> ## 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 2 November 2026 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-monday-2-november-2026/ - Published: 2026-11-02T07:07:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-02T07:07:16.000Z - Description: Warning over QR code stickers, Jenners scaffolding update, creatives unite for 'arts emergency' summit + November's hyperlocal newspaper editions - Author: Michael MacLeod 👋 Good morning Edinburgh. A busy start to the week here in Monday's **Edinburgh Minute**. Thanks as always to everyone supporting the newsletter! [Subscribe for free or upgrade here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/) 🌦️ **This week's weather forecast**: Dry and cloudy today with this week's high of **11C** and sunny intervals. Tuesday: overcast and drizzly with a week-low of 5C overnight. Brighter on Wednesday then overcast on Thursday and Friday. The temperature could dip to as low as 4C next weekend. - [The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2026-11-02). 🌅 **Sunrise**: 7.22am. **Sunset**: 4.30pm. 🎇 Police said '*Halloween passed without serious incident*', with seven **Dispersal Orders** issued in the city and no reports of officers being injured so far. - [The full update from Police Scotland is here](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/october/police-praise-public-spirit-during-halloween-2026/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🚔 Police have released CCTV images of a man wearing a kilt who they want to talk to in relation to 'an incident' on London Road around 1.25am on Sunday, 27 September. - [The images and more details are here](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/november/police-release-cctv-images/?ref=edinburghminute.com), although there's a chance the link might not work, as Police Scotland often delete their news/appeal pages as their investigations progress. 📲 Warnings have been issued about **QR code stickers** appearing on city streets offering the sale of Class-A drugs. - [Jack Davies, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/warnings-issued-over-qr-codes-appearing-on-edinburgh-streets-offering-class-a-drugs-9306429?ref=edinburghminute.com). 📵 '*Edinburgh's *mobile phone ban* still not fully up and running in all schools*' - [Ian Swanson, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-mobile-phone-ban-still-not-fully-up-and-running-in-all-schools-9320777?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🛝 Alternative childcare places have been found for 'the majority' of families affected by Friday's closure of **North Edinburgh Childcare** in Pilton, [reports Ross Chalmers, Deadline News](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/10/31/emergency-support-promised-after-closure-of-edinburgh-childcare-service/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🎨 '*Standing room only at *emergency meeting of artists* with demands for government action*' - [Phyllis Stephen in The Edinburgh Reporter](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/11/standing-room-only-at-emergency-meeting-of-artists-with-demands-for-government-action/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ Proposals to demolish part of **Summerhall** were branded ‘insulting’ by artists working at the creative hub, [reports Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26686058.summerhall-artists-hit-insulting-development-plans/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ['We're not part of Edinburgh's Disneyland': Summerhall artists on ‘insulting’ plansResidents at the complex told The Herald they were unimpressed with the level of engagement from developers AMA, calling their plans 'insulting'.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/17853003-323e0adb-0937-4cc9-be55-644333fb7fa0.ico)The HeraldJosh Pizzuto-Pomaco![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/21568852-1ea30510-a2d5-497e-ba51-8980cf85c706.jpg)](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26686058.summerhall-artists-hit-insulting-development-plans/?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🏗️ The latest '*first look*' images in a string of 'first looks' inside the **Jenners** building since it went on fire in 2023 were issued over the weekend. A permanent memorial to firefighter Barry Martin is [due to be included](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-65399518?ref=edinburghminute.com) in the building’s refit when it reopens as a 96-room hotel with shops. - '*Pictures inside restored Jenners Building ahead of landmark's unveiling*', [Christina O'Neill, STV News](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/edinburghs-jenners-building-facade-to-be-revealed-for-first-time-in-more-than-two-years?ref=edinburghminute.com). - '*Doors reopening to the public may still be *a few years away*.*' - [Stephen Jardine, The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/the-restored-jenners-building-is-set-to-be-edinburghs-crowning-jewel-9320247?ref=edinburghminute.com). - '*The *scaffolding* on the outside of the building will be removed in stages throughout the winter*.' - [Heather Carrick, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-jenners-building-set-to-re-emerge-from-behind-scaffolding-over-coming-months-as-scottish-firms-hail-project-as-9320729?ref=edinburghminute.com). 📰 November's issue of the award-winning ***Broughton Spurtle*** [is online here](https://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/sites/default/files/backissues/Issue%20367-Final%20HR-C.pdf?ref=edinburghminute.com) \+ this month's issue of ***The Edinburgh Reporter*** [is online here](https://issuu.com/phyllisstephen/docs/ter%5F112026?fr=sZmQyYTkzNjk0Mjg&ref=edinburghminute.com). > ISSUE 367 PUBLISHED TODAY:—Paper copies available in shops, pubs, libraries and other services across the barony and beyond. Downloadable as November-proof pdf from www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk. Stand by for fireworks. