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👋 Good morning Edinburgh. A reminder that the Minute is on pause next week and returns a week on Monday, 8 June. I miss it too! I just need to recharge. Thanks for understanding, and no thanks to those who sent nasty emails complaining about the Minute taking a break. Lovely to wake up at 5am to read those... Like everyone, sometimes I need a break! The good outweigh the bad, always, so thanks to everyone who sticks with this newsletter and supports it. It's yours to use and please remember you can find all the daily local listings on TownSpot even when the newsletter is on pause next week. Anyway, back on Monday 8 June. Big thanks to everyone who sent in things for today's edition! Here's your weekend **Edinburgh Minute**... Subscribe now 🌦️ **Weekend weather** : Slightly cooler today, peaking at **19C**. A chance of rain tomorrow, 50% at 5pm rising to a 70% chance by 7pm. More sunshine and potential showers on Sunday. - The full local Met Office forecast is here. 🛟 Coastguard helicopters and lifeboats were searching for **two girls reportedly in difficulty in the water off Portobello beach** yesterday around 5pm. The Coastguard response was stood down at around 8.55pm. - Keiran Fleming, STV News. 🚉 A feasibility study on the future of Edinburgh's **South Suburban rail line** will begin '_as soon as possible_ ' after the Scottish Government confirmed it would fund the investigation. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. ⛪️ The A-listed **St Stephen's Church** in Stockbridge has been put up for sale for £3m. - Jane Bradley, Evening News. 🖼️ A multi-million pound revamp of the **National Gallery** is being planned. Exclusive by Brian Ferguson in The Herald. * ⮑ Another exclusive from Brian: The 66-year-old**Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston** is set to be renamed 'at some point' within the next three years to make it clearer that it's not in the Highlands. - Read more here. * **What would you name it?** Feel free to comment at the bottom of the online version of this email. (_Don't reply to this email, I won't receive it._) Home of Royal Highland Show for last 66 years set to be renamedVenue rethink is expected to help Edinburgh step up competition with Glasgow for major concerts, exhibitions and theatre productions.The HeraldBrian Ferguson 🏡 There are early-stage plans replace **Braid Hills Nursing Centre** with a larger modern care home. - City Scope has the details. 🚔 Police are investigating reports that a man linked to organised crime was the target when a pick-up truck was driven into a house a near **Portobello** Golf Course on Tuesday. - Keiran Fleming, STV News. 🔥 Inquiries are ongoing into the cause of another **fire on Arthur's Seat** earlier this week. Fire brigade union leaders pointed out that the blaze was brought under control by the team from Marionville fire station, which is at risk of closure. - BBC Scotland News + photos here by Tom Duffin. St Anthony’s FireArthur’s Seat wildfire.....againTom Duffin’s Photography JourneyTom Duffin 💰 More analysis of the **_Edinburgh by Numbers_** data, released earlier this month, showing that US tourists are the city's highest spenders: handing over £550m in 2024. But they were outdone in the night-time spending data by Irish visitors, who spent £159 on average. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. ⚽️ English **Premier League** football teams Newcastle United and Everton have announced a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield Stadium on Wednesday 12 August. - Ticket details in this report by Liam Eunson, Midlothian View. 🎭 Local performing arts groups will take to the new stage of the **King’s Theatre** for its first curtain-raiser on 23 July following the venue's four-year £40m+ revamp. - Brain Ferguson, The Herald. * ⮑ Booking for **_A Great Night Out_** will open on Thursday next week, reports Liam Eunson of Midlothian View. 💌 An exhibition of **embroidered postcards of Edinburgh** by local textile artist Laura Lees opens today at _**Bard**_ on the Shore in Leith. Titled _'Wish You Were Here',_ it depicts celebrated Edinburgh scenes, buildings and emblems in thread. On show from today until Saturday 18 July. Bard is open Fridays and Saturdays (11-5pm) and by appointment outside these times at 1 Customs Wharf, EH6 6AL. - More details here. * ⮑ "_I'd always sent lots of postcards. But the buildings that were featured in postcards weren't the architecture I loved. So I stared doing all these lovely modernist buildings_." - Laura Lees talks about her process in this video. Arthur's Seat, embroidered by Laura Lees. * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard -_news you can use_ : ** Get in touch with The Edinburgh Minute 💌 > Remember all event notices can be viewed chronologically and on a map at https://www.townspot.co/uk/edinburgh **📰 C &B News returns!** - _'The June edition of C &B News is now available to view/download online, with print copies available locally from Saturday 30 May. Championing our communities along the upper Water of Leith valley: News, Views, What's On listings, Local History, Sport.'_ - More details here, shared by C&B News. **🎷 Dogs & Jazz Today, Fri 29 May** - _'12-5 drop in Free dog grooming advice to keep your 4 legged friends looking their best plus free doggy treats. Plus some live jazz music. Hosted by Loulous dog grooming & Dogdaze grooming. Woof woof.'_ 12pm to 5pm | Leith Walk Police Box pop ups, EH7 4LT | FREE - More details here, shared by Monty, Leith walk polisbox popups. **🎷 The Sound of Seventeen Big Band at Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Today, Fri 29 May** - _'The Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club will go super big on this Friday, 29 May: We're presenting The Sound of Seventeen Big Band, a 17-piece ensemble led by Nick Gould! Expect music from the Big Band era.'_ 8pm to 11pm | Heriot's Rugby Club, EH3 5QN | £12.00 & £15.00 - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club. **💍 Wedding Coffee Morning Tomorrow, Sat 30 May** - _'Discover the unique Edinburgh wedding venue set in a former Victorian Bathhouse and home to the UK's longest-running tapestry studio. Explore the building, meet the team, and see how our verstatile spaces can be tailored exactly to your style.'_ 10am to 1pm | Dovecot Studios, EH1 1LT | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **👐 Morningside Makers Market Tomorrow, Sat 30 May** - _'Discover handmade items from LEGO notebooks to avocado soap, and learn about the Opendoor, a day centre supporting older people with complex needs and serving the community for over 40 years. Free entry!'_ 10am to 4pm | The Open Door., EH10 5HY | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. ### 👀 **Looking ahead to next week** (find full listings here) **📊 What happened in the 2026 Scottish elections? Mon 01 June** - _'Join the Scottish Election Study team as we crunch the numbers on what happened at the Holyrood election using our brand new survey data. How did the SNP win again? Why did smaller parties surge? And what about independence? Q &A follows presentation.'_ 2pm to 4.30pm | Edinburgh Futures Institute, EH3 9EF | FREE - More details here, shared by Fraser McMillan, University of Edinburgh. **🚋 Tram Trains for Edinburgh - Annual General Meeting. Mon 01 June** - _'Prospective members are welcome at the AGM of Tram Trains for Edinburgh. After the routine business there will be an update on the positive, campaign developments and for everyone to share ideas & suggestions on how best to move forward.'_ 7pm to 8.50pm | Room G21, EH8 8AQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Tram Trains for Edinburgh. Home — Tram Trains for EdinburghA campaign to restore passenger services on Edinburgh’s south suburban railwayTram Trains for Edinburgh **🎨 Art & Fiction with Claire Lynch & Caroline Walker Mon 01 June** - _'Claire Lynch's debut 'A Family Matter' won the 2025 Nero Book of the Year Award and she's coming to the bookshop for a conversation with artist Caroline Walker, whose painting 'Daphne' features as the cover art. Join us for a creative discussion!'_ 7pm to 8pm | The Portobello Bookshop, EH15 1DA - More details here, shared by The Portobello Bookshop. **🎭 Musical Theatre Fitness™** [Weekly] **Tue 02 June** - _'For grown-ups of all ages and stages. Join us for an all levels workout that fuses functional training and dance fitness to the soundtrack of Broadway, West End, and movie musical hits. Wee ones under 12 months are welcome in pram, bouncer or sling.'_ 11.30am to 12.30pm | The Wee Hub, EH6 6JJ | FREE - More details here, shared by Krista Bridges. **🧦 Learn To Knit Socks** [Daily] **Tue 02 June** - _'Ready to up your knitting skills & learn to knit socks? We still have a few places left on our 4 week course at Kathy's Knits - Tuesdays 2, 9, 16 and 23 June, 6-8pm. We'll knit a pair of adult socks top-down, traditional heel. And it'll be fun!'_ 6pm to 8pm | Kathy's Knits, EH1 3SA - More details here, shared by Jane McConnell. **🎬 The 48 Hour Film Project** [Daily] **Tue 02 June** - _'77 teams took part in the biggest ever filmmaking competition in the history of Scotland! Come see the films at the Cameo, meet the filmmakers and vote for your favourites.'_ 8.30pm to 10.30pm | Cameo Picturehouse, EH3 9LZ | £9.35 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🥦 Weekly Fruit & Veg Market Place** [Weekly] **Wed 03 June** - _'The Edinburgh Community Food warehouse is open twice a week to everyone. Buy affordable fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and preserves. You even get offered a free hot drink. This market is a hidden gem.'_ 9am to 1pm | Edinburgh Community Food, EH6 5ND - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Weekly Fruit & Veg Market Place in LeithWe are excited to announce that our warehouse will be open EVERY Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 1pm with fresh, local and organically grown produce available. Stop by to shop and enjoy a free hot drink at 22 Tennant Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH5 6ND.Edinburgh Community Food LtdAuthor: Louise Cairns * * * 🛝 It's the 100th edition of _**Gayle's Guide**_ : Edinburgh's best free weekly newsletter of family-friendly things to do. This weekend: _Edinburgh International Children's Festival, a family sea shanty workshop at Pianodrome, Pedal on Parliament and more..._ Gayle’s Guide 💕 28th May 26Issue 100 - Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, family sea shanty workshop, Pedal on Parliament and much more!Gayle's GuideGayle’s Guide > **REMINDER: The Minute is ON PAUSE NEXT WEEK and returns on Monday 8 June.** ## 📆 What else is on this weekend in town? The next bit is for paying subscribers only… ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Lots to catch you up on after a busy weekend and a busy week ahead. Here’s Monday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🌦️ This week's weather forecast: A typical spring mixture of sunshine and showers most days this week. The heaviest rain is expected on Tuesday. A temperature high of **22C** on Saturday. - See the full local Met Office forecast here. * '**_The first thunderstorm rolls in at 5pm_** ' today, predicts Jacob Farr of Edinburgh Live. Let's see! 🏉 Flags at Murrayfield Stadium were at half-mast after Edinburgh-born former Scotland rugby player **Scott Hastings** died yesterday aged 61. He was undergoing cancer treatment but '_due to complications deteriorated extremely quickly_ ', his family said. "_Scott was an iconic figure_ ," said Gregor Townsend, among many paying tribute here. ⚽️ I know not all of you care about football, so here's a short summary of coverage on how a record-breaking season ended in drama for the **Hearts** men's team, who were just **11 minutes away from winning the league** before it all went wrong. * '_Hearts team-mates left bloodied after Celtic Park chaos_ ' - Mark Walker, Hearts Standard. * '_Police Scotland investigate Hearts players' 'assault' at Celtic Park after the Premiership title decider_ ' - Barry Anderson, Evening News. * '_Celtic vs Hearts final whistle explained as SPFL await report_ ' - David Irvine, The Herald. * '_We are engaging with Heart of Midlothian FC to establish if any of their players were assaulted on the pitch at the conclusion of the event_.' - Police Scotland. * '_Heart of Midlothian utterly condemns the shameful scenes at Celtic Park this afternoon which have, once again, embarrassed Scottish football_.' - Club statement. * '_Hearts were broken again, but a season of such magnitude should be relished_ ' - Jonathan Wilson in The Guardian. * Hearts-supporting **politicians** Ian Murray and George Foulkes raised questions about the game's officiating, with Foulkes saying he was 'escalating it to my contact in FIFA who will deal with it when their office opens tomorrow'. * * * 🗳️ It's a busy week of council meetings. Here's what's in the calendar: * Monday: **Licensing** , including a request from the Filmhouse for permission to screen titles without BBFC certificate as part of the Edinburgh College Degree Show. - Meeting agenda here. * Tuesday: A dozen more new applications for **short term lets**. - Agenda papers here. * Wednesday: **Planning Local Review Body** , including more short-term lets appeals after refusal. - Agenda papers here. * Thursday: The monthly **full council meeting** , including: the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report and an update on electric vehicle charging. - See the full agenda here. 💰 Edinburgh residents will have a say on a new **£2m Participatory Budgeting** programme funded by the upcoming **tourist tax,** which will go towards local neighbourhood projects. - The council published details here. 🏊‍♀️ A public consultation is planned for plans to revamp the **Portobello Swim Centre**. - Ian Swanson, Evening News. * ⮑ The council sent these details of **community drop‑in sessions** at Portobello Town Hall. Locals will have the chance to view the proposals, ask questions of the project team and share their views in person: * Tuesday 26 May: 10am – 12pm and 6pm – 8pm * Monday 1 June: 10am – 12pm and 6pm – 8pm. * More details from the council are here, which adds: "_Details of the consultation and how to take part in the online survey, will be shared on the Edinburgh Leisure website and at Portobello Swim Centre in the coming weeks_." Community Invited to Help Shape the Future of Portobello Swim Centre | Edinburgh LeisureThe City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Leisure are inviting local residents, customers, and community groups to take part in a public consultation on proposals to redevelop Portobello Swim Centre, one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive and well‑loved heritage buildings. The consultation will give the public an opportunity to comment on…Edinburgh LeisureKirsty Fleming 🚾 The council has confirmed it will not take enforcement action against developers of **Haymarket's** new offices for a lack of public toilets despite a previous requirement. - Joe Sullivan, Local Democracy Reporter, in The Herald. 🏰 Some of the paths around Castle Hill have reopened after years of closure due to rockfall concerns. - Joe Sullivan, Local Democracy Reporter, in The Herald. 💰 Plans for a new work of art reflecting Edinburgh’s historic links with the **slave trade** in the Caribbean are at risk of collapse due to a funding crisis, reports Brian Ferguson in The Herald. 🎵 '_First look inside old Royal High School £70m transformation into**National Centre for Music**_ ' - Jane Bradley, The Scotsman. 🎭 Theatre is coming to the _**Brown's of Leith**_ foodie spot on the Shore for the Fringe. A site-specific production of Andrew O’Hagan’s best-selling novel '_Mayflies_ ' is being planned by Grid Iron Theatre Company for the Foundry, at the Tower Street wing of the former engineering and metalworks as part of August's Made in Scotland showcase. - Tickets for the show are on sale here. ⮑ Brown's boss Gunnar Groves-Raines said: > "_Welcoming Grid Iron to Brown’s is a very exciting moment for us, bringing site-specific theatre into the heart of this evolving regeneration project. Throughout August, the production team and audience will coexist with designers, makers, artists, chefs and baristas, creating a lively occupation of a building which, until recently, was filled with the sounds of machinery and tools. The team at Grid Iron exemplify the vibrant creativity of Leith, which we are committed to supporting across our spaces, and we are honoured to host them for this unique production_." ☕️ A new bakery and deli could open between City Cafe and Monkey Barrel Comedy at 15 **Blair Street** (with a basement entrance from around the back at Stephenlaw's Close) if plans are approved. The applicant is Raff Crolla. - City Scope has more details and the planning application is here. 🏗️ The former _Leith Domestic Appliances_ store next to Leith Arches could become a **short-term let** flat. - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live. 🐈 Plans for a sculpture of _**Hugo the west end cat** _(first reported in Minute edition 577) are progressing. Sculptor Alan B Herriot's work is now at the Powerhall foundry, where it is waiting to be cast in bronze. - Read updates on GoFundMe and Instagram. 🚴‍♀️ The number of people cycling on **Leith Walk** hit another record, reports local transport data expect Ed Tissiman. An electronic counter built into the bike lane clocked 2,568 riders on 30 April. - Read more in this week's edi.bike newsletter, including plans for 30 May's Pedal On Parliament event. Edward Tissiman (@edtiss.bsky.social)New all-time record set on the Leith Walk cycle lane - 2,568 cyclists on 30th April, 2026. There has been another surge in cycling this spring after slow growth in 2025, and last year’s record has already been broken 10 times.Bluesky SocialEdward Tissiman Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🌅 Sunset from Calton Hill** - _'Hello Michael, hope this is the right place to send you photos. I took this from Calton Hill just now :)'_ - Thanks to subscriber Phoebe Tang for sharing this. **🛝 Petition for immediate investment to Inverleith play park** - _'Inverleith Park's play equipment is broken and unsafe. A consultation has been ongoing for YEARS with no outcome or resolution. Scotland's Play Act 2024 gives children the legal right to play. The Council must act to improve these facilities for all. (Deadline: 17 Jul)'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🏞️ Local podcast, Edinburgh Outdoors, shortlisted in the Scottish Podcast Awards** - _'Produced by Angela Casey, Edinburgh Outdoors explores the city's green spaces and the people in them. The nomination for the podcast is in the Travel & Outdoors category of the awards which will be held in Glasgow on 25 June.'