The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 15 June 2026

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. A busy start today. If I've missed anything please get in touch here. Here’s Monday's Edinburgh Minute.

🌦️ This week's weather: Sunny intervals with a the chance of rain rising between 6pm and midnight. Light rain tomorrow. Dry for the rest of the week. A low of 10C today and a high of 21C on Friday. - Find the full local Met Office forecast here.

🌊 A 'pollution incident' resulted in Portobello beach being closed to swimmers over the weekend. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency website currently says: "We are currently advising against bathing or paddling."

• Porty Surf Livesaving Club said: "It's a sad day really. It's just not good enough that we couldn't get the kids in the water because of a water pollution incident. It doesn't need to happen if there's sufficient investment. We're trying to teach kids water safety skills which we desperately need; two weeks ago there was a huge rescue effort. We're trying to teach kids skills to prevent that and yet we can't get in the water because it's dirty."

🚒 A 43-year-old woman is in hospital after falling from a West Pilton Avenue first-floor flat window during a fire on Saturday night. - Keiran Fleming, STV News + photos by Alan Simpson in The Edinburgh Reporter.

🛤️ Leith SNP minister Ben Macpherson has backed a campaign for the former railway line between Lochend and Powderhall to be opened to the public. - Sarah Challen Flynn, The National.

• Read more about the campaign on Powderhall.Link.

🛍️ Staff at the Nisa shop in Marchmont say they are being repeatedly targeted by thieves. - Cara Blackhall, Edinburgh Live.

🏅 Andrew Morris, the University of Edinburgh's director of health data research will receive a knighthood for services to UK public health and Patient Care. Among those getting a CBE is former Deputy Keeper of the National Library of Scotland, Ann Matheson, for services to literature and culture. - Full details via the Scottish Government.

🏨 Plans for a £7.5 million aparthotel on Gorgie Road have been approved. - Kevin Quinn, Evening News.

✈️ 'How Edinburgh Airport keeps 60,000 passengers safe every day' - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald.

📚 The full programme for this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival is due to be announced at 10am tomorrow. - More details on the event website.

🍽️ The Six by Nico restaurant on Queensferry Street is being rebranded as 'Lennox', run by the same owner, Nico Simeone. - More details in Dram Scotland.

🍞 Twelve Triangles bakery co-founder Emily Cuddeford has spoken of her 'overwhelming heartbreak' having left the company after nearly 13 years. She wrote: "It has now ended, it shall remain private as to how it ended. I will always be grateful for my time at the bakery and everything I have learnt. We are two women who have built something I am incredibly proud of. It would be reductive to us both for there to be gossip or personal details attached to any of the conversations around this split or for it to detract from the success of the business and what has been achieved." - More details in Emily's post on Substack here.

Leaving Twelve Triangles.

Heartbreak, a final love letter to Twelve Triangles and the girl that I was. Emily Cuddeford of Twelve Triangles has left the bakery.

Moments through foodEmily Cuddeford

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🏳️‍🌈 My Queer Diary Pride weekend events listings - 'My Queer Diary newsletter has your guide to everything Edinburgh Pride this weekend with LGBTQ+ event listings for the week ahead.' - More details here, shared by My Queer Diary Edinburgh.

🧠 Free Consultation for ADHD & Anxiety - 'Struggle with focus, procrastination, or constant worries? Book a free consultation to explore whether therapy could help and if we're a good fit. Finding the right support can feel daunting, but you don't have to do it alone.' - More details here, shared by Emily Yao Therapy & Coaching.

🧠 Take part in a psychology study! - 'Are you 60+ and single, widowed, divorced, or separated? Join a psychology study to share your experience — 45-min interview, in person or online. Contact: N.Braunstedter@sms.ed.ac.uk (Deadline: 28 Jun)' - More details here, shared by Nelly Braunstedter.

🎶 Summer Concert
Today, Mon 15 June - 'Robert Schumann - Bilder aus Osten Clara Schumann - Romance (Arr. by Nigel Don) Max Bruch - Kol Nidrei Admission Free All Welcome Tea and Coffee Collection in aid of Drake Music Scotland FREE'
2.30pm to 3.30pm | Southside Community Centre, EH8 9ER | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.

🤣 The Improv Show
Today, Mon 15 June - 'Tonight at 8pm! Two of the world's best improv comedians - from the legendary UCB theatre in New York - join Fringe sell-out sensations The Improv Show at Monkey Barrel Comedy for the criminally low price of £6! Featuring regular host MC Hammersmith!'
8pm to 9.30pm | Monkey Barrel Comedy, EH1 1QR | £6/£4 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.

📚 Sonic Detection Book Launch
Tomorrow, Tue 16 June - 'Book launch for Sonic Detection by co-authored by artists Rebecca Collins and Johanna Linsley. Part sonic noir, part performance document, and part critical investigation of listening at the margins - this event will be a celebration of the work.'
6.30pm to 8pm | Fruitmarket, EH1 1DF | FREE - More details here, shared by Anna Fleming.

