A city skyline at dusk, with the branches of a tree in the foreground. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 5 - 7 December 2025: 'Transformative' ยฃ80m funding boost for arts orgs, George IV Bridge hotel scaffolding saga update, Barnton high hedge row, Action Porty's new community hub plan + 12 local markets which AREN'T the Princes Street Gardens market
๐ค๏ธ Good morning! Fridayโs headlines: ยฃ80m funding boost for arts orgs, hotel scaffolding saga update, Barnton high hedge row, Action Porty's new community hub plan + 12 festive markets
โฐ Edinburghโs ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
๐ธ: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
05.12.2025 07:06 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
All Edinburgh-based orgs receiving CS multi-year funding 2025-2028
Together the Edinburgh-based groups will share ยฃ79,356,046 across three years. I have exported all the Edinburgh-based winners to a spreadsheet here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
04.12.2025 23:38 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Multi-Year Funding
The Multi-Year Funding Programme is designed to provide stable, long-term financial support to creative and cultural organisations in Scotland, covering core costs and programmes of work from April 20...
Creative Scotland multi-year funding published. The Traverse (ยฃ3,691,400) and Lyceum theatres (4,974,570), the Hidden Door festival (ยฃ363,126) and Edinburgh International Festival (ยฃ11,750,000) among those sharing a total of ยฃ208m over 3yrs. Spreadsheet here: www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...
04.12.2025 23:26 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
What's going on with Edinburgh's scaffolding hotel?
Scaffolding was due to be torn down from the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge by November, but now may be delayed again.
๐๏ธ The removal of scaffolding on the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge has been delayed by another year, reports @james-delaney.bsky.social, BBC Scotland News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
04.12.2025 23:08 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 2
A illustrated view of buildings on a street with a castle in the background. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Thursday 4 December 2025: Tourist tax to pay for 'affordable' housing, Argyle house demolition update, Mimi's Shore replacement revealed + late night shopping in Marchmont, Porty & Stockbridge tonight
๐ค๏ธ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursdayโs headlines: Tourist tax to pay for 'affordable' housing, Argyle house demolition update, Mimi's Shore replacement revealed + late night shopping in Marchmont, Porty & Stockbridge tonight
โฐ Edinburghโs ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
04.12.2025 07:06 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Christmas festivities in Bruntsfield and Morningside this evening! Many traders opening late, join the fun ๐
03.12.2025 15:15 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
With thanks to @edi.bike for sharing the consultation website link ๐
03.12.2025 13:20 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Can you imagine the mayhem. Would love to see that.
03.12.2025 09:18 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
People walking in a residential street towards the sunset, with vapour from their breath visible in the light. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute โฐ Wednesday 3 December 2025 Gorgie flats residents storm council meeting, pavement-blocking Princes Street tat seized, Haymarket hotel build restarts + community garden plan for Oxgangs bowling green
๐ค๏ธ Good morning Edinburgh. Headlines: Gorgie flats residents storm council meeting, pavement-blocking Princes Street tat seized, Haymarket hotel build restarts + community garden plan for bowling club
โฐ Ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
03.12.2025 07:09 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
This #GivingTuesday2025, help us to champion and improve greenspaces across Edinburgh and the Lothians so everyone can access nature, wellbeing, and community. Donate to help us expand and care for local greenspaces. donate.justgiving.com/cha.../e-l-g...
02.12.2025 09:31 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
People holding signs standing outside a block of flats. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Tuesday 2 December 2025: Gorgie flats demolition protest, Polwarth roundabout update, Bon Vivant's sudden closure + Lorde & Zara Larsson join Summer Sessions
๐ค๏ธ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesdayโs headlines: Gorgie flats demolition protest, Polwarth roundabout update, Bon Vivant's sudden closure + Lorde & Zara Larsson join Summer Sessions
โฐ Edinburghโs ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: Living Rent Edinburgh
02.12.2025 07:30 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Amazing. Thanks for tagging.
01.12.2025 20:01 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
FINALLY managed to add the 'like' button to posts. So, likers, your time has returned... feel free to like posts ๐
I actually really missed this simple feedback loop, as it lets me know you're actually there.
01.12.2025 09:26 โ ๐ 22 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A brick building with a lighthouse on the roof. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 1 December 2025: Tourist tax could pay for 'affordable homes', Granton Lighthouse saved by ยฃ3m grant, The List's Hot 100 list + Bruntsfield and Morningside festive lights switch-on event
โ๏ธ Good morning Edinburgh. Mondayโs headlines: Tourist tax could pay for 'affordable homes', Granton Lighthouse saved by ยฃ3m grant, The List's Hot 100 list + Bruntsfield and Morningside festive lights switch-on event
โฐ Edinburghโs ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
01.12.2025 07:04 โ ๐ 14 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
A hand holding a small poster with an illustrated cover, with a river and buildings in the background. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - weekend guide: 28 - 30 November 2025: One of the busiest weekends of the year, including Leith Creative Trail, Fair Saturday, Soundhouse Winter Festival + more
๐ค๏ธ Good morning Edinburgh. Surprise! I said the newsletter was on pause this week, but there's so much happening in terms this weekend that I had to put something together. So here's the city's most comprehensive ad-free round-up of weekend events: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
28.11.2025 07:40 โ ๐ 21 ๐ 9 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
This came in too late for the weekend round-up, but keen to share it anyway: via @oneworldshop.bsky.social
27.11.2025 15:23 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Sure thing, happy to ๐ Thanks for sharing
27.11.2025 11:17 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
This Bluesky Party /Online Shop Local Thingamajig is happening tomorrow - please join me from 7 p.m. so I don't get lonely!