_ - More details here, shared by Angela Casey, Edinburgh Outdoors, (also on Instagram here). Angela Casey of the excellent Edinburgh Outdoors podcast, exploring the city’s green spaces and the people in them. **🚍 Girlguiding Scotland members from Edinburgh and Lothian took part in public transport takeover day** - _'56% of girls and women aged 11-21 don't feel safe taking public transport alone. To give girls more confidence Girlguiding Scotland organised a transport takeover on Saturday. Girls in Edinburgh and across Scotland adventured via bus, tram and train.'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🦢 Sad news from Inverleith Park** - _'Dog walkers are sharing the sad news that two days ago the swan hatched 5 cygnets but today they are all gone.'_ - A photo of the suspect here, shared by Lee Chalmers. **🌱 Balerno local plan survey results** - _'Balerno is pro-improvement and the local residents want better schools, healthcare, facilities, affordable and appropriate housing, and environmental enhancement. Balerno is not anti-change but clearly anti-expansion, says a recent survey.'_ - More details here, shared by Nigel Duncan Media. **🎬 Casting Calls** - _'Casting for 3 parts in a proof of concept trailer, being shot in Edinburgh in September. This is for a feature film, about legendary cyclist Mavis Paterson. (Deadline: 31 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Ohwa Film. **🩺 Free Spinal Health Checks on Ferry Road** - _'Suffering from back or neck pain? Chiropractic Life is offering free spinal health checks. These appointments offer the chance to meet our chiropractor, discuss any symptoms, and learn more about care - at no cost. Call us on 0131378003 to book in!'_ - More details here, shared by Chiropractic Life Health and Wellness. **🔬 Pint of Science - Seeing Beyond the Lens Today, Mon 18 May** - _'Experience a unique blend of hands-on exploration and empathetic discussion in this interactive event. Participants will have the chance to view their own hands in magnified detail, gaining a closer perspective on the textures and surfaces.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Steel Coulson Southside, EH9 1PU | £5 - More details here, shared by Glen Dawkins. **🎤 'Vocal Break: On Women, Music & Power' with Lauren Elkin Tomorrow, Tue 19 May** - _'In Vocal Break, Lauren Elkin seamlessly blends memoir, feminist manifesto and cultural history to explore a plurality of female singing voices. Join us in welcoming her to Porty for a discussion with art writer, editor and curator Rachel Ashenden.'_ 7pm to 8pm | The Portobello Bookshop, EH15 1DA | FREE - More details here, shared by The Portobello Bookshop. Lauren Elkin - Vocal Break at The Portobello BookshopPlease come and join us for Lauren Elkin - Vocal Break on 19th May, at The Portobello BookshopVocal Break at The Portobello Bookshop **🧘‍♀️ The Power of a Quiet Mind ~ Special Meditation Event Tomorrow, Tue 19 May** - _'Enjoy a special meditation evening with an international teacher from Mexico City, Gen-la Kelsang Sangden. This is a rare opportunity to receive teachings from her in person on the Power of a Quiet Mind. The talk will be followed by refreshments.'_ 7pm to 8.30pm | Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh, EH6 5EA | £15 (£10.50 Members) - More details here, shared by Kadampa Meditation Centre. **🛍️ Calling Local Shops, Cafés & Makers: Fair Trade Stock Seeking a New Home** [Weekly] **Wed 20 May** - _'Local fair trade shop Terrapin Trading is looking for Edinburgh shops, cafés or community spaces interested in taking on ethical stock from makers worldwide. Know a business that may help? Email [email protected]'_ 7am to 5pm | Castlebrae Business Centre, EH16 4BB - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **📖 Few and Far Between with Jan Carson Wed 20 May** - _'Join us for the launch of the powerful, darkly funny new novel by award-winning Northern Irish author Jan Carson. An archipelago of haunted islands. A community seeking refuge from the Troubles. The perfect place to escape to - or so it appears.'_ 7pm to 8pm | Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop, EH8 9DB | £4/free - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Lighthouse | few and far between with Jan Carsonfew and far between with Jan Carson **🇺🇸 Democrats Abroad Monthly Drinks Social Wed 20 May** - _'Join fellow Democrats Abroad in Edinburgh for our monthly drink social. Expect community and ways to get involved. All welcome.'_ 7pm to 10pm | The Outhouse, EH1 3LY | FREE - More details here, shared by Jack Nevin, Democrats Abroad Scotland. **🌿 Houseplant Bingo Thu 21 May** - _'After a successful first Houseplant Bingo we are hosting another with bigger and better houseplants! Join us for a fun Thursday night out with the chance to take home a plant or two. Check out our ticket page or Instagram for more info.'_ 6pm to 8pm | Fir Espresso Bar, EH3 9QB | £5 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🏃‍♂️ Edi Marathon Weekend with Interval** [Daily] **Thu 21 May** - _'We're doing a few events in the lead-up to Edinburgh Marathon Festival - sign-painting with Good Time Running Club on Thursday, an opening party on Friday, and a 5km shakeout on Sat morning. Open to all and free to attend.'_ 6pm to 8pm | Interval, EH6 8LE | FREE - More details here, shared by Interval + on Instagram here. **🌍 People, Planet, Pint Thu 21 May** - _'People, Planet, Pint is your local sustainability meetup, this month's theme is Community Action. Join us for an evening of chat with like-minded people over a drink with a very special guest!'_ 6.30pm to 9pm | 3 Old Monks, EH6 6JA | FREE - More details here, shared by Eirini Chatzidaki, Small99/People,Planet,Pint. **📖 Wild Fungarium - An Evening with Kathleen Jamie Thu 21 May** - _'Join us as we welcome Kathleen Jamie for an evening of conversation, poetry and readings. We'll explore the inspiration and stories behind her works and discover how wildlife and nature is weaved throughout her writing and poetry.'_ 7pm to 8pm | Wild Fungarium, EH3 7TA | £5 - £10.99 - More details here, shared by Wild Fungarium. May 21st - An Evening with Kathleen JamieKathleen Jamie is an award winning poet and the former Makar of Scotland (Scotland’s National Poet). Often praised as a pioneer of ‘new nature writing’, Kathleen’s work explores a myriad of topics from her search for true darkness on Orkney, exploring her local area in Fife or spotting whales in the Firth of Forth. WeWild FungariumWild Fungarium **📖 Ellen Renton and Friends: You and Yours Pamphlet launch Thu 21 May** - _'Join us to celebrate the launch of You and Yours - the new poetry pamphlet from Ellen Renton, published by Verve Press. With guest readings from Megan Rudden and Patrick Romero McCafferty, and music from Djana Gabrielle.'_ 7pm to 8.30pm | The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, EH6 8RG | £5 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎶 TFEH presents: HANNAN JONES / ROBERT RIDLEY SHACKLETON / HANNAN JONES & OFF BRAND. Thu 21 May** - _'Tfeh presents a triple bill of experimental music at the intersection of "you liked the last one" and "you'll probably like this one". Expect sound art, card funk & free improvisation. Fruitmarket is fully accessible.'_ 8pm to 11pm | Fruitmarket, EH1 1DF | £10 advance/ £12 OTD - More details here, shared by Ali Robertson, Giant Tank. **🎨 Art Classes at Greenbank Church** [Weekly] **Fri 22 May** - _'A relaxing and highly creative art class for beginners and improvers.'_ 9.30am to 11.30am | Edinburgh Greenbank Parish Church of Scotland, EH10 6ES | £29 - More details here, shared by Emilia, Emilia’s ART Club. **🌳 Forest School Sessions for ages 5-12** [Weekly] **Fri 22 May** - _'Outdoor Forest School sessions in Craigmillar Castle Park with campfires, den building, nature crafts & woodland play. Wednesdays and Fridays. Limited spaces available!'_ 1.30pm to 4pm | Craigmillar Castle Park, EH16 4TB | 20.00 - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Nature Forest School. **🪑 Chair Yoga with Queer Yoga Edinburgh** [Weekly] **Fri 22 May** - _'Chair Yoga in Leith - join us for movement and a chat over a cup of tea!'_ 3pm to 4pm | Duncan Place Community Hub, EH6 8HW | £0-£8 - More details here, shared by Queer Yoga Edinburgh CIC. **🧶 Tatreez Workshop with Educators for Peace Fri 22 May** - _'Designed for children aged 9 and above, this 1.5 hour hands-on session introduces children to the traditional Palestinian art of tatreez (embroidery).'_ 6pm to 8pm | Palestine Museum Scotland, EH3 6QG | Donate what you can - More details here, shared by Educators for Peace. 👀 Looking ahead: **🎨 Hidden Door Festival** **3 - 7 June** - _'Join Edinburgh's grass roots arts festival Hidden Door, as they transform a huge abandoned industrial site this June for another ambitious and unique multi-artform experience. Free entry from 12pm - 6pm each day except Wednesday, ticketed from 6pm.'_ 6pm to 12am | Hidden Door, EH12 8NP - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Hidden Door FestivalWe open up forgotten urban spaces for the public to explore and discover incredible music, art, theatre, film, dance, spoken word and more.Hidden Door _**📮 What's missing from the Minute? Got an event to share? 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🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. So far it's a quieter start to the day, news-wise. However the Community Noticeboard is busy as ever. Remember you can always see all the local events on the new TownSpot calendars and maps. Here’s today's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🤝 Some follow-ups to one of yesterday's most-clicked stories (Old Town businesses plan improvement district bid): Local businesses are being encouraged to share their views in the online survey here**before 5 June.** * ⮑ Local businesses already involved include Mercat Tours, Museum Context, Elephant House, Vittoria Restaurants, Merchant Leisure & Scottish Design Exchange. * After yesterday's exclusive in The Herald, some of the businesses pushing for change spoke to Edinburgh Live's Lee Dalgetty about their hopes for the BID. Andrew McRae of Museum Context said being targeted repeatedly by **graffiti** was '_really demoralising_ ' for local business owners. * Council leader Jane Meagher said: "_We know from the continued success of Essential Edinburgh, the New Town's BID, what a well-run, business-led district can achieve, and look forward to hearing directly from businesses about whether an Old Town BID is something they would like to explore_.” - Ian Swanson, Evening News. #oldtownbid #edinburgh #edinburghbusiness | Edinburgh Old Town BID💭Have your say on the Old Town BID now. ❓This isn’t a campaign. It’s a genuine question, and your answer matters. A BID would give Old Town businesses a collective voice to tackle safety, cleanliness and visitor experience. In the New Town, Essential Edinburgh has been delivering this for 20 years. Now it’s the Old Town’s turn to have its say. 💡Two minutes. Anonymous. Non-binding. One survey response per business. Poll closes 5pm 5th June. Many thanks for voting and sharing with your networks. 👉Vote now - https://lnkd.in/ek4MSZJN Roddy Smith Arthur Mustard Andrew McRae Lynzi Leroy Neil Christison Tony Crolla Susan Morrison Andrew Johnson Michael Golding Marc Crothall MBE Gareth Barwell Paul Lawrence Mafalda Albuquerque Denzil Skinner Essential Edinburgh | Certified B Corp™ Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) #OldTownBID #Edinburgh #EdinburghBusinessLinkedInEdinburgh Old Town BID 🗳️ The monthly **full council meeting** is tomorrow, with topics including: Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report and an update on electric vehicle charging. - See the full agenda here. 🟡 Lesley Macinnes was last night elected as the new local leader of the **SNP** group on the City of Edinburgh Council. - STV News. 🚈 ScotRail is recommending people to plan ahead due to the **Edinburgh Marathon Festival** and **Melrose 7s** sporting events this weekend. - More details here. * A full list of **road closures** for the marathon festival events (across Friday, Saturday and Sunday) is on the event website here. 🖼️ **Art and poetry** created by people with lived experience of homelessness are being displayed on billboards across the city as part of a new public exhibition. - Rose Moncur, The Herald. 🛍️ The **_Lucy & Yak_** shop on Rose Street is replacing its stock with repaired, upcycled and second-hand clothing this weekend. - Rose Moncur, The Herald. 🐯 Local independent gift shop **Paper Tiger** has won _Best In-Store or Window Display_ at The Greats Awards in London. - More details here, shared by Michael Apter. 💰 MP Scott Arthur writes in: "_Amazing - the**Boroughmuir High School** community have raised over £13k (so far) for Papyrus - a charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They are fundraising in memory of a former student_." - More details here. Boroughmuir High School EMF PAPYRUSHelp Hamish OHara raise money to support PAPYRUS Prevention of Young SuicideJustGiving Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. * Remember you can always see all the local events on the new TownSpot calendars and maps. Thanks to everyone who shares their things! What’s On in Edinburgh | Things To Do | TownSpotFind what’s on in Edinburgh this week, from gigs and comedy to workshops, markets, and local events.TownSpotTownSpot **🌱 ECCAN’s Greenlight Fund is now open for community climate projects** - _'Applications are open for ECCAN’s Greenlight Fund, supporting community-led climate action across Edinburgh. £250–£20,000 grants are available for projects that bring communities together to build resilience and take action on the climate crisis.'_ - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN). **🎧️ SWURF meeting pods now live at SJQ** - _'SJQ + SWURF collaborate to bring first-in-kind on-demand private bookable meeting pods to retail space. SWURF's mission is to make Edinburgh a remote work capital. The Pods are bespoke design out of Glasgow with bookings from 30 minutes.'_ - More details here, shared by Nikki Gibson, SWURF. **🏋️‍♂️ Want to learn weightlifting?** - _'I have been lifting for 10 years, winning 2 British Championships and a Commonwealth Championships medal. I am now taking on clients who want to learn the Olympic lifts, or just basic strength training. I work from a gym in Leith, or can come to you.'_ - More details here, shared by Emma McCready. **🎉 NOW OPEN! PlayWorks - The Kiddie Play Place** - _'We believe in the power of play! Welcome to PlayWorks, the indoor play space inspiring everyday wonder. Watch your child's curiosity flourish as they explore, discover, and grow. Play. Shop. Party. Everyday from 9-4pm. 34-36 Argyle Place, Edinburgh'_ - More details here, shared by Alicia Thomas, MakeBelieve. @thekiddieplayplace on Instagram****.**** **💻️ Together in Tech wants new members** - _'We have created a new Meetup group in Edinburgh and we are looking for new members! Our goal is to create a supportive space that encourages Women, LGBTQ+ and Allies in Tech to share, learn, and grow together. Join us if that sounds good to you!'_ - More details here, shared by Together In Tech. **🏖️ Summer bookings now open at charity-owned holiday home** - _'Looking for a family holiday that gives back to the community? Local charity VOCAL has a holiday home available to book in Seton Sands holiday village – and every booking helps to fund free breaks for unpaid carers. August dates available!'_ - More details here, shared by VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian). **🍽️ Exploring Neuroinclusive Eating Environments for Neurodivergent Groups and Carers** - _'FREE neuroinclusive dining events this Thu & Fri (22nd & 23rd May) at UoE restaurants! Open to autistic people & carers. Meal, soft drinks & travel all covered. Interested? Email [email protected] or click the link (Deadline: 21 May)'_ - More details here, shared by University of Edinburgh. **⭐ Heart of Newahven are looking for a Business Development Manager** - _'This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can help us balance commercial growth with the unique and rewarding challenges of building sustainable service provision within our local community.'_ - More details here, shared by Roger Walpole, HoNC. Business Development Manager — Heart of NewhavenHeart of Newhaven **🍹 Hospitality Recruitment Day** - _'Malones Edinburgh is holding a recruitment day this Thursday 21st June from 1pm - 8pm. We're looking for part-time bartenders and full-time supervisors. Send your CV to_ [email protected]_ _to come along. (Deadline: 21 May)'_ - Shared by Malones Pub Group. **🎶 Edinburgh Southside Choir Summer Concert Today, Wed 20 May** - _'Enjoy a relaxing and uplifting evening, with a mixture of traditional and contemporary, familiar and new music. Donations in aid of The Edinburgh Clothing Store.'_ 8pm to 9pm | St Giles' Cathedral, EH1 1RE | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Southside Choir. **✨ Underground Magic: Edinburgh's Live Magic Night Today, Wed 20 May** - _'An evening with some of the country's best magicians, mind-readers, comedians, and the occasional wild-card variety act! This week features amazing local magicians Gareth White, Dave Reubens, Sean Harrington, and Luke Osey - hosted by Chris Thorburn!'