Thomas Lynch

Thomas Lynch

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Co-founder and exCEO of @dadsrockorg.bsky.social now working in the public sector. Edinburgh

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Friends of Princes Street Gardens
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WALKABOUT! Our first fact-finding exploratory walk around Princes Street Gardens is on SATURDAY (31 October) at 10.00 starting from the Scott Monument. All welcome: members, prospective members, residents and of course tourists. No booking needed — only brightly-coloured scarves!

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Storm clean-up before more wind tomorrow, gang links to Gilmerton shooting, St Margaret's House eviction delay vote + the Big Wheel arrives on Princes Street

edinburghminute.comThe Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 26 October 2026👋 Good morning Edinburgh. There are now more than 34,000 of you on this mailing list. That's nuts! I try not to think about how many folk that actually is. But thank you for subscribing. I've delivered more than 1,000 editions now. But not everyone pays. That's the model I believe in: ad-free and free to read unless you want to pay. Please consider it, otherwise the newsletter stops. Big thanks to the few who do. You are local legends. You get bonus editions when you support and it's 25% cheaper when you opt for the annual deal. The price has never gone up. Here’s Monday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🌦️ **This week's weather forecast** : It's a brighter start (literally, thanks to the clocks going back yesterday) and the worst of the wind has blown away. But we're still looking at spells of heavy rain throughout late morning and afternoon. Wind picks up again tonight and into tomorrow, with gusts expected to peak around **55mph** at midday. The maximum gusts on Wednesday are forecast to be around 40mph. It should calm right down by Thursday when sunshine is due to return through to next week. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. 🌅 **Sunrise** : 7.03am. **Sunset** : 4.46pm. 💨 Properties in multiple local postcodes were without power for a few hours yesterday during a weekend of stormy weather. There's been travel disruption with diverted and cancelled planes and trains, plus a few fallen trees and big puddles blocking roads and railway lines. An amber weather warning was lifted at 9pm last night. There is now a yellow weather warning for tomorrow from 3am to 11.59pm. Here are the live updates: * Lothian Buses: Normal service. * Edinburgh Trams: Normal service. * ScotRail: Back to normal. * Edinburgh Airport: Back to normal. * The Evening News had a storm live blog here and shared some slightly dramatic footage of **planes wobbling in the sky** while coming in to land or giving up on landing. * Scottish Power Energy Networks power cuts map. * Forth Bridges live status for all three crossings + traffic cameras are here. * **Parks** including Princes Street Gardens, Lauriston Castle grounds and Saughton Winter Gardens were closed yesterday. The council will publish updates here today. * A panel on the side of the **Citadel Court** high flats in Leith came loose and was rattling around in the wind yesterday. As Shell Bryson says in the video caption, take care if you're in the area. 🌊 The **Water of Leith** rose above 1m 'for the first time in many months' according to its Conservation Trust, who posted this video and data. They also had to close their visitor centre and cancel the Summer’s End event. 🚔 A person with a gun is on the run after one person was injured when shots were fired towards the window of the **Robin's Nest pub** on Gilmerton Road on Friday night. - BBC Scotland News. * Police say the shooting was 'targeted', with reports that a group was gathered for a wake for a 'gang war suspect' at the pub: "_Gun maniac shot up wake for gang war suspect at Edinburgh pub weeks after death in horror crash while fleeing from cops._ " - Piecing things together: Graham Mann & Oliver Norton in the Scottish Sun. 🕳️ A **sinkhole** once again appeared outside **Towerbank Primary School** on Friday. Police and the council are _looking in to it_. - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live. 🎨 Councillors will vote on Thursday on whether to push for a delay of the eviction of more than 200 local art studios at **St Margaret's House** in Meadowbank. - Local Democracy Reporter Nicholas Malizia has the details on Midlothian View and Edinburgh Live. ⮑ The situation will be discussed at Thursday's council meeting, having been raised by councillor Finlay McFarlane (SNP, City Centre), whose motion can be read here, while councillor Jack Caldwell (Lib Dem, Leith Walk) also calls for support for artists in this motion. ⮑ '_From snakes to sewing, tenants fear impact of Edinburgh art hub closure_ ' - Orla MacLeod, BBC Scotland News. ⮑ '_We care about**Summerhall** - don't let it be yet another unwanted Edinburgh redevelopment_' - Isla Storie, Edinburgh Live. 🎨 The first round of public consultation on demolition plans for **Summerhall** closed on Friday. Developer AMA, which wants to build student flats and a hotel on the site, claims options include 'at least 17 per cent more arts space than is currently available and used out of the buildings on site', reports Jane Bradley in The Scotsman. 🏰 Politicians have condemned a **far-right demonstration** outside Edinburgh Castle over the weekend. The stunt involved around 200 men wearing black standing around in silence in the dark with a sign about children, then leaving. - Marco Suttie, The National. 👶 The Joy Tots independent baby and toddler craft cafe on **Ferry Road** will close down in March. Owner Isla Rae Shortland wrote on Instagram: "_There are of course many reasons for this, but the main one is that I just can’t make it work financially and can no longer justify the sacrifice of my own family time. It has honestly been the loveliest job_." 🍽️ Owners of **_Duck & Waffle_** at the St James Centre announced the restaurant's sudden closure on Saturday. 🔥 '**_Council incorrectly blocked FOI request into Princes Street gift shops' rates arrears_** ' - The Herald's Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco is appealing the council’s decision to the Scottish Information Commissioner. ⛸️ A **painting** of people ice skating on **Duddingston Loch** (_not_ Henry Raeburn's _The Skating Minister_) is expected to fetch up to £100,000 at auction. - Jane Bradley, The Scotsman. The other painting of skating on Duddingston Loch that has auction house in spinSir Henry Raeburn may have stolen the show with his skating minister on Duddingston Loch, but it was a place - and winter sport - that Fife-born artist Charles Lees truly took to heartThe ScotsmanJane Bradley 🎬 _BurnTime_ , a new six-part **paramedic TV drama** set during the Fringe is being developed by Emmy Award-winning director Douglas Mackinnon. - Fergus Morgan, The Stage. 🎮 The **Scottish Game Developers Association** brings its three-day touring showcase of lightning talks and networking to The Voodoo Rooms tomorrow evening. - More details via The Scottish Games Network. 🎡 Parts of the _Edinburgh's Christmas_ **_Big Wheel_** arrived on Princes Street last night. - Edinburgh & Beyond on Instagram. Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🎪 Edinburgh's Christmas Announce More Spiegeltent Shows** - _'Edinburgh's Christmas have announced two more shows to join La Clique Noel in the Palais du Variété on Bristo Sq Stamptown The Big Christmas Show promises jaw-dropping magic, world-class circus, and all-round Christmas chaos from start to finish.🪄'_ - More details here, shared by the organisers. **🐾 Help test OurCat, a free Android app made in Edinburgh** - _'See who fed the cat and when, and keep care details together. Solo carers welcome, up to 3 cats per household. 16+, Google Play UK/US/Canada/Australia. I'd ask you to try it in your usual routine and stay opted in for 14 days.'_ - More details here, shared by OurCat (personal project). **🎲 Alchemax D &D 5e** [Every Monday] **Today, Mon 26 October** - _'Come and join a thrilling Dungeons and Dragons session inspired by the enchanting world of Potions and Rations. Only 5 places available at each table to give everyone their chance to create a story.'_ 6.30pm to 9.30pm | Potions And Rations · Canonmills & Broughton | £35 - More details here, shared by Chris Mckenzie. **☕ Co-Work Club Tomorrow, Tue 27 October** - _'Escape the house, join us at the Hoxton Hotel, Edinburgh for a day of coworking with a bunch of other great humans. First coffee and delicious pastries included. Furry fiends also welcome'_ 11.30am to 4pm | The Hoxton · Haymarket & Dalry | £10 - More details here, shared by Nikki Gibson, SWURF. **📚 The Comfort of Distant Stars: An evening with I.O.Echeruo Tomorrow, Tue 27 October** - _'A bold coming-of-age tale blending physics, philosophy and Igbo cosmology, examining how we understand our place in the universe! Join us for a book launch of The Comfort of Distant Stars with Orwell Prize finalist I.O.Echeruo, hosted by T L Huchu.'_ 7pm to 8pm | Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop · Old Town | £4/free - More details here, shared by Mairi Oliver, Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop. Lighthouse | The Comfort of Distant Stars: An evening with Orwell Prize finalist I.O.EcheruoThe Comfort of Distant Stars: An evening with Orwell Prize finalist I.O.Echeruo **🎃 Dads, Babies, & Beers - Halloween Special Wed 28 October** - _'Following the successful launch of Dads, Babies, & Beers, the next edition will be at Malones Leith for a Halloween special. We'd love to see the whole family join this week, as we know this will be the first Halloween as a family for many!'_ 5.30pm to 8.30pm | Malones Leith · Leith | Free - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎹 Quantum Worlds - Music and Poetry. Wed 28 October** - _'Quantum Worlds - a journey from mind-bending quantum concepts to everyday applications. Tunes in superposition, poems on quantum love, quantum-entangled knitted mittens! Engaging, accessible: how quantum concepts and technology shapes our future.'_ 6pm to 7.30pm | Wester Hailes Library · Wester Hailes | FREE - More details here, shared by Ruth Aylett, Noisy Toys. **🩺 Ragged Uni: Medical Thermography - plus - Damage and Harms to Cognition Thu 29 October** - _'2 talks in friendly informal settings; one about Medical Thermography, a new way of imaging breast and bodily health followed after the break by a talk on the cognitive damages done by structural violence. Free and open to all'_ 7pm to 9.30pm | The Outhouse · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - More details here, shared by Alex Dunedin, Ragged University. **🌋 Poetry Launch: Let Me Carry That For You Thu 29 October** - _'Join us for an evening of poetry with Saskia McCracken, JL Williams and Jane Goldman to launch Let Me Carry That For You: a collection of poems that meditate on the complex relationship between maternity and family history.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Typewronger Books · Bruntsfield | FREE - More details here, shared by Main Point Books. **🎶 Emma Stevens at Sneaky Pete's Thu 29 October** - _'Radio 2 pop artist Emma Stevens is touring and playing Sneaky Pete's on 29th October with her new album, Chapters! Bringing uplifting, joyful tunes with a country twist!'_ 7.30pm to 10pm | Sneaky Pete's · Old Town - More details here, shared by Ellen Stevens. **🌑 The Big Yin: Yoga for dark nights Fri 30 October** - _'Looking for something a little different this Halloween weekend? We're back in black this month for Big Yin as we focus on yoga for dark nights... Expect long holds, deep relaxation and low lighting, with *just a little* spookiness.'_ 6.30pm to 8pm | The Salisbury Centre · Southside | £15 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎭 Young People's Gathering: Almond by Milly Sweeney & Parasocial Activity by Briony Martha Fri 30 October** - _'A double bill from two of Scotland's most exciting young theatre-makers, Milly Sweeney and Briony Martha, addressing the dangers of growing up in a society that is constantly online.'_ 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Summerhall · Southside | £4 - 12 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🕷️ Cinetopia Salon Halloween special: "Häxan" (1922) + Live Score Sat 31 October** - _'This Halloween, experience one of the oldest horror films on witchcraft, Benjamin Christensen's silent film "Häxan"(1922)! It will be presented with an original score performed live by musicians/composers Jane Gardner and Hazel Morrison'_ 6pm to 9pm | French Institute of Scotland · Old Town - More details here, shared by Institut français d'Écosse. **🎃 Habitat Sat 31 October** - _'Edinburgh's exciting new hi-fi party returns to the Port of Leith Distillery for a Halloween special. Don't miss this one!'_ 7pm to 1am | Port of Leith Distillery · Leith | £6 - £12 - More details here, shared by Mark Quinn. **🎶 Black: The Colour of Velvet Sat 31 October** - _'As part of Black History Month - a fundraising concert celebrating Black Art Song with Quanda Johnson. An evening of songs by black composers accompanied by cello, African drum, and dance.'_ 7pm to 8pm | The Quaker Meeting House · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by juliet henderson. **🎶 Victoria's 20th Anniversary Live Music** [Until 22 Nov] **Sun 01 November** - _'Celebrating Victoria's 20th Anniversary with bringing back Live Music on Sundays 3-5pm. August Watkinson, Haftor Medboe, Jessie Bates, Nicole Smit and El Ruedo are taking to the stage in Victoria. Bring your friends together for a chilled Sunday.'_ 3pm to 5pm | Victoria Bar · Leith | FREE - More details here, shared by Victoria Bar. **💕 Romance books pop up and crafternoon** [Until Sun] **Fri 06 November** - _'Pop up romance bookshop, featuring signed and exclusive edition romance books, and bookish merch. We're also running 1 hour bag charm crafternoon sessions. Supplies provided. Workshop attendees will get £5 off a purchase of £15+ of books.'_ 11am to 7pm | Edinburgh Pop-Up Shop · Canonmills & Broughton | Free/£15 - More details here, shared by Olly. **📚 EDINBURGH ZINE FAIR 2026** [Until Sun] **Sat 07 November** - _'Edinburgh's Biggest Zine Fair - with over 40 tablers over two days showing a massive variety of zines and small press/grass roots publishing and art. There are free risgoraph sessions running both days, and free workshops TBA'_ 12pm to 5.30pm | St Margaret's House · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Buy tickets – The Power of Fashion – The Kings Hall, Intercontinental Edinburgh the GeorgeThe Power of Fashion – The Kings Hall, Intercontinental Edinburgh the George, Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Join Smart Works Scotland for an evening in celebration of fashion's power to build confidence and transform lives. Brought to you by the generous support of Dentons, IHG Hotels & Resorts and The Times. Acclaimed author and journalist, Justine Picardie joins… **👗 The Power of Fashion: An Evening with Anna Murphy and Justine Picardie Thu 12 November** - _'Join Smart Works Scotland for The Power of Fashion: a fireside conversation with Anna Murphy, Fashion Director of The Times, and acclaimed author Justine Picardie on style, confidence and self-belief. Enjoy drinks, shopping and a book signing.'_ 6pm to 9pm | InterContinental Edinburgh the George by IHG · New Town | £38 - More details here, shared by Tina Liversidge, Smart Works Scotland. Remember you can always see all **250+** upcoming local events on TownSpot calendars and maps. Thanks to everyone who shares their things! Get in touch here 📮 * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🚴‍♀️ Tour de France Edinburgh route revealed (+ Google Map here). 2. 🦁 Two lion cubs born at zoo enclosure. 3. 🏫 New Wester Hailes High School opens. 4. 🎉 Scottish International Storytelling Festival on NOW. 5. 🚧 Politicians propose car-free day for Tour de France event. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**1,024.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:_**34,000 _+._** 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**5,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to help keep it ticking over. It's even cheaper when you buy an annual subscription. You'll get bonus content, the city's best events guides and exclusive investigative journalism. Thanks. Subscribe for free or upgrade here

