July 2012 news
Top tips at recycling roadshows
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Recycling Advisors are going out and about in communities across Edinburgh, providing information and advice on minimising and recycling domestic waste.
National Playday celebrations kick-off in Edinburgh
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket will be transformed into a giant children’s play area on Wednesday (1 August) to mark national Playday.
Drive to increase city recycling
Thursday 26 July 2012
Changes are being made to domestic waste collections by the City of Edinburgh Council in a bid to encourage residents to recycle more.
Bringing to life images of the past
Thursday 26 July 2012
An American teacher’s passion for photographing gravestones in Scotland is the focus of a major new exhibition in Edinburgh next week.
Capital on red alert as Olympic fever intensifies
Wednesday 25 July 2012
The Red Arrows will fly over Edinburgh to celebrate the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday.
Leith improvement programme announced
Wednesday 25 July 2012
A £5.5 million improvement programme is set to provide a vital boost for Leith Walk, the Council announced today.
Edinburgh scoops over half of all Green Flags in Scotland
Monday 23 July 2012
Edinburgh’s parks and green spaces have achieved a record 24 Green Flag Awards in this year’s national competition – over half of all flags given out in Scotland.
Major step forward in regeneration of North Sighthill
Monday 23 July 2012
Contractors are starting to demolish three blocks of flats in the North Sighthill area of Edinburgh from today (23 July).
Assembly Rooms Edinburgh is back
Saturday 21 July 2012
Following a £9.3 million restoration, Assembly Rooms Edinburgh is opening its doors for the first time in 18 months, to reveal the results of a magnificent refurbishment.
A feast of colour on the menu at the City Art Centre
Friday 20 July 2012
Art lovers have much to whet their appetite in Edinburgh this summer and those looking for a large helping of homegrown Scottish art will be especially well catered for at the City Art Centre.
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