_ 8pm to 10pm | The Gilded Saloon, EH1 1HB | 14 - More details here, shared by Cameron Gibson, Edinburgh Magic Company. **🧁 'Sex? On Campus!' Bake Sale Tomorrow, Thu 21 May** - _'Sex? On Campus! are an Edinburgh-based campaign providing support for survivors of Gender Based Violence at universities. To help fund the resources we share, we're hosting a bake sale outside the University of Edinburgh's George Square Library :)'_ 11am to 4pm | Main Library, EH8 9LJ | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🤸 Local History, Art and Nature Walk for Families Fri 22 May** - _'Community walks for all the family monthly on Fridays, 2.30-3.45pm starts 22nd May in Granton. We will walk, play, do art activity about local history & learn about nature Children under 16 yrs must be accompanied by an adult.'_ 2.30pm to 3.45pm | Madelvic House, EH5 1HS | Free/donation - More details here, shared by Tamsin Grainger, Granton Hub. Local History, Art and Nature Walk for FamiliesCommunity walk and activities from Granton Hub, North EdinburghEventbrite **📚 Silent Reading Slumber Party Fri 22 May** - _'Silent Reading Slumber Party from 9pm at the Victoria Bar. Free, but spaces are limited, so book your spot on Eventbrite. Bring your own book and the best book chats! Best pyjamas win a £10 voucher for Argonaut Books.'_ 9pm to 12am | Victoria Bar, EH6 8PD | FREE - More details here, shared by Sara. **🌲 Out There Award - Free 2 day outdoor skills & navigation award for 18-26 year olds in Edinburgh Sat 23 May** - _'Free 2 day outdoor skills and navigation course for 18-26 year olds. Run by the Rambler's - the Out There Award is a great way to learn entry level navigation skills, make new friends and enjoy fun days exploring your local area.'_ 10am to 5pm | Holyrood Car Park, EH8 8AZ | FREE - More details here, shared by Alistair Cooper, The Rambler's. **🍷 Ella Fletcher Designs Pop-Up Shop** [Daily] **Sat 23 May** - _'This weekend Ella Fletcher Designs will be hosting a pop-up shop at Nim Studios in Morningside. Stop by to browse and shop some lovely ceramics and enjoy some fizz while you're at it!'_ 10am to 3pm | Nim Studios, EH10 5QL - More details here, shared by Ella Fletcher Designs. **🎶 Tierhaus at Summerhall Newington, until 3am Sat 23 May** - _'Returing for yet another month, Tierhaus continues to develop a new clubbing space for Edinburgh inspired by 90s rave culture. This time, we've secured permission to continue until 3am, making it the only space outside the city centre to do so.'_ 11pm to 3am | Summerhall, EH9 1PL - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **💄 Style Meets Makeup Sun 24 May** - _'Join stylist Elena from Yellow Souls and professional makeup artist Federica Citarella, traveling from Ireland especially for this event, for an interactive and unique workshop all about discovering your colours in fashioned beauty.'_ 11am to 2pm | Yellow Souls Studio, EH6 6RS | £50 - More details here, shared by Elena Citarella, Yellow Souls Studio. Style Meets Makeup — Yellow SoulsJoin stylist Elena from Yellow Souls and professional makeup artist Federica Citarella , traveling from Ireland especially for this event, for an interactive and unique workshop all about discovering your colours  in fashioned beauty.Yellow Souls0 **🧁 Scone-Athon Sun 24 May** - _'All welcome at this fundraising event with music, activities, games, tombola, plant & produce sales. Refreshments alongside a delicious range of different flavoured sweet & savoury scones, see how many we can bake from the cob oven!'_ 12pm to 3pm | Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens, EH10 5HF - More details here, shared by Hannah Macrae, Cyrenians. **🥒 Nukazuke - Japanese Fermented Pickles Workshop Sun 24 May** - _'This technique has been used for centuries in Japan. Learn to create tangy probiotic treats using a bran bed (Nukadoko) Once your bed is fermented Nukazuke are very quick and easy to make. 20% off for EM readers- Code EM20.'_ 1pm to 3pm | Leith Pilates, EH6 6AY | £60 - More details here, shared by Ruth Munro, edinburgh fermentarium. **🧶 Beginner-friendly macramé making workshop Sun 24 May** - _'Craft a stylish plant hanger using soft cotton or jute cord in 3 hours or extend your session to 5 hours to create a wall hanging, double hanger or trendy macramé bag with local artist Lucy Wayman. This class is designed to suit your pace and style.'_ 1pm to 4pm | The Arienas Collective - Creative Workshop Hub, EH3 6NW | £55 - More details here, shared by Lynn Powell, The Arienas Collective. **🤣 Historically Funny Sun 24 May** - _'Sweary words, sexy shenanigans and saucy soirees - this is the history they don't teach you in school! The nae-walking, sit-doon, grab-a-drink and have-a-laugh history tour. Seriously funny - you'll learn things that will make your eyes water....'_ 5pm to 6pm | The Stand Comedy Club, EH1 3EB | £8.00 (conc) £10.00 - More details here, shared by Susan Morrison. * Next week: **🥀 The Decline and Fall of Welsh Labour - Scottish Election Study Annual Lecture Mon 25 May** - _'Following a seismic Senedd election, the Scottish Election Study welcomes Cardiff University's Professor Richard Wyn Jones to dissect where it all went wrong for Welsh Labour in our fifth annual public lecture. All welcome, registration required.'_ 6pm to 7.30pm | Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre, EH8 9YL | FREE - More details here, shared by Dr Fraser McMillan, University of Edinburgh. **🗣️ We need to talk about sewage... please join us! Mon 25 May** - _'It's a little known fact that after Edinburgh's sewage is 'treated', the resultant sludge cake is spread across local agricultural land as a fertilizer. Many believe this practice represents a serious risk to public health. Come and find out more.'_ 7pm to 8pm | Duncan Place Community Hub, EH6 8HW - More details here, shared by Angus Hardie, Leith Links Community Council. We need to talk about sewage……..do join us!The next meeting of Leith Links Community Council is on Monday 25 May at 6:30pm. Following a brief AGM and a short break, starting at 7pm we will hold our ‘ordinary’ CC meeting, startin…Leith Links Community Council **🎨 creative soundLAB: CLANIMATION ANIMATION COLLABORATION Mon 25 May** - _'Dive into a chill collab session where animation meets sound to spark some seriously cool creative vibes. Come expand your knowledge, unleash your creativity in an inspiring environment, network and take your sound game to the next level.'_ 6pm to 8.30pm | Bright Red Triangle, EH11 1AR | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **📰 Killing the Messenger: How Israel murdered Palestinian Journalists Tue 26 May** - _'255 Palestinian journalists have been targeted and murdered by the Israeli army. Join us in learning about these brave individuals that risk everything to shed light on one of the darkest moments in human history.'_ 9am to 5pm | Chrystal Macmillan Building, EH8 9LD | FREE - More details here, shared by Lee McNeish, The University of Edinburgh. **👖 Pattern Drafting 5 Week Course: Trouser Block Tue 26 May** - _'If you love making your own clothes but want better fitting trousers: Join us for a fun and inclusive class of guided at your own pace through the process of creating your very own trouser block based on your unique measurements!'_ 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Out of the Blue Abbeymount Studios, EH7 5AN - More details here, shared by Jen Byrne. **🪑 Introduction to Fine Woodworking** [Weekly] **Wed 27 May** - _'Introduction to Fine Woodworking course begins 27 May. Join us for a 6-week course where you'll build a handmade Japanese-inspired stool while learning furniture design, traditional woodworking skills, and safe use of workshop tools and machinery.'_ 6pm to 9pm | Edinburgh Open Workshop, EH6 7BQ - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Open Workshop. **🏛️ Craigentinny and Meadowbank Community Council AGM Wed 27 May** - _'Want to know more about the Craigentinny and Meadowbank Community Council? Come along to our Annual General Meeting. All welcome'_ 7pm to 8.30pm | Wilson Memorial Church, EH7 6RY | FREE - More details here, shared by Alice McAulay, Craigentinny and Meadowbank Community Council. * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 💰 Locals to vote on how £2m of tourist tax cash is spent. 2. 🏡 Scotland's Home of the Year winner revealed. 3. 🚔 Fountainbridge residents 'living in fear' due to drug dealing. 4. 🚦 Car hits traffic lights on West End pedestrian island. 5. 🤝 Old Town business improvement district bid. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**915.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:**30,000+.**_ 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**3,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to ensure it continues. The community spirit behind this newsletter is real. Your support makes Edinburgh a better place. 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👋 Good morning Edinburgh. It's been a busy week! The community events calendars and maps went live and this newsletter was named **_Best Regional/Local Newsletter in the world_** at the International News Media Association's **Global Media Awards** in Berlin. I always say this and I always mean it: huge thanks to everybody who supports or sends things in, shares the newsletter or donates to it. The Minute wouldn't exist without you. Here's your weekend **Edinburgh Minute**... Subscribe now 🌦️ **Weekend weather** : Things should warm up again later next week. Meantime expect showers again this afternoon, Saturday afternoon and much of Sunday. A temperature high of **17C** is expected on Sunday and a low of **4C** is forecast on Saturday morning. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. ⚽️ There could be major disruption to city centre streets on Sunday. Princes Street and much of the West End could be closed to all traffic from 10am and 9pm - if Hearts win the men's football **Scottish Premiership** title on Saturday. * **A trophy parade through the city centre** is planned for **Sunday** , if Hearts beat Celtic on Saturday. Details were published in the Evening News and by Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams and the council, with its own map here. * **What has not been published elsewhere is the plan for Saturday afternoon and evening** , after the title-deciding game. If Hearts do win, it's expected the Gorgie side will bring the cup back to Tynecastle Park on an open-top bus and show it to fans at Foundation Plaza. The club will not announce further details of Saturday's plan unless victorious. * Sunday's provisional parade route and list of bus & tram diversions is on the Lothian Buses website. There will be no trams in the city centre. To reiterate: _all depending on whether Hearts win the league_. * '**_Hearts superfans remain 'supremely confident' for title win over Celtic_** ' - Claire Thomson, BBC Scotland News. Diversions planned for Heart of Midlothian FC celebratory parade (to be confirmed) - Lothian BusesPlans are in place for road closures and diversions for Sunday 17 May should Hearts win the Scottish Cup final on Saturday 16 May against Celtic FC.Lothian BusesKaren Keith 🚉 '_**Edinburgh trams** : Council reaches out-of-court settlement in its case against law firm over original tram project_' - Ian Swanson, Evening News. 🟢 Three newly-elected **Scottish Green MSPs** will continue in their roles as local councillors until the 2027 council elections. But they will step back from leadership and chair roles within their remit as councillors. - Ross Chalmers, Deadline News. 🍿 A series of **free outdoor cinema screenings** are due to return to St Andrew Square next month. - Rose Moncur has the details in The Herald. * Meanwhile in George Square, organisers have confirmed the Folk & Food Festival is set to return in July and August. - Again, Rose Moncur with the details in the Herald. 🎤 Professor Beth Simone Noveck, a former adviser to US President Barack Obama, is due to speak at a public event in Edinburgh next month on the impact of AI on the future of democracy. - Liam Eunson, Midlothian View. ⏰ The founder of **_The Edinburgh Minute_** newsletter has spoken about winning a prestigious global news award... hang on, that's me. - Interview by Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald. Why I left a corporate job at Meta to build the world’s best local newsletterMr MacLeod joined the good and the great in Berlin last week, at the 94th annual International News Media Association’s Global Media Awards.The HeraldJosh Pizzuto-Pomaco * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard -_news you can use_ : ** Get in touch with The Edinburgh Minute 💌 **🍻 Popular beer garden now open at Bristo Square following 2-year closure** - _'The University of Edinburgh’s historic Teviot has reopened Union Social Garden just in time for this summer's sport season. Students, locals and tourists are all invited to enjoy this space and student-friendly prices. Open daily from 4pm.'_ - More details here, shared by Edinburgh University Students' Association. **🤝 Duncan Place Community Hub - new volunteer trustees wanted!** - _'Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith is looking for more volunteers to join our board of trustees from our AGM on 18th June. Closing date for applications is 21st May. See the Good Moves link for further information. (Deadline: 21 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Duncan Place Community Hub. **🏆 Edinburgh’s Forth Valley Chorus are 2026 Barbershop Champions.** - _'Forth Valley Chorus has proudly achieved gold at the Women’s Barbershop Convention in Manchester. This remarkable accomplishment places the Chorus first in the region to achieve the magical 700 points at contest. Photography by Eric Ideler.'_ - More details here, shared by Forth Valley Chorus. **🎥 Free opportunity for young filmmakers & journalists (18-26) with SYFF & The Scottish Parliament** - _'Apply to join the Festival of Politics TV team! You'll get filmmaking & video journalism training, then broadcast live from the Scottish Parliament at this year’s Festival of Politics. Learn loads, have great fun and gain valuable experience. (Deadline: 29 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Scottish Youth Film Foundation + on Instagram here. **🏄‍♂️ Hi-Land Fling** [Daily] **Fri & Saturday** - _'Lost Shore Surf Resort's international surf competition with over 20 pro surfers from around the world. Watch elite-level surfing, enjoy food, drink and entertainment. Free to attend for all the family.'_ 9am to 7pm | Lost Shore Surf Resort, EH28 8AY | FREE - More details here, shared by Lost Shore Surf Resort. Hi-Land Fling 2026 | Lost Shore Surf ResortHi-Land Fling 2026 The Hi-Land Fling is back! Lost Shore’s international surf competition returns for it’s second year, welcoming 20 world-class professional surfers to a two-day high performance surfing showcase. When? 15th – 16th May 2026. Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh, Scotland. Who? 23 pro surfers from around the world.Lost Shore Surf Resort **🎶 Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival Tickets On Sale! Today, Fri 15 May** - _'Tickets for Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival on sale 12pm Friday 15 May! This year's lineup includes performances from Scottish contemporary folk band Breabach, Mercury Prize nominated Seth Lakeman, An Dannsa Dub, and Indie trad fusion group Dlù.'_ 12pm to 11.30am | George Square Gardens, EH8 9JZ - More details here, shared by Assembly Festival. **🎻 Viper Swing at Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Today, Fri 15 May** - _'This Friday, 15th May, the Hot Jazz string quartet Viper Swing returns to the Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club! The band's infectious rhythms, joyful improvisations, and gravelly vocals blend to evoke the Swing-Era spirit of the 1920s-40s.'_ 8pm to 11pm | Heriot's Rugby Club, EH3 5QN | £12.00 & £15.00 - More details here, shared by Nicholas Harrison. **🏳️‍🌈 Fundraiser for Porty** Queer Football Community**🏳️‍🌈⚽️🥅** - _'Join us this Saturday 16th May for a night of DJs, dancing, karaoke and a raffle with big prizes all in support of Porty Queer Football Community 🕺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️'_ - More details here, shared by Katherine M. **🥃 Global Whisky Toast on World Whisky Day! Tomorrow, Sat 16 May** - _'Be part of #GlobalWhiskyToast! Raise a dram today & toast our Amber Restaurant's 25th! Post your own Slàinte Mhath - just tag us @scotchwhiskyexp to be part of the celebration!'_ 12am to 11.30pm | The Scotch Whisky Experience, EH1 2NE | FREE - More details here, shared by The Scotch Whisky Experience. **🌿 Nutrition & Yoga for Perimenopause and Menopause Tomorrow, Sat 16 May** - _'We are delighted to collaborate with Clare McMillan, a BANT-registered Nutritional Therapist. Learn which foods suit your body, alongside supportive yoga practices to nurture mind and body during this transformative time. Healthy snacks included.'_ 10am to 12.15pm | Edinburgh Yoga Room, EH1 3JX | £35 - More details here, shared by Stacey Chavis, Edinburgh Yoga Room. **📸 Edinburgh Photographic Society Members' Exhibition 2026** [Daily] **Tomorrow, Sat 16 May** - _'Our Members Exhibition 2026 includes prints, digital images and AVs. A highlight of our year, we'd love you to come and see it. It gets better every year! Open on Saturday 16 May from 10.30 to 12.30 and on Sunday 17 May from 10.30 to 15.30.'_ 10.30am to 12.30pm | Edinburgh Photographic Society, EH3 6QU | FREE - More details here, shared by Muriel Binnie, Edinburgh Photographic Society. **🌱 Edinburgh Vegan Festival Tomorrow, Sat 16 May** - _'80+ fantastic stalls, world food caterers, exciting demos, interactive workshops and inspirational talks running throughout the day from 10.30am - 4.30pm at Edinburgh College, Granton Campus, 350 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh, EH5 1QE.'_ 10.30am to 4.30pm | Edinburgh College (Granton Campus), EH5 1QE | Standard entry is £5 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🌿 Nature School for Grownups: Foraging, Play & Bushcraft (2 locations: Leith & Craigmillar)** [Weekly] **Tomorrow, Sat 16 May** - _'Join a playful outdoor session for adults. Learn to identify seasonal plants, try simple bushcraft, play some fun nature games, and spend time outside. Lots of laughs, learning, and fun!'