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news > > — [ (@spurtle.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:paiarewnzvld4s3nehqokmei?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=edinburghminute.com) [2026-11-01T08:33:05.193Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:paiarewnzvld4s3nehqokmei/post/3mzafkhagsc25?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Subscribe for free or upgrade here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/) --- ## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard** ⮑ [Please get in touch using this form](https://www.townspot.co/submit/edinburgh-minute?ref=edinburghminute.com). It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter. **🏆 Edinburgh piper Alasdair Henderson wins 2026 Glenfiddich Piping Championship** \- *'Edinburgh piper Alasdair Henderson won the Overall and Piobaireachd titles at the 2026 Glenfiddich Piping Championship on 31 October. Held at Blair Castle, it’s the world’s most prestigious solo piping competition, regarded as the world championship.'* \- [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/3d5626a8-5945-4a53-a117-ffb4749d27bc?type=news&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **☀️ A chance for everyone to benefit from renewables - Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op offer launched** \- *'ECSC's third share offer is now open. Put solar panels on 10 more public & community buildings including the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Reduce emissions & energy costs, while generating local community benefit funds. Invest from £25, earn 5% interest.'* \- [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op.](https://townspot.co/go/4c604ef7-5f6b-4495-bdc1-5ad33fb0fd7a?type=news&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🙌 Qigong class at Alae, Leith - Special Offer for Edinburgh Minute readers!!** \- *'Hi all! Feel like starting your week with a wholesome mind body practice that is both calming and energising? Use the code MINUTE and get access to a special taster price 🌟 Limited spots available for the Edi Minute family! See you there! 💖✨🙏 (Deadline: 02 Nov)'* \- [More details here, shared by Evi, Numinous Flow.](https://townspot.co/go/9cd63a8b-305e-4b3c-a9d3-eb38685344a7?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎪 Open call for Dance, Visual Art, and Spoken Word artists** \- *'Local multi-arts charity Hidden Door is now taking applications for next year's Festival programme (venue and dates still to be revealed!). Dance, Visual Art and Spoken Word currency open, more to come... (Deadline: 03 Dec)'* \- [More details here, shared by Chris, Hidden Door.](https://townspot.co/go/8dbf0216-47fe-4e01-991d-5aadbe6e811a?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Hidden Door 2027 - Call for Submissions - Hidden DoorWe are delighted to invite artists, performers and makers to reimagine existing or developing work for our 2027 festival. Hidden Door specialises in turning overlooked and unusual urban spaces into temporary festivals filled with art, music, movement and stories. Our 2027 venue remains a secret for now, but we’re now inviting visual artists, dance artists \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/cropped-Hidden-Door-2025-Factory-icon-logo-512-x-512-px-270x270-20b74c93-f845-4124-8228-62ac279737eb.png)Hidden Door![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/The-Complex-Scottish-Widows-Hidden-Door-2023-1800x900-1-781b6bbc-daea-4ee3-a1ca-4c2343993d8c.jpg)](https://hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-submissions/?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Volunteer-Led Tours of St Cecilia's Hall** \[Every Tuesday\] **Tomorrow, Tue 03 November** \- *'Immerse yourself in the history behind many of the instruments in our collection at St Cecilia's Hall in one of our free volunteer-led tours. See the instruments come to life through anecdotes, stories and demonstrations!'* 2pm to 3pm | St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum · Old Town | Free/Donations Welco - [More details here, shared by Hannah.](https://townspot.co/go/425078a6-680a-4f14-aa3b-e011202c92fe?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🗑️ Trash Club x GoodGym go litter picking at Leith Links!** **Tomorrow, Tue 03 November** \- *'Meet us - fittingly - by the communal bins on Wellington Place / Johns Place at 6.30 for a litter pick around Leith Links, before a well-earned drink at the pub. Kit provided, but bring a head torch! What3words location: those.cones.woods'* 6.30pm to 7.30pm | John's Place · Leith | FREE - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Trash Club.](https://townspot.co/go/4b18367f-5175-4e4d-9669-36c688efa1eb?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🇳🇴 Reporting Scotland - the Norwegian Way : Adventures in Whisky, Tweed and Tartan** **Tomorrow, Tue 03 November** \- *'Entertaining talk by Norwegian journalist, Ingvild Paulsen, who has been covering Scotland for the Norwegian press for over 20 years. Join Ingvild behind the scenes of her best stories, including an encounter with the 'bad boy of kilts' in Edinburgh.'* 7pm to 9pm | Consulate General of Norway · Tollcross | £3 at door - [More details here, shared by Norwegian Scottish Association.](https://townspot.co/go/92895536-c472-4561-9bdc-32900984ad1a?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **💃 Tuesday Bluesday - Weekly Partnered Blues Dance Classes in Leith!