Book Launch Sonic Detection - Fruitmarket

Come along to the launch of Sonic Detection for readers interested in prospecting the boundaries of performance, sound, and text

Fruitmarket

🤝 Corstorphine and Clermiston Community Council AGM
Tomorrow, Tue 16 June - 'We are having our first AGM. Come along to hear about issues in Corstorphine and Clermiston and make your voice heard about what you think we should be focusing on. No tickets or booking necessary.'
7pm to 9pm | Rannoch Community Education Centre, EH4 7ES | FREE - More details here, shared by Corstorphine and Clermiston Community Council.

🎶 Opera Scenes by St Mary's Music School
Wed 17 June - 'Join us for an engaging evening of opera at Stockbridge Parish Church on Wednesday, 17 June at 6pm. The performance showcases the work of St Mary's Music School's Vocal Department, bringing together a varied programme of opera scenes.'
6pm to 7pm | Stockbridge Parish Church, EH3 5BN | £12/£10/ Free - More details here, shared by St Mary's Music School.

🍽️ In Good Taste - Mallika Basu in conversation with Sarah Rankin
Wed 17 June - 'Join us for a lively conversation about Mallika's new book, In Good Taste, which interrogates what's on our plates & how curious eaters can make more informed choices without sacrificing joy. Drinks & nibbles by Sarah. Ticket inc copy of book.'
7pm to 8.30pm | The Cookbook Shop, EH7 4AF | £10 - More details here, shared by Fiona Richmond.

🌸 Pressed Flower Fundamentals Workshop
Thu 18 June - 'Learn different techniques for pressing flowers and have fun creating your own cards. Refreshments included. Take home a flower press and other goodies.'
1.30pm to 3.30pm | The Old Barn Edinburgh, EH22 1RS | £35 - More details here, shared by Sandi Phillips, Sprigadoon Art.

🐙 Wild Fungarium - 'Looking Down at the Stars' with Christina Riley - 'We are very excited to be joined by underwater photographer Christina Riley for an evening discovering the wonders of marine life seen up close in her latest book ‘Looking Down at the Stars’. 7pm, Thursday 18th June.' - More details here, shared by Wild Fungarium.

18th June - Christina Riley ‘Looking Down at the Stars’

Join us at Wild Fungarium to discover the wonder of marine life seen up close in these joyous and sparkling essays with Christina Riley. Christina Riley will be joined by Wild Fungarium’s Lizzie to discuss her book ‘Looking Down at the Stars’ on the 18th of June followed by a Q&amp;A and book signing. In 2022, Christi

Wild FungariumWild Fungarium

🌱 Tiphereth Summer Fayre
Sat 20 June - 'Tiphereth is a charity nestled in the Pentland hills where adults with and without learning disabilities live, work and grow together. Join us at our summer fayre to celebrate and support our community through hosted workshops, food, games and more!'
10am to 2pm | Tiphereth Hoyland House, EH13 0PG | Workshops vary in £ - More details here, shared by Tiphereth Camphill community.

🔮 Practical Intuition [Daily]
Sat 20 June - 'Practical Intuition is a two-day in-person gathering for those who already know they're intuitive, and are ready to use it with greater trust, precision, and consistency in their every day lives. Meditation, communion, a reset point for all levels.'
10am to 6pm | JA The Bruntsfield Edinburgh, EH10 4HH - More details here, shared by Jennifer Main.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Morning Meetup with LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Sat 20 June - 'Be part of Pride, connect with community and enjoy a fun, relaxing morning in the heart of Edinburgh. Join us for a warm and welcoming Pre-Pride Coffee Morning - a joyful gathering to kick off the day in true Pride spirit!'
10.30am to 12pm | Southside Community Centre, EH8 9ER | FREE - More details here, shared by Paige Quinn, LGBT Health and Wellbeing.

🎨 Funk Fair
Sat 20 June - 'Leith Festival edition - curated mix of quality antiques, mid-century furniture, vintage fashion, homeware, art, records and beautifully made pieces with real character. Come for a browse, stay for a drink, take your time.'
11am to 4pm | The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, EH6 8RG | £2, £1 Concessions - More details here, shared by Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust.

🤝 Building Belonging Together
Sat 20 June - 'Join us as part of the Scottish Refugee Festival for an inspiring and community-focused event bringing together art, stories, and conversation to explore how Community Sponsorship is helping to build more connected communities across Scotland.'
2.30pm to 4.30pm | Greyfriars Charteris Centre, EH8 9RR | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Refugee Sponsorship Circle.

Building Belonging Together

How Community Sponsorship builds connected Communities - for all of us.

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🌎️ Black Water + discussion
Sat 20 June - 'Bangladesh is one of the places in the world most vulnerable to climate change. By 2050, 30 million people will be displaced. Lokhi and her family are preparing to leave their home before everything washes away.'
3pm to 5pm | Filmhouse, EH3 9BZ | £5 - £12 - More details here, shared by Scottish Documentary Institute.

