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🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Parks shut, 50mph gusts, ice rink axed, £2.7m schoolbag contract row + Patina Bakery named Scotland’s Best Croissant ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Scottish city BRACED for tabloid headlines to froth about EXACT TIME city is BRACED to get BATTERED by Storm Chloe.

hello @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social I was just wanting to congratulate you on the deployment of the Bin Guardians. this is an excellent move. please continue in this direction.

🪹🍻The Robin's Nest is in the news for the wrong reasons. Built in 1936 by Mrs Johan Thom as the "Greenend Inn". An "improved pub", it was an anachronistic arts & crafts-style take on an English country tavern to try counter the success of the Temperance movement threadinburgh.scot/2024/01/25/t...

☔️  Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Storm clean-up, more wind tomorrow, Gilmerton shooting, St Margaret's House eviction delay vote + Big Wheel arrives ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Be safe out there. One of the blocks in Leith has wind damage.

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Storm forecast with 65mph wind on Sunday, Tour de France Edinburgh route revealed, new Wester Hailes High School opens + save money on music and comedy tickets this weekend ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s 7am headlines: Storm Austen weather warning, 14 firework ban zones, hospital appeal for newborn babies' hats & more ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

When you see the headline "Major police response on scene of 'ongoing incident' as street taped off" on a Reach PLC website, you can guarantee the words 'The exact nature of the incident has not been confirmed' are inevitably going to follow.

🪩 In this week’s Edinburgh Culture Minute newsletter: Arts 'crisis' meeting for Summerhall, St Margaret’s House & ECA + win £3k to tell Leith's story + Sam Fender's big gig + a £65k Edinburgh YouTube job 👀 www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-cu...

Between 2021 and 2025, around 2 million cyclists passed the floating bus stops on Leith Street, Edinburgh, and around 5 million bus passengers boarded or alighted here. No injuries have been recorded. Over the same period, drivers injured around 600 Edinburgh pedestrians, killing 16.

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. 7am headlines: Meadowbank hit & run driver hunt, new £3.8m fund to 'futureproof' cultural spaces, 3 days left of Summerhall consultation + Leith yellow towers tattoo ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s 7am headlines: Schools to open as normal after bomb hoax, 800 holiday flats breaking rules, under-fire uni boss hits 'reply all' + EHFM is looking for new presenters ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🚲 edi.bike | issue 167 | 19th Oct '26 Details emerge for St Mark’s park bridge; Spokes announce competition winners; UK Government roadworks consultation; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc... #bikeSky #edinburgh

📈 Oct 29 #ClimateCrisis 🙋 If you've not yet seen the @nebriefing.bsky.social film here's another chance, with @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social -> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eicc-live-... 5pm refreshments 5.30 film & discussion @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @sccscot.bsky.social @d4cae.bsky.social @sw20.info

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Uni strikes enter 4th week, Summerhall developer 'distressed' by plans, church community buyout bid + meet the Maclean row bros ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Balaclava ban bid, new Hogmanay venue, Cargo Bike Carnival in the Meadows + 'Foik Ferly' procession through Leith ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Summerhall artists have more questions, Fringe could shift for school holidays, adventurer Mark Beaumont's 'Extreme Dreams' + Porty family on Grand Designs ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

Leaf clearing volunteers needed 🍂 We invite residents to join the Volunteer Team in the Merchiston Leaf Clearing Project Learn more and get in touch to help out! merchistoncc.org.uk/the-merchist...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Thousands face 15-year allotment wait, uni boss denies union pressure over exit, new mural as Caledonian Brewery demolition begins + meet the local viral toddler-cycling dad ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: 'Resign already', students tell Mathieson, Alan Cumming backs ECA campaign, first look at plans to bulldoze Summerhall + Princes Street Gardens has new Friends ⏰ Read more in the ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🚨 Breaking news: Peter Mathieson to leave University of Edinburgh Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has confirmed he plans to step down from his role at the helm of the University of Edinburgh in 2028. Full details: www.edinburghminute.com/breaking-new...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Summerhall demolition threat, Bruntsfield bike shop saved, new £12 tourist fee at St Giles' Cathedral + revamp for narrow Morningside Road pavements ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Students 'used as bargaining chip' in uni strikes, gig economy hubs plan for delivery riders, restored Botanic Palm Houses reopen + weekend guide including tram trail & more ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: New events series for Ross Bandstand, Leith shop ceiling collapse drama, Portobello bar The Espy is not closing + Tom Kelly's monthly Water of Leith wildlife update ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: 100+ artists and orgs face eviction, The Skinny magazine rescued, councillors blocked from re-election + EICC to host People's Emergency Briefing screening ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: Uni boss claims students 'weaponised', North Bridge closures, former Widows HQ hotel plan + new saunas for South Queensferry ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

