> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.edinburghminute.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 27 October 2025 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-minute-27-october-2025/ - Published: 2025-10-27T07:00:53.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-27T07:00:53.000Z - Description: Ferrari hit-and-run, 5,000 march against poverty, AI centres ‘would use 5x city’s energy’ + no more commercial Christmas events for St Andrew Square - Author: Michael MacLeod - Tags: #substack, #substack-type-newsletter, #substack-access-everyone, #Import 2025-10-28 14:35 🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. A busy-ish morning of news so far. Here’s Monday’s **Edinburgh Minute**. ☔️ **This week’s weather:** Sunny and breezy on Monday, some rain on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. A high of 13C on Friday and low of 4C on Wednesday night. - [The full Met Office forecast is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2025-10-26). 🕑 Hopefully you remembered the **clocks went back** by one hour yesterday. [Here’s what it does for this week’s sunrises and sunsets](https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). The days begin to get longer from Sunday 21 December onwards. 🚔 Police are hunting for a **Ferrari** driver who hit a 26-year-old man who is was last night ‘*in a critical condition*’ in hospital. The crash happened at Stenhouse Drive, just west of its junction with Stenhouse Grove ([map here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HPkNM1TFoicFUAgC7?ref=edinburghminute.com)), on Saturday evening around 8.50pm. The car that hit the pedestrian was a red *Ferrari 488 Spider*. - [Police Scotland published this appeal](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2025/october/appeal-following-serious-crash-on-stenhouse-drive-edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🪧 Organisers of Saturday’s march calling for action on poverty said 5,000 people joined the ***Scotland Demands Better*** demonstration. There’s coverage from [BBC Scotland News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gj309z7djo?ref=edinburghminute.com), the [Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/progress-poverty-nowhere-near-enough-36132285?ref=edinburghminute.com), [Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-pedestrian-in-critical-condition-in-hospital-after-being-hit-by-car-in-stenhouse-5375655?ref=edinburghminute.com), [Edinburgh Live](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/thousands-march-edinburghs-streets-demand-32749599?ref=edinburghminute.com), [The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25571766.thousands-march-edinburgh-demand-action-poverty/?ref=edinburghminute.com), [Socialist Worker](https://socialistworker.co.uk/scotland/thousand-march-to-demand-better-in-edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com), [The Edinburgh Reporter](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/10/scotland-demands-better-march-hundreds-take-to-the-streets/?ref=edinburghminute.com) & there’s a video report on [STV News](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/thousands-take-to-the-streets-in-edinburgh-calling-for-urgent-action-on-poverty-in-scotland?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ Afterwards, The Poverty Alliance [said](https://www.facebook.com/povertyalliance/posts/pfbid02JAzezDfgoLtPyMAPSnpghowSp81AUesgAB8AJHujRMjFcPnAvPhcaDmAx9pXvZN5l): “*This isn’t the end. It is the start of a movement, together in hope and solidarity, for a better Scotland for all of us*.” 🔥 Some shop owners around **Calder Road** say they’re planning to close for Bonfire Night after last year’s violent scenes. - [Isla Storie, Chloe Goodall and Ryan Carroll, Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/worried-businesses-no-go-edinburgh-36131269?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🎓 UCU staff members at the **University of Edinburgh** are voting on another round of strike action. - [Jamie Calder, The Edinburgh Tab](https://thetab.com/2025/10/24/ucu-slams-edinburgh-university-claims-that-cuts-wont-impact-student-experience?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🔌 The two new **artificial intelligence data centres** proposed for Edinburgh ‘*would demand the equivalent amount of energy as building five cities the same size as the capital*’ [reports Hamish Morrison in The National](https://www.thenational.scot/news/25570659.ai-data-centre-plans-equivalent-building-five-new-edinburghs/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🔐 The owner of an unlicensed **short term let** has been fined £600 in the council’s first successful conviction, with a further 12 cases pending. - [The council published more details here](https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14308/first-unlicensed-short-term-let-operator-fined-in-the-capital?