
'Get Up and Go' winners announced
Thursday 23 September 2010
Projects encouraging older people in Edinburgh to take part in new activities have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.
Edinburgh is happiest major city in the UK – Deputy Council Leader welcomes results of study
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Insurance company Aviva has published a study showing that, of the UK’s 10 largest cities, Edinburgh residents are the happiest.
Edinburgh is best of British in new survey
Tuesday 4 May 2010
Council Leader, Cllr Jenny Dawe, responds to a new poll ranking Edinburgh as the most popular travel destination in the UK – and 21st in the world…
Christmas presence reduces crime rate in the city centre
Monday 18 January 2010
The Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership, The City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian and Borders Police and British Transport Police are celebrating the success of joining forces throughout December for the third year of 'Operation Astrodome'.
Capital launches appeal for quake-stricken Haiti
Friday 15 January 2010
An urgent appeal has been launched today (15 January) to raise funds for the island nation of Haiti after it was struck by a severe 7.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday.
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