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c0nc0rdance
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This footage shot by a tourist aboard Jacksonville Boat Charters near Amelia Island, Florida shows a leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). At 2000 lbs (900 kg) & 7 ft long (2.1 m) they're the largest turtles & indeed one of the heaviest extant reptiles on Earth. Here There Be Monsters!

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The Edinburgh Minute
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Storm forecast with 65mph wind on Sunday, Tour de France Edinburgh route revealed, new Wester Hailes High School opens + save money on music and comedy tickets this weekend

edinburghminute.comThe Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 23 - 25 October 2026👋 Good morning Edinburgh. Is this weekend a write-off due to the weather? I'm going to stick my neck out and say no, not completely. It's nothing wild just now at the time of writing. But the forecast has been getting slightly more severe as this morning approached... Hold on to your hats! Here's your weekend **Edinburgh Minute**... Subscribe now 🌦️ **Weekend weather forecast** : How bad will it get? Well, gusts of wind are forecast to peak at **65mph around 11am on Sunday**. Before then, expect heavy rain and gusts picking up today and tomorrow. The winds will have died down by Monday morning. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. 🌅 **Sunrise** : 8.01am. **Sunset** : 5.52pm. 🇫🇷 🚴‍♂️ The route of the men’s and women’s **_Tour de France Grande Départ_** in Edinburgh next summer has been revealed. On Friday 2 July 2027, the world’s best cyclists will start a 184km route at the Palace of Holyroodhouse before heading up the Royal Mile, swinging a right to cross North Bridge, then left along Princes Street before climbing the Mound. Then they’ll zoom down Johnston Terrace, up Lady Lawson Street, down West Port and through the Grassmarket before climbing Victoria Street, taking a right along George IV Bridge, then right again along Chambers Street before a right to go along South Bridge and Newington Road to begin their ride south past Cameron Toll, Liberton and onwards through Midlothian, the Borders and finishing outside Carlisle Castle. - The council has published local details here and there’s a Google map of the route here. Feel free to join in the discussion on the Minute's Instagram post: @edinburghminute on Instagram. ⮑ A **car-free day** could also be staged to coincide with the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, if councillors approve the idea at next Thursday's full council meeting. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. 🏫 Staff and pupils at **Wester Hailes High School** returned from half term to their **new school building** this week, replacing four separate teaching blocks with a single, modern education facility. - The council published details and lots of photos here. The new ****Wester Hailes High School**** building. Photo: McLaughlin & Harvey. 🎨 "_They do not support the artists. We are moved around all the time. We do not need more student flats. It's a complete tragedy. It's absolutely horrific._ " Carmen Carmeli, who is among the artists and businesses facing eviction from the **St Margaret's House** arts complex, speaks out in a new short documentary by Lorenzo Zorcolo. 🔐 Plans for more **short-term let holiday flats on the Royal Mile** have been rejected by councillors, with one 'concerned about where this tipping point may be'. - Local Democracy Reporter, Nicholas Malizia, on Midlothian View. 🦁 Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed **two lion cubs** , the first to be born at the park in seven years. - Ross Hempseed, STV News. 🛍️ Businesses could be granted permission to **stay open later** than normal during a two-week period this festive season, if councillors approve the plan at Monday's Licensing Board meeting. - Local Democracy Reporter, Nicholas Malizia, Edinburgh Live. * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard -_news you can use_ : ** Get in touch with The Edinburgh Minute 💌 **🎬 Leith Kino November programme announced!** - _'In store for Nov: ultra-violent Run and Kill, Quay Brothers' feature Sanitorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass, Palestinian documentary Bye Bye Tiberias, queer crime buddy movie By Hook or by Crook & Mexican kitsch classic Santa Claus vs the Devil! (Deadline: 23 Oct)'_ - More details here, shared by Morvern Cunningham, Leith Kino team member. **📜 Old Edinburgh Club announces round three of The Jean Guild Grants programme** - _'The Old Edinburgh Club is delighted to announce a third funding round of Jean Guild Grants to support a small number of projects or research initiatives that help us fulfil our mission of promoting research and interest in Edinburgh's history. (Deadline: 08 Jan)'_ - More details here, shared by Old Edinburgh Club. **📷 World Press Photo Exhibition 2026** [Until 07 Nov] **Today, Fri 23 October** - _'The World Press Photo Exhibition showcases the world's best photojournalism from the last year, gathered from across the globe. Visit the exhibition for free and join our bookable events exploring some of the themes covered in this year's images.'_ 10am to 5pm | Scottish Parliament Building · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🦉 Scottish International Storytelling Festival** [Until 31 Oct] **Today, Fri 23 October** - _'The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns 21-31 Oct with 10 days of myths, folklore and stories from Scotland and beyond, exploring this year's theme: Bird and Beast.'_ 10am to 9.30pm | Scottish Storytelling Centre · Old Town - More details here, shared by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland). **🖼️ Parallels 4 - last chance to see the show!** [Until Sun] **Tomorrow, Sat 24 October** - _'Parallels is back! - An exhibition showcasing the works of four different creative minds spanning art, illustration and jewellery. Join us for the final weekend - Saturday 24th October 12-3pm for celebratory hot toddies and a blether with the artists'_ 11am to 4pm | Coburg House Art Studios · Leith | FREE - More details here, shared by Anna Gormezano, Parallels Collective. Parallels IV — Coburg House Art StudiosParallels 4 is a group exhibition showcasing the work of Anna Gormezano Marks , Fiona Luing , Jenni Colquhoun and Solii Brodie . Join the group and explore their current collections, spanning art, illustration and jewellery.Coburg House Art Studios **🎨 Colour it! Sat 24 October** - _'Join us at Quality Yard for a large scale colouring in event. Three Edinburgh street artists have painted the outlines of three new murals on the walls and we'd like you to colour them in! Drop in event. Free. All materials provided. All welcome.'_ 12pm to 4pm | Quality Yard - 360° Street Art Exhibition & Art Studios · Leith | FREE - More details here, shared by Heather Marshall, Creative Electric. **🎨 Sundays by the Sea** **Sun 25 October** - _'Me and Yuki have prepared 3 different types of workshops for you to choose from! The Leaf Art Making @11am,1pm; Foam Printing @3pm, Relaxing Watercolour@5pm.'_ 1pm to 7pm | The Craft Hub · Granton & Pilton | From £28 - More details here, shared by WU Tong, Bonding Space. **🔬 Careers Hive** [Until Thu] **Mon 26 October** - _'Edinburgh Science's schools event Careers Hive returns from 26 - 29 Oct. Each day between 3-5pm, part of Careers Hive will be open to the public, with visitors invited to explore hands-on science activities and speak with STEM professionals.'_ 3pm to 5pm | National Museum of Scotland · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **📸 Marketing Officer @ The Royal Society of Edinburgh** - _'Exciting marketing opportunity at Scotland's national academy! (Deadline: 08 Nov)'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Remember you can always see all **300+** upcoming local events on TownSpot calendars and maps. Thanks to everyone who shares their things! 🛝 There are lots of (indoor) family-friendly things to do this weekend and beyond in Gayle's Guide, including: **_free family storytelling, ninja cats, sea shanties_** and more... Gayle's Guide ✨ 22nd October 26Issue 118 - Free family storytelling, ninja cats, sea shanties and much more!Gayle's GuideGayle's Guide ## 📆 What else is on this weekend in town? 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The Edinburgh Minute
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Storm Austen weather warning for Friday, 14 firework ban zones revealed, hospital appeal for newborn babies' hats + a busy community noticeboard

