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25/10/2025

🔬🚀 Careers Hive is back for 2025!

Running from 27–30 October at the National Museum of Scotland, this free schools event from Edinburgh Science invites P7 and S1–S3 pupils from across Scotland to discover the exciting world of STEM through hands-on activities, panel talks, and real conversations with industry professionals.

Public drop-in sessions available daily from 3:15–5pm in the Grand Gallery!

Edinburgh Science Festival
National Museums Scotland

24/10/2025

🎷 From the soul of jazz to the roots of reggae, The Afro Celt Exhibition tells the powerful story of how Black music journeyed to the UK and found new rhythm in Scotland.

Held during Black History Month at Custom Lane, Edinburgh (25–27 October), this immersive showcase blends art, photography, and music to celebrate identity, migration, and creativity.

Experience the rhythm of resistance and belonging.

African Caribbean Society of Scotland

23/10/2025

💬 “It was during my children’s assessments that the pieces of my own story finally made sense.”

This ADHD Awareness Month, Clinical Director Sarah Gallacher is sharing her powerful story of a late ADHD diagnosis and how it’s shaped her personal and professional life.

Her journey highlights the often-hidden signs of ADHD in women and girls – and the importance of inclusive, compassionate support.

The Purple House Clinic, Edinburgh

22/10/2025

👏 Huge congratulations to Graham Geddes from Newburgh, who’s been shortlisted for Volunteer of the Year in the Headway UK Annual Awards!

Graham founded Headway North East Fife in 2023, providing vital support for brain injury survivors in the area.

His compassion, leadership, and tireless volunteering have earned him national recognition.

Winners will be announced in December – good luck, Graham!

Headway - the brain injury association

21/10/2025

🥊 What a night for Edinburgh’s Emma Davison!

After a dramatic and courageous performance at Victory 15 in Newcastle, Emma was crowned the new MTGB British Muay Thai Champion, even after injuring her elbow in the opening round.

Fighting through almost the entire bout one-handed, Emma refused to give up and claimed the title on points in what was hailed as Fight of the Night.

20/10/2025

🎄 The Cards for Good Causes pop-up shop is BACK at St John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh – now open until 20th December!

Shop a wide range of Christmas cards, gifts, advent calendars, wrap and decorations – all supporting over 80 national and local charities.

✨ This year, discover inclusive Braille cards and in-store personalised messages in support of RNIB.

Every purchase supports vital causes and local community spaces.

16/10/2025

💚 Edinburgh came together to make a real difference.

To mark World Homeless Day, Specsavers Morningside, alongside local businesses, hosted an out-of-hours clinic offering free eye tests, glasses, hearing checks, and hearing devices to people experiencing homelessness.

The Morningside community also donated warm clothes, baby essentials, and food – creating a welcoming, supportive space for those facing barriers to care.

Huge thanks to partners including Social Bite, Streetwork at Simon Community Scotland, and Bethany Christian Trust.

15/10/2025

🎄 Looking for a Christmas tree that gives back?

Support people experiencing homelessness this winter by choosing a Caring Christmas Tree.

Sustainably grown in Scotland and starting at just £45, 100% of proceeds go to Bethany Christian Trust’s vital work, from emergency shelter and outreach to befriending and long-term support.

📍 Available for collection in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife & East Lothian

14/10/2025

In Edinburgh, over 80,000 people are living in relative poverty, including one in five children.

During Challenge Poverty Week, community voices and campaigners gathered at the End Poverty Edinburgh conference to call for urgent action.

Held at the Grassmarket Community Project, the event shone a light on the injustice of poverty in Scotland’s capital and the impact it has on marginalised groups.

City leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to prevention and change, including new funding through the Regenerative Futures Fund and better access to support.

The City of Edinburgh Council
The Poverty Alliance

13/10/2025

When a baby dies, families are often left with empty arms and aching hearts.

Simba Charity is helping to change that by gifting beautifully handcrafted Memory Boxes filled with keepsakes to help parents remember and honour their little ones.

Thanks to a heartfelt partnership with APC Edinburgh, these special deliveries now arrive with even greater care and reliability. Because these aren’t just parcels, they’re moments of comfort, remembrance and love. 💛

13/10/2025

🚶‍♀️🚴 Have your say on the future of walking, wheeling and cycling in Fountainbridge!

We’re inviting residents, commuters and visitors to share their views on plans to improve Dundee Street and the wider Fountainbridge area. 🌿

Proposals include upgraded cycle lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, wider footways and improved connections between Telfer Subway and the Union Canal via Gibson Terrace.

📅 The consultation runs until Monday 12 January 2026, and you can also drop into one of our sessions at Fountainbridge Library on 12 or 19 November (1pm–6:30pm) to find out more.

12/10/2025

🚧✨ A new look for Queensferry is taking shape!

Millions are being invested to transform Queensferry High Street and the town centre, creating a safer, more accessible, and vibrant environment for residents, visitors, and businesses. 🏘️💙

The first phase of work, from Seals Craig to Hawes Car Park, began on 7 October and focuses on resurfacing and pavement widening, with minimal disruption and no loss of parking.

Next year’s phase will see major improvements, including wider pavements, electric vehicle parking, new cycling routes, and enhanced public spaces, all while preserving Queensferry’s unique historic charm. 🌳🚴‍♀️

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