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The education and arts trust Out of the Blue (OOTB) has entered into a rent-free pre-lease agreement with the Council while it tests infrastructure, systems and processes at the refurbished Powderhall Stables.
After many delays, the project to upgrade and ‘plug in’ the former waste-transfer station offices was completed late last year.
Responding to the Erosion Emergency announced on 12 September (Issue 355), the Calton Hill Conservation Trust, Collective Gallery and Café Calton have together purchased 240 square metres of turf for the barren area fronting the National Monument.
Abandoned Council-owned bowling greens are common across the city, including in the heart of Spurtleshire at Powderhall.
Now, a project to make use of the abandoned Regent Road Bowling Green in Abbeyhill has got under way. This green has truly superb views over Holyrood to Arthur's Seat but is (thankfully) protected from development. At present, at least.
So, how can a new use be found, while keeping it within the public domain?
As part of celebrations to mark its 200th anniversary, Broughton St Mary's Parish Church will host a free-to-attend concert at 7.30pm on Friday 26 April.
Organisers promise 'an unforgettable evening filled with beautiful music and special performances' from the Cadenza Choir, Laid-Back Community Choir and Broughton St Mary's Choir.
'Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime event to honour the rich history and community spirit of Broughton St Mary's Parish Church.
'Grab your friends and family and join us for a night to remember!'
The Stafford Centre, on Broughton Street, is looking for two new volunteers in its work with people living in the Edinburgh area who experience mental-health difficulties.
Managed by Support in Mind Scotland, the aim of this local resource is to help people manage their mental health, gain greater self-confidence and become more integrated within the community.
There are two roles needing filled.
The sight of workers swinging from the tower of Broughton St Mary’s is enough to make anyone queasy.
Imagine how much worse you’d feel if you were responsible for the cost of repairs and someone told you it would be £80,000 more than you’d originally budgeted for.
That’s the alarming position now facing those responsible for the familiar and much-loved 200-year-old structure at the centre of Spurtleshire.