edinburghminute.comThe Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Thursday 22 October 2026👋 Good morning Edinburgh. _Firstly, happy birthday to my sister! I miss you sis and hope you have a brilliant day_. Now, here’s Thursday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast** : Sunnier today but still a chilly start as it's 5C just now and will rise to 10C by lunchtime. Looking like a nice clear evening. Things are expected to change tomorrow though with heavy rain moving in. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. 🌅 **Sunrise** : 7.59am. **Sunset** : 5.55pm. 🌧️ The first named storm of the season is expected to sweep over Edinburgh tomorrow. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for between 6am on Friday and 3am on Saturday, saying: "_**Storm Austen** bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places_." - More details via the Met Office here. A yellow weather warning is the Met Office's lowest alert category. Click the image above to see the map in more detail on the council website. 🎇 With two weeks until bonfire night, police have announced **14 firework control zones** across the city. - Heather Carrick, Evening News. ⮑ There will be **dispersal zones** in: Balerno, Calton Hill, Corstorphine, Gracemount, Liberton, Lochend, Longstone, Moredun, Niddrie, Seafield, Sighthill/Broomhouse, Stenhouse/Gaskill, West Pilton and Wester Hailes. More details about the zones will be on the council's website here (when the website is back up) and a police press release with more details is here. ⮑ These _dispersal zones_ are where officers can order someone to **leave the area** or face further police action. **Pyrotechnics are banned** in the zones between 30 October and 8 November. - BBC Scotland News has more details and maps. 💻 The city council's website was among many taken offline amid a global Internet security shutdown. - There are explaners of what's happened on The Guardian and in this BBC report. 🚨 A cyclist was taken to hospital after being injured by a **stolen van** being driven between Granton Road and the West End. Police had been chasing the van for more than two miles in relation to reports of a stolen motorbike. A 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were eventually caught after the van was found abandoned on Drumsheugh Gardens. "_We understand the circumstances of the incident this morning are concerning for local residents_ ," said Road Policing Inspector John Easton. "_I’d like to reassure the public, our priority is public safety and specially trained officers were deployed alongside divisional resources to ensure a safe conclusion_." - Police Scotland published details and appealed for more information here. 🏠 Councillors yesterday rejected plans for a new House of Multiple Occupancy development in **Abbeyhill** after dozens of locals objected with antisocial behaviour fears. - Nicholas Malizia, Local Democracy Reporter, Edinburgh Live. 🧱 After spending more than five decades in storage, a pair of **griffin sculptures** have been restored and placed at the entrance to new housing in **Muirhouse**. - The council published more details here. 🧶 An appeal for **hats for newborn babies** at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been made by the Pinkie St Peter’s Out of School Club in Musselburgh. - Avril Campbell, East Lothian Courier. 🏉 '_Edinburgh swimmer**Archie Goodburn** to deliver match ball at Scotland v Australia after brain cancer diagnosis_' - Liam Eunson, Midlothian View. 📝 "_The knighthood hasn’t got me very much in terms of freebies or status. Living in Edinburgh keeps you grounded_." - Author Sir Ian Rankin is interviewed by Graeme Green for Positive News. ‘Writing is a way of dealing with things’Scottish author Ian Rankin talks about making sense of difficult experiences through fiction, and giving away a share of his successPositive NewsGraeme Green 🪩 In this week's Culture Minute bonus newsletter for paying subscribers: A 'crisis' meeting is being planned for arts leaders and users of Summerhall, St Margaret’s House & Edinburgh College of Art; creatives can win £3,000 to tell Leith's story; Sam Fender has announced a big gig in town + two £65k Edinburgh YouTube jobs are among this week's local creative jobs... Edinburgh Culture Minute 🪩 21 - 27 October 2026Arts 'crisis' meeting for Summerhall, St Margaret’s House & ECA + win £3k to tell Leith's story + Sam Fender's big gig + a £65k Edinburgh YouTube jobThe Edinburgh MinuteMichael MacLeod * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing workshop** - _'A fundraising event for Art in healthcare. A gentle afternoon of Yoga, meditation, relaxation. Before the festive madness begins. Led by Edinburgh Yoga Social. (Deadline: 29 Nov)'_ - More details here, shared by Andrea. **📸 Edinburgh Photographic Society - PAGB Masters of Print Exhibition** - _'It's the first time this prestigious annual exhinition has reached Central Scotland. Please come and enjoy it at weekends in October from 11 am to 3 pm at 68 Great King Street. 60 fabulous prints by 60 amateur phtographers. Free admission.'_ - More details here, shared by Muriel Binnie, Edinburgh Photographic Society. Masters of Print Exhibition - Edinburgh Photographic SocietyMasters of Print ExhibitionEdinburgh Photographic SocietyEPS In-Person Only **🌊 Chi Flow Community for Women** - _'Announcing our NEW community running on a Saturday morning. We meet on Granton beach next to the Pitt market. Participate in slow mindful stretching movements connected to the breath, optional cold water dip and gather around a cosey fire pit.'_ - More details here, shared by Lisa Proudfoot, Release Therapies Coaching. **💡 Denholm Turn-Ups Today, Thu 22 October** - _'Navigating a career change? Hear from guest speaker Nicola Scott on '5 steps to understanding yourself better' and the Denholm Associates team in Edinburgh between 5-7pm this evening and get some of your key questions on the job market answered.'_ 5pm to 7pm | Denholm Associates · New Town | FREE - More details here, shared by Daryl, Denholm Associates. **🎨 Curator's Tour Tomorrow, Fri 23 October** - _'Head up Calton Hill to Collective Gallery for a Curator's Tour of Time + Space 2026 Group Exhibition - a presentation of new work from four artists based in Scotland, exploring myth, ritual and memory.'_ 11am to 12pm | Collective · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by Collective Gallery. **🥃 Haunted Drams: Ghost & Whisky Experience** [Until 31 Oct] **Tomorrow, Fri 23 October** - _'Explore Edinburgh's haunted closes and hidden history on a guided ghost tour, then venture underground into The Lost Close for two premium Scotch whiskies and tales of spirits, legends, and the city's darker past. 23rd & 26-31th October'_ 7.15pm to 10.15pm | The Lost Close · Old Town | £45 - More details here, shared by The Lost Close. **🎪 Eight Postcards From Utopia Sat 24 October** - _'A nostalgic supercut of gloriously kitsch media relics, this documentary wittily exposes the shameless narratives around money and success in post-socialist Romania through TV adverts only. Directed by Radu Jude & philosopher Christian Ferencz-Flatz.'_ 6pm to 7.30pm | Filmhouse · Tollcross | £5 - £12 - More details here, shared by Scottish Documentary Institute. **🎶 STEKAskills Cabaret Night with Mairi Campbell, Davie Luhanga. Sharing music and food for Malawi Sat 24 October** - _'Award winning musicians Mairi Campbell and Davie Luhanga coming together with other amazing Scottish musicians at this event to raise funds for the Scottish Malawian charity STEKAskills. Ticket price includes plate of hot home made food.'_ 6pm to 10pm | Bellfield · Portobello | £20 - More details here, shared by STEKAskills. **🎶 Songs of Farrewell Sat 24 October** - _'St Andrew Camerata perform a lovely programme of songs of leaving and absence, centered on Parry's profoundly beautiful Songs of Farewell. Also featuring selected works by Finzi, Vaughan Williams, Stanford and others.'_ 7.30pm to 8.30pm | Canongate Kirk · Old Town | £12 / £10 concession - More details here, shared by Gordon Duncan, St Andrew Camerata. **🍂 Autumn Forest Therapy: A two-hour guided, deep-yet-gentle nature immersion Sun 25 October** - _'This is an invitation to slow down, embrace the quiet and become embodied with your senses while being held in nature. With my gentle guidance, let the Forest bring you back to your self. Please see my links for more details.'_ 10am to 12pm | Easter Craiglockhart Hill reserve · Craiglockhart | 30.00 - More details here, shared by Sylvan Forest Therapy. **🎤 One Day Choir Edinburgh Sun 25 October** - _'Join a fun, one-day singing session where everyone's welcome to belt out tunes and make new friends! This time we will convene as darkness falls across the land, creatures in search of song, made into grisly ghouls for Michael Jackson's Thriller!'_ 1pm to 3.30pm | LifeCare Edinburgh · Stockbridge | 15 - More details here, shared by One Day Choir Edinburgh. **🎶 Edinburgh Scandi Session where we play trad folk tunes from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Sun 25 October** - _'A music session where we play traditional tunes from Scandinavian & Nordic countries. It's a session where everyone joins in ...fiddle, whistle, nyckelharpa, cittern, mandolin and other folkie instruments. Over 18s only please per the pub rules.'_ 2pm to 5pm | The Outhouse · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - More details here, shared by Philip Lyon. **🧘‍♀️ Roll & Release Yoga Workshop Sun 25 October** - _'Treat yourself to some restoration. Using therapy balls, we'll work into the fascia to relieve tightness, restore mobility, and ease your breath. There will be plenty of time lying down too, supported by bolsters and blankets in a beautiful space.'_ 3pm to 5pm | Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh & Hillside Collective · Canonmills & Broughton | £45 - More details here, shared by Emma McCready. **🎬 Sweet Sixteen + Our Ladies: Scottish Cinema Double Bill Sun 25 October** - _'A double bill exploring Scottish youth across the decades, featuring Ken Loach's Cannes award-winning Sweet Sixteen and Michael Caton-Jones' Our Ladies. Two powerful portraits of teenage rebellion, friendship, identity and the search for freedom.'_ 5pm to 8pm | Norton Park Business and Conference Centre · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | £6 student, £9 - More details here, shared by Cinetopia. Buy tickets – Movie double bill: Sweet Sixteen (2002) + Our Ladies (2019) at Norton Park. – Norton Park CentreMovie double bill: Sweet Sixteen (2002) + Our Ladies (2019) at Norton Park. – Norton Park Centre, Sun 25 Oct 2026 - Cinetopia presents this double bill of Ken Loach's Sweet Sixteen (2002) and Michael Caton-Jones' Our ladies, as part of our Transmission: Youth Across Generations program, explorin…Cinetopia **🌍 Same Page: not a book club Mon 26 October** - _'A reading and discussion group focused on building bridges between different cultures, generations and disciplines. We'll read three diverse texts on the theme of "togetherness" and have a facilitated conversation over a hot drink ☕️'_ 5pm to 7pm | PortaLibri · Portobello | £6 inc a hot drink - More details here, shared by Nikita Khandwala. **🖌️ Tess's Graphic Novel Illustration** [Every Wednesday] **Wed 28 October** - _'Come away with a completed short comic, developed from your own idea and drawn in a style that's genuinely yours. Strengthen and develop your drawing and storytelling skills, all of which you can carry into any future project!'_ 6.30pm to 9pm | Birchwood Art Studio · Slateford - More details here, shared by Raphie. **👻 HOOSEPARTY: THE FINAL GIRLS Wed 28 October** - _'Celebrate Halloween early with HOOSEPARTY at their highly anticipated annual club night. With fierce DJ's such as Fiorenza, Miss Cabbage, and Salam Kitty. This club night is for everyone. Dress up is heavily encouraged. High energy is compulsory.'_ 11pm to 3am | The Bongo Club · Old Town - More details here, shared by HOOSEPARTY. **📞 To Absent Friends Festival - Wind phone at the polisbox Sun 01 November** - _'Have a one way private conversation with someone special who has died by means of a disconnected vintage phone in the polisbox. Wind phones help you cope with grieving. NB not a substitute for therapy or counselling. Volunteers sought to help out'_ 11am to 4pm | Leith Walk Police Box pop ups · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - More details here, shared by Monty, Leith walk policebox pop ups. Events | Explore & Attend Food Events Now — LWPBoxDiscover upcoming food events, tastings, and cultural festivals at LWPBox in Edinburgh. Enjoy diverse street food and gluten-free treats. Check event details and updates here. Learn what an Edinburgh Pop-up is.LWPBoxSkip to Content 📍 Remember you can always see all **300+** upcoming local events on TownSpot calendars and maps. 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Meadowbank hit & run driver hunt, new £3.8m fund to 'futureproof' cultural spaces, three days left of Summerhall consultation + the Leith yellow towers tattoo

