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Below is the advice issued to Leith Walk (Ward 12) by-election candidates this evening in advance of tomorrow's hustings event from 7.15–9.15pm in Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Crescent.
If you have a burning question but are unable to attend, e-mail it to us in advance and we'll try to fit it in.
Dear Candidates
We're really looking forward to hearing from you at tomorrow evening's event.
In a remarkable turn of events, City of Edinburgh Council’s Development Management Subcommittee today refused permission for the demolition of the low-rise building at 1–6 Canonmills Bridge.
Councillors unanimously turned down the application, despite the advice of officials, and despite planning consent for a replacement structure having been given in 2009 (see Breaking news, 29.7.15).
David Sterratt and Ella Taylor-Smith got to three of the Festival Fanfare concerts on Sunday, which took place at 12 locations along the Water of Leith.
3pm, St Mark’s Park
David Sterratt writes: I can vouch for the perfection of listening to the rich, sonorous timbres of Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass on a warm summer's afternoon in St Mark's Park.
RHYS FULLERTON REVIEWS ILONA SZALAY'S WITNESS
Currently provoking strong reactions on Dundas Street are Ilona Szalay’s bold glass paintings.
This is Szalay’s first Scottish solo exhibition, and you can see why the gallery is keen to show off her talents.
Chief Inspector Bob Paris has defended Police Scotland’s performance in the city centre, and advised Broughton locals to get a sense of proportion when it comes to anti-social behaviour.
Addressing the latest meeting of the New Town and Broughton Community Council, Paris (area commander for central Edinburgh) claimed the new unified Force has done well, particularly given Holyrood’s requirement that it should make very substantial savings.
Malcolm Fraser Architects – one of the best-known and most respected architectural practices in Edinburgh – has gone into liquidation.
MFA was founded by Malcolm Fraser (pictured below) in 1993 and employs 15 people at its 28 North Bridge HQ. The office closed earlier today on Monday.
In a statement released late this evening, Fraser said:
REVIEW: 'PAPERWORK 2' AT THE EDINBURGH SKI CLUB
For the third year in a row, the Working Lines collective are staging an exhibition as part of the Edinburgh Art Festival.
Paperwork 2 is refreshingly free of hoopla, with the four artists involved – all students or recent graduates from Edinburgh College of Art – displaying recent work in a variety of complementary styles.
Their contributions are uncluttered, quiet, contemplative, subtle, modestly sized and affordable.
REVIEWED BY RHYS FULLERTON
From the moment you step through the doors of the Open Eye Gallery this month, you know you’re about to witness something special.
John Bellany (1942–2013) was a hugely talented and creative person, something reflected in the fact that this is the first time the gallery has dedicated an exhibition entirely to one artist.
The works on display have been selected by Helen Bellany, the artist’s lifelong muse and inspiration, and take us on a personal journey through key works from the family collection.
One of the many delightful things about Calton Hill is how it brings out Edinburgh’s unruly side.
No matter how keenly the authorities seek to sterilise, beautify, formalise or metaphorise this geographical eminence, human nature seems to resist.
A community exhibition of thoughts, paintings and photographs will be held in Rodney Street Tunnel next month.
Locals of all ages can start contributing photographs now.
Hold Me Dear: Four Cities, (Extra)Ordinary Places will feature images of people’s most treasured spots in Edinburgh, with 50-word explanations of why they feel a special connection to that particular place.
The idea is to then create a series of walking/cycling trails … all starting at the Tunnel.