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06/11/2024

Castle of Light returns for its fifth year at Edinburgh Castle! Discover the iconic site after-dark and enjoy unmissable immersive displays, interactive installations, music and wonder.

See Edinburgh’s stories brought to life on the castle walls, meet Rex the loveable lion in the Great Hall, and grab a drink or snack from our café or street food vendors.

Make Castle of Light part of your festive plans and enjoy one of Scotland’s largest projection shows.

With an all-new show for 2024, you’ll walk in famous footsteps, dance through the ages in Crown Square and, for the first time since the 17th century, you will be able to “fire” Mons Meg!

From mythical creatures to forgotten tales – see Edinburgh Castle in a whole new light.

Enjoy the Defender of the Nation illuminated in a spectacular after-dark trail.

04/12/2023

Social Media Prize Draws and Competitions Terms and Conditions

23/10/2023

Irn bru carnival now on sale

IRN-BRU Carnival - Scotland's favourite festive family day out is back!

23/10/2023

Looking for a fantastic day out in Edinburgh?

Explore Deep Sea World, Edinburgh, Scotland's finest aquarium, for one of the most spectacular aquariums in the UK.

CSSC members get discounted tickets for one of Scotland's most inspiring aquariums. Get up close and personal with hundreds of marine species, including sharks, piranha, seals, anemones, seahorses, stingrays, starfish, jellyfish, snakes, frogs, and more.

See our website for more details, and don't forget to book your visit before March 24.

https://store.cssc.co.uk/deep-sea-world.html

16/08/2023

Stobo Castle Ladies Day 2024

Bookings are now open to note your interest in tickets. The online shop will close 25th September and then we'll purchase tickets.

Please register an expression of interest to purchase ticket/tickets for Stobo Ladies Day 2024

23/05/2023

The Benefits of volunteering with CSSC webinar
On Thursday 1st June between 12:30 - 13:00 we are holding a webinar to go through the benefits of volunteering for CSSC and the different opportunities we have available to our members!
During this session, we will explore the endless potential of volunteering, uncover the benefits it brings to individuals and society, and discover the various ways in which you can contribute your time, skills, and expertise to make a difference.
You will also hear from one of our Volunteer Team Leaders and one of our incredible volunteers to answer some questions and let us know what its like to be a volunteer for CSSC.
We hope you can join us!

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05/05/2023

Golf outing 25th August on sale now

Edinburgh's second golf outing is to Glencorse Golf Club.All members are welcome. All golfing abilities are welcome to come along and meet others with golfing interest.What's IncludedHot roll, tea/coffee on arrival18 holes of golf Two course mealCompetiti

05/05/2023

Golf event 30th June now on sale

Edinburgh Golf Outing to Kingsknowe GC - 18 holes of golfOpen to all abilities of golfers. It's not a serious day of golf, it's more about getting out and meeting other CSSC members who have similar interest.Low to High handicaps are all welcome.What's In

29/04/2023

Do you want to try dinghy sailing?
Then come along to the Edinburgh Civil Service Sailing Club taster day on 14th May! One of our members will show you the ropes and take you out for a wee sail on the Forth.
Where: Port Edgar Sea Cadets, South Queensferry
When: come along between 11 and 12am
Bring: some shoes that can go in the water, a hat if it’s cold, sunscreen for your face and something to drink if you’re staying for the barbecue. All the kit will be provided but if you want to bring your own wetsuit that’s great.
Cost: this taster session is free (https://www.cssc.co.uk/.../community-lottery-funding-the...)! (After that if you would like to join the club, we sail on Thursday evenings and it’s £5 a time.)
Please contact [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions. We will need to know final numbers by Friday 12th at lunchtime.

02/04/2023

Issue 4 of our member magazine, Podium is out now. Packed full of fascinating articles on health, sport, fitness and leisure.

https://www.cssc.co.uk/podium

27/08/2022

Emergency Services Open Day

Saturday 10th September 2022
11am - 3pm (Last admission 2.15pm)

Scottish Government Building, Victoria Quay, Leith.
Enter through Commercial Street entrance.

What will be there:
• Police Scotland Youth Volunteers
• Police cars
• Fire engines
• Ambulance
• HM Coastguard
• RNLI Lifeboats
• Search & Rescue
• Lothian Buses
• Military
• Local charities
• Free food being provided by Rapid Relief Team

Please refrain from bringing bags into the event where possible.

Any persons entering with bags will be subject to a voluntary search before allowed admission.

Police Scotland Volunteers
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Scottish Ambulance Service
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
RNLI
Lothian Buses
British Army
603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron RAuxAF
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Blood Bikes Scotland
British Red Cross
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance - SCAA
Street Assist Edinburgh
St Andrew's First Aid
International Fire & Rescue Association

26/06/2021

Today is Armed Forces Day, are we are proud to stand with the men, women & families who make up our Armed Forces.

Whether currently serving, veterans or in training, we know the dedication and commitment it takes to serve, and we’re immensely honoured to support our Armed Forces.

https://www.cssc.co.uk/news/national-news/armed-forces-day-26-june-2021

25/06/2021

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