edinburghminute.comThe Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Wednesday 21 October 2026👋 Good morning Edinburgh. Today we'll have this autumn's first pre-6pm sunset. Bear in mind that the clocks will go back an hour on Sunday morning, meaning earlier sunrises and brighter mornings for a while. Here’s Wednesday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast** : Feeling colder today with a low of **4C**. More on/off drizzle throughout the day. Tomorrow is looking much brighter but still chilly. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. 🌅 **Sunrise** : 7.59am. **Sunset** : 5.55pm. 🚨 Police are hunting for the driver of a red car whose vehicle **hit a bicycle** on Marionville Road at the junction with Marionville Avenue on Monday evening around 6.50pm. - Police Scotland published this press release. 🏫 Monday's nationwide **hoax bomb threat to schools** resulted in 'lower than average' school attendance in Edinburgh yesterday. The council's education leader James Dalgleish published a message, saying '_there is no safety risk for pupils_ ', adding: "_This situation caused alarm and misinformation to be spread amongst the school community_." * Edinburgh's **attendance figures** haven't been published, but the BBC has some other council areas' numbers: **Midlothian had a 21.5% absence rate** compared with 6.9% across primary and secondary schools on the same day last year. - Lucy Adams, BBC Scotland News. 🪑 A theft and 'severe vandalism' has been reported by **_Edinburgh Furniture Initiative_** in Dalry, leaving the local homelessness charity facing 'several thousand pounds in repair costs'. - The charity published ways people can help them on Instagram + on Reddit. 🎓 Four programmes at University of Edinburgh's **_Edinburgh Futures Institute_** are to close to new entrants. - Exclusive by Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco and Xavier Mesquita in The Herald. 💰 Applications are now open for organisations to get some of a **new £3.8m council fund** to '_help futureproof_ ' Edinburgh’s public **cultural and heritage buildings**. The _Small Scale Accessible and Sustainable Capital Fund_ will allocate income directly from the tourist tax over the next three years. The council says grants of £10,000 - £500,000 will be for owners and operators who want to make their spaces easier for people to access or help cut carbon emissions, so they can operate more sustainably in the long term. - More details are in this press release and the application form is here. 🎨 City Centre councillor Finlay McFarlane has written to **Summerhall** developer AMA to demand that '_arts space has to be guaranteed, not just promised_ '. - His letter is published on Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. * The **consultation** is open until Friday. > I've written to AMA about Summerhall's future. Investment is needed, but arts space has to be guaranteed, not just promised. The consultation closes Friday 23 October: summerhallconsultation.co.uk #Summerhall > > — Cllr. Finlay McFarlane (@finlaymcf.bsky.social) 2026-10-20T09:08:20.401Z 💣 **A disused hand grenade** was handed in to a St Leonard’s police station on Monday afternoon. Police took it to Inverleith Park for a controlled explosion. - Matthew Fulton, STV News. 🚔 The westbound carriageway of the A8 will be closed between **Edinburgh Airport** and Newbridge Roundabout on Saturday while police continue investigatory work one month on from a car crash that killed 58-year-old Linda Patterson. - Calum Loudon, STV News. 🗳️ Council leader Jane Meagher says her administration will push back against a possible **shake-up of council areas** by the Scottish Government that could see the capital's local authority divided up or even expanded geographically. - Ian Swanson, Evening News. **🗣️ More rumblings over Powderhall Footbridge** - _'Locals allege 'inadequate' Council Briefing Note is 'misleading' and leaves too many questions unanswered. Leith Central and New Town & Broughton Community Councils agree joint approach and deputation to November Transport & Environment Committee.'_ - More details here, shared by Broughton Spurtle. FRUSTRATION AT COUNCIL FAILINGS OVER POWDERHALL FOOTBRIDGE | Broughton SpurtleResidents and amenity groups have expressed frustration at the Council’s closure and subsequent handling of the Powderhall Footbridge. The structure was closed in June after cracks were discovered which officers believed could cause the structure to collapse without warning.Broughton Spurtle 🏉 Local **rugby coach** Freddie Main has published his first children’s book to help young readers build confidence and raise money for the _My Name’5 Doddie_ foundation supporting research into motor neuron disease. - Liam Eunson, Midlothian View. 🐷 **Animal cruelty** activists parked a fake pig transport truck branded '_Hell on Wheels_ ' outside a Royal Mile **hog roast shop** yesterday. - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live. 💛 Leith's temporary **yellow wind farm towers** have inspired something much more permanent: a tattoo. - The Herald's Vicky Allan interviews Daisy Mason. Leith is obsessed with its yellow wind farm towers. One woman even got a tattooLeith’s yellow offshore wind farm jackets inspire tattoos, art and a WhatsApp group as locals reflect on industry, renewables and the Inch Cape project.The HeraldVicky Allan * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **👟 Free sports and outdoor wear for community groups Fri 23 October** - _'Are you a community group or service that could use some outdoor/sports clothing and footwear? Coming along to the University of Edinburgh Friday 23 Oct, midday-3pm, for great pre-used items. Use the link to let us know you're coming.'_ 12pm to 3pm | Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym · Southside | FREE - More details here, shared by The University of Edinburgh + more details in this Instagram post. **🍿 New season of community-themed film screenings announced** - _'Grassmarket Community Picturehouse and Edinburgh Film Guild are proud to present I LIKE IT HERE, a new season of eight weekend screenings exploring the many ways we experience community.'_ - More details here, shared by Grassmarket Community Picture House. **🍦 The Gelato Gallery** - _'Calling all local artists and illustrators! Apply to showcase and sell your work at The Gelato Gallery at Basement Gelato, curated by Support the Makers! Deadline to apply 22nd October! Opening Night 6th November with Gelato & Crumble! (Deadline: 22 Oct)'_ - More details here, shared by Support The Makers. **💆‍♀️ 20% Off Wellness Sessions** - _'Join me at St Margaret’s House, on the 6th floor, every Wednesday evening for some well deserved relaxation! Enjoy 20% OFF all wellness sessions, including Indian head massage, Eastern body massage, Thai foot massage, Reiki and Shamanic healing. (Deadline: 21 Oct)'_ - More details here, shared by Lisa Proudfoot, Release Therapies Coaching. **🖋️ Dead Poets' Slam - performer callout** - _'A Dead Poets' Slam is competitive poetry where the performers bring a dead poet to life. Applications are open now to perform in the slam being held at Typewronger Books on Wed 2 December, hosted by Dorothy Parker. (Deadline: 28 Oct)'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎶 Introduction to Fundraising for Music Therapists** - _'This introductory workshop provides a broad foundation in fundraising within the third sector, offering an accessible starting point for anyone new to this area.'_ - More details here, shared by Scottish Music Therapy Trust. **🖌️ Tess's Graphic Novel Illustration** [Every Wednesday] **Today, Wed 21 October** - _'Come away with a completed short comic, developed from your own idea and drawn in a style that's genuinely yours. Strengthen and develop your drawing and storytelling skills, all of which you can carry into any future project!'_ 6.30pm to 9pm | Birchwood Art Studio · Slateford - More details here, shared by Raphie. **🍵 TEA Ceilidh** [Every Thursday] **Tomorrow, Thu 22 October** - _'Tea Ceilidhs EVERY Thursday 2pm - 3:45pm From 17th Sept '26 Marchmont St. Giles 3 Kilgraston Rd, EH9 2DW £6 (cash on door) Great live music from Stan Reeves +Friends Butterflies Cafe teal coffee and cake!!! Buses 9, 24 and 5 nearby'_ 2pm to 4pm | Marchmont St. Giles’ Parish Church · Marchmont & Meadows | £6 pay on Door - More details here, shared by Stan Reeves. **💚 Looking after yourself while caring for Someone Tomorrow, Thu 22 October** - _'A free advice session for people caring for an older relative or for a person with dementia; delivered by Prof June Andrews FRCN, dementia expert and nurse, and Kirsteen Innes nutrition and exercise coach'_ 3pm to 4pm | Nuffield Health Edinburgh Omni Fitness & Wellbeing Gym · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by June Andrews. **🎨 St Columba's Hospice Care Art Exhibition 2026 Fri 23 October** - _'Join us for our annual Art Exhibition, showcasing works from more than 80 artists across painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and more. At least 50% of all proceeds from sales will go directly to supporting the Hospice.'_ 10am to 4pm | 17 Boswall Rd · Trinity & Newhaven | FREE - More details here, shared by Emma McKale, St Columba's Hospice Care. Art Exhibition 2026Our annual Art Exhibition returnsSt Columba's Hospice Care **🎨 The Taste and Paintings Collection of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Fri 23 October** - _'What inspired the artistic tastes of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra? Join Alex Buck, Assistant Curator of Paintings, to uncover the stories behind their paintings acquisitions and the lasting legacy they left on the Royal Collection.'