A Leith charity has just a few days left to try to keep a local church building in community hands. Leith St. Andrew's parish church is due to be sold off by the Church of Scotland and if sold to a private buyer, the local groups using the building will be forced to leave, with the wider community losing access to the building completely. Leith St. Andrew's Trust (LSAT) is a registered charity founded by concerned nearby residents; it is aiming to buy the building on behalf o

Golden Wonder, whose crisps were first created in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge, in 1947, by baker, William Alexander, is bringing its World of Wonder experience back to Scotland this September. The pop-up gives crisp lovers the opportunity to create a flavour that’s completely their own. Following the success of its Glasgow pop-up earlier this month, the crisp brand, which sells a packet of crisps every three seconds in Scotland – is bringing its free interactive experience to Edi

Westfield St James Quarter is bringing together four Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) fashion alumni today (Friday 18 September), at 3.30pm-4.15pm, for a conversation on what it takes to forge a career in the fashion industry. In Fashion: Edinburgh College of Art Alumni in Conversation is one of the closing events of Westfield Days: The Sound of Style, the 10-day fashion and music takeover curated by Scottish designer Charles Jeffrey, to mark the centre's rebrand to Westfield S

The University of Edinburgh Sport has unveiled the Edinburgh Wildcats – a multi-sports club bringing together 70 sporting disciplines, from rugby to archery and weightlifting, to showcase the sports prowess of the university. The move sees the university become the first in the UK to adopt the American collegiate sporting model. Bringing together more than 10,000 students across 200 teams, Edinburgh Wildcats has been created to reflect the community built at the University of

Hays Community Hub is calling on local businesses and organisations to help make Christmas brighter for families across Craigmillar by taking part in its annual Christmas Food Drive. Based on Hay Avenue and run by social enterprise Places for People (PfP), the community space is open seven days a week and provides free facilities for local organisations, groups and residents, alongside a range of projects designed to support the local community. One of its initiatives is the

Stirling Distillery has announced that its classic nettle gin and limited-edition pink gin, along with its Castle Rock whisky, will be served at the craft bar at Radio 2 in the Park this weekend at City Park, Stirling. The distillery's nettle gin is made with nettles foraged from the slopes of Stirling Castle. ensuring its signature spirit is made from sustainably sourced, local ingredients. The festival runs from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September. Headliners include Simple Mi

A new community group, ‘Dads, Babies, & Beers’, has launched in Edinburgh to help new fathers bond with their babies and meet like-minded dads through a new weekly meet-up. The group’s inaugural event will take place on Wednesday 16 September from 6-8pm, at the Campervan Brewery Taproom, on Jane Street, in Leith. Following this launch, the group will continue to meet on a weekly basis. The initiative was launched by Chris Batchelor, founder of communications agency Feel Good

A small local organisation supporting children and young people through equine assisted learning is reaching out to businesses for help after seeing a 64 per cent increase in referrals over the past year. Edinburgh EquiLearn works with children and young people alongside its horses, providing a calm and supportive environment where they can build confidence, develop emotional and social skills and have somewhere they feel safe and understood. While the team say they are delig

Scottish Water, in partnership with Aberdeen Science Centre, Glasgow Science Centre, Dundee Science Centre, Dynamic Earth and the Science Skills Academy, has launched the third year of its Water Cycle Workshop, designed to encourage children across Scotland to become responsible water citizens. The Water Cycle Workshop was first developed in 2024 in collaboration with Aberdeen Science Centre, before being significantly expanded for its second iteration in 2025, which brought

An all-female team from Edinburgh-based financial advisers, PW & Partners, took on a 25k sponsored walk from Prestonpans in East Lothian to the capital’s Gorgie Road, to raise funds for the House of Hope, a well-being centre for people impacted by breast cancer, and for their families. The 16-strong team were marking PW & Partners’ 25th anniversary, by giving back to the local charity that supported staff member Leigh Philp’s Mum, during her breast-cancer journey. The House o

