The Edinburgh Minute ⏰: Wednesday 20 December 2023
Nacreous clouds, Niddrie fireworks summit, Bruntsfield shop closing after more than 100 years of business + Leith gets a gold bench
Nacreous clouds, Niddrie fireworks summit, Bruntsfield shop closing after more than 100 years of business + Leith gets a gold bench
£10m for community groups, last day of Radical Road petition, local transport councillor could leave for Westminster, award for 70-year-old triathlon runner + ‘a Christmas miracle in the West End’
Police called to Starbucks lock-in, hairdresser raid caught on camera, Melville Monument twist, Caledonian Brewery site plans + Minute readers raise hundreds for foodbanks
Jock’s Lodge student flats approved, St Andrew Sq hate crime suspect on camera, diving champs at Commie Pool, Botanics choir + busy weekend of events
Plus: how to gift anonymously or schedule for a specific date and time
BrewDog Waverley station plan, Newhaven tram repairs, 14 ambulances in queue for A&E + volunteers clear Water of Leith path
Uncertain future for local arts groups amid ‘funding crisis’, Printmakers’ annual exhibition, new funding opportunities + how to get a job in festivals
‘Tourist tax for council flats’ bid, Marchmont pub update, tributes to EdinPhoto founder + pay-what-you-can feast for Craigmillar and Niddrie
Western Harbour trees saved, Chanukah celebration attacked in ‘hate crime’ + one cafe opens while another closes
New Hearts stadium hotel, questions over St Andrew Square, uni finance system problems, x-rated graffiti goes viral + Granton pet blessing service
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