_ 1pm to 2pm | The King's Gallery · Old Town | £6 - More details here, shared by Royal Collection Trust. **🎨 Wester Hailes Open Exhibition: Our Stories - Opening Celebration Fri 23 October** - _'The Wester Hailes Open Exhibition is back! Join us as we celebrate the opening of this very special exhibition. Come along, check out the artwork, make a mini masterpiece, and enjoy a community meal with us (1pm - 2pm) followed by light refreshments.'_ 1pm to 4pm | WHALE Arts Agency · Wester Hailes | FREE - More details here, shared by WHALE Arts. **🍂 One Last Autumn Forage! Wild Plants, Tasty Makes & Playing Outside with Nature School for Grownups Fri 23 October** - _'One last chance to come play in the woods this autumn! Join Nature School for Grownups at Bridgend Farmhouse on Fri 23 Oct, 2-4pm. We'll meet a wild plant, learn a thing or two about foraging and make something tasty together.'_ 2pm to 4pm | Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe · Cameron Toll | 15 - More details here, shared by Nash, Nature School for Grown Ups. **💍 Silver stacking ring workshop Fri 23 October** - _'Join me for a fun, beginner-friendly 2-hour workshop where you'll learn jewellery-making skills and create your own 2 sterling silver stacking rings. Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on session and leave with two beautiful rings you've made yourself! ✨'_ 6pm to 8pm | The Gift Tree Corstorphine · Corstorphine | £75 - More details here, shared by Clare Steen, Silverbean Jewellery. **🕺 BEDRÜM - Free Techno / Acid House Party Fri 23 October** - _'Thumping top techno and acid tunes, FREE entry, all welcome. Come and have a boogie! DJ sets from Euan McKenzie, Guvnor Braün and Jochem Herzog, live set from Josef Baum. See youse there!'_ 7pm to 1am | Leith Depot · Leith | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **💃 WOMENS CLOTHES SALE ( some vintage) Sat 24 October** - _'ALL THE CLOTHES IN GREAT CONDITION. THE CLOTHES WILL BE SOLD AS SEEN , NO RETURNS . CHANGING FACILITIES CASH ONLY EVENT( as its my first) SOME OF MY PROFITS WILL GO TO A SCOTTISH CHARITY AND SOME WILL FUND MY FUTURE COMMUNITY /CHARITY EVENTS .'_ 10am to 2pm | Annan House · West End | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **📚 The Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival Sat 24 October** - _'Join us at this inclusive festival celebrating women writers! Panels: Rachel Wood and Eleanor Tucker; Kanza Javed and Pam Williams; Sally Page and Karen Swan; Claire Daverley and Niamh Hargan; and Oyinkan Braithwaite and Leodora Darlington.'_ 10.30am to 6pm | Christ Church (Scottish Episcopal Church) · Bruntsfield | 14 / 11 per panel - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival. Edinburgh Women's Fiction FestivalEdinburgh Women's Fiction Festival **🛍️ Pop-up to help save Scottish crafts Sat 24 October** - _'A pop-up with a purpose. Help protect Scotland's traditional crafts. All profits from sales of unique artisan pieces, iconic Tuluk duffle bags and ticket sales will go towards funding craft apprenticeships. Exclusive event this Saturday only.'_ 3pm to 6.30pm | The Arienas Collective - Creative Workshop Hub · New Town | £10 - More details here, shared by Lynn Powell, The Arienas Collective. **🎶 Cowgate Block Party Sat 24 October** - _'Cowgate Block Party returns to Edinburgh this weekend with the best lineup yet! We would like to offer Edinburgh Minute subscribers a discounted £12.50 + fees ticket to the event to celebrate the final Block Party of 2026.'_ 3pm to 10pm | Sneaky Pete's · Old Town | £12.50 + bf - More details here, shared by Craig Gornall, PCL Presents. **🩰 Edinburgh Ballet Theatre present Coppelia Sat 24 October** - _'Edinburgh's adult ballet dancers bring Coppélia to the stage! A family friendly show with an accessible performance at 2:30pm on 24th Oct, great for young children to older adults. Catch us 7:30pm 23rd and 2:30pm+7:30pm 24th Oct. Tickets from £13.50'_ 7.30pm to 9.30pm | St Brides Centre · Haymarket & Dalry | Tickets from £13.50 - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Ballet Theatre. **🎥 Colombia, Presente! Sat 24 October** - _'We're excited to bring Colombia's vibrant film scene to Edinburgh this Saturday! 🇨🇴🎬 We'll be screening six contemporary short films that explore Colombia and presenting a dance performance by the Colombian Community Dance Project.'_ 8.30pm to 10.30pm | South Leith Parish Church Halls · Leith - More details here, shared by CinemaAttic. **🗣️ Language Unlocked: Exploring the Secrets of Linguistic Minds Sun 25 October** - _'How do kids learn to speak? Do apes have language? What can your eyes reveal about your language knowledge? Come find out at our FREE interactive event, where you'll be our live research assistants! Please book your tickets by Friday 24th Oct.'_ 1pm to 3pm | Teviot · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by Annie Holtz, University of Edinburgh. Language Unlocked: Exploring the Secrets of Linguistic MindsAn insight into language and the fascinating work of social scientists.Eventbrite **🧟‍♂️ A Rambling Curiosity: Halloween Edition Sun 25 October** - _'Unearth your zombie twin. They are everything you choose not to be, but yet they lurk. This is a guided freewriting session for those brave enough to come face to face with everything they choose not to be.'_ 3.30pm to 5pm | Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🧙‍♀️ Historically Funny Sun 25 October** - _'Join Susan for a witchy look at Edinburgh's history. Free spell for to first ten customers*. Sit doon, coorie in and laugh out loud at tales of some of Scotland's mad past. *T &Cs apply. Spell may be for decorative purposes only.'_ 5pm to 6pm | The Stand Comedy Club · New Town | £10.00, £8.00 conc - More details here, shared by susan morrison. Susan Morrison is Historically Funny - Edinburgh, 25 Oct 2026 | The StandWalking tours are great, but sometimes the weather isn't.So come and join us in our cozy club on a comfy seat with a drink in your hand to take a sit-down no…The Stand Comedy Club **🌅 Finding beauty in the darkness Sun 25 October** - _'An evening on the beach to slow down, reflect and reconnect. An evening of mindful yoga, meditation, journaling, a beach campfire, warming drinks, marshmallows and time to connect with like-minded people. ✨'_ 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Cramond Beach · Barnton & Cramond | 20 - More details here, shared by Sylvia, Yoga on the Rocks. **🔥 Powderhall Bronze Foundry Tour Tue 27 October** - _'Join us for a tour of our fine art foundry in Granton, learning how we use the ancient lost wax casting process to create bronze sculptures. Gleam insight into our current foundry projects and past well-known public artworks along the way.'_ 6pm to 7.30pm | Powderhall Bronze · Granton & Pilton | £20 - More details here, shared by Lucy Caster, Powderhall Bronze Ltd. Foundry Tour: Tuesday 27th October 6pm — Powderhall Bronze EditionsTake a tour around our foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster. Along the way you will learn how we use the lost wax casting method to create our bronze sculptures, examples at each stage of the workshop will be used to explain the intricate steps of this ancient process. ThroughoutPowderhall Bronze EditionsPowderhall Bronze Editions **👻 October's Spooky Literary Salon Tue 27 October** - _'For this month's Edinburgh Literary Salon, we have three brilliant horror writers - Nicholas Binge, Rhiannon Grist, and Benedict Anning - each bringing their own particular take on what frightens, unsettles and fascinates us. Also livestreamed, 7pm.'_ 6.30pm to 11pm | The Outhouse · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Literary Salon. **👻 GHOSTED Halloween at Port of Leith Distillery by DatingBurgh x Common Ground Fri 30 October** - _'DatingBurgh x Common Ground 👻 Halloween Party at one of the coolest venues in town, with Edinburgh's coolest crowd. This time, everyone's invited: single or taken. Come for the music, stay for the fun. Find your boo or bring your crew.'_ 7pm to 11pm | Port of Leith Distillery · Leith - More details here, shared by DatingBurgh x Common Ground. Buy tickets – DatingBurgh x Common Ground – Port of LeithDatingBurgh x Common Ground – Port of Leith, Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Halloween like no other! Friday 30 October · 7PM–11PM You’ve been ghosted. Now come dance it off. For one night only, DatingBurgh is teaming up with Common Grounds DJs at Port of Leith Dis… **🎭 Scottish Youth Theatre - Trajectories Showcase [Sat 31/10] Sat 31 October** - _'New voices. New theatre. New horizons. Join us for a day of brand-new performances by some of Scotland's most exciting early-career theatre-makers. Explore strange realms as they reshape the familiar and hold a mirror up to the world around us.'_ 3pm to 6pm | Summerhall · Southside | £9.25per double-bill - More details here, shared by Scottish Youth Theatre. 📍 Remember you can always see all **300+** upcoming local events on TownSpot calendars and maps. Thanks to everyone who shares their things! Get in touch here 📮 * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🐾 Local dog featured in Vogue magazine (well, the website). 2. 📧 Under-fire uni boss hits 'reply all'. 3. 🎟️ Applications open for winter festival community tickets initiative. 4. 🔊 EHFM is looking for new presenters & shows. 5. 🚔 Police investigating 300 calls after school bomb hoax. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**1,020.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:_**33,800 _+._** 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**5,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to help keep it ticking over. It's even cheaper when you buy an annual subscription. You'll get bonus content, the city's best events guides and exclusive investigative journalism. Thanks. Subscribe for free or upgrade here