_ 2pm to 4pm | Leith Community Croft, EH6 7EL | 15 GBP per session - More details here, shared by Nature School for Grownups. **🎪 Think Circus Scratch night Tomorrow, Sat 16 May** - _'Think Circus present an evening of experimental contemporary circus acts, suitable for all ages. Based in Edinburgh, Think Circus specialise in ground-based circus arts such as juggling, hula hoop, poi-spinning and acrobatics.'_ 7.45pm to 9.30pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, EH10 4NB | £7-£11 - More details here, shared by Think Circus SCIO. **🎨 Wildlife art and handmade bags Sun 17 May** - _'Discover talented makers and artists Mara J & Adriana de Matos. Inspired by nature, Adriana paints wildlife and pet portraits. Mara J makes gorgeous high quality pouches and bags.'_ 11am to 5pm | Leith Walk Police Box pop ups, EH7 4LT - More details here, shared by Monty. Art & accessories by Mara J Arts & Adriana Matos Artwork — LWPBoxMara J Arts - in 2019, I embarked on a transformative journey, moving to the UK and embracing motherhood for the first time. Amidst the delightful chaos, a new passion blossomed—my love for sewing. With the purchase of my trusty sewing machine, Mara J Arts was born. At Mara J Arts, I specializeLWPBoxSkip to Content **🍔 Stockbridge Eating House x Company Bakery Sun 17 May** - _'Stockbridge Eating House are bringing their famous burgers to Musselburgh for a pop up at Company Bakery this coming Sunday. Chef Dale will be firing up the grill and serving delicious burgers on our sesame buns all afternoon.'_ 12pm to 4pm | Company Bakery, EH21 7PE - More details here, shared by Fiona Murray. **📚 The Travelling Bookbinder wraps up support for Scottish literacy with book parcels Sun 17 May** - _'Edinburgh and Iona-based bookbinder and book artist Rachel Hazell - also known as The Travelling Bookbinder - returns to the Stockbridge Colonies Yard Sale with a selection of book parcels for sale. All proceeds go to the Scottish Book Trust.'_ 1pm to 5pm | Stockbridge Colonies, EH3 5HT | £10 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **📚 B.Y.O.Book Silent Reading Sun 17 May** - _'B.Y.O.Book Silent Reading Sunday 17th May from 2.30pm at The Tailor Cafe Bring your book and best book chat!'_ 2pm to 4.30pm | The Tailor Cafe + Wine Bar, EH7 5DR | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎶 Orla Noble | unfurl album launch + Holly Powers Sun 17 May** - _'Join Orla Noble for the launch of her self-produced debut album 'unfurl', out 15th May. Having garnered support across BBC Radio Scotland & 6Music, unfurl draws from Scottish folk influences & traverses from powerless despair to luminous hope.'_ 7pm to 10pm | The Caves, EH1 1NS | £15 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🍻 Pint of Science TechMeOut** [Daily] **Mon 18 May** - _'Come to hear scientists talk about their latest discoveries with a pint! There are still tickets for: Monday: The care crisis meets AI: Are robots the answer? Wednesday: The trust problem: Understanding AI for applications in healthcare.'_ 7pm to 9.30pm | Leith Depot, EH6 5DT | £5 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎶 like an endless scotland Thu 28 May** - _'like an endless scotland is an upcoming multimedia performance blending folk sounds with digital projection. Featuring live harmonium and spoken-word performed against a backdrop of dynamic visual lyric maps of Scotland's landscapes.'_ 7pm to 10pm | The Wee Red Bar, EH3 9DF | £5/£10 - More details here, shared by Euan Stamper. * * * 🛝 Find this weekend's list of family-friendly things to do in Gayle's Guide, including: _European Communities Day at the Drill Hall, Shrek at the cinema and a children's art club at Central Library_. Gayle’s Guide ✨ 14th May 26Issue 98 - European Communities Day at the Drill Hall, Shrek at the cinema, Gabby at the Zoo and much more!Gayle's GuideGayle’s Guide ## 📆 What else is on this weekend in town? The next bit is for paying subscribers only… ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. As the song goes: _The talk of the toon are the boys in maroon_ , as a win for the Hearts' men's football team last night means they could win the league this weekend. And their women's team could also win their league the following weekend. Here’s Thursday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 🪧 Anti-racism campaigners are planning to protest the Scottish Parliament's new **Reform MSPs** as they are sworn in at Holyrood this morning. - Details here from Stand up to Racism Edinburgh. 🚨 **Carjacker hunt after daylight knifepoint robbery** : A man threatened a 22-year-old woman with a knife and stole her car from outside the Scotmid at Morvenside Close in **Wester Hailes** on Tuesday afternoon. - BBC Scotland News. * Detective Inspector Robert Wallace said: "_This was a very frightening experience for this woman who was simply trying to go to the shops when she was targeted. Thankfully she was uninjured. We are continuing significant enquiries to trace the two men responsible. This includes gathering and viewing CCTV footage from in and around the area. This is a busy area and I am confident that there were people nearby who haven’t yet spoken to police. I urge them to please get in touch_." * '**_Community 'deeply shocked' after Edinburgh carjacking sees young woman robbed at knifepoint_** ' - Rachel Fergusson, Evening News. * "_It’s terrifying to think how quickly an ordinary moment, parking your car to get shopping, can turn into something so dangerous. She’s safe, but deeply shaken. No one in our community should have to fear this kind of violence. If you were nearby on Tuesday afternoon and saw anything at all, please get in touch with Police Scotland via 101_." - Local MP Scott Arthur. 🟡 Edinburgh council's local SNP group will elect a new leader after Simita Kumar confirmed she'll step down having been elected as the MSP for Edinburgh South Western last week. - Ross Chalmers in The Edinburgh Reporter. 🎮 Three local MPs have accused Edinburgh-based _Grand Theft Auto_ developer **Rockstar North** of obstructing legal processes over alleged union-busting with 'silence and closed doors'. The firm previously denied any wrongdoing. - Victoria Phillips Kennedy, Eurogamer. 🛬 The arrivals hall at **Edinburgh Airport** has been described as 'very industrial and dated' and 'not the standard we aspire to' by its chief executive, while construction work continues on a 'transformational' new arrivals hall. - Alastair Dalton, The Scotsman. 🔐 A developer has resubmitted fresh plans to turn a block of flats in Tollcross into an aparthotel on Home Street. - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live. 🏗️ An update to yesterday's news about a **high-rise stand-off** halting the demolition of a block of flats in Muirhouse: councillor Lesley Macinnes (a member of the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee) contacted the _Minute_ to say: "_At yesterday’s Housing Committee I asked for, and got, reassurance from Council officers that there is suitable accommodation being made available for the last resident, ahead of the demolition of the Oxcars and Inchmickery blocks_ ," adding: "_I am hopeful, based on the answer I got, that the resident will not be left to cope alone once the eviction process has concluded. Human aspect makes these decisions v difficult_." > Hi Michael, can’t verify that as still ongoing discussion & processes between the resident & CEC. But I am hopeful, based on the answer I got, that the resident will not be left to cope alone once the eviction process has concluded. Human aspect makes these decisions v difficult. > > — Cllr Lesley Macinnes (@lmacinnessnp) May 13, 2026 ⚽️ **Hearts** face a final day showdown away to Celtic this weekend after winning their final home game of the season last night. Manager Derek McInnes insists: "_I believe and have believed for a while we have a team that is capable of winning the league_." - Ewan Murray, The Guardian. * Hearts head coach **Derek McInnes** claims his side are 'up against everybody' after a 'disgusting' 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race would go to a final-day decider on Saturday. - George O'Neill, BBC Scotland. 🛍️ A designer pop-up boutique featuring more than 1,500 donated items opens at 93 **George Street** today to support the Maggie’s cancer charity. - Rose Moncur, The Herald. 🏡 A £595,999 fourth-floor flat at the **Quartermile** with views over the Meadows tops **April's most-viewed local homes** on the ESPC property portal. The most popular homes on espc.com in April 2026Discover the 10 most viewed homes on ESPC in April 2026, from prestigious city flats to coastal family homes. See what buyers are loving right now.ESPC 💚 This newsletter is people-powered! The Edinburgh Minute exists because of its community and relies on no advertising or private investment. For £5 a month, you help fund the (currently) tiny team of one person (👋) plus some occasional freelance support. In turn you’re supporting the promotion of local journalists’ vital work and keeping the newsletter 100% independent. I’ve decided to keep it as affordable as possible in the hope that you barely notice the cost. But together, your contributions can allow the Minute to continue and one day even grow, investing in more journalism and building a truly local platform – free from algorithms and commercial pressure. The more people who join, the better the newsletter gets. Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🤝 Save The Community Wellbeing Collective in Wester Hailes** - _'We are a community space run by the people, for the people - providing free, accessible art and wellbeing activities to Wester Hailes. To stop us having to close, we need to raise £15,400 by the end of July - please help where you can. (Deadline: 31 Jul)'_ - More details here, shared by Community Wellbeing Collective. * ⮑ People have donated £2,200 since the fundraiser first appeared in the _Minute_ yesterday morning. It was the most-clicked link in the newsletter. ☕ **Edinburgh's best coffee shops need your vote**! (Closing date 18th May) - '_After the anonymous judges awarded them in the 44 TOP UK coffee shops they need your vote for the best in Europe! HAWKER COFFEE / LITTLE FITZROY / BEATNIK / CAIRNGORM COFFEE / TANIFIKI_ Vote for your favourite from the UK winners at this link_._ ' - Thanks to a Minute subscriber for sharing this. **🎭 From Pitch to Theatre: Cowdenbeath FC’s Five-Star Night Out** - _'Cowdenbeath comes to Edinburgh! The Lyceum welcomed Cowdenbeath FC to see Black Diamonds and the Blue Brazil, a moving play about their club and community. Calling it “one of the best Scottish theatre productions”⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐. Runs until 23 May.'_ - More details here, shared by Alice Pelan, The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh. **🤝 Free activities for unpaid carers** - _'LifeCare supports unpaid carers—anyone caring for a loved one, friend or neighbour—with respite and free wellbeing activities. We run a full programme from our Stockbridge hub, plus a new drop-in watercolour class in Portobello. Come join us!'_ - More details here, shared by Claire, LifeCare. **🧘‍♂️ Online Zoom Forum: Paramahansa Yogananda: The Spiritual Vision and Influence in His Life and Work** - _'There will be five talks, each of 12 minutes, followed by discussion among the speakers and the chair, followed by Q & A. Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026. Time: 7pm-9pm (UK time).'_ - More details here, shared by Neill Walker, Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace. **🎉 Apply now for the ESHC Community Events Fund** - _'Have you got an event you want to host? We've got the space! And some money! ESHC maintains our basement as a free venue for community groups in Edinburgh, and wants to directly support groups by providing funding to host their events in the space. (Deadline: 15 Aug)'_ - More details here, shared by ESHC. **💌 Join the Tales of Rowan Acre storybook snail mail club** - _'For readers of all ages and anyone looking to slow down and spend less time on their screens. Every month, receive an enchanting story and accompanying illustration in the post and get lost in tales of sweet and mischievous little animals. (Deadline: 15 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Aude Ferrachat. The Tales of Rowan Acre - Monthly Mail Club — Aude Ferrachat · IllustrationWelcome to The Tales of Rowan Acre , a cosy and enchanting monthly snail mail club following the lives and adventures of Melvyn Mouse and his cousin Harvey. This mail club is for readers of all ages and anyone who enjoys slowing down, spending less time on their screens, and getting lost in talesAude Ferrachat · Illustration **📚 Christian Aid Book Sale** [Daily] **Today, Thu 14 May** - _'Edinburgh book event of the year, the Christian Aid Book Sale is back at the New Town Church, located on George Street by St Andrews Square. Massive selection of second hand books, music, film and art run by volunteers, raising cash for a good cause.'_ 12pm to 6pm | Edinburgh New Town Church, EH2 2PA | FREE - More details here, shared by Morvern. **🎬 Edinburgh Shorts Showcase Today, Thu 14 May** - _'Tonight! Check out some awesome local short films and meet the filmmakers! Featuring films from 48 Hour Film Project and Screen Education Edinburgh, including cave witches, wild west soda, stolen pleasure toys and more!'_ 8pm to 10pm | Cameo Picturehouse, EH3 9LZ | £5 - More details here, shared by 48 Hour Film Project. **🛍️ Stockbridge Colonies Yard Sale Sun 17 May** - _'Come along to the Stockbridge Colonies Annual Yard Sale from 1pm on Sunday 17 May for home baking and food, crafts, art, books, vintage items, jewellery, clothes, bric a brac and more. Look out for the homes with decorations and please bring cash!'_ 1pm to 4pm | Stockbridge Colonies, EH3 5HT | FREE - More details here, shared by Alexandra Snowdon. Colonies yard sale – Sunday, 17th May, 2026 – Stockbridge ColoniesStockbridge ColoniesJane Wood **👥 Body Doubling Co-working Event Thu 21 May** - _'Struggling with distraction while working from home? Join us for a structured co-working day, get stuff done, meet new people and stay focused.'_ 9am to 5pm | Foxglove Offices, EH6 7EZ | £9 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🏢 Not Another Job Fair Thu 21 May** - _'Take the next step at the FUSE Retail & Hospitality Job Fair. Meet employers who are actively hiring, explore full time and part time roles, speak with multiple companies, and get expert CV and interview support.'_ 10am to 1pm | Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, EH2 4HQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Kaitlin Yoder, Edinburgh FUSE. **🖼️ Art exhibition: Nordic Living launches limited edition lithograph collection from Edition Copenhagen Thu 21 May** - _'Nordic Living is launching a curated selection of original Edition Copenhagen stone lithographs - limited edition pieces from some of Denmark's best contemporary artists. All welcome to the launch, enjoy some drinks and discover something special.'_ 5pm to 12am | Nordic Living by Biehl, EH10 4DG | FREE - More details here, shared by Carrie. **💀 Dealings with Death and the Devil Thu 21 May** - _'A traditional storytelling show with tales that explore the consequences of coming face-to-face with forces beyond our control.'_ 7.30pm to 9pm | Leith Depot, EH6 5DT | £10 (£8 concessions) - More details here, shared by Kate. **🌿 Hilda Houseplant Hospital at the Houseplant Festival** [Daily] **Fri 22 May** - _'The Hilda Houseplant Hospital is popping up at Scotland's first ever Houseplant Festival by GreenAF at The Pitt - FREE for all ticket holders. Book a drop-off slot, bring your saddest plant, enjoy the festival, whilst we take care of it for you.'_ 11am to 5pm | The Pitt, EH5 1QD | FREE - More details here, shared by Rosanna, Hilda. **🍜 Cyrenians Indonesian Supper Club Fri 22 May** - _'Ruzita, from Singapore, grew up in a vibrant mix of indigenous food cultures. This supper club showcases Indonesian-inspired street dishes-Mie Bakso, Rendang, Gado-gado and Sambal Godok-shared over great food and conversation.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Coffee Saints, EH1 3AR | £38 - More details here, shared by Cyrenians. **🎹 Scotland's Forgotten Piano Pioneer: Dana Muller and Gary Steigerwalt play Helen Hopekirk Fri 22 May** - _'Hear the music of Helen Hopekirk, the forgotten piano pioneer who turned Scottish folk melodies into something extraordinary. Gary Steigerwalt and Dana Muller make a rare UK performance. 25% off for Edinburgh Minute Readers: EM-3223-GTGH-25.'_ 7.30pm to 9pm | The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, EH1 2EP | £14 - More details here, shared by Veronika Strelbitskaia, Helen Hopekirk Festival. **✍️ Auld Alliance Comics Festival Fri 29 May** - _'From 29 to 31 May, the Institut français d'Ecosse will host the Auld Alliance Comics Festival in partnership with La Belle Adventure bookshop! Come to meet acclaimed French and Scottish comics creators for talks, signings, and a live drawing show!'_ 4pm to 7pm | French Institute of Scotland, EH1 1RN | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **❤️ R &J: The Edinburgh Pop-Up** [Daily] **Sat 30 May** - _'Romeo & Juliet is popping up in Edinburgh. On 30 & 31 May, we're taking over 25A Thistle Street for a weekend of beautifully designed social experiences for people who are ready to meet someone properly.'_ 10am to 10pm | POP UP with stoodio., EH2 1DX | £20-£30 - More details here, shared by Romeo & Juliet. **🎨 Forth Bridges Creative Trail** [Daily] **Sat 30 May** - _'A family-friendly arts and crafts trail offering a chance to meet 35+ artists/makers, at 11 venues around South Queensferry, Dalmeny and Bo'ness. The trail ncludes open studios, pop‑up exhibitions, workshops (paid) and school art displays.'_ 10am to 5pm | Rosebery Hall, EH30 9LL | FREE - More details here, shared by Forth Bridges Creative Trail Association. Forth Bridges Creative Trail 2026Experience the vibrant creativity of artists & makers, showcasing local talent set against the stunning backdrop of the Forth Bridges. 30th/31st May 26Forth Bridges Creative Trail **🌳 Braid Burn Creative Writing Walk Sat 30 May** - _'Find inspiration in nature on this guided creative writing walk. Let's slow down together and take some time to reflect and create while walking along the beautiful Braid Burn in the Hermitage of Braid nature reserve.'