One Spa, part of Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, based in the heart of Edinburgh’s city Centre has launched a programme of new fitness, thermal and treatment experiences, forming part of a £700,000 investment in guest experience and the spa’s long-term future. Fiona Young, spa director at One Spa, said: “The way people think about wellness has changed significantly. Guests are looking beyond a treatment or a workout and increasingly want experiences that support movement, reco

A new cookery school for Edinburgh kids is to open in Morningside on Sunday 31 August. Based at neighbourhood venue, McLarens on the Corner, ‘Cook Stars’ will offer a year-round programme of cooking and baking workshops for children aged 2-17 years, as well as weekly classes for toddlers. Cook Stars will provide hands-on classes for small groups of youngsters to prepare their own dish from scratch and take it home with them. From 11.30am to 1.30pm on Sunday 31 August, kids

Edie Chaw and Tarek Hydara Estribio, both 11 years old, are being celebrated by YMCA Edinburgh for driving change. Both children, residents of Cables Wynd House in Leith and active members of youth-led advocacy groups supported by the charity, are leading the charge in helping develop their neighbourhood for the better. Edie and Tarek are active participants in several of YMCA Edinburgh's initiatives, including The Cables Wynd House Youth Residents Forum, a youth-led advocac

Duddingston Golf Club, which was established in 1895, has announced an initiative aimed at expanding its ladies’ section and identifying the region’s next elite female golfer. The club, which has a scenic, parkland course, located at the foot of Arthur’s Seat, said it is perfectly positioned to offer experienced golfers and those new to the sport the opportunity to take their game to the next level. Club captain Pauline Davie, Duddingston’s assistant professional, Katie Gra

Scotland's whisky scene will take centre stage from 20 August as Whisky Week returns. Running until 13 September, the festival invites whisky lovers to discover Scotland's thriving whisky culture through specially curated menus, exclusive drams and unique experiences, while celebrating the country's world-renowned whisky bars, distilleries and producers. Whisky Week Edinburgh is from 3-13 September, Whisky Week Glasgow is from 27 August till 6 September and Whisky Week Aberde

New artisan cheese store, The Big Cheese, on Edinburgh’s Broughton Street, opened its doors on 1 August, reporting an enthusiastic welcome. The Big Cheese stocks over 50 carefully selected varieties of fine cheese from around Scotland, the rest of the UK and continental Europe. Commenting on interest in the shop and its cheese, owner Neil Cunningham, said there had been much support for his new venture, adding: “Seeing such an amazing turnout has been incredibly encouraging

An Edinburgh artist who transforms local landscapes and architecture into stunning prints has been selected to showcase his work at the Portrait Gallery, on Queen Street. Callum Russell, who completed a Master’s degree in contemporary art at the Edinburgh College of Art, after studying Illustration at Falmouth School of Art, specialises in paper cutting and lino printing, creating prints inspired by the distinctive landscapes, industrial buildings and green spaces in and arou

The Balmoral has unveiled a new collection of private-event spaces inspired by three of Scotland's most celebrated literary icons. Three of the hotel's private-event spaces have been reimagined, as The Rebus Room, The Rabbie Burns Room and The Muriel Spark Room. Created in response to growing demand for immersive, experience-led hospitality, each space offers an elegant setting complemented by a customised menu and signature cocktail, each inspired by the writer's world. The

Businesses at The Shore have come together to launch a campaign reminding residents and visitors that Edinburgh's waterfront destination remains open for business following the disruption caused by the recent fire on Princes Street. The Shore Business Collective, a network of around 70 independent businesses working together to protect and champion The Shore, said that the partial closure of the tram line has had a significant impact on businesses in the area, and that the fo

A new independent cheese store is set to open its doors to customers on Edinburgh’s Broughton Street on Saturday 1 August. The Big Cheese will initially stock over 50 varieties of fine cheese from around Scotland, the rest of the UK and continental Europe. Some of the cheeses to be stocked are smoked over whisky-barrel chips, washed in red wine or brandy, or coated with garlic, herbs or chilli. Classic staple varieties include Isle of Mull cheddar, Gubbeen farmhouse cheese