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Schools to open as normal after bomb hoax, 800 holiday flats breaking rules, under-fire uni boss hits 'reply all' + EHFM is looking for new presenters

edinburghminute.comThe Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 20 October 2026👋 Good morning Edinburgh. Eleven people unsubscribed while I took a break last week! One left a grumpy parting message: "_Not frequent enough_ ". Oh well, their loss. But this newsletter simply won't exist if it wasn't for paying subscribers, so big thanks to all of you who have stuck around. Here’s Tuesday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast** : There was light rain overnight and it’s expected to continue on and off until Thursday morning when sunshine is due to return. A high of **12C** around midday and a low of 7C tonight. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. 🌅 **Sunrise** : 7.54am. **Sunset** : 6pm. 🏫 All local schools are due to open as normal this morning, following UK-wide **hoax bomb threats** that saw some teachers evacuated yesterday during an in-service day. The council contacted parents offering reassurance, with city education leader James Dalgleish saying he was 'hugely frustrated' by the 'unnecessary disruption'. - Kevin Quinn has full details in the Evening News. * Specialist cyber crime officers have begun an investigation into the source of **hoax bomb threat emails** , which were sent to primary and secondary schools, report Megan Bonar & Lucy Adams of BBC Scotland News. 🔐 Around 800 **short-term let** properties are operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission, according to a report this morning by Andrew Picken & Richard Forbes of BBC Scotland News. The council says it's '_taken on an additional six full-time members of staff to make sure operators have a licence in place_.' Hundreds of holiday lets operating without planning permission in EdinburghHundreds of holiday-let properties are operating in Edinburgh despite being refused planning permission, new figures show.BBC NewsAndrew Picken and Richard Forbes 🏢 The **Westfield Court** flats in Gorgie could be repaired, after councillors at yesterday's _Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee_ voted to look at alternatives to demolition. They're also working on a potential compulsory purchase scheme if demolition is chosen, reports Ian Swanson in the Evening News. 📧 '**_What Edinburgh University chief really thinks about programme cuts_** ': An email from University of Edinburgh principal Peter Mathieson has been leaked to The Herald's Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco. The uni boss defends programme closures, urging a student to: '_suggest alternative genuine evidence-based approaches rather than just object for the sake of objecting._ ' Email reveals what Peter Mathieson really thinks about university programme closuresSir Peter Mathieson defended recent programme closures at Edinburgh University in an email sent to a student and a number of regional MSPs.The HeraldJosh Pizzuto-Pomaco 🏗️ A replacement for the currently closed **Powderhall Footbridge** at St Mark's Park could cost £2.2m', reports Leith Walk councillor Jack Caldwell (Lib Dem). A council report says: "_This is in excess of the annual Capital budget allocations for the Structures and Parks teams combined_." 🎆 A five-week programme of free community-focussed and family-friendly events at the **Ross Bandstand** is announced by **Edinburgh’s Winter Festiva** l producers Unique Assembly today. A 'kick off concert' on 14 November will be headlined by bagpipe supergroup _Red Hot Chilli Pipers_. The **community tickets initiative** is also returning, with tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay being given to local community groups. It comes as UK software company _Halo_ is announced as the events' new title sponsor. Applications are open now and close on Wednesday 4 November. Community Tickets | Edinburgh's Christmas 2026/27We are so excited to announce the return of our Community Ticket Initiative, spreading Christmas cheer into our community by gifting tickets to local charities and community groups.Edinburgh's Christmas 🔊 The city's community radio station **EHFM is looking for new presenters** to bring 'new unique shows', including non-music based ideas. Applications are especially encouraged from people who feel underrepresented in the Edinburgh creative scene. - More details are here. 🐾 _Samantha the Afghan hound_ , a **stylish dog** from Edinburgh who has amassed millions of views online, has been featured in **_Vogue_** magazine. - STV News + you can find Samantha's feature in Vogue here and on Instagram here. Meet Samantha, the Afghan Hound Who Will Probably Out-Dress YouI’ve got to be honest with you: I cannot take my eyes off of Samantha’s hair.VogueMark Holgate and Ciarra Lorren Zatorski * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🤝 The Leith Imaginarium - help build the bid for Leith Town of Culture 2028** - _'Leith is one of 15 places shortlisted to become a Town of Culture in 2028. The bid is being built by Leithers and we want your ideas in it! Join us this Sunday at The Leith Imaginarium to share your stories, your priorities and your big ideas. (Deadline: 25 Oct)'_ - More details here, shared by Leith Culture Partnership. The Leith ImaginariumLeith is one of 15 places shortlisted to become a Town of Culture in 2028. The bid is being built by Leithers and we want your ideas in it.Eventbrite **🪣 Are you a domestic/home cleaner? Take part in a Uni of Edinburgh Interview Study (£20 voucher)** - _'Uni of Edinburgh Research: Inviting housecleaners(18+) for an 1-hour in-person interview to talk about what home design makes your job easier/harder. On UoE central campus. Free parking available. £20 gift voucher. See link for details & to sign up!'_ - More details here, shared by University of Edinburgh. **🏙️ Are you a resident in the Old Town? Does tourism annoy you?** - _'I am a 4th year Geography student at the University of Aberdeen gathering data for my dissertation, which aims to explore the impacts of screen tourism on residents in the Old Town. If you live in the Old Town please do the 2 minute survey below!'_ - More details here, shared by Emma. **🌿 Volunteers Wanted for Community Gardens** - _'Calling all Trinity and Corstorphine locals! Help us build a community garden in your local park. Join us at Victoria Park on Wednesday and Friday mornings, and at St Margaret's Park on Saturday mornings. No experience required!'_ - More details here, shared by Earth in Common. **🎲 The RPG One-Shot Club Tomorrow, Wed 21 October** - _'Come play one-shot tabletop role-play games. Find us by buzzing #4 on the Sandstone Building intercom (beside Kiki's Café). Ramp and/or elevator access available. Arrive from 18:00, games start 18:30. ​Beginners warmly welcomed!'_ 6pm to 10pm | Ancient Robot Workshop · Leith | FREE - More details here, shared by Tanya Floaker. **🇺🇸 Democrats Abroad Scotland October Social Tomorrow, Wed 21 October** - _'Join Democrats Abroad Scotland for our final social before the midterm elections - Americans and non-Americans welcome.'_ 7pm to 10pm | The Outhouse · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - More details here, shared by Jack Nevin, Democrats Abroad Scotland. **⛰️ Bolivia's Climbing Cholitas - mountain guiding in skirts on the highest peaks in the Andes Tomorrow, Wed 21 October** - _'A talk by author and climber Anna Fleming about the amazing Cholita Climbers of Bolivia, covering her 2024 expedition to Bolivia to climb with the Indigenous Aymara women climbers! Anna is fundraising to bring these amazing women to Scotland in 2026'_ 7pm to 10pm | Pleasance Sports Complex & Gym · Southside - More details here, shared by Anna Fleming. **🇨🇴 Colombian Ceilidh Day 1 Fri 23 October** - _'Free festival: Colombian artists living in Europe take the stage in Edinburgh with music, dance & culture. Closing: Álvaro Llerena (son of Petrona Martínez). 23 Oct Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 24 Oct The Three Sisters. Register: colombianceilidh.com'_ 1.30pm to 4.30pm | Pleasance Courtyard · Southside | FREE - More details here, shared by Javier Acosta, Tumbaga Estudio. **🌳 Blended, a Community Walk and Art Exhibition** [Until Sun] **Fri 23 October** - _'Granton Community Walk on 23rd October at 5pm with local history. Mixed media walking-art exhibition opening with refreshments 6pm. Exhibition open 10-5 Sat and Sun 24/25 October. Textiles, installation, film, pop-up shop. All at Granton:Hub'_ 5pm to 8pm | Madelvic House · Granton & Pilton | FREE - More details here, shared by Tamsin Grainger. **🧘‍♀️ Gong Bath With Daniel Killeen In Edinburgh Therapy Centre, Leith Fri 23 October** - _'Immerse yourself in deep relaxation with a soothing Gong Bath lead by Daniel Killeen. Let reverberating sound vibrations wash away stress quiet the mind, and feel restored. No effort required just lie back and reset. Soft mats & blankets provided'_ 6.30pm to 8pm | Edinburgh Therapy Centre · Leith | 25 - More details here, shared by Daniel Killeen. **🏡 First-Time Buyers Drop-In Sat 24 October** - _'Buying your first home? Book a free appointment or pop into our drop-in session for practical, personalised guidance from property experts. Ask questions, build confidence and enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits while you plan your next steps.'_ 11am to 2pm | ESPC · New Town | FREE - More details here, shared by ESPC. First-time Buyers Drop InA relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to get the answers you need before taking the plunge into homeownership.ESPC **💄 Style Meets Makeup Sun 25 October** - _'Join stylist Elena from Yellow Souls and professional makeup artist Ciara Mackenzie Makeup, for an interactive and unique workshop all about discovering your colors in fashion and beauty.'_ 10am to 2pm | Yellow Souls Studio · Leith - More details here, shared by YELLOW SOULS STUDIO. **🍽️ Free Community Meal and Discussion on Palestine Solidarity in Edinburgh Sun 25 October** - _'Join us for a free community meal and discussion on Oct 25, 5.30-7.30 PM at St James Church (EH6 7EL) where we'll critically reflect on three years of Palestine solidarity organising in Edinburgh. Free event, no booking required (main meal vegan).'_ 5.30pm to 7.30pm | St James Scottish Episcopal Church · Leith | FREE - More details here, shared by IWW Leith Neighbourhood Committee. **🧵 6wk Garment Making - Make Your Own Clothes Mon 26 October** - _'Making clothes from scratch opens up huge possibilities in creating clothes that reflect your personality, making things you can't find anywhere else. We will teach you the skills to bring new life to your wardrobe with a focus on sustainable sewing.'_ 6pm to 8.30pm | Studio Nine Edinburgh · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | 175 - More details here, shared by Jen Byrne. **🌱 Greentech Hackathon Tue 27 October** - _'Come along to our Greentech Hackathon - an event focused on building solutions to greentech challenges. All you need is curiosity, an open mind, and an interest in tackling some of the most immediate challenges facing Scotland's natural environment'_ 10am to 4pm | CodeBase · Tollcross | FREE - More details here, shared by Konstantinos Giannoulidis, CodeBase. **🌿 SCOREscotland & The Welcoming Celebrate Black History Month 2026 Thu 29 October** - _'Join us in this celebration of Black History Month 2026 featuring a short film screening and community meal.'_ 6pm to 8.30pm | WHALE Arts Agency · Wester Hailes | FREE - More details here, shared by Asia Hart-Eason, The Welcoming Association. **🎷 Greg Abate from NYC helps Juniper Green Note celebrate first anniversary Thu 29 October** - _'Help us celebrate our first birthday with international touring star from NYC, bebop saxophonist, Greg Abate. Join our email list to hear first. https://greennote.club Just 15 tickets left. Bring a friend!'_ 7.30pm to 10pm | Baberton Golf Club · Juniper Green | £15 - More details here, shared by Juniper Green Note grassroots jazz club. **🍽️ Canapé Class Sat 31 October** - _'Learn to make five delicious, beautifully presented canapés from scratch in this fun, hands-on festive cookery class with chef Maria Harper. Discover flavour combinations, chef's tips and simple techniques to impress your guests this Christmas!'_ 10.30am to 2pm | Cyrenians Flavour and Haver Cook School · Leith - More details here, shared by Maria Harper, The Edinburgh Canapé Company. **👻 Halloween Party Gracemount Mansion & Gardens Sat 31 October** - _'🎃 Free Halloween Party! Sat 31 Oct, 11am-2pm, Gracemount Mansion Gardens, EH16 6DF. Haunted house, spooky trails, parkour, face painting, circus, free hot food, music, a costume prize and more. No booking needed! 👻'_ 11am to 2pm | Gracemount Mansion Development Trust · Gracemount | FREE - More details here, shared by Jane Hartley, Gracemount Mansion Development Trust. **🐉 Fantasy Bookclub Scotland Presents: Threshing Day Sat 07 November** - _'It's time to head back to Basgiath for Threshing Day, Rebecca Yarros's brand new collection of thirteen stories about our favourite riders and the dragons who chose them (or very nearly roasted them).'_ 2pm to 4pm | Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe · Old Town | 21.10 - More details here, shared by Fantasy Bookclub Scotland. **🛍️ Funk Fair Lates Thu 12 November** - _'Curated mix of quality antiques, mid-century furniture, vintage fashion, homeware, art, records and beautifully made pieces with real character. Come after work, have a drink, have a wander, find something your house didn't know it was missing.'_ 4pm to 8pm | The Out of the Blue Drill Hall · Leith | £2, £1 Concessions - More details here, shared by Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust. **🌍 People's Emergency Briefing Thu 19 November** - _'Longstone Community Council invites you to a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing, an eye-opening film bringing together 9 leading UK scientists and experts on the latest evidence about climate change. A short open discussion will follow.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Slateford Longstone Parish Church · Longstone | FREE - More details here, shared by Mary, Longstone Community Council. People's Emergency BriefingLongstone Community Council invite you to a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film - the truth about climate change.Eventbrite **🧀 Artisan Cheese & Wine Thu 26 November** - _'Let us introduce you to a fantastic selection of mixed wines. We have selected the perfect artisan cheeses to complement the wines. A great way to spend an evening with friends. Attendees receive 10% off product purchases on the evening.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Starter Culture Edinburgh - Cafe Bar · Marchmont & Meadows | £40 - More details here, shared by Rachna DHEER, STARTER CULTURE EDINBURGH LTD. Remember you can always see all **280+** upcoming local events on TownSpot calendars and maps. Thanks to everyone who shares their things! Get in touch here 📮 * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🦴 Mystery of hundreds of animal bones at Arthur’s Seat. 2. 🔥 Council warned gift shops could stop Princes Street hotel construction. 3. 🍿 Local history thread on Leith’s 'Luxury Supercinema'. 4. 🏗️ Cracks in part of Powderhall Footbridge first noted in 2017. 5. 🎓 Students and staff fight to save university's costume design course. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**1,019.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:_**33,800 _._** 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**5,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to help keep it ticking over. It's even cheaper when you buy an annual subscription. You'll get bonus content, the city's best events guides and exclusive investigative journalism. Thanks. Subscribe for free or upgrade here