_ 10.30am to 12pm | Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve, EH9 3HJ | £10 - More details here, shared by Cameo Marlatt. **🌼 Drawing & Weaving Workshop - Weave a Summer Garden Sat 30 May** - _'Learn to draw and weave an abstract garden landscape using a hand-loom! Join us for a day of mixed media drawing and tapestry weaving with artist Anuschka Barlas, inspired by the beautiful Dr. Neil's Garden. All materials and refreshments included.'_ 10.30am to 4.30pm | Dr Neil's Garden, EH15 3PX | £135 per day - More details here, shared by Anuschka Barlas. **🎉 QMU Community Open Day Sat 30 May** - _'Our free to attend Community Open Day returns to Queen Margaret University! Expect a fun, family‑friendly afternoon with creative activities, Therapets, den building and a chance to explore our campus and community spaces. No booking required.'_ 12pm to 3pm | Queen Margaret University, EH21 6UU | FREE - More details here, shared by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. QMU’s Community Open Day returns this May | News | Events| Queen Margaret University, EdinburghQueen Margaret University (QMU) will welcome local residents and the wider public to its annual Community Open Day on Saturday 30 May, inviting people to explore the campus, enjoy its facilities and take part in a fun, family friendly afternoon.QMU Logo **🍰 Baking Masterclass with Peter Sawkins Sat 30 May** - _'Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins, is partnering with Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy to host an intimate 'cook along' masterclass event. Learn to bake your own celebration cake, master the Croquembouche, and enjoy an intimate Q&A.'_ 2pm to 5pm | Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy, EH2 1JE | £140 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Baking Masterclass with Peter Sawkins - Edinburgh Food and Drink AcademyStep into the kitchen with Peter Sawkins, the youngest ever winner of The Great British Bake Off, for an unforgettable afternoon of baking, creativity and indulgence.Edinburgh Food and Drink Academy **🚲 Weird Wheels Extravaganza: Porty Community Energy hand cycle launch Sun 31 May** - _'Bring your bike & join us for a bike ride through Porty with many weird & wonderful bikes, helping us launch our new hand cycle for hire. Afterwards browse the stalls, try out a new bike, or take part in the mobility obstacle course. Family friendly.'_ 10.45am to 3pm | Porty Active Travel Hub, EH15 1BR | Free - More details here, shared by Porty Community Energy. **💿 Rise & Rave Fri 31 July** - _'Join us for a unique, early morning rave with live DJ on the decks spinning an electrifying mix of classic dance, trance, techno, house, pop, funk. Lose yourself in uplifting beats and feel-good energy. Dance, sweat, sing all before the day begins.'_ 7.30am to 9.30am | Leith Arches, EH6 8LY | See link from £6 - More details here, shared by Lisa Eardley-Brown. _**📮 What's missing from the Minute? Got an event to share? Nothing's too local!** _Please share your local news and events here_._ * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 💰 Fundraiser aims to save Wester Hailes community centre. 2. 🏠 Inside a 1960s council flat turned sanctuary in Newhaven. 3. 🏗️ High-rise stand-off halts Muirhouse flats demolition. 4. 🚈 New timetable for Edinburgh to East Lothian trains. 5. 🚲 Safe school cycle route partially saved (+ new update here). * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**911.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:**30,000+.**_ 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**3,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to ensure it continues. 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🌧️ Good morning Edinburgh. Light rain today before things get sunnier over the next week, according to the Met Office. Here’s Thursday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here ⛪️ Five staff members and 14 volunteers of the shop at **St Giles' Cathedral** have been dismissed, reports Ian Swanson in The Scotsman. 🚛 A lorry crashed into a railway bridge at **Balgreen** yesterday afternoon, sparking delays on the roads and rails. - Isla Storie & Cara Blackhall, Edinburgh Live. * '_All ScotRail Glasgow to Edinburgh trains stopped as lorry hits bridge_ ' - Donald Erskine has the travel impacts in The Herald. * 'ScotRail staff confirmed around 5.25pm that engineers had examined the bridge and confirmed it was safe for trains to run again,' reports Phyllis Stephen of The Edinburgh Reporter. * The bridge location is mapped here. Trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh disrupted after lorry strikes bridgeEngineers have been called to the scene of the incident near HaymarketSTV NewsCalum Loudon 🚉 The council's handling of the £836m**Edinburgh Trams** project amounted to 'organisational incompetence', according to a newly published investigation report. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald. 🇵🇸 The former owner of Movski's cafe in Leith, who was arrested and charged with a **hate crime for displaying a poster** which read '_Declare Leith a Zionist Free Zone_ ', has been cleared. - Alexander Lawrie, Deadline News. > "_It is deeply worrying that in a democracy that cases such as these are being brought to court by Police Scotland under Hate Crime laws. Following today’s verdict we will be asking both the Chief Constable and Lord Advocate to review their guidelines for pursuing such cases_." - Lawyer Aamer Anwar. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The council is planning a campaign highlighting the '_positive contributions_ ' of **migrants** to the city, after '_racist language_ ' and '_political rhetoric_ ' led to some residents feeling unsafe. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. 🎪 Volunteers of **Corstorphine Fair** say the event is under threat due to rising costs of licensing fees. - Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter. ⚽️ **Hearts** have written to the SFA and SPFL asking how '_a pitch invasion can effectively determine the duration of a football match, rather than the match officials_ ,' after their chaotic end-of-season showdown with Celtic. - The club published this statement yesterday. > "_The final whistle hadn't gone so no supporter should be on the pitch. The Hearts players were in danger, one or two got assaulted. It's completely unacceptable behaviour_." - Hearts co-owner Tony Bloom on TalkSPORT, quoted in Barry Anderson's Evening News report. Club Statement – HeartsHeart of Midlothian Football Club would once again like to thank our incredible supporters for their magnificent backing throughout this season, and to provide an update in relation to the events which unfolded at Celtic Park on Saturday. As previously noted, the Club is investigating events before, during and after 🎭 Leading historian Murray Pittock has been tasked with studying the economic benefits of the **Edinburgh Festival Fringe**. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald. 📚 This month's annual **Edinburgh New Town Church Book Sale** raised around £67,000 in support of Christian Aid. It has now raised more than £3m over its 50-year history. - This report in The Herald by Rose Moncur has details on this year's 'unusual finds'. 🚴‍♀️ Cycling on Forrest Road now makes up a third of all vehicle journeys, according to **the latest Spokes traffic count**. The count also found that car single-occupancy was at its lowest ever level city-wide, except in Portobello. - More details via Spokes. 🍽️ '_Memorably good_ ' - the new** _Cottage at Royal Terrace_** eatery is reviewed by Richard Bath in Scottish Field. 😻 Edinburgh's **Good Time Running Club** is producing a T-shirt to raise money for the **Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home** charity. - More details on Instagram and you can pre-order it here. 🐾 A new map of **dog-friendly local cafes** is seeking nominations. 'Bring Yer Wee Pal' is looking for owners who 'go above and beyond to make your business a dog friendly place to visit'. Founder Jemma says: "Up until now I have relied on my own knowledge of the city and where to go when developing the map but I’m just one person at the minute and I know for a fact I’ll have missed places, so I’d love to include as many places as I can. So repost, share, tag your favourite dog friendly places and let’s try and make the best guide we can for Edinburgh!" - More details on Instagram. 💚 This newsletter is people-powered! The Edinburgh Minute exists because of its community and relies on no advertising or private investment. For £5 a month, you help fund the (currently) tiny team of one person (👋) plus some occasional freelance support. In turn you’re supporting the promotion of local journalists’ vital work and keeping the newsletter 100% independent. I’ve decided to keep it as affordable as possible in the hope that you barely notice the cost. But together, your contributions can allow the Minute to continue and one day even grow, investing in more journalism and building a truly local platform – free from algorithms and commercial pressure. The more people who join, the better the newsletter gets. Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🧶 Knits to fit every body - Woolkind launches its first collection of customisable garments** - _'Edinburgh knitwear brand Woolkind has launched bespoke tank tops, made to order in its Marchmont studio. Online shoppers can also enjoy the custom experience thanks to an amazing community response which helped create a 'fit library' sizing guide.'_ - More details here, shared by Carrie. **🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Friendly Coworking Space on Marchmont Road** - _'Friendly coworking space on 27c Marchmont Road with 3-4 desks available. Flexible full-time or shared use, sit/stand desks, dual monitors, and 24/7 access. I’m looking to build a relaxed, neighbourly little community. Just pop round for a coffee!'_ - Shared by David Schulte, Embra Consulting Ltd. **📸 Lomography in Leith** [Daily] **Today, Thu 21 May** - _'"What is Leith? Not what it looks like, but how it feel? What does it mean to the people who walk its streets?" 'Lomography' is an analogue photography movement that views imperfection as a virtue and sees photography as part of everyday life.'_ 10am to 5pm | Wee Museum of Memory, EH6 6JJ | FREE - More details here, shared by School of History, Classics and Archaeology - University of Edinburgh + on the Wee Museum of Memory. **🌊 Right to Roam Exhibition and Osmosis performance** [Daily] **Today, Thu 21 May** - _'Visit Right To Roam, an immersive multisensory exhibition from artist Sarah Calmus on at Inspace Gallery until Sunday 24th May focusing on the the River Forth. Join an exhibition late and performance also on Thursday 21st 6-8pm. Tickets are free!'_ 10am to 5pm | Inspace, EH8 9AB | Free - More details here, shared by Sarah Calmus. **🧘‍♂️ Rocket Yoga weekly class** [Weekly] **Today, Thu 21 May** - _'Traditional roots. Modern energy. Rocket Yoga is designed to wake up the nervous system, build heat and challenge your perspective on what you're capable of. Move with intention. Find freedom on the mat. Every Thursday in-person and online!'_ 6pm to 7pm | Larch Leith Walk, EH6 5AH | 15 - More details here, shared by Dee McQueen Yoga. **🍽️ Lebanese Cuisine with Jad Youssef Tomorrow, Fri 22 May** - _'Jad Youssef (Celebrity Masterchef UK) is visiting The Cookbook Shop to demo and hand out tasters of ful maa'la akhadar, Lebanese muhammara, and apple mint ginger lemonade. Guests will also be able to buy a signed copy of his cookbook, Lebnani.'_ 7pm to 9.30pm | The Cookbook Shop, EH7 4AF - More details here, shared by The Cookbook Shop. **📚 Ella Risbridger launches The Kitchen Book Tomorrow, Fri 22 May** - _'A brand new cookbook from the bestselling author of Midnight Chicken and The Year of Miracles is cause for celebration, so join her in the bookshop and do exactly that! There will be great conversation and the chance to get your books signed too.'_ 7pm to 8pm | The Portobello Bookshop, EH15 1DA - More details here, shared by The Portobello Bookshop. Ella Risbridger - The Kitchen Book at The Portobello BookshopPlease come and join us for Ella Risbridger - The Kitchen Book on 22nd May, at The Portobello BookshopThe Kitchen Book at The Portobello Bookshop **🎷 The Corner Room Tomorrow, Fri 22 May** - _'A modern jazz double bill with Harben Kay's fresh, UK-influenced sound and Modern Vikings' acclaimed Scandinavian-meets-American jazz energy. Featuring Fergus McCreadie and more, expect creative, dynamic live music worth catching.'_ 8pm to 10.30pm | Hope City Church Edinburgh, EH12 9EB - More details here, shared by Hope City Church Edinburgh. The Corner Room: Modern Vikings / Harben KayHarben Kay (Duo) + Modern Vikings (Quintet) Live at The Corner Room, Edinburgh A great night of modern jazz from two of the most exciting acts around right now. Harben Kay brings a fresh, personal sound that blends jazz with influences from across the UK and beyond. With a couple of acclaimed albums, UK tours, and shows at places like Ronnie Scott’s and the Royal Albert Hall, their music feels both thoughtful and easy to connect with. Modern Vikings are a top-tier quintet led by Stephen Henderson, featuring Fergus McCreadie, David Bowden, Graeme Stephen, and Konrad Wiszniewski. Their sound mixes the melodic feel of Scandinavian jazz with the energy of the American scene. They’ve picked up serious recognition too, including a Critics’ Choice win at the 2024 Scottish Jazz Awards. If you’re into live music that’s tight, creative, and actually fun to listen to — this one’s worth catching. TICKET INFORMATION REDUCED: We know that sometimes money can be tight, so we’ve set a lower price for those who need it. If £8 is still a bit much, please get in touch. STANDARD: This is our regular ticket price—nothing fancy, just the usual cost to help us keep things running smoothly! SUPPORTER: Want to do a little extra? This ticket lets you cover your own spot and help someone else enjoy the event too. We really appreciate your generosity—thank you so much!WeGotTickets **🏰 Huntly Castle, 'The Fairest in the Country' Mon 25 May** - _'Learn about the Renaissance splendour of Huntly Castle in this talk, and find out what it takes to write a new guidebook for an old castle. You can also see old drawings and photos from the archives of Historic Environment Scotland.'_ 2pm to 3.30pm | HES Archives and Library, EH8 9NX | FREE - More details here, shared by Historic Environment Scotland. **🎥 Radiograph of a Family + Between Us Wed 27 May** - _'Join us for an evening of contemporary Iranian cinema. SDI brings together two striking docs centred on family and the realities of living across (and within) divides, exploring the invisible thread that continues to bind people to their country.'_ 6.10pm to 8.10pm | Filmhouse, EH3 9BZ | £5 - £12 - More details here, shared by Scottish Documentary Institute. Radiograph of a Family + Between Us + introThis screening is curated by Edinburgh-based Iranian filmmaker Maryam Haddadi, who will also introduce the films. There seems to be something persistent in the experience of being Iranian—something that resists distance, difference, and even division. A kind of invisible thread that continues to bind people to a place called Iran, no matter where they are or how far they have moved away from it. Maryam Haddadi’s Between Us explores this connection through the intimate lens of migration. Using a shared camera between a mother and her child, the film maps an emotional landscape shaped by displacement, distance, and the quiet negotiations of belonging. Yet even within this space of separation, something remains—an unspoken attachment that cannot be fully translated or replaced. Firouzeh Khosrovani’s Radiograph of a Family, on the other hand, turns inward. Through the story of her parents—divided by ideology, shaped by revolution, and living through profound historical shifts—the film reveals how the fractures of a nation can exist within the most intimate unit: the family. And yet, despite these deep differences, a form of connection endures. Together, these two films trace a powerful continuum: from physical distance to internal division. One looks at what happens when we leave; the other at what happens when we stay but are pulled apart from within. And yet both arrive at a similar question—what is it that remains? Perhaps what connects these stories is something deeply embedded in Iranian identity: a shared memory, a long historical consciousness, or a sense of rootedness that transcends geography and ideology. It is not simply nostalgia, nor merely cultural habit. It is something more enduring—something that continues to take us back, in different ways, to the idea of Iran. No matter how different we are, or where we find ourselves in the world, we always have something in common: Iran. And it is through this shared point of reference that connection becomes possible again. Written by Maryam Haddadi. Between Us (dir. Maryam Haddadi, Scotland, 17 mins) A mother and her four-year-old son navigate the emotional terrain of migration through a shared camera, capturing fleeting moments, quiet fears, and enduring love in an attempt to preserve their shared heritage before it fades. Radiograph of a Family (dir. Firouzeh Khosrovani, Norway/Iran/Switzerland, 81 mins) A Pre-and Post-revolutionary story of the daughter of a secular father and a devout Muslim mother, as they co-exist under one roof in Tehran. The Islamic Revolution took place in the director’s home. It affected every corner of their family life. This screening is part of Doc Screen, an initiative run by Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in partnership with Filmhouse.Filmhouse Edinburgh **👥 Craigentinny & Meadowbank Community Council. Annual General Meeting Wed 27 May** - _'What to know more about the Community Council? Join us for our annual general meeting. 