☀️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Five-weeks of uni strikes begin today, MP to quit over ageism and sexism, Southside community centre reopening + new music series at Brown's of Leith ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

Doors Open this weekend in Edinburgh, easy to miss but lots of interesting places to visit

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Friday’s headlines: Thousands sign petition against ECA cuts, fears for museums & galleries, fourth tram closure in a month + Doors Open at 100+ venues this weekend ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-mi... Photo: Kirsty Richard

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: New £2.66m arts fund opens, Leith restaurant closing after 17 years + local professor on the neuroscience of defeating dementia ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Cool lightning map via @edinburghminute.com & @metoffice.gov.uk weather.metoffice.gov.uk/maps-and-cha... I was in the bath after a very wet run. Should have gone 20 minutes earlier, glad I didn't go 10 minutes later.

☔️  Good morning Edinburgh. Today’s headlines: Airport expansion branded 'climate vandalism', Cowgate driver admits cyclist attack, Waterloo Place closure concerns + 'How to Build a City' talk tomorrow ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Uni cuts: 'cultural vandalism' warning, new taxi rank plan below North Bridge, airport's £500m expansion plan + £10k raised for 12-year-old bagpiper ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

Councillors have signed off on increased scrunity of tax recovery efforts following investigations by @heraldscotland.bsky.social and @edinburghminute.com Tenants at the former Debenhams were liable for £300k in rates and were raided over non-payment www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656705...

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Tax-dodger crackdown, bagpiper 'attacked by mob', Spartans football manager leaves + 'iconic' Dublin restaurant pops-up ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

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🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. It’s the 1,000th edition! The headlines: Uni staff plan 5-week walkout, culture groups win 25% funding boost, Leith Walk has more bikes than cars + 135 artists open their homes ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...

🚲 NEWS: More bikes than cars on Leith Walk in morning rush hour; record cycle counts and record cycling modal share on multiple routes in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Delve into the latest data from Cycling Scotland traffic surveys and cycle counter analysis: buff.ly/IoWdSMB

🎭 BREAKING NEWS: Cultural groups secure 25% funding uplift after a last-minute U-turn from Labour administration. More to come in the morning's newsletter.

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Here are your Thursday 7am headlines: 'Massive' uni cuts, grassroots bid for tourist tax funds, Princes St fire shops face cash questions + new edition of The Leither mag ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo by Rea Cris

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: Locals hit back over Granton tram axe, AI cameras target litterbugs, new West End 'five-star dive bar' + Join The Melting Pot’s Good Ideas class ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

Found this lovely project - Yellow Towers - via @edinburghminute.com They're planning a physical exhibition! Submissions are welcome from the public and from artists of all kinds! Deadline: 14 Dec yellowtowers.cargo.site

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Craiglockhart parents' zebra crossing success, more uni strikes, airport wait blame game + Leith yellow towers community art project ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social

🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Kiltwalkers raise £1.5m for 762 charities, bid to lift A-boards ban rejected, dance music event axed over emu attack fears + discover 17 new foodie spots ⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... #edinburgh

📣 Important PSA! 📽️ I'll be screening and talking about the wonderful 1951 short film "The Singing Street" on next 2 weekends. 📅 19th & 20th, 10AM, Abbeyhill School with Colony of Artists 📆 26th, 12 Noon, Norton Park Centre with Doors Open Day 🎫 Free, unticketed, arrive early to avoid disappointment