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📢 Community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing Leading experts explain what climate & nature crisis means for food, health, weather and the cost of living. Followed by a local discussion. MP,MSP,Cllrs have been invited. 📍Slateford/Longstone Church 📅19/11/26 🕖7pm 🎟️ Free – book a seat 👇

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For the first time - Edinburgh's Usher Hall will host Scotland's Festival of Remembrance on Saturday 7th November, a poignant evening of remembrance, in honour of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service. Tickets: cultureedinburgh.com/events/scotl...

cultureedinburgh.comScotland's Festival of RemembranceOn Saturday the 07th of November the Nation will gather to pause, reflect and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Uni strikes enter fourth week, Summerhall developer 'distressed' by own plans, community buyout bid for Blackford church + meet the Pacific row record-breaking Maclean brothers

edinburghminute.comThe Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 19 October 2026👋 Good morning good people of Edinburgh. Thanks for bearing with me while I took a few days off from sending the newsletter. Hello and welcome to the 100 or so folks who signed up last week and must be wondering why they weren't receiving anything! Normal service resumes now. Here’s Monday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🌦️ **This week's weather forecast** : A misty start compared to that glorious weekend. It's **2C** just now with a 'feels like' temperature of zero, so wrap up. The morning sun is likely to be replaced by cloud from 11am. Rain moves in tonight with light showers throughout Tuesday and Wednesday. Drier and sunnier on Thursday before a weekend of sunshine and showers. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. 🌅 **Sunrise** : 7.52am. **Sunset** : 6.02pm. 📰 Here’s a round-up of key **headlines** from this morning, this weekend and last week: 🚔 Police are investigating a string of vandalism reports at the homes of _Leonardo UK_ military defence technology staff, including at a property in South Queensferry. - Dipesh Gadher, Sunday Times + Neil Pooran, Independent + Laura Pollock, The National. 🎓 A fourth week of strike action by some **University of Edinburgh** staff continues today amid plans to close around 90 degrees to new applicants as part of £140m cuts. * **_Great British Sewing Bee_** finalist Órla Ní Eadhra is among the students supporting staff. - Christina O'Neill & Amie Flett, STV News. * ''_My dream career started here': Costume designers protest degree closure_ ' - Orla MacLeod, BBC Scotland News. * '_Edinburgh programme closures have staff asking about the purpose of university._ ' - Garrett Baylor Stell, The Herald. * '‘ _Students aren’t getting what was promised, regardless of strikes’: Strikers speak out_ '. - Jorja Lindsay, The Tab. * '_**Ian Rankin** reveals dismay over 'terrible' university funding system_' - Brian Ferguson, The Herald. * And in case you missed it: '_Principal pledges dedication to role, as 2028 departure announced_ ' - University of Edinburgh. 🎨 Ali Afshar, the developer behind plans to replace parts of **Summerhall** with a hotel and student flats, says he feels 'upset' and '_quite distressed that a large proportion of them [resident artists] may not be able to afford to go back to Summerhall_ ', adding that he believes the council should do more to support local creatives. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. ⮑ ‘ _You can’t just build something like Summerhall. You have to take the journey._ ’ - Summerhall Arts boss Sam Gough interviewed in the Edinburgh Inquirer. 🏢 **Westfield Court** owners 'fear years of limbo' over an uncertain future for the troubled Gorgie flats. - Ian Swanson, Evening News. 🏗️ Cracks in part of **Powderhall Footbridge** were first noted in 2017, reports the Spurtle. ⮑ A council report on the state of the closed bridge estimates that replacement works could be delayed until early 2028, reports the edi.bike newsletter. FOOTBRIDGE DESIGN LIFE WAS NO GUARANTEE | Broughton SpurtlePowderhall Footbridge, opened in 2009, was designed in accordance with the standards and engineering knowledge applicable at the time. However, its 120-year design life was not a guarantee that the bridge would last for 120 years.These startling assertions appear in a Briefing Note (14.10.26) just issued by the Council’s City & Neighbourhood Services and Transport & Mobility Directorate. We attach it in full below.Broughton Spurtle 🏗️ '_Council warned gift shops could stop**Princes Street** hotel construction_' - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. 🔥 '_Mystery deepens over bizarre animal bones discovered in wake of**Arthur’s Seat** wildfire_' - Rachel Fergusson, Evening News. 🏍️ "_I see them all around me, breaking the law, and people bring it up all the time_ " - City MP Scott Arthur has secured a House of Commons debate on the **'_growing problems' of illegal e-motorbikes_** , reports Ian Swanson in the Evening News. 🚌 Nearly 700 people have signed a petition against planned cuts for some school bus routes as the council tries to tackle a £1.3 million overspend. - Jack Davies, Evening News. 🤝 Edinburgh to host **_G20_** finance summit next year. - Ian Swanson, Evening News. 🏊‍♂️ Edinburgh-based swimmer and brain cancer patient **Archie Goodburn** has been successful in his efforts to improve brain cancer care for patients, after the UK Government announced new measures. - Katy Scott & Claire Thomson, BBC Scotland News. ⚽️ **Hibs** banned their _Block Seven_ supporter group for three matches after clashes with police. - Alistair Gordon, Evening News. 💷 A set of **rare banknotes** worth more than £85,000 were donated to the British Heart Foundation charity shop at Straiton Retail Park. - Erin Maguire, STV News. 🏆 Winners of the annual **Forth Awards** at the Usher Hall included Lisa Petrie for her campaigning work against knife crime. - All the award winner photos are on the Forth 1 website. 📆 Coming up this week in **council meetings** at the City Chambers: ⮑ Monday, 2pm: _Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee_. - Agenda here, including an update on the **Westfield Court** flats in Gorgie, where owners and residents will make deputations. (You can read the residents' statement in advance here). ⮑ Tuesday, 10am: _Policy and Sustainability Committee_. Agenda here, including the **2030 Climate Strategy** annual progress update + a request from council leader Jane Meagher to spend £1,032 to fly to Paris for one day for the _Tour de France_ route launch event. ⮑ Wednesday 10am: _Development Management Sub-Committee_. Agenda here. 🎞️ Local history: The story of **200 Great Junction Street** , previously a 'Luxury Supercinema', bingo hall, nightclub and now flats, is detailed in Andy Arthur's latest entry on Threadinburgh. The State: the thread about Leith’s Luxury SupercinemaWhen it opened in 1938, the State was the last word in picture houses: a striking “jazz-modern” monument to the era. Its life as an entertainment venue was an inexorable 80-year decline…ThreadinburghAndy Arthur - Threadinburgh Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🌳 Launch of the Friends of Princes Street Gardens** - _'The LAUNCH MEETING of the Friends is on Tuesday 20 October 2026, 19.00 — at the City of Edinburgh Council Chamber, High Street EH1 1YJ. Speakers: Richard Rodger, Cliff Hague, Jo Mowat etc. Tickets available on Eventbrite:_ shorturl.at/Db5r3_'_ - More details here, shared by Friends of Princes Street Gardens. **🦴 The Curious Case of the Crow Hill Bones** - _'Who collected hundreds of animal bones and left them on a hillside beside Arthur's Seat? Explore Edinburgh's newest archaeological mystery.'_ - More details here, shared by Historic Environment Scotland. The Curious Case of the Crow Hill Bones - Historic Environment Scotland BlogWho collected hundreds of animal bones and left them on a hillside beside Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park? Explore Edinburgh's newest archaeological mystery.Historic Environment Scotland BlogKelsi McDaniel **🥳 Filmhouse longlisted for BIFA Cinema of the Year** - _'Filmhouse has been named as one of 15 cinemas on the longlist for the BIFA Cinema of the Year award! With nearly 50,000 votes cast and over 70 cinemas in the running, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for Filmhouse!'_ - More details here, shared by Filmhouse. **🖼 Yellow Towers Exhibition Crowdfunder** - _'Yellow Towers is a community art project reflecting on the 18 wind turbine jacket foundations in the Port of Leith. The project exists now_ as a website_and we are seeking funding to expand it into a physical exhibition in Leith and a publication. (Deadline: 28 Nov)'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🛍️ Skip the queue & shop early at Polwarth Pre-Loved Sale** - _'VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Our Nov 14th sale is SOLD OUT for seller spaces, so it’s set to be a good one! Help us make it happen and, as a thank you, shop before the public – first pick of 6,000+ pre-loved children’s clothes, toys & equipment, with no queue!'