27 May 2026 07:00-08:30 PM Wilson Memorial Church 127 Moira Terrace EH7 6RY If you have any questions email: [email protected]'_ 7pm to 8.30pm | Wilson Memorial Church, EH7 6RY | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🗣️ Stories on the Way: Subversive Stories! A medley of traditional Scottish storytelling. Wed 27 May** - _'9 subversive stories told by 5 storytellers trained in traditional Scottish storytelling. We aim to make you laugh... then make you think! Great accessible venue, food and drink available.'_ 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Scottish Storytelling Centre, EH1 1SR | £10, £8 concessions - More details here, shared by Mary Baxter, Tatterhood Tales. **💻 SWURF Co Working Club 28th May Thu 28 May** - _'SWURF's Co-Working Club gives you a proper place to focus, a room full of driven people, and the kind of energy that makes you productive. No commute. No commitment. Just one brilliant day a month that makes the rest of the month feel easier.'_ 11am to 4pm | Brewhemia, EH1 1DE | £10 - More details here, shared by SWURF. **🦌 Wild Fungarium - Wilderlands with Eloise Kane** - _'Join historical archaeologist, Eloise Kane, as she uncovers the unexpectedly human history of wild Britain and reveals the surprisingly human origins of Britain's flora and fauna with her new book, Wilderlands. Thursday 28th May, 7pm'_ - More details here, shared by Wild Fungarium. _**📮 What's missing from the Minute? Got an event to share? 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👋 Good morning Edinburgh. In today's newsletter: all the local news I can find, your community notices and the weekend guide. Thank you for reading, subscribing, sending things in, sharing the newsletter or supporting it. This newsletter wouldn't exist without you. Here's your weekend **Edinburgh Minute**... Subscribe now 🌦️ **Weekend weather** : Next week is looking summer-like with 26C forecast on Thursday. It will gradually warm up this weekend, hitting 20C today and 22C on Sunday. - The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here. ✈️ Around 370 workers employed by **Edinburgh Airport** have backed strike action over a pay dispute. The Unite union plans to announce strikes dates in the coming days and said it could be 'during the peak of the summer holiday rush'. - The Unite union press release is here. * ⮑ Strike action could ground planes during the World Cup and Commonwealth Games, reports Callum McCormack in the Evening News. * There are already '_airport chaos_ ' headlines even though the **strike dates are not confirmed**. An Edinburgh Airport statement said: "_Constructive talks on pay were held today (Thursday) with ACAS between Edinburgh Airport and its unions, including Unite. Further talks are planned for early next week_." - Craig Turnbull, STV News. 🚨 A stolen car was crashed into traffic lights outside **Preston Street Primary School** around 8am yesterday. Minute subscriber Diarmid Mogg sent the photo above, saying: "_20 minutes later, that pavement would have been crowded with kids_." * Four men were arrested, with police now appealing for witnesses. - Isla Storie, Edinburgh Live. * Keiran Fleming's report for STV News has video footage from residents showing part of the police chase. 🚔 **St Leonards Police Station** has been urged to review its staffing levels following a 'damning' inspection report. - Callum McCormack, Evening News. 🍺 A new _**Wetherspoon's**_ pub at Fountainpark will be called '_Norris & Parmelee_', named after the founders of the former North British Rubber Company factory. - First reported on Skyscraper City. 🏗️ Responding to '_inaccurate rumours_ ' about the **Astley Ainslie hospital** site in **Morningside** being earmarked for student flats, the local Community Trust has published an update on the future of the site, saying housing is still on the table. @astleyainslie on Instagram****.**** 💰 **Local politics** : Council leader Jane Meagher is 'extremely worried' that MSP Ivan McKee’s new remit as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform could result in council funding cuts. - Ross Chalmers, Deadline News. 📊 The 19th annual **_Edinburgh by Numbers_** report is now live, revealing a snapshot of life in the city, from residents' health to employment rates. - The council published it here and shared these highlights: * Edinburgh attracted 5 million overnight visits in 2024, generating **£2.57 billion in total visitor spend** — a 14.3% increase on 2023. * 17% of the city’s residents live in **_relative poverty_** (households whose income is below 60% of UK median income in the same year) though this is below the national average of 21%. * 86% of residents are satisfied with **public transport** , more than 20 percentage points above the Scottish average. 🚴‍♀️ E-bike hire firm **_Voi_** says its bikes have been used 590,563 since it started a new rental scheme in Edinburgh in September. - Alastair Dalton, The Scotsman. 👑 '_I was the first visitor to Queen Elizabeth's**Palace of Holyroodhouse** **apartments** and this is what I saw_' - Jane Bradley in The Scotsman. 💌 An exhibition of **embroidered postcards of Edinburgh** by local textile artist Laura Lees opens today at **_Bard_** on the Shore in Leith **next Friday**. Titled _'Wish You Were Here',_ it depicts celebrated Edinburgh scenes, buildings and emblems in thread. On show from Friday 29 May to Saturday 18 July. Bard is open Fridays and Saturdays (11-5pm) and by appointment outside these times at 1 Customs Wharf, EH6 6AL. - More details here. * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard -_news you can use_ : ** Get in touch with The Edinburgh Minute 💌 **🐧 Wild Fungarium Bookshop has been awarded the Penguin Children's Bookshop Grant.** - _'Wild Fungarium is one of five Scottish bookshops to be awarded the Penguin Children's Bookshop Grant. They will be launching free children's events this summer, introducing children aged 3–6 to wildlife through books and guided nature walks.'_ - More details here, shared by Wild Fungarium. **📚 Edinburgh's Tills Bookshop features as location in series finale of Good Omens!** - _'Tills Bookshop has featured as a location in the series finale of Good Omens, where the show's final scenes were filmed in March 2025. The Tills team are stoked to be the location for the conclusion of such an epic, cosmic love story!'_ - Photo here, shared by Tills Bookshop. **🏃‍♂️ The men in recovery running for the place that saved them** - _'Six residents of the Bethany Christian Centre will be participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. The centre in Leith is a supported community for men who are homeless, providing assistance to individuals in their recovery from addiction.'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🌞 Tigerlily's Terrace is back for 2026** - _'Tigerlily has opened its outdoor terrace on George Street for the summer in partnership with Casamigos. With a dedicated food and drinks menu, the seasonal space is intended for outdoor dining, cocktails and socialising throughout the summer months!'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. ### **This weekend's events, from readers:** **🌿 GreenAF Today, Fri 22 May** - _'"GreenAF has collaborated with local community groups, The Pitt and Granton Goes Greener, to organise Scotland's first Houseplant festival at The Pitt on May 22-23, 2026. Organised by our small team passionate about plants and the local community.".'_ 10.30am to 1.30pm | The Pitt, EH5 1QD | £12.50 - More details here, shared by Fionn Mahnig. GreenAF – Houseplant Festival – The Pitt – Street Food Market, Community Hub & VenueThe Pitt – Street Food Market, Community Hub & Venue **🗣️ The Story Sessions Fri 22 May** - _'Join us on May 22nd from 6pm for an evening of storytelling. A space to gather, connect, and be inspired. This month's theme is endurance, with real stories of resilience and strength. We'd love to see you there!'_ 6pm to 8.30pm | Tribe Porty, EH15 2AJ | £5 & £10 - More details here, shared by Ellie Clinch, Soapbox. **🏛️ Inside Out | Edinburgh Old and New: Walking tour Today, Fri 22 May** - _'Edinburgh's cityscape inspires artists, writers and photographers. Tour led by Alastair Learmont, starts at the National Gallery, concludes in Princes' Street Gardens. Come dressed for the weather. Also on Saturday:_ https://tinyurl.com/4v3mdnpz_.'_ 11am to 1pm | National Galleries of Scotland: National, EH2 2EL | £20 (£15) - More details here, shared by National Galleries of Scotland. **🛍️ Shop With No Name Pop up** [Daily] **Today, Fri 22 May** - _'Three independent brands are coming together:@ekatto,@byvickymalone and @linaresartisanespadrilles for hand-painted ceramics, slow-made clothing, espadrilles and shoes handcrafted in Spain. Opening evening Friday 5-9pm with drinks from Moonwake Beer Co.'_ 1pm to 9pm | Shop With No Name, EH1 3RX | FREE - More details here, shared by Vicki, Ekaterina and Maria + on Instagram here. **👶 Offspring Festival** [Daily] **Today, Fri 22 May** - _'New writing collective Kolective Theatre present Offspring, a brand-new 2-day festival presenting readings of fresh, bold work on the theme of procreation and parent/child relationships.'_ 6.30pm to 9.30pm | Summerhall, EH9 1PL | £33 - More details here, shared by Summerhall Arts. Offspring - Summerhall ArtsNew writing collective Kolective Theatre present Offspring, a brand-new festival presenting readings of fresh, bold work on the theme of procreation and parent/child relationships. Kolective Theatre was founded by Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir, an Icelandic director and playwright based between Edinburgh and Reykjavik.Summerhall Arts **☕ Dumbiedykes Coffee Morning with Southside Community Council Tomorrow, Sat 23 May** - _'Bilbao has outdoor escalators and lifts to help residents up the steep slopes, but Dumbiedykes people have to schlepp up the equally steep hill to get to the shops and buses. Getting around and other matters can be discussed.'_ 11am to 1pm | The Braidwood Centre, EH8 9UT | FREE - More details here, shared by Andrew Syme, Southside Community Council. **💃 Breton Dance Workshop Tomorrow, Sat 23 May** - _'Join us for a 2hr dance workshop, using dances and music to take you through Brittany. No dance experience, no booking, no partner needed, just comfortable shoes. We will be in the St Ninians Hall at Greyfriars Charteris Centre.'_ 5pm to 7pm | Greyfriars Charteris Centre, EH8 9RR | £10; £8 concession - More details here, shared by Nadia Kondratiev, BreizhAlba. **🎶 The Yummy Fur & Buffet Lunch Tomorrow, Sat 23 May** - _'Second City Static 005. Local post punks Buffet Lunch and 90s legends The Yummy Fur perform live at Leith FAB CC. Entry is £15 and includes a 7" single and download card.'_ 7.30pm to 10.30pm | Leith FAB cricket club (Leith Franklin Academical Beige Cricket Club), EH6 7QR | £15 including 7" - More details here, shared by Perry o'bray, Good Grief Gigs. **🍺 A Pisstake in a Brewery Sun 24 May** - _''Because the last event went so well after being featured here we are returning for one more comedy gig! This Sunday you can see four fantastic stand ups performing, and get a free pint of Campervan Brewery beer for just £5! (Plus booking fee)'.'_ 4.30pm to 7pm | Campervan Brewery Tap Room, EH6 5HG | £5 tickets - More details here, shared by Thomas Futter. A Pisstake in a BreweryA stand up comedy night at the Campervan Brewery Taproom, hosted by Tom Futter, starting at 5pm (doors at 4:30) on Sunday May 24th.Eventbrite ### Looking ahead: **👥 Netwalking for Changemakers Thu 28 May** - _'Working for social and environmental change - in business, the public sector, NGOs or with communities? Join your peers for a walk in the park and connect with a growing community of practice. Optionally, continue the conversation at the Pakora Bar.'_ 5.30pm to 7pm | Holyrood Park, EH8 8HG | FREE - More details here, shared by Osbert Lancaster, Thrivable Scotland. Netwalking for ChangemakersWorking for social and environmental change? Build your community walking with good people, enjoying worthwhile conversations, in wonderful green spaces.Humanitix logo **🌺 28th May Botanical Collage Workshop with Susan Mitchell Thu 28 May** - _'Working with a variety of vintage papers, you will create your own botanical collage inspired by Mary Delaney's detailed floral cut-outs. This class is perfect if you're looking to develop your artistic skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.'_ 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Leith Makers, EH6 8NP | £30 - More details here, shared by Leith makers. Botanical Collage - Mixed media collage 28th May 2026 6:30 - 8:30pmEdinburgh art gallery studiosleithmakers.co.uk **📚 An Evening With Rare Birds x TBCo Thu 28 May** - _'Ever wondered what it takes to write a bestseller? Join us at TBCo Studio for an exclusive evening with Rachel Wood, founder of Rare Birds. From building a cult book brand to penning her debut rom-com, Annie Knows Everything, get your backstage pass.'_ 6.30pm to 8pm | TBCo, EH6 5LJ | £25 (includes book) - More details here, shared by TBCo. An Evening With Rare Birds EventAn Evening With Rare Birds Books Meet Author & Bookshop Owner, Rachel Wood Ever wondered what it takes to go from selling bestsellers to writing one? Join us at TBCo Studio for an exclusive evening with Rachel Wood, the founder of Stockbridge’s own Rare Birds.From building a cult-followed book brand to the whirlwinTBCo **🎉 PeopleFest: the Festival of Public Anthropology** [Daily] **Fri 29 May** - _'The Festival of Public Anthropology is coming to Edinburgh! Join us for exhibitions, films, zine-making, embroidery, talks, games, and much more. Discover and celebrate all that is exciting, thought-provoking, and fun about Social Anthropology!'_ 10am to 9pm | Chrystal Macmillan Building, EH8 9LD - More details here, shared by University of Edinburgh. **🏅 Napier Talks: Building Communities Through Sport Fri 29 May** - _'This promises to be an inspiring & informative for anyone studying sport, working in sports or community organisations, & for everyone who wants to see sport continue to expand its beneficial impact across all contexts of community activity.'_ 2.30pm to 5.45pm | Edinburgh Napier University, EH11 4BN | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Napier University - EDINBURGH. Napier Talks: Building Communities Through SportWe recognise the power of sport to drive meaningful impact both locally and globally.Humanitix logo **💎 Fiona Luing & Tracy Wilson - 10 Years of Making at Coburg House** [Weekly] **Sat 30 May** - _'Celebrate a decade of creativity at Coburg House as jewellers Fiona and Tracy exhibit work that represents where they have been, what inspires them now, and the excitement of what is still to come.'_ 11am to 4pm | Coburg House Art Studios, EH6 6ET | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. Fiona Luing & Tracy Wilson │ 10 Years of Making — Coburg House Art StudiosA celebration of ten years at Coburg House by jewellers Fiona Luing and Tracy Wilson. This exhibition brings together pieces shaped by texture, colour, and everyday details, reflecting their growth, inspirations, and shared love of craft. Coburg House Art Studios **📚 TypeMenace All Night Bookshop! Sat 30 May** - _'Typewronger is pulling another all-nighter and this time 50% of the night's profits (9pm-11am) will be going to Save Lavender Menace! We'll be switching the shop stamp to purple, and you can get the timestamp to prove you were buying books at 3am!'_ 9pm to 11am | Typewronger Books, EH7 4AE | FREE - More details here, shared by Typewronger CIC. * * * 🛝 Plenty of **family-friendly things to do this weekend** and beyond in Gayle's Guide, including: Bookbug Week, Jazz for Kids, Therapets and more... Gayle’s Guide ✨ 21st May 26Issue 99 - Early morning moth trapping, Jazz for kids, Therapets and much more!Gayle's GuideGayle’s Guide ## 📆 What else is on this weekend in town? The **weekend guide** is for paying subscribers only… ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. It's a much shorter newsletter today. Here’s Tuesday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here 💰 Yesterday's newsletter was so busy that I wonder whether this got a bit lost in the shuffle for some. So I'm sharing it again as it's been such a hot topic for months: Locals to vote on how £2m of tourist tax cash is spent. 🤝 A group of **Old Town business leaders** have launched a fresh campaign to establish a Business Improvement District (BID). - Exclusive by Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald. Royal Mile business bosses launch survey to ‘gauge desire’ for Old Town BIDSpeaking to The Herald, campaign co-chairs Arthur Mustard and Kat Brogan invited local businesses to share their views via an online survey.The HeraldJosh Pizzuto-Pomaco 🚦 A car was driven in to traffic lights on a pedestrian island on the junction of North Charlotte Street and Albyn Place, reports Lee Dalgetty in Edinburgh Live. 🚖 Some taxi drivers in Edinburgh say **fare dodging** is costing them £40,000 every year. - Amie Flett, STV News. 🚔 Residents in a **Fountainbridge** building claim they are 'living in fear' due to drug dealing and crime. Police are investigating. - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live + Callum McCormack, Evening News. 🗳️ Former transport convener Lesley Macinnes and education spokesman Euan Hyslop are bidding for the **SNP's local leadership**. - Ian Swanson, Evening News. * Meanwhile Alys Mumford and Ben Parker have been named as the local **Scottish Greens** ' co-leaders in Edinburgh. - Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter. 📆 The council's Holiday Hub service has opened to applications from eligible families of **children with disabilities and additional support needs**. - More details here. 🏡 A mid-century bungalow conversion in Mortonhall has won the BBC Scotland '**_Scotland’s Home Of The Year_** ' TV show. Some coverage: * '_Home of the Year winner says renovating house was 'like childbirth'_ ' - BBC Scotland News. * '_Inside the unassuming Edinburgh bungalow crowned Scotland’s Home of the Year 2026_ ' - Cara Blackhall, Edinburgh Live. * Watch it on iPlayer here. Home of the Year winner says renovating house was ‘like childbirth’The nation’s best property has been crowned by the judges of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2026.BBC NewsBBC News 🌸 **A tea blend** produced by Edinburgh-based entrepreneur Dr Sally Gouldstone, founder of _Seilich_ , has been named as the RHS Chelsea Sustainable Lifestyle Product of the Year 2026. - Rose Moncur, The Herald. 