Black Water + intro (Refugee Festival Scotland)

This month’s Doc Screen&nbsp;in collaboration with Take One Action&nbsp;presents the Edinburgh premiere of Black Water, a beautifully-crafted, human story from the frontlines of climate change. This event is part of Refugee Festival Scotland and it will feature an extended introduction and post-screening reflection on pathways to action.&nbsp;The film is also screening in Glasgow as part of the Southside Open-Air Cinema Day on 14th June.In southern Bangladesh, Lokhi and her family prepare to escape an extreme climate and flee to Dhaka - the fastest growing city in the world. A film about a future that is already a reality.Bangladesh is one of the places in the world most vulnerable to climate change. The coasts are low-lying and the areas near the river delta are vulnerable to rising sea levels, cyclones and storm surges. During the monsoon season, the country floods, rivers swell and change their channels, moving up to 20 meters each year.With the risk of a natural disaster hanging over their heads, Lokhi and her family are preparing to leave their home before everything washes away. They are migrating to Dhaka, and they are far from alone. Thousands of climate refugees arrive every day in the capital, but how long will Dhaka be able to accommodate so many people?By 2050, a large part of the southern coastline will be uninhabitable and 30 million people will be displaced, the largest mass migration in human history. Faced with this inevitable reality, Bangladeshis are fighting for climate justice and compensation before it is too late.This screening is part of&nbsp;Doc Screen, an initiative run by Scottish Documentary Institute (SDI) in partnership with Filmhouse.&nbsp;

Filmhouse Edinburgh

💍 Silver stacking ring workshop
Sun 21 June - 'Make two sterling silver stacking rings in this fun 2-hour workshop. Get creative solo or with friends - perfect for beginners. Learn jewellery-making skills, enjoy cake, and leave with two handmade rings!'
1pm to 3pm | The Gift Tree Corstorphine, EH12 7AA | £75 - More details here, shared by Clare Steen, Silverbean Jewellery.

🧀 Piccalilli and Cold Town beer and cheese pairing
Sun 21 June - 'Got any plans for Father's Day yet? Piccalilli and Cold Town are collaborating to bring you an afternoon of beer and cheese. We will be pairing 4 Cold Town beers and 4 Scottish cheeses. Tickets are £20. Email or call to book'
1pm to 3pm | Piccalilli, EH9 2NP | £20 - More details here, shared by Emma Urquhart, Piccalilli.

🎷 Something To Pat Your Foot To
Sun 21 June - 'Come along for an afternoon of swinging jazz and blues music from local group Reekie Rhythm Rendezvous, with special guests from Marco Polo high school - Bari, Italy. There will be a small dance floor, tea and coffee. Free entry.'
1.30pm to 3.30pm | Inch House Community Centre, EH16 5UF | FREE - More details here, shared by Mitch, Reekie Rhythm Rendezvous.

🪩 Cat's Disco Ball
Sun 21 June - 'Cat's Disco Ball is a Midsommer charity fundraiser with serious disco and house heat - dress up, dance hard and give back.'
7pm to 10.30pm | Thirty Knots, EH30 9TA | £15 - More details here, shared by Karinna Grant.

😂 Aug_21's Big Night Oot *TOO* - Queer Comedy Fundraiser
Fri 26 June - 'Missed out on the first Big Night Oot? Don't fret, we've got a second show with a whole new lineup of local comedians! Tickle your funny bone whilst supporting two great causes, Five for Five and LGBT Health and Wellbeing.'
7pm to 9pm | August_21 Coffee House, EH9 1QG | 7.50 + booking fees - More details here, shared by Alex Ough Dealy, August_21 Coffee House.

Aug_21’s Big Night Oot *TOO* - Queer Comedy Fundrasier

Missed out on our first Big Night Oot? Well, do we have news for you! We’re back with another show packed to the brim with 7 new faces!

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⚗️ Spotlight: Antimony
Wed 29 July - 'Our topic for this talk is the medicinal use of antimony. Poisonous, vomit-inducing, illegal and in high demand, antimony was the go-to medicine for fashionable types.'
12.30pm to 12.50pm | Physicians' Gallery, EH2 1JQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Daisy Cunynghame, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh).

• Modern Medicine: Menstruation
  Wed 12 August - 'Join menstruation specialists Prof Anne MacGregor and Prof Hilary Critchley for a groundbreaking discussion busting myths and sharing their expertise on the latest science about menstruation.'
  6pm to 7pm | Physicians' Gallery, EH2 1JQ | £3 (students free) - More details here, shared by Daisy Cunynghame, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh).

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1. 🏗️ Plans for 63 new build-to-rent apartments on Henderson Row.
2. 🛜 Council bid to ban new data centres ruled 'unreasonable'.
3. 🏗️ Spylaw park community hub's final £50,000 fundraiser.
4. 🦢 'Nesting swan killed and eggs lost in Dunsapie Loch dog attack'.
5. 🧠 Pioneering Alzheimer’s study recruiting in Edinburgh.

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