_ - More details here, shared by Elaine MacDonald-Keen, Polwarth Pre-Loved Sale. **🏛️ THE REID MEMORIAL CHURCH IS TO BE SOLD, LET’S DECIDE WHAT COMES NEXT.** - _'The Church of Scotland plans to sell The Reid Memorial Church (_ West Savile Terrace, Blackford_). Should the community own and run it instead? Join our public meeting Sunday 25 October, 4pm at Reid Memorial Church Large Hall. Help decide the Reid's future before someone else does. (Deadline: 25 Oct)'_ - More details here, shared by The Reid for the Community. **🔧 Talk on North Bridge Repairs Tomorrow, Tue 20 October** - _'This illustrated talk will be given by Rory McFadden of Balfour Beatty on the epic nine-year repair of North Bridge. This is a not-to-be-missed chance to hear the full story.'_ 5pm to 8pm | Waverley Court · Old Town | £7.00 - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Old Town Association. **🌿 Seafield Road clean + drink at Portobello Tomorrow, Tue 20 October** - _'Meet us at McDonald's and we will walk n' pick along Seafield Road, stretching those grabbers as long as we can into the greenery, and ending up at the Portobello Boathouse. Kit provided, but bring a head torch!'_ 6.30pm to 7.30pm | McDonald's · Lochend & Restalrig | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Trash Club. @edinburghtrashclub on Instagram****.**** **👻 Greyfriar's Bobby & William Wallace VS The HAGGIS ~ A Haunted Bunker Maze** [Until 30 Oct] **Tomorrow, Tue 20 October** - _'In this volunteer hand-crafted haunted maze, William Wallace and Greyfriar's Bobby must face the darkness as Scottish folklore creatures, history, and horror collide! This scary yet humorous charity fundraiser is a true slice of Halloween weirdness!'_ 6.30pm to 11pm | Barnton Bunker · Silverknowes & Blackhall | 5 to 15 pounds. - More details here, shared by Jean Paul A., Barnton Bunker. **🖌️ Life Drawing Classes in Granton** [Every Tuesday] **Tomorrow, Tue 20 October** - _'Relaxing life drawing classes at a reasonable price. Spend autumn evenings in friendly, welcoming company. The live model offers shorter and longer poses as you develop skills in each four week block.'_ 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Madelvic House · Granton & Pilton | £57 for four weeks - More details here, shared by juliet henderson. **🏛️ Corstorphine and Clermiston Community Council meeting Tomorrow, Tue 20 October** - _'A chance for the local community to hear about issues such as planning, policing, schools and streets.'_ 7pm to 9pm | St. Ninian’s Church Corstorphine · Corstorphine | FREE - More details here, shared by Bruce Mason, Corstorphine and Clermiston Community Council. > The next Corstorphine and Clermiston Community Council meeting is on Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7pm-9pm in the Beith Room at St Ninian's Church, Corstorphine. corstorphineclermistoncc.wordpress.com/2026/10/13/a... > > — Corstorphine and Clermiston Community Council (@cor-clem.bsky.social) 2026-10-18T17:44:42.679Z **🌟 Celebrating Edinburgh's Young Volunteers - Exhibition Event Wed 21 October** - _'Join Volunteer Edinburgh to celebrate the amazing young volunteers making a difference across our city! Enjoy inspiring stories, music and activities. Whether you volunteer, work with young people or simply want to celebrate, everyone's welcome!'_ 5pm to 7pm | Cornerstone Centre St John’s · West End | FREE - More details here, shared by Will Toms, Volunteer Edinburgh. **🍁 One Last Autumn Forage with Nature School for Grownups! Wild Plants, Tasty Makes & Playing Outside Fri 23 October** - _'One last chance to come play in the woods this autumn! 🍂 Join us at Bridgend Farmhouse on Fri 23 Oct, 2-4pm. We'll meet some wild plants, learn a thing or two about foraging and make something tasty together. No experience needed, just curiosity!'_ 2pm to 4pm | Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe · Cameron Toll | 15 - More details here, shared by Nash, Nature School for Grown Ups. **🛑 Stop AI Data Centres protest Sat 14 November** - _'March down the Royal Mile and rally at the Scottish Parliament to protest the 20+ monster AI data centres threatened to be built in Scotland. We are calling for a national conversation for the need for AI data centres.'_ 11.30am to 3pm | Royal Mile · Old Town | FREE - More details here, shared by Kate Whitaker, Friends of the Earth Scotland. **🚣‍♂️ An Evening with the Maclean Brothers: Three Brothers in a Boat Sun 22 November** - _'Meet the Maclean Brothers from Edinburgh and hear about their record-breaking row across the Pacific in 139 days, unsupported and without stopping. They raised over £1m for clean water projects in Madagascar. Co-organised with St Andrew Boat Club.'_ 7pm to 9.30pm | Edinburgh Greenbank Parish Church of Scotland · Morningside | £13 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. @greenbank_church + @standrewbc1846 on Instagram. 📍 Remember you can always see all **250+** upcoming local events on TownSpot calendars and maps. Thanks to everyone who shares their things! Get in touch here 📮 * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🚂 From the noticeboard: 322 new walks by train for an autumn day out. 2. 🟢 Four local Scottish Greens councillors to stand down before election. 3. 🌻 Former Secret Herb Garden venue near Hillend for sale at £1.45m. 4. 🎆 McEwan Hall announced as new Hogmanay concert series venue. 5. 🚔 Politicians bid to ban balaclavas in city centre. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**1,018.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:_ 33,800 _**+.**_ 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**5,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to help keep it ticking over. It's even cheaper when you buy an annual subscription. You'll get bonus content, the city's best events guides and exclusive investigative journalism. Thanks. Subscribe for free or upgrade here

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📢 Community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing Leading experts explain what climate & nature crisis means for food, health, weather and the cost of living. Followed by a local discussion. MP,MSP,Cllrs have been invited. 📍Slateford/Longstone Church 📅19/11/26 🕖7pm 🎟️ Free – book a seat 👇

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We are delighted to announce another round of our Grants programme has been launched this week. Full details on our website include criteria and how to apply, with a deadline for applications 8th January 2027. #researchgrants #projectgrants #edinburghhistory #bringhistorytolife buff.ly/kP8RN8w

buff.lyJean Guild Grants - The Old Edinburgh ClubThe Old Edinburgh Club runs the Jean Guild Grants programme, supporting projects and researchers which involve research, improving access to records and bringing Edinburgh history of life.

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This is an update on some of the actions flowing from my screening of the National Emergency Briefing last week: scottarthurmp.wordpress.com/2026/10/15/f...

scottarthurmp.wordpress.comFrom Screening to Action: Taking the People’s Emergency Briefing into ParliamentLast week, I was pleased to host a screening of the National Emergency Briefing in Edinburgh South West, bringing together residents, campaigners and community members to discuss the challenges pos…

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Archie has been amazing. What could have been a fleeting "15 minutes of fame" moment has become something far more meaningful. Through determination and commitment, he's turned it into an initiative that will save lives. Story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukSwimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announcedThe Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.

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I have been supporting the university with this - last week we both met with the UK Government to outline the benefits to the economy in Edinburgh South West, and across the country.

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New brewing and distilling centre at Heriot-Watt could provide huge boost to Scottish economy Heriot-Watt University has revealed plans to build a new £35 million brewing and distilling centre. An assessment of the proposal by BiGGAR Economics suggests the new International Centre for Brewing and…

theedinburghreporter.co.ukNew brewing and distilling centre at Heriot-Watt could provide huge boost to Scottish economyHeriot-Watt University has revealed plans to build a new £35 million brewing and distilling centre. An assessment of the proposal by BiGGAR Economics suggests the new International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD), could contribute hugely to Scotland's economy but an additional £53.4 million. The body also says that within the decade the centre could have a total economic impact of £324.8. million supporting 1,570 jobs in Scotland. Without it however the centre is in danger of lagging behind. The challenges to the industry including reducing the large volumes of water used to create Scotch whisky, and helping the sector reach net zero by 2040.