Rare first edition of Burns’ Kilmarnock Edition goes on display at the Writers’ Museum
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Rare first edition of Burns’ Kilmarnock Edition goes on display at the Writers’ Museum
21st July 2026The works will be on display from Monday 20 July until Friday 31 August 2026 to mark the 240th anniversary of publication. Printed in Kilmarnock by John Wilson during the summer of 1786 and published on 21 July 1786, the Kilmarnock Burns is regarded by many as one of Scotland’s most important books.…
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Countdown begins for September by-elections
16th July 2026The formal Notice of Election for by-elections in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards has been issued today (15 July). The full text of the Notice along with the Election Timetable and Nomination Papers are available on the Council website. Nomination papers can be submitted to the Depute Returning Officer in…
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Edinburgh residents asked to share views on Community Payback Orders
7th July 2026A consultation is now open inviting Edinburgh residents to share their views on Community Payback Orders (CPO) and the unpaid work carried out in their area. Last year alone, just under 50,000 hours of unpaid work was completed in Edinburgh – equivalent to over 6,000 working days. Projects supported over the last…
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Girls Cycling Programme at Portobello High School gets the green light
2nd July 2026Portobello High School has launched its new Girls Cycling Programme, bringing together more than 70 young women from across the school community to embark on a journey of adventure, empowerment, friendship and discovery through cycling. The programme draws inspiration from a remarkable chapter in the school’s history. In 1952, Portobello…
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Burnham’s Long-Term Plan Must Work for Business
29th June 2026Responding to today’s speech by Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Firms need consistency, clarity and stability from policymakers, if business confidence is to be improved. “Businesses will judge Andy Burnham’s plans on whether they deliver the boost to investment, productivity and trade desperately needed to unlock growth. As our recent report outlined, government must always ask whether policy passes a ‘growth delivery test’ to encourage firms to invest and grow. “It’s crucial that…
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Council call for help to develop and protect future communities
29th June 2026A consultation on how the Council should shape our communities, and the wider city, to meet the needs of local people and a growing population, is open from today until 30 September. ‘Call for Ideas’ is an opportunity for those living and working in the city to give their ideas and proposals…
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Share your views on Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for 2026
29th June 2026Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposed Firework Control Zones (FCZs) for autumn 2026 as a public consultation gets underway across Edinburgh. The consultation is seeking views on continuing Firework Control Zones in Corstorphine, Longstone, Sighthill/Broomhouse, Mordeun and The Murrays, as well as introducing new zones in Liberton Grange,…
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Award-winning garden opens in Edinburgh
24th June 2026Drakkar’s Drift was formally opened by the Council’s Culture and Communities Convener on Sunday (21 June) following a successful community campaign to bring the garden to its permanent home in Victoria Park. Designed by Leith resident Luke Coleman, the garden achieved remarkable success at the RHS Flower Show, winning a Gold…
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New exhibition explores how the Second World War shaped life in Queensferry
19th June 2026The Second World War Comes to Queensferry has been developed in partnership with the Queensferry History Group and brings together photographs, research, personal stories, and local memories to reveal how the community experienced the upheaval of war. Queensferry occupied a strategically important position during the Second World War because of its…
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New exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Edinburgh photographer Sandra George
16th June 2026This summer, the City Art Centre will present Start from the Level, the largest exhibition ever staged of the work of Sandra George (1957–2013), one of Edinburgh’s most prolific photographers and community activists. Start from the Level is produced in partnership with Craigmillar Now, an arts and heritage centre based in Craigmillar, who…
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