#EdinburghHour
27.11.2025 09:07 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 6 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Broughton Rd end of the Path, with police-box coffee kiosk adjacent.
St MARK'S PATH.โLatest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
27.11.2025 08:40 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 11 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 3
Thanks. Having a lie-in was magnificent ๐
24.11.2025 09:41 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
It hits 07:05 and the lack of an email from @edinburghminute.bsky.social reminds you it's taking a week off and you wonder what important local news you're going to be missing.
24.11.2025 07:07 โ ๐ 17 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 4 ๐ 1
GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
21.11.2025 17:38 โ ๐ 30 ๐ 9 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 3
Anyway, for those interested, there is a new 103-page council report on all this, including the legal advice they took, the costs, the lot: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9... A fun way to spend your Friday evening.
21.11.2025 19:17 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Major U-turn: Council considering demolishing Westfield Court in Gorgie. Last week residents told the Minute they live in fear of fire, flooding or even collapse: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Today's update: www.midlothianview.com/news/plans-t...
Pic: Living Rent Edinburgh
21.11.2025 18:56 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 2 ๐ 0
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
21.11.2025 08:21 โ ๐ 18 ๐ 21 ๐ฌ 23 ๐ 12
A city viewed from above at night. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 21 - 23 November 2025: TV Festival switches off, Roseburn Path gun gangster jailed, six month wait for tram survey results + your weekend guide
๐ค๏ธ Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: TV Festival switches off, Roseburn Path gun gangster jailed, six month wait for tram survey results + your weekend guide
โฐ Edinburghโs ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
21.11.2025 07:33 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
โSteve Clarke for Vice Chancellorโ ๐
20.11.2025 09:50 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Journalist at BBC Scotland // All views my own // Got a story? Contact me โ๏ธ: james.delaney@bbc.co.uk
Hibs ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ด๐ณ๐ฑ.
The official Bluesky account for Hibernian Football Club.
A fair trade shop in Edinburgh | Vegan, Organic & Sustainable Gifts
Centre for Technomoral Futures @ U of Edinburgh. PhD in Philosophy, Grad Cert in Womenโs, Gender, & Sexuality Studies.
Texan. Feminist.
Iโm on Mastodon and encourage you to be there, too: techpolicy.social/@ginahelfrich
A civil engineer in Edinburgh. Cycle path closures and a bit of history.
The Community Council for Stockbridge & Inverleith, Edinburgh.
https://www.stockbridgeandinverleithcc.org.uk/
Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival 21-23 November 2025
Festival, open mic, workshops, podcasts, and more.
https://pushtheboatout.org/
Scotland's award-winning investigative news and fact-checking co-op.
Join us: http://bit.ly/3IFBSOt
Contact us here: https://theferret.scot/contact/
Edinburgh, Scotland. Enjoys music, sport (dundee united), bit of politics (Scottish republican), Cold War history (particularly Berlin), maps. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฎ๐ช
A new shop for childrenโs and illustrated books and delightful stationery coming to Leith Walk, Edinburgh in 2026.
Our pop-up is on the 8th-11th Dec.
http://spyglassbookshop.com/
A bot with daily updates about sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh, Scotland.
https://v.cx/2024/02/solar-bot
โ Leith Walk ward Scottish Liberal Democrats councillor ๐ถ๏ธ๐ช๐บ. Passionate about poverty,๐ณ,๐ณ๏ธโ๐,๐ถโ๐ด & North Edinburgh | ๐ธDio & Judas Priest ๐ค | Former Abbeyhill @Scouts ldr & @Pilmeny | He/Him
Shop based @ Waverley Market
Blog/shop http://avalancherecords.co.uk
https://discogs.com/seller/AvalancheWaverley/profile
Edinburgh Evening News column every Saturday
Edinburgh based Partick Thistle fan. Member of the anti-growth coalition. I like football, beer, books, & active travel. Do a bit of gardening too.
Edinburgh outpost of SkyscraperCity - the world's largest online architecture & urbanism forum: https://www.skyscrapercity.com/forums/edinburgh-metro-area.3733/
Journalist and author, writing about climate, green energy, environment for Herald. Books about wild swimming, trees and more...
We are Scotlandโs national cycling charity. Working with others, we get more people cycling, more safely and easily in a better environment. Charity no SC029760
www.cycling.scot
Adult Education Tutor, Poet, Short Story writer, Wildlife Surveyor, Conservation Volunteer. Edinburgh, Scotland
Blog: http://craftygreenpoet.blogspot.com
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CraftyGreenMagpie
Substack: https://craftygreenpoet.substack.com
Historically passive social media user - might try something different on here.
Computer programmer
Photography/Cooking
