Edinburgh Magazine

07/10/2025

🏗️ Big changes ahead for two of Edinburgh’s most iconic housing blocks!

Cables Wynd House and Linksview House in Leith are set for a transformative £69 million retrofit.

Approved plans will bring huge improvements in energy efficiency, fire safety, and outdoor spaces, with residents at the heart of it all. 🌍🏢

05/10/2025

🎉 Edinburgh’s Salvesen Mindroom Centre is celebrating 25 years of transforming lives!

Since 2000, the charity has supported more than 30,000 neurodivergent children, young people, and families across Scotland.

Its latest Impact Report highlights a growing need for inclusive support and the incredible work being done to meet it.

04/10/2025

A gentle community remembrance walk will take place in Edinburgh on Saturday 11 October.

The Widow Walk invites women who have lost a partner, along with friends and supporters, to walk together, reflect, and connect on the lower trail of Arthur’s Seat. 🌿

📍 Meeting point: The King’s Gallery, Royal Mile, 1pm

Alex Neilan - Sustainable Change

02/10/2025

🌿 Edinburgh is blooming with pride! During Climate Week, the city has scooped five prestigious awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful, including a Gold Medal and the Wright Sustainability Award.

From community allotments to iconic gardens, this recognition celebrates the amazing efforts of volunteers, local groups and green space champions across the Capital.

02/10/2025

👀 Look down, your pavement might just be trying to tell you something.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Cancer UK has launched the Street Ni***es campaign, transforming everyday pavement studs in London, Manchester and Edinburgh into eye-catching ni**le stencils.

Their message is simple but urgent: “If you don’t look for it, you could miss it.”

Breast Cancer UK

01/10/2025

🎨 Stunning works by some of Scotland’s finest artists, including Clare Arbuthnott, Emma Tennant, and Brenda Martin, are now part of this year’s Horatio’s Garden Charity Art Auction.

With over 70 pieces on offer, every bid supports the creation of therapeutic gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. Browse the collection and make a difference today.

Horatio's Garden

01/10/2025

📦 A time capsule has been placed within Edinburgh’s iconic North Bridge, capturing today’s stories for future generations.

With items like a council letter, school prayer etched in glass, and a Glengarry Cap from the King’s Own Scottish Borderers, each object reflects a unique piece of the city’s heritage.

A true tribute to Edinburgh’s past, present and future.

28/09/2025

📣 The 2025 VCEL Third Sector Conference is just around the corner!

Join third sector organisations, public service leaders and community partners from across East Lothian for a powerful day of connection, collaboration and real change.

🗓 Wednesday 12 November | 📍 Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

💡 Inspiring speakers, interactive workshops and networking opportunities await.

Volunteer Centre East Lothian

27/09/2025

🎟️ Free tickets available! Link inside. Ready to transform your home? Head to the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show on 4–5 Oct at Ingliston for expert advice, live sessions & inspiration.

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be packed with expert speakers when it returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on 4 – 5 October

26/09/2025

🌟 Edinburgh locals, this one’s for you! 🌟

Forever Edinburgh has launched Resident Days, giving people who live in the capital free and discounted access to some of the city’s top attractions, tours and experiences 🏰🥃

✨ The first date is World Tourism Day – Sat 27 September 2025, with offers like:
🏌️ Half-price green fees at Bruntsfield Links
🥃 Free tours at Scotch Whisky Experience

With four special dates running through to Burns Night 2026, it’s time to enjoy Edinburgh like a tourist in your own city.

Visit Edinburgh

24/09/2025

🥃✨ Whisky lovers – here’s your chance to taste history!

To mark Port Ellen’s 200th anniversary, an exclusive charity tasting will be held at a secret Edinburgh venue on 19 Nov 2025. Only 15 places are available via an online auction, with donations supporting the MacLean Foundation’s Rowing for Clean Water. 🌍💧

The highlight? A dram of the legendary Port Ellen First Release (2001) – 1979, 22 Years Old, guided by whisky experts Fraser Campbell & Dave Broom. 🥃

The Maclean Brothers

24/09/2025

Just days until The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh

Dreaming of a new home or thinking about renovating your current space?