For the last 28 years, a historic ship has been hidden away in Leith docks. Unlike the Royal Yacht Britannia, which has become one of Edinburgh’s most famous tourist attractions - even voted TripAdvisor’s Best UK Attraction last year, the SS Explorer remains hidden from public view behind Forth Port’s walls. Regarded as a pioneering vessel that made a significant contribution to climate science and biodiversity work, the SS Explorer was in service between 1956 to 1984, and allowed marine...
It has been been a key part of Edinburgh’s transport system for nearly 70 years - but this week fears were raised that the bus station in St Andrew Square could be forced to close as the owners, pension fund Coal Pension Properties, were unwilling to renew the lease. An apparent change of heart by the fund has opened the door to talks with the council on extending the lease when it expires in 2027 or even selling the site to the council, but the situation remains uncertain. Here is a selection...
Spacious and timelessly elegant, this detached stone villa in Penicuik is a wonderful family home, currently available for offers over £475,000. This exceptional residence at 51 John Street encapsulates the essence of modern living within a historic setting, presenting an unparalleled opportunity to call it home. Stepping into the hallway, you're greeted by the timeless charm of hardwood flooring leading you through into the spacious living room and arched entrance into the dining area. Other...
Nick Montgomery believes his Hibs team finally got the rewards their attacking play deserved in a crushing 3-1 over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. And he insists that finding their clinical touch earlier would have put the Hibees well inside the Scottish Premiership top six – instead of scuffling around the relegation group with nothing of substance to play for. Speaking after a win that saw Emi Marcondes, club captain Paul Hanlon and fit-again striker Dylan Vente all find the net, Montgomery -...
The new research shows that in the period from January to April 2024, there was a 22.6% increase in more advanced or ‘critical’ distress among Scottish businesses compared with the same period the previous year. This type of severe distress affected over 2,060 businesses in Scotland. The level was even greater than the UK-wide figure which saw a 20.1% rise in critical distress since Q1 2023, representing over 40,170 businesses. In the first quarter of 2024, while Scotland saw an 8% fall in...
As we celebrate the spirit of volunteering, let’s shine a light on one inspiring example that showcases the power of community-driven initiatives. Love Quilts UK, a global network of dedicated volunteer stitchers and quilters, stands out in their dedicated mission to create personalised quilts for children facing life-threatening or lifelong illnesses. These quilts bring comfort and security during long hospital stays, with children’s favourite animals and superheroes, crafted with care and...
Grange face Watsonians in their play-off semi-final with a place in Europe on the line and coach Stevie Grubb conceded that their city rivals have produced two challenging matches this season. The newly-crowned champions trained well on Tuesday and continued to focus on the final third of the pitch. Thursday was a lighter session to allow bodies to be fully ready for the possibility of two games this weekend. The play-off final is on Sunday. Grubb said: "I am looking for the squad to take the...
Final European placings are yet to be confirmed in the Scottish Premiership following this goalless draw at Rugby Park. For all Hearts’ domination during the game, they were kept at bay by Kilmarnock and their goal frame. The Edinburgh club still need two points to be mathematically certain of finishing third and securing European league-stage football next season. Fourth-placed Kilmarnock know finishing in that position permits entry into the Europa League’s second qualifying round so they...
The organisation has confirmed details of the event at Linlithgow Loch on Sunday, May 12 and the top prize is £100 plus a fly line.The event is open to all and the entry fee is £30. Second prize is £75 plus a fly line and third £50 and a fly line and the entrant with the heaviest fish receives £25. Tom Lambert, FAFA secretary, said 40 slots are available and only seven boats remain, a great encouragement for the organisers.The event will run from 9am to 4pm and anybody interested should contact...
Located in the Newhaven area, it ranked 8th overall for slowest in whole of the UK in a study from Broadband Genie With their online connections down to a snail’s pace, it would take the residents of Hawthornvale over 15 hours to download ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Despite their sluggish Wi-Fi, residents in all of Edinburgh’s slowest streets could upgrade to superfast broadband of at least 30MB. Broadband Genie is calling on households to check their internet and contact their provider if they aren’t...
Published by The University of Manchester’s policy engagement unit, Policy@Manchester, Dr Maurice Nagington, Dr Jeremy Williams and Dr Jaime Garcia-Iglesias set out key findings from their research on how the country tackled the 2022 outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Their conclusions were informed by interviews and focus groups with stakeholders including affected communities and healthcare workers. The academics found “shortcomings in national leadership, stark local and...
You know the gist rising rates of climate change on the global scale becoming more and more of a pressing issue. Scotland’s main issue is the increased rainfall that is a result of climate change. Scotland has experienced more events of heavy rainfall with, “the average between 2010 and 2019 was 9 percent wetter than the entire average from between the years of 1961 to 1990” (Historic Environment Scotland). This coincides with the rise of warm years. As this is projected to continue through the...