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❤️ Sharing positive local news from Scotland's Capital!

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25/07/2025

Progress is well underway on a major new housing development at Wester Hailes! 🏗️

73 affordable, net-zero carbon homes – including wheelchair-accessible properties – are being built at Murrayburn Gate as part of Edinburgh’s 20-minute neighbourhood plan.

Expect new homes, green spaces, jobs, and local investment in the community.

24/07/2025

Ali Bowden, the first Director of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature, has been awarded the Edinburgh Award 2025! 🌟

Her visionary work helped shape the city’s global literary status and inspired readers, writers, and creatives around the world.

👏 Congratulations, Ali – a true champion of Edinburgh’s literary legacy.

23/07/2025

Looking to renovate, self-build, or simply improve your home?

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns to Edinburgh on 4–5 October 2025! Meet experts, attend live talks, and explore 120+ exhibitors at the Royal Highland Centre.

Don’t miss free advice and top tips on everything from eco heating to garden design!

Homebuilding & Renovating Show

23/07/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Sophie Halliday, now officially a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser at Fairfield Hearing!

Since joining as a trainee in 2022, Sophie’s journey has been one of passion, dedication, and care – and she’s now ready to help even more people reconnect with the world of sound.

22/07/2025

A Dog’s Day Out at Traquair in the Scottish Borders

Mark your calendars for you and your pup!
🗓️ July 20 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎟️ Learn more: traquair.co.uk/events

🐾 Edinburgh’s pet lovers, rejoice!

Bring your furry friends to Traquair House for a day packed with dog shows, agility courses, and treats for both pups and their people.

Also read our historic piece on Traquair House :
https://edinburghmagazine.com/discovering-traquair-house-scotlands-oldest-inhabited-royal-residence/

21/07/2025

🚧 Temporary street changes are coming to Edinburgh city centre from 24 July to 7 September as festival season approaches.

Streets like George Street and areas in the Old Town will see vehicle restrictions to improve safety and walkability.

20/07/2025

🌍 Edinburgh International Festival becomes the first UK arts charity to earn BSI’s Net Zero Pathway verification!

From slashing emissions at The Hub to spotlighting climate themes on stage, EIF is leading cultural sustainability with action, not offsets.

17/07/2025

🏉⚽ 50 men. 250kg lost. One amazing community.

Through weekly rugby and football sessions in Edinburgh, MAN v FAT is helping men transform their health – and their lives.

Whether you're into rugby or football (or both!), new players are welcome to join this supportive, goal-smashing team.

MAN v FAT Rugby

17/07/2025

Is your child ready for braces?

Join The Row Dental’s free Orthodontic Open Day on Wednesday 13 August in central Edinburgh.

Open to ages 7–15, the day includes a consultation with Dr Nirmal Shah, a 3D smile scan, goodie bag and up to £1,000 towards treatment.

15/07/2025

🎭 After a six-year break, Arbery Theatre is back at the Fringe with two bold productions.

‘A Pound of Flesh’ offers a fresh take on The Merchant of Venice, while ‘Transfers’ follows a £500 note through time and space in a daringly original concept.

Directed by Martin Foreman and Michael Robert-Brown, with a talented cast led by Ollie Hiemann and Shakespeare veteran Danielle Farrow.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

14/07/2025

📚 Calling all writers!

The 2025 SMHAF Writing Competition is open for entries — explore the theme ‘Comfort & Disturb’ through fiction, poetry or creative nonfiction. Free to enter, open worldwide.

📍Awards ceremony in Aberdeen this October!
🔗 Enter by 4 August

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

13/07/2025

Edinburgh has been selected as one of 19 new cities to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies i-Team initiative.

A dedicated new Innovation Team will help tackle some of the capital’s most pressing challenges – from climate change to poverty.

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