💚 This newsletter is people-powered! The Edinburgh Minute exists because of its community and relies on no advertising or private investment. For £5 a month, you help fund the (currently) tiny team of one person (👋) plus some occasional freelance support. In turn you’re supporting the promotion of local journalists’ vital work and keeping the newsletter 100% independent. I’ve decided to keep it as affordable as possible in the hope that you barely notice the cost. But together, your contributions can allow the Minute to continue and one day even grow, investing in more journalism and building a truly local platform – free from algorithms and commercial pressure. The more people who join, the better the newsletter gets. Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **💰 Community Grants Fund - Open Now!** - _'Grants of up to £5,000 are available for constituted local voluntary organisations and community groups running projects that make a real difference to people in Edinburgh. Find out more and apply via the link. (Deadline: 29 Jun)'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🏊‍♂️ Portobello Amateur Swimming Club - Porty Swim Centre Consultation** - _'Portobello Swimming Club has shared yesterday's Evening News story about the Council consultation, noting that one of the two options will impact their capacity to host galas and water polo tournaments, and fails to minimise 'safeguarding risks''_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🚧 Braid Estate residents' view on Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route** - _'An article in the Edinburgh Evening News on Saturday set out the concerns of Braid Estate residents on the negative impact which modal filters have on other roads, in particular concerns about safety for cyclists, walkers and vehicle drivers.'_ - More details here, shared by Midmar Residents Group. **🎨 Calling all creative mothers!** - _'Want to join a community of mothers in Scotland who love their kids fiercely but need a creative outlet to feel themselves? This is Muther, founded by Edinburgh based trend forecaster and all round creative Eve Gardiner Black. Sound good? Come Join!'_ - More details here, shared by Eve Gardiner Black, Muther. **👶 New parents: Take part in exciting research with the University of Edinburgh** - _'We are looking for parents with babies under 6 months old. Try a new app with relaxation exercises and tell us what you think. Complete our 14-day study and receive a gift voucher! Find more information and register your interest in the link.'_ - More details here, shared by Lisa Golds, University of Edinburgh. **📲 Digital Media Trainee wanted at top Edinburgh media agency, Republic of Media!** - _'Are you an ambitious individual looking to kick-start your career in the media industry? This is a full-time role, with comprehensive training provided. You'll learn how to plan and activate digital media campaigns across a wide-range of clients. (Deadline: 25 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Francesca Coia, Republic of Media Ltd. **🧠 Reduced-fee First Sessions for ADHD & Anxiety - EH5 & Online** [Daily] **Tomorrow, Wed 20 May** - _'Struggle with focus, procrastination or constant worry? For Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm offering a limited number of reduced-fee first sessions - a lower-pressure way to try a first session and see whether we'd be a good fit to work together.'_ 8.30am to 5.30pm | Trinity Road, EH5 3RU - More details here, shared by Emily Yao Therapy. **🧬 Pint of Science - Cure from Code Tomorrow, Wed 20 May** - _'Cure from Code brings together cutting-edge research tackling some of the most challenging and often overlooked diseases, from chronic liver disease to devastating childhood dementias. Come grab a pint and hear from the experts!'_ 7pm to 9.30pm | Monkey Barrel Comedy, EH1 1QR | £5 - More details here, shared by Lauren Hockenhull, University of Edinburgh. **🌿 Op Wallacea fundraiser at Leith walk polisbox popups Thu 21 May** - _'Selling handmade crafts (prints, bracelets, lavender bags), plants and baked goods for conservation research & education. Op Wallecia is a volunteer funded organisation conducting biodiversity research expeditions in remote, high threat locations.'_ 9am to 7pm | Leith Walk Police Box pop ups, EH7 4LT - More details here, shared by Monty, Leith walk polisbox pop ups. **📚 Zine Club** [Monthly] **Thu 21 May** - _'Zine Club is a space for us to explore all things zine together! Whether you are a seasoned zinester or curious to learn more, we welcome you to join us for a relaxing evening of fun monthly themes or techniques!'_ 5.30pm to 7.30pm | Calton View Cafe (Royal Mile), EH1 1DR | Pay what you can - More details here, shared by Coin-Operated Press CIC. **🎶 Archivo Radical: A Curated Collection of Afro Latin Music & Stories of Resistance Thu 21 May** - _'A night to celebrate Afro-Latin heritage through music, dance, film and hands-on workshops! Join us for any of our two sessions: Cajón workshop with José Rojas at 6pm + music, screenings & live show at 8pm, 21 May, Leith.'_ 6pm to 10pm | Leith Dockers Club, EH6 7EF | 6-12 - More details here, shared by CinemaAttic. **🎶 Port of Leith Pipe Band** [Weekly] **Thu 21 May** - _'Port of Leith Pipe Band is a community group for pipers of any ability who want to play and learn some good tunes together. Contact Colin MacNeill for more info: [email protected]'_ 6.45pm to 8.45pm | Leith Community Centre, EH6 6AD | FREE - More details here, shared by Dan Taylor, Inspiring Leith. **🍽️ Indonesian Supper Club Fri 22 May** - _'Grab a seat at the table for Ruzita's Indonesian Supper Club, drawing on traditional street food influences. Proceeds support our work providing social eating and cooking opportunities across Edinburgh, fighting food insecurity with community.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Coffee Saints, EH1 3AR | £38 - More details here, shared by Cyrenians. **🧀 Mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella workshop Sat 23 May** - _'Join artisan cheesemaker Kristen Allan for a fun, hands-on workshop making mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella. Learn the art of fresh cheese making, enjoy a relaxed seasonal lunch, and head home with the cheeses you make in class.'_ 10am to 3pm | Elliott's, EH9 1NX - More details here, shared by Kristen. **🚌 Edinburgh to Gretna (Caledonia Park) Coach Shopping Trip With Quine Magazine Sat 23 May** - _'For one day only, join Quine for an exclusive coach trip from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh to Caledonia Park Designer Outlet Village in Gretna during their VIP Weekend. £9.99 includes return travel, 2 drinks, live music, exclusive discounts and more.'_ 10am to 5.30pm | St Andrews Square Edinburgh, EH2 2AD | £9.99 - More details here, shared by Quine Magazine. **🏡 Interior Design Workshop Sat 23 May** - _'Creative, practical interior design workshops designed to help you transform your home with confidence. Learn colour, layout, lighting and styling tips in an inspiring, relaxed and hands-on environment.'_ 10.30am to 3.30pm | The Scotsman Hotel, EH1 1TR | £167 - More details here, shared by Aleksandra, Skela Studio. **🎹 Do Not Play This Piano (family show of whirlwind piano playing & storytelling theatre)** [Daily] **Sat 23 May** - _'Acclaimed family show (6+ years), featuring Mozart with a twist of blues, tango, rock'n'roll (and a roll of gaffer tape). Written and performed by Will Pickvance in the Pianodrome, a theatre built entirely from old pianos.'_ 11am to 12pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, EH10 4NB - More details here, shared by Will Pickvance. **🐧 Linux Install Party Sat 23 May** - _'With the end of official Windows 10 support, many will be forced to buy a new computer. Edinburgh Linux Café can help by showing you Linux Mint, a free and easy alternative that can add years to the life of your machine.'_ 11am to 1pm | Sighthill Library, EH11 4PB | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Linux Cafe. **⚾ Baseball Session with A Nice Day Out Sat 23 May** - _'Beginner baseball workshop with A Nice Day Out and The Edinburgh Rays Baseball Team! Learn the basics of how the game works and have a fun relaxed session outdoors. No experience needed! More info on Instagram, message us if you have any questions :).'_ 11am to 1pm | Edinburgh Rays Baseball Club, EH16 5JW | £10 - More details here, shared by A Nice Day Out. **🌿 3D Scanning and Photogrammetry: Exploring Entangled Ecologies Sat 23 May** - _'Nucleation Lab is a community for creative experimentation intersecting art, science, and technology. This workshop experiments with 3D scanning and photogrammetry to explore the entanglement between humans, their traces, and the environment.'_ 11am to 1pm | The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, EH6 8RG | £8 / £4 concession - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎨 Creative Walks (for tenderhearted humans) Sat 23 May** - _'Nurture your creative spirit with a walk around Holyrood Park. Making art of any kind can often be a vulnerable experience, this is a low-pressure chance to breathe new life into your ideas & connect. 11am - 1pm, meet @ Holyrood Park Education Centre.'_ 11am to 1pm | Holyrood Park Education Centre, EH8 8HG | FREE - More details here, shared by Sophie. **🛍️ Mega Epic SALE of STUFF! Goodbye Gallery Special!** [Daily] **Sat 23 May** - _'Mega Epic SALE of STUFF! is back at Whitespace studio from Saturday 23rd to Thursday 28th May for a Goodbye Gallery Special! Open from 12 noon daily with quirky things to buy. We'll donate >33.3% of any profit to the charity Phone Credit for Refugees.'_ 12pm to 6pm | Whitespace studio, EH8 9HQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Kat. **🎡 Bruntsfield Primary School Summer Fair Sat 23 May** - _'Our Summer Fair is always a much anticipated event: this year we'll be hosting Luca's ice-cream, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire & Rescue, as well as all the fun games, face-painting, bake sale, refreshments and much more! See you there!'_ 12pm to 3pm | Bruntsfield Primary School, EH10 4NA | £2 adult/kids free - More details here, shared by Bruntsfield Primary School Parent Council. **⛳️ Workshop event for disabled golfers Sat 23 May** - _'Join VOCAL and Phoenix Disability Golf for a golfing workshop for disabled golfers! Learn some tips and tricks from PGA Teaching Professional Scott Dixon, and enjoy some practice time in the bays. Contact [email protected] to book your place.'_ 12pm to 2pm | Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, EH27 8EB | FREE - More details here, shared by VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian). **🌍 Climate Cafe Sat 23 May** - _'Climate cafe following up on People's Emergency Briefing - Nature, not just a nice to have. What can we do? All welcome .... Cuppa and cake St Ninian's Episcopal Church 40 Comely Bank , Edinburgh. EH4 1AG'_ 2pm to 3.30pm | St Ninian's Scottish Episcopal Church, EH4 1AG | Free - More details here, shared by Libby Morton, St Ninian's Episcopal Church. **🌳 Western Harbour Community Walk Sat 23 May** - _'Walking around Western Harbour - good chat, local history, info on the 'saving the ponds' campaign, wasteland, landscaped gardens & wildlife, the immense Wind Power structures, art & more. Optional cafe visit. Easy walking. Meet front of Asda.'_ 2pm to 4pm | Asda Leith Superstore, EH6 6QJ | Free/donation - More details here, shared by Tamsin Grainger. **🎶 Edinburgh Kevock Choir: 2026 Annual Concert Sat 23 May** - _'Varied and popular programme of mixed voice singing, including Phantom of the Opera choral suite; works by John Rutter, Andy Beck and others. Conductor: Graham Lovett. Accompanist: Karol Fitzpatrick. Special guests: Members of Brass Tracks (quintet).'_ 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Greyfriars Kirk, EH1 2QQ | £16, £14 concessions - More details here, shared by Peter Nicholson. * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🎵 'First look inside old Royal High School transformation into National Centre for Music'. 2. 🏰 Edinburgh Castle Hill paths reopen after years of closure. 3. ⚽️ 'Hearts star reveals team-mates left bloodied after Celtic Park chaos'. 4. 🎭 Fringe theatre is coming to Brown's of Leith. 5. 💰 Locals to vote on how £2m of tourist tax cash is spent. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**914.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:**30,000+.**_ 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**3,000,000+**. _ 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to ensure it continues. The community spirit behind this newsletter is real. Your support makes Edinburgh a better place. 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🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Here’s Monday's**Edinburgh Minute**. Subscribe for free or upgrade here > 👋 The newsletter will pause for the rest of this week **until Friday** 29 May when I'll send a weekend edition. Then the Minute takes a full week break next week before returning on Monday 8 June. I’ll send a reminder tomorrow too. Remember all event notices can be viewed chronologically at https://www.townspot.co/uk/edinburgh 🌤️ **This week's weather:** Even warmer today, hitting 24C around 4pm. Another full day of sunshine tomorrow with a peak of 21C. Cloudier on Wednesday, then back up to 24C on Thursday. - The full local Met Office forecast is here. 🚉 Part of Leith Walk was closed yesterday morning after a **tram hit a pedestrian**. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' around 9am. There's no update this morning on her condition. - Police Scotland published this appeal. * Sergeant Michael Thomson said: "_Our enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who can help who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch._ " 🚔 A man was arrested and charged after a 54-year-old died having been assaulted on a **South Queensferry** street on Friday morning. - BBC Scotland News. 🚴‍♂️ A car being driven on **Easter Road** hit a 65-year-old man on a bike on Friday afternoon. - Isla Storie, Edinburgh Live. * Meanwhile another car being driven on **West Nicolson Street** hit a 23-year-old cyclist on Saturday evening. - Nicholas Malizia, Edinburgh Live. 🎓 More staff cuts are being proposed at the **University of Edinburgh** , according to the University and College Union. * '**_No refunds expected for university students affected by boycott_** ' - Garrett Baylor Stell, The Herald. 💰 Around 320 students faced a financial fright as they were wrongly informed they were **no longer eligible for council tax exemptions**. - Local Democracy Reporter, Kirsty Paterson, in Midlothian View. 🏢 The flats at **Westfield Court** in Gorgie could be designated as a listed building by Historic Environment Scotland, meaning the council might not be able to demolish it as planned. - Ian Swanson, The Scotsman. 🏗️ The former bingo hall and cinema building at at **50 Nicolson Street** could become a cafe. - Kevin Quinn, Evening News. 🏃‍♀️ Some impressive times were recorded at the **Edinburgh Marathon Festival** , with yesterday's women's race winner Melissah Gibson clocking 2:43:55 and the men's race winner Conor Sarsfield crossing the line on 2:18:04. - Full final results for all races are on the EMF Facebook page. 🏆 For the first time in women's football history, **Hearts** won the Scottish Women's Premier League yesterday. Title-winning head coach Eva Olid told BBC Alba she still plans to leave the club, adding: "I wanted to stay." - Andy Campbell, BBC Scotland Sport. @heartswomenfc on Instagram****.**** 🍺 A planned _Wetherspoons_ pub at **Fountain Park** has been scrapped due to a 'commercial decision'. - Ross Chalmers, Deadline News. 🦢 Three **cygnets** were reportedly killed by a dog at the weekend, according to the Friends of Water of Leith group. 🚴‍♀️ If you've ever wanted to freewheel all the way down the Royal Mile without stopping, this is your chance. The family-friendly safer cycling protest **Pedal on Parliament** is planned for Saturday at 11.30am from Middle Meadow walk. - More details in this week's edi.bike newsletter. 🍻 One of Edinburgh's **longest-abandoned pub buildings** goes under the microscope of local historian Andy Arthur of Threadinburgh: The Bonnington Bridge bar. ✍️ A message from journalist Jim Waterson, who's won a Journalist of the Year award: > 🏆 "Thanks to Michael and the Edinburgh Minute backers for funding last summer's investigation into tax evading gift shops on Princes Street and their connection to the billionaire landlord Asif Aziz. > "That piece, a collaboration with my London Centric outlet, was one of the three articles that won the prize for best regional financial journalism of the year at the Wincott Awards on Thursday. This means Edinburgh Minute both funded and broke an original award winning investigation. > "Since we published that piece, Aziz's company has pushed ahead with plans to build a giant windowless hotel in the old Debenhams building. Meanwhile, in London, his company has been involved in a "mass eviction" of renters that attracted the attention of Keir Starmer. We also caught them issuing fake electrical safety certificates to tenants. > "The other finalists for the Wincott prize were The Ferret's and The Scotsman's Martyn McLaughlin. Which suggests both that Scotland is home to the best regional financial journalism and that there's a lot of dubious financial shenanigans to investigate!" Subscribe for free or upgrade here * * * ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. > _REMINDER: The Minute is pausing this week, returning on Friday. So here's the rest of the week's notices. It's a long one, but a good one!