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🎅🏻 **St Andrew Square** will not be used for commercial winter festival events this year, with Essential Edinburgh boss Roddy Smith saying the site ‘*can’t sustain two big events a year*’. - [Donald Turvill, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25569722.edinburghs-st-andrew-square-lose-santa-christmas/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⚓️ All jobs at South Queensferry’s **Port Edgar Marina** are reportedly safe after the site was bought by entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter’s firm West Coast Capital. - [Ian McConnell in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25570225.scottish-tycoon-acquires-landmark-waterfront-marina/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 💰 Local journalist Charlie Ellis reports from a No. 13 bus to study urban shifts and the progress or impact of **gentrification** along the bus route. - [Charlie Ellis, in Bella Caledonia](https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/10/26/mourning-and-modernity-reflections-on-edinburghs-changing-face/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⚽️ Police have launched an internal investigation after **Hibs** fans reported alleged assaults while leaving the men’s derby match at Tynecastle earlier this month. - [Alexander Lawrie in Edinburgh Live](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/moment-edinburgh-police-draw-batons-32751620?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🐬 A group of kayakers in the Forth had a **close encounter with a dolphin** on Saturday. - [Their video is in this report by Angie Brown, BBC Scotland News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyz141yj1yo?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🎭 **Three former Broughton High School pupils** star in [*The Seagull at The Royal Lyceum Theatre*](https://lyceum.org.uk/events/the-seagull?ref=edinburghminute.com). Before the show, students joined a pre-show chat with cast members Lorn MacDonald, Harmony Rose-Bremner and Tallulah Greive, hearing about their careers. - Thanks to Alice Pelan at the Lyceum for sharing this. --- ### 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ [Please get in touch using this form](https://forms.gle/nn8TZzDCRcWitTvX9?ref=edinburghminute.com). < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. 📌 “[***Edinburgh’s newest bike bus***](https://bikebus.org/edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com) *from Newington Library to St Peter’s Primary School ran for the first time on Friday. To make it run safely they need volunteer cycle marshals once or twice a month who are over 18 and confident on a bike.* [*To volunteer use this link*](https://bikebus.org/edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com).” - Thanks to Jarlath Flynn, Bike Bus Organiser, for sharing this. 📌 “Mon 27th Oct - Thurs 30th Oct: [***Mega Epic SALE of STUFF! is back at Whitespace from 12 to 7pm daily***](https://www.facebook.com/events/878700897912781/?active%5Ftab=about)*. Our Pre-Hallowe’en Special Edition features creepy dolls and haunted chairs, alongside books and useful household stuff. We’ll donate >33.3% of any profit to the charity Phone Credit for Refugees.*” - Thanks to Kat for sharing this. 📌 “[***Soundhouse is hosting the legendary Northumbrian piper Kathryn Tickell on Monday at the Traverse Theatre***](https://www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/kathryn-tickell-the-darkening?ref=edinburghminute.com)*. Celebrating her 40th anniversary with* [*full band*](https://www.instagram.com/p/DPx1Z8HjSsA/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&ref=edinburghminute.com) *this will be a very special show. Grab the last few tickets while you can*.” - Thanks to Jane-Ann of The Soundhouse Organisation for sharing this. 📌 “[***Edinburgh Science’s schools event Careers Hive returns to the National Museum of Scotland this week***](https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/schools/secondary/careershive/?ref=edinburghminute.com) *from 27 - 30 Oct. Each day between 3:15 to 5pm part of Careers Hive will be open to the public, with visitors invited to explore hands-on science activities and speak with STEM professionals*.” - Thanks to Edinburgh Science for sharing this. 📌 “Tuesday 28 October - *Join the* [***International Ghost Society at the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre***](https://www.ghostsociety.co.uk/a-brief-history-of-the-spooky-sleepover/?ref=edinburghminute.com) *for an interactive lecture on the history of the spooky sleepover. This event includes an opportunity to try out several classic spooky games: Levitation, Charlie Charlie, Bloody Mary and more*.” - Thanks to The International Ghost Society for sharing this. 