_ **🏛️ Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council Meeting** - _'Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council will be having its monthly meeting on 26 May at the Heart of Newhaven. Come along to learn more about what is happening in your area, how to get involved or just to meet your Community Councillors! (Deadline: 26 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council. **🗡️ Outlander exhibition** [Daily] **Tomorrow, Tue 26 May** - _'Discover the incredible costumes and props behind the award-winning Outlander series in a free special exhibition at Bonhams Edinburgh, between 26 and 31 May. Booking essential.'_ 9am to 3pm | Bonhams, EH3 7JA | FREE - More details here, shared by May Matthews, Bonhams. **🐣 The Chicken Coop Writing Group Tomorrow, Tue 26 May** - _'Join Leith-based writer Naomi Head for the next Chicken Coop Writing Group. This is a great opportunity to meet other writers and get words on paper (or screens). We'll be writing, book swapping, and (optionally) sharing our work!'_ 6pm to 8.30pm | Lost in Leith, EH6 6LX | Pay-what-you-can - More details here, shared by Naomi Head, The Good Egg Project. The Chicken Coop Writing GroupJoin us on the last Tuesday of the month from 6-8.30 pm for an evening of writing at Lost in Leith Bar with Leith-based writer Naomi HeadEventbrite **📚 Thundery at Times book launch with author Katie Carr at Golden Hare Books Tomorrow, Tue 26 May** - _'Join us at 6.30pm on Weds 26th May to hear Katie Carr talk about Thundery at Times. A hopeful, honest and humorous story of one woman's attempt to finish the challenge left to her by her brother: to sea kayak in every area of the Shipping Forecast.'_ 6.30pm to 7.30pm | Golden Hare Books, EH3 5AQ | from £6 - More details here, shared by Golden Hare Books. **🎶 Paul McKenna at Edinburgh Folk Club Wed 27 May** - _'Paul McKenna is widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest singers, and a songwriter inspired by a passionate social conscience. In 2019, he was a featured artist at the renowned Transatlantic Sessions.'_ 7.30pm to 10.30pm | Ukrainian Community Centre (AUGB Edinburgh), EH7 5AB | £15, £12 concessions - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **♻️ Business Breakfast | Sustainability and Networking Thu 28 May** - _'Real-world sustainability insights, meaningful networking, and practical ideas to future-proof your business, all while helping tackle digital exclusion and reduce e-waste in communities.'_ 9am to 11am | The Edinburgh Remakery, EH6 6AD | From £6.13 - More details here, shared by The Edinburgh Remakery Ltd. **🩺 Edinburgh's First Medical Officer of Health Thu 28 May** - _'Join Paul Laxton for an exploration of life in the round of Sir Henry Littlejohn - surgeon, public official, forensic expert, family man, and Edinburgh's first Medical Officer of Health.'_ 2.30pm to 3.30pm | Scottish Storytelling Centre, EH1 1SR | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Medical School 300. **🩺 Care in Custody: In conversation with nursing teams working in justice Thu 28 May** - _'Join our panel of Nurse of the Year finalists who will share their experiences of working in justice settings, and how they have worked to innovate and respond to the unique challenges of the sector. Free event, open to all. Refreshments provided.'_ 5.30pm to 8pm | Royal College of Nursing, EH9 2HH | FREE - More details here, shared by Royal College of Nursing Scotland. Care in custody: In conversation with nursing teams working in justice | Event | RCN Scotland | Royal College of NursingPart of the RCN Scotland Prison Nursing Unlocked: A history of care and justice: exhibition.The Royal College of Nursing **🌈 Ragged University: Cuba's LGBT Revolution by Angus Reid Thu 28 May** - _'Come along for Angus Reid showing his short film about the LGBTQ+ Revolution taking place in Cuba. Angus will be giving a talk about the journey of making the film and what it means in terms of cultural impact. All welcome, free to attend, informal.'_ 6.30pm to 8.30pm | The Outhouse, EH1 3LY | FREE - More details here, shared by Alex Dunedin, Ragged University. **🎨 Mixed Media Landscapes Art Workshop Thu 28 May** - _'Join local artist Sheila Chapman for a Mixed Media Landscapes Art Workshop. work with a mix of materials to create colourful A4 size landscape paintings. Suitable for beginners and improvers. All materials provided.'_ 6.30pm to 9pm | Summerhall, EH9 1PL | £33.25 - More details here, shared by Summerhall Arts. **🎶 James Grant in Concert at Portobello Town Hall on Thursday May 28th Thu 28 May** - _'James Grant is coming to play a concert in Portobello for the first time! James has been on the Scottish music scene spanning more than 30 years and has an amazing catalog of songs old & new. He will be accompanied by Fraser Spiers on Harmonica.'_ 7pm to 10pm | Portobello Town Hall, EH15 1AF - More details here, shared by Mark Tweedie. James Grant in ConcertJames Grant plays a special concert in Portobello Town Hall on Thursday May 28th.Humanitix logo **🍹 Queeras! An Evening of Cocktails and Queer History Thu 28 May** - _'Friday 28th May 7-9pm - Ticketed cocktail making evening at Below Deck, Rising Tide Cafe, as part of the Porty Pride celebrations. Tickets £25 - includes 3 cocktails. Limited spots, book now!'_ 7pm to 9pm | Rising Tide Cafe, EH15 2DA | £25 - More details here, shared by Rising Tide Cafe. **🎨 Mini Collage Workshop - Artist Trading Cards Thu 28 May** - _'Create a set of mini collages to keep or trade with fellow workshoppers. We'll guide you through techniques on composition & themes in a relaxed session with lots of ideas & time to chat. Bring friends or come on your own & meet some fellow makers!'_ 7pm to 9pm | Little Picardy, EH1 3AA | £21 - More details here, shared by Suzy Ensom, North Fort Arts. **🎷 Emily Masser & The Green Note Trio - Last few tickets! Thu 28 May** - _'First time in Scotland! A rare chance to see an expressive modern take on the Great American Songbook - all delivered up close in the intimate setting of Juniper Green Note. This is jazz as it's meant to be heard: live, personal, full of energy.'_ 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Baberton Golf Club, EH14 5DU | £15 - More details here, shared by The Juniper Green Note grassroots jazz club. **💬 Ragged University: Financial Exclusion and Poverties - The Dwindling Habitat Thu 28 May** - _'Come along for a talk taking a critical look at the British economy exploring how poverties are being created and how the UN focused on extreme poverty in the UK. An informal talk followed by an open discussion. All welcome, food provided, informal.'_ 8.30pm to 9.30pm | The Outhouse, EH1 3LY | FREE - More details here, shared by Alex Dunedin, Ragged University. **🌱 Roundtable on Food Sovereignty Fri 29 May** - _'This roundtable is about food sovereignty. With climate change and geopolitical arena, questions around food sovereignty and security are ever more pertinent. A film made and directed by Inuit on food sovereignty in the Arctic will also be shown.'_ 11am to 2pm | Chrystal Macmillan Building, EH8 9LD | Free - More details here, shared by Jan Peter Laurens Loovers, University of Aberdeen. **🌳 This weekend - Foraging, Play & Bushcraft @ Bridgend Farmhouse 🌿 Fri 29 May** - _'A playful outdoor session for adults: foraging, nature games, and simple bushcraft in the woods at Bridgend Farmhouse. Small-group, hands-on, and beginner-friendly. Fri May 29, 2-4 PM. Tickets are £15.'_ 2pm to 4pm | Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe, EH16 4TE | 15 - More details here, shared by Natasha Gabriella Lowery-Lewis, Nature School for Grownups. **✍️ Live Drawing Show with Anaïs Flogny and Sophie Leullier Fri 29 May** - _'Step into a unique live experience where drawing unfolds in real time! French comics artists Anaïs Flogny and Sophie Leullier invite you into an immersive live drawing show, where images, stories, and emotions take shape before your eyes!'_ 6.30pm to 7.30pm | French Institute of Scotland, EH1 1RN - More details here, shared by a Minute reader. **🎬 Animating Anthropology Fri 29 May** - _'How can animation expand anthropological storytelling? Join us for a programme of short ethnographic animations, followed by a conversation with Camilla Morelli, Dan Castro and Amina Sanjurjo. Part of the weekend festival PeopleFest.'_ 7pm to 9pm | Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative, EH10 4HR | FREE - More details here, shared by The Royal Anthropological Institute. **📖 Poetic Pathways in Anthropology Fri 29 May** - _'Poetry reading and conversation with Dr. Nomi Stone, author of Kill Class and Pinelandia. As part of People Fest, a public festival of anthropology, this event is for anyone interested in the intersections of ethnography and creative writing.'_ 7pm to 8pm | Tills Bookshop, EH8 9NA | FREE - More details here, shared by Social Anthropology - University of Edinburgh. **🎶 Triptic - live at the Traverse Fri 29 May** - _'One of our favourite bands takes to the Traverse One stage on Friday. A spellbinding fusion of tango, klezmer and folk-inspired originals, Triptic's three award-winning musicians deliver virtuosity brimming with heart and soul. Come and join us!'_ 8pm to 10.30pm | Traverse Theatre, EH1 2ED | £22/£17 - More details here, shared by Jane-Ann, The Soundhouse Organisation. Triptic — SoundhouseSpellbinding fusion of tango, klezmer and folkSoundhouse **🌑 Big Yin: Yoga for letting go Fri 29 May** - _'Join us for 90 mins of relaxation and release as we focus on letting of of that which does not serve us. Expect gentle, deep stretching, floor-based work with props, and a lot of YOU time.'_ 7.30pm to 9pm | The Salisbury Centre, EH16 5AB | £12.75 - More details here, shared by Hannah Simpson. **🎨 Creative Connections Schools Exhibition** [Daily] **Fri 29 May** - _'Fruitmarket champions the creativity of Edinburgh school children with Creative Connections Exhibition. Pupils will showcase their work inspired by recent exhibitions filling the galleries with drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and animation.'_ 11am to 6pm | Fruitmarket, EH1 1DF | FREE - More details here, shared by Fruitmarket. **🎶 Kammer Philharmonie Freiburg Concert Fri 29 May** - _'Following our visit to Freiburg last year, Meadows Chamber Orchestra is delighted to welcome Kammer Philharmonie Freiburg to Edinburgh! Please come to support them on Friday evening at 19:30 in St Cuthbert's. It's a delightful programme!'_ 7.30pm to 9pm | The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, EH1 2EP | FREE - More details here, shared by Monica Wilkinson. **🍷 Cork & Cask Summer Fair Sat 30 May** - _'At our Summer Fair we like to embrace the warmer weather & focus on local Edinburgh breweries alongside lots of wines, some brilliant cocktail options & natural ciders. Your ticket includes all of your tasters & a discount to use in the shop!'_ 1pm to 5pm | Marchmont St. Giles’ Parish Church, EH9 2DW | £25 - More details here, shared by Cork and Cask. **🧵 Crafting Anthropology: A Hands-On Workshop Sat 30 May** - _'This one-day workshop invites participants to engage with anthropology through making. Led by a visual anthropologist, participants will stitch small paper templates commonly used in quiltmaking. No prior sewing experience is required.'_ 10am to 2pm | Chrystal Macmillan Building, EH8 9LD | FREE - More details here, shared by Lydia Donohue, University of Manchester. **🌳 Spring Forest Bathing walk in Vogrie Country Park - 30th of May** - _'🌱🌻Saturday 30th May Wild Rose Forest Therapy will be guiding a Forest Bathing Walk in Vogrie. Enjoy an immersive mindful walk. Soothe, restore and connect deeply to nature. Learn creative nature connection invitations & share with others 🌻🌱 (Deadline: 30 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Rosie McLoughlin, Wild Rose Forest Therapy. **🎶 Sounds Like Edinburgh Sat 30 May** - _'Join us for an exploration of the sounds and environment of Edinburgh. Through both guided and self-directed walks, we'll listen to the surrounding environment. Includes a soundwalk and making sound recordings of the everyday sounds encountered.'_ 10am to 11.30am | Holyrood Car Park, EH8 8AZ | FREE - More details here, shared by Andrew Whitehouse, University of Aberdeen. Sounds like EdinburghA listening walk through the city and Holyrood ParkAndrew Whitehouse, Jo Vergunst **❤️ R &J: The Edinburgh Pop-Up** [Daily] **Sat 30 May** - _'Romeo & Juliet is popping up in Edinburgh. On 30 & 31 May, we're taking over 25A Thistle Street for a weekend of beautifully designed social experiences for people who are ready to meet someone properly.'_ 10am to 10pm | POP UP with stoodio., EH2 1DX | £20-£30 - More details here, shared by Romeo & Juliet. **🕺 Day Disco (over 18s) Sat 30 May** - _'Come along and enjoy the good vibes from the 80s, 90s and 00s at our Day Disco! Expect throwback hits, great atmosphere and plenty of dancing. 📍 Beach Lane Social Club, 📅 Sat 30th May 2026 ⏰ 2pm - 7pm 🔞 Over 18s 🍻 Cheap drinks available.'_ 2pm to 7pm | Portobello Lodge No. 226, EH15 1HL | £9.50 - More details here, shared by Cooney Events. **🎷 Experimental Jazz Night: Ecem Ince, Manchild, Joy Moughanni Sat 30 May** - _'! USE CODE " MINUTE " FOR A 20% DISCOUNT ! On tour from Lebanon - with his album voted in the top 50 of 2025 by The Quietus - experimental musician Joy Moughanni is joined by Leeds electronic jazz trio "Manchild" and Dundee sound-sorcerer Ecem Ince.'_ 7pm to 10.30pm | Dissenter space, EH6 6JH | £10 + booking fee - More details here, shared by technician. **🏳️‍🌈 Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus: Kilty Pleasures Sat 30 May** - _'Join us for an evening of Scottish songs from some of our favourite artists - Annie Lennox, Amy Macdonald, the Proclaimers and more - performed live by the Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus. We'd love to see you there!'_ 7.30pm to 9pm | Broughton St Marys Parish Church, EH3 6NE | £15.50 - More details here, shared by Mabon Elis, Edinburgh Gay Men's Chorus. **🎼 Duruflé's Requiem Sat 30 May** - _'Edinburgh chamber choir St Andrew Camerata perform Maurice Duruflé's setting of the Requiem Mass, with organ, in Christ Church Morningside. The concert will also include performances of other sacred works including motets by Bruckner and Trotta.'_ 7.30pm to 9pm | Christ Church (Scottish Episcopal Church), EH10 4DD | £12; £10 concessions - More details here, shared by St Andrew Camerata. **💖 Embodied Relating Edinburgh Sun 31 May** - _'Move. Touch. Listen. Be known. On the 31st May, join us for a full-day immersion where you can arrive fully in your body, show up authentically, and get to the core of what truly matters, through conversation, movement and touch.'_ 10am to 5pm | The Salisbury Centre, EH16 5AB | £80 - More details here, shared by Laurie King, i to i Authentic Relating. **🧶 Connecting with Wool Sun 31 May** - _'Crafters! Make your own wool yarn from scratch. You'll learn to wash raw wool, card and spin your own small hank of yarn and have clean fluff to take home too. We'll talk about sheep breeds and fibre types too.'_ 10.30am to 3pm | Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe, EH16 4TE | £60 + booking fee - More details here, shared by Lynne Sneddon. **🎶 Families & Frankenstein: Edinburgh Shanty Night's biggest Sunday ever! Sun 31 May** - _'Come along to our first family-friendly shanty afternoon at Pianodrome [ticketed] from 3-5.30pm! All welcome. If that's not quite your speed, join us at Frankenstein that evening from 7.30pm for our biggest shanty night to date! [free].'_ 3pm to 5.30pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, EH10 4NB - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Shanty Night. Sea Shanties for families - Buy ticketsJoin us for a family-friendly afternoon session of sea shanties!Citizen Ticket **🧘‍♀️ Roll & Release Workshop** [Monthly] **Sun 31 May** - _'In this workshop we use therapy balls (provided) to massage the body. This can help relieve aches and pains, improve mobility and breathing, and can be good for the nervous system.'_ 3pm to 5pm | Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh & Hillside Collective, EH7 5JT | 45 - More details here, shared by Emma McCready. **🍽️ The Migration Menu: Live from Edinburgh with Tony Singh at Kalpna Sun 31 May** - _'Join us for a vibrant event featuring celebrity chef Tony Singh, in conversation with The Migration Menu podcast. We explore how people and food have migrated from South Asia to the UK - and how those journeys shape the dishes we love today.'_ 10am to 12pm | Kalpna - Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant, EH8 9EZ | £6.50 - More details here, shared by The Migration Menu. **🎶 Harmony Unites Us Sun 31 May** - _'We invite you to a concert to Unite Ukrainian dancing, music and song along with collaboration with other bands. A celebration of 3 years of dedication from Nataliia Khomenko who has guided the Ukrainian children's Choir Harmony.'_ 5pm to 7pm | St Brides Centre, EH11 2DZ | FREE - More details here, shared by Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk, Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) Limited - Edinburgh Branch. **📚 Ian Rankin in conversation with Sian Reynolds at French Institute June 4th Thu 04 June** - _'Join us for a chance to hear Ian Rankin and French-translator Sian Reynolds discuss the ups and downs of putting crime fiction into another language. Followed by a convivial glass of wine.'_ 6pm to 7.30pm | French Institute of Scotland, EH1 1RN | £20 - More details here, shared by Belinda Thomson, Friends of the French Institute Scotland. * * * ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🚨 Stolen car crashed into traffic lights at primary school. 2. 🏥 Astley Ainslie Morningside update. 3. 👑 Inside Queen Elizabeth's Palace of Holyroodhouse apartments. 4. 🚔 Damning report into staffing levels at St Leonards police station. 5. 💰 Council leader's funding cuts fears. * * * ⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**919.**_ 📬 _Free subscribers:**31,000+.**_ 📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**3,000,000+**. _ 💌 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. 👋 Reminder: The newsletter **will pause for the rest of this week** **until Friday** 29 May when I'll send a weekend edition. Then the Minute takes a full week break next week before **returning on Monday 8 June**. I’ll send a reminder tomorrow too. Remember all event notices can be viewed chronologically at https://www.townspot.co/uk/edinburgh