📌 “Tuesday 28th October - Tuesday 4th November: [***OOO - Jon Gray and Tom Etherington - an exhibition of new prints at Custom Lane in Leith***](https://customlane.co/event/ooo/?ref=edinburghminute.com)*. Private View on Thursday 30th 6 -9 pm.*” - Thanks to Jon Gray & Tom Etherington for sharing this. 📌 “Tues, 28 Oct - CodeBase. [***Join this month’s GreenTech Meetup ‘Extending Lifecycles: The Role of Hardware Repair in Circular Systems’ with Elaine Brown, CEO of the Edinburgh Remakery***](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greentech-meetup-extending-lifecycles-hardware-repair-circular-systems-tickets-1736894240429?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=edinburghminute.com)*. As always, ft. complimentary breakfast, networking with Edinburgh’s Greentech community and a Q&A. See you on Tues 💚*” - Thanks to Jess for sharing this. 📌 “*Looking to get fit in a unique and very fun way?* [***Join us for new Capoeira class for complete beginners on Tuesdays***](http://www.capoeira-edinburgh.com/?ref=edinburghminute.com) *at 6pm! The new class running in the city center of Edinburgh focuses on body balancing, mobility, strength and flexibility by utilizing elements of acrobatics, martial art and dance*.” - Thanks to Capoeira Edinburgh for sharing this. 📌 “Wednesday 29th October: *Caring for a friend or family member with *dementia* in Edinburgh? Join* [***Age Scotland’s free Carers Road Show at Heart of Newhaven***](https://www.agescotland.org.uk/how-we-help/dementia/dementia-training/carers-road-show-edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com) *from 11:30 - 16:30\. Drop in anytime for information, advice and support from local and national organisations*.” - Thanks to Rachel for sharing this. 📌 “Weds 29th Oct - [***Japan’s Ayami Suzuki & Scotland’s Bell Lungs LIVE, Flux Gigs 1.2\. Suzuki***](https://www.instagram.com/p/DPbpDTCjD9i/?ref=edinburghminute.com) *\- vocal sound manipulations, shimmering minimalist soundscapes bathed in ethereal spectrality. Bell Lungs - aural gems processed through a multiple guitar pedals & loopers build textures as vessels for her voice.*” - Thanks to Nick and Neil of Flux Gigs for sharing this. [Get in touch here](https://forms.gle/nn8TZzDCRcWitTvX9?ref=edinburghminute.com) 📌 “Wednesday 29th October to Saturday 1st November, Church Hill Theatre: *Join* [***local musical theatre group Blackout Productions for their show “Come from Away”***](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/blackout-productions/come-from-away/e-pvzzrj?ref=edinburghminute.com)*. It’s a heart warming tale of how a community comes together to care for over 7,000 people after their planes got diverted to Newfoundland during the 9/11 attacks*.” - Thanks to Ciara Mcbrien for sharing this. 📌 “*Wednesday 29th October is your next chance to come for a* [***FREE taster session with The Voice House Community Choir***](http://www.edinburghvhchoir.org.uk/?ref=edinburghminute.com)*. If you’ve ever wanted to join a choir, now is your chance. We meet at Christ Church Hall, Holy Corner, 7pm on Wednesdays - contact* [*voicehouse@live.co.uk*](mailto:voicehouse@live.co.uk) *for info*.” - Thanks to The Voice House Community Choir for sharing this. 📌 “Wednesday 29 October - [***Lost in Translation’s one-night-only Halloween special at The Gilded Saloon***](https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5960/14:103793/?ref=edinburghminute.com)*, features Twilight run through multiple languages using online translators and performed live by actors reading the script in character for the first time on stage*.” - Thanks to Lost in Translation for sharing this. 📌 “Wednesday 29 October - *Catch an* [***exclusive first look at works-in-progress by some of Scotland’s leading dance artists at the Dance Base Autumn Scratch Night***](https://www.dancebase.co.uk/live-events/scratch-night-autumn-2025/?ref=edinburghminute.com)*! This time, we’ll be presenting work by MC Laffitte, Ellen Crofton, Sotirios Panagoulias and Dorine Mugisha*.” - Thanks to Dance Base for sharing this. **📮 Anything missing?** [*Please share your local news and events here*](https://forms.gle/nn8TZzDCRcWitTvX9?ref=edinburghminute.com)*.* ### **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🛍️ [Westfield deal for St James Centre](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25567809.french-giant-acquires-stake-scottish-shopping-centre/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 2. 🪧 [Plans for weekend march through city centre](https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4ft8ej4-n?ref=edinburghminute.com). 3. 🎵 [Dunard Centre concert hall gets £20m lifeline](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25567572.scottish-government-agrees-20m-city-concert-hall-bail/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 4. 📰 [Issue 170 of The Leither is out now](https://www.theleithermagazine.com/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 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