** \[Every Tuesday\] **Tomorrow, Tue 03 November** \- *'Discover the joy of blues dancing in Leith! 💙 Join our 6-week block with guest teachers, every Tuesday from 3 Nov. No partner needed, everyone welcome! Beginners £5, improvers £8, or £10 for the whole night, including a fun, friendly blues social!'* 7.30pm to 10.30pm | 3 Old Monks · Leith | £10 for whole night - [More details here, shared by Leigh Anderson.](https://townspot.co/go/b58758d2-4b7f-4222-ae3c-952b9c6dc5d0?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🤝 Job Fair for Edinburgh South West** **Thu 05 November** \- *'Dr Scott Arthur MP is hosting a job fair in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions. It will run between 1 & 4pm. The first 1.5 hours is open to all and the remaining 1.5 hours (2.30-4pm) is targeted at those aged between 16 and 25.'* 1pm to 4pm | St John’s Colinton Mains Church · Oxgangs | FREE - [More details here, shared by Scott Arthur, Member of Parliament.](https://townspot.co/go/a3a475fe-35cb-4d2a-afb0-426dbb8abb14?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🚀 Ambition, Inside and Out: Mindset, Markets and Crossing Borders** **Thu 05 November** \- *'Is ambition enough to succeed? Join us for a Thursday Gathering on the mindset and markets behind founder success, with sessions on beating burnout, tackling imposter syndrome, and scaling to The Big Apple!'* 5pm to 8pm | Edinburgh Futures Institute · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Joana, Venture Café Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/b5aa234a-9c7d-4678-8d10-d0eda5fdb80c?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📐 Make a Pattern from Your Favourite Clothes** **Fri 06 November** \- *'Do you have an item of clothing at home that you love but have never found one like it again? You'll learn how to make your own pattern from a cherished garment, without having to take it apart! Suitable for those familiar with using sewing patterns.'* 10am to 4pm | Studio Nine Edinburgh · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | 110 - [More details here, shared by Jen Byrne.](https://townspot.co/go/74fb27b2-d85d-404c-aca2-e353644787f1?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌳 Family History Fair** **Fri 06 November** \- *'Discover your family history, exploring resources from our exhibitors. Experts from various organisations will be on hand to introduce their collections and answer questions about using materials to search for missing details in your family history.'* 10am to 4pm | HES Archives and Library · Southside | FREE - [More details here, shared by Historic Environment Scotland.](https://townspot.co/go/4fd6f514-e403-4496-9161-b6fe0e209d8e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Family History Fair (not including Talks)Discover your family history, exploring resources from our exhibitors.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-bc7500a8-6f04-4026-a304-d4e7d6bfab44.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-6e84027b-c55c-4d3c-b444-c17bd26efde5.jpg)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-history-fair-not-including-talks-tickets-1996619318128?aff=erelpanelorg&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📹 Edinburgh spokesperson and media training** **Fri 06 November** \- *'Learn how to master media strategy in this one-day crash course with experienced journalist, media trainer and former Holyrood staffer Julia Rampen. Includes practical workshops on pitching, filming, and interviews.'* 10am to 4pm | Duncan Place Community Hub · Leith - [More details here, shared by Julia Rampen, Equinox Strategic Communications.](https://townspot.co/go/fa249335-950b-4cf0-b0ac-74ecee3e6026?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🍦 Gelato Gallery - Opening Night** **Fri 06 November** \- *'We'd love you to come and celebrate something very special with us! The Gelato Gallery at Basement Gelato, curated by Support The Makers. Join us for a lovely evening of local art, delicious gelato, crumble and wonderful people.'* 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Basement Gelato Co. · West End | FREE - [More details here, shared by Carmen Chalmers, Support The Makers.](https://townspot.co/go/3b162f4e-d4f9-414a-bbdd-33ba6fb91924?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎬 Edinburgh Short Film Festival** \[Until 21 Nov\] **Fri 06 November** \- *'The Edinburgh Short Film Festival runs Nov 6 to Nov 21 with 2026's best short film programme, 29 UK premieres & 27 award-winners from international festivals to Scottish shorts. Q & A Sessions & visiting festival directors screen their best shorts.'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Filmhouse · Tollcross | £3-£12 - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Short Film Festival.](https://townspot.co/go/b20f9fc0-56e0-40da-a492-bd70b33b4062?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Wavetable #56 - featuring Raivo Sloan, Euan Dalgarno, sevendeaths** **Fri 06 November** \- *'A night of sonic experimentation, with Raivo Sloan (alternative r&b with experimental tendencies and church-like devotion), Euan Dalgarno (synth-driven compositions), and sevendeaths (Ambient Drone, Modern classical, Kosmiche and Electo).'* 7.45pm to 10pm | Fruitmarket · Old Town | £11.88/£9.18 - [More details here, shared by Wavetable.](https://townspot.co/go/77e599f6-8e65-46a8-9f00-864080a6389d?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📦 Planning your next move: Downsizing** **Sat 07 November** \- *'Considering downsizing or planning for later life? Join our event for expert insight on decluttering, storage and the legal side of moving. Ask questions and plan your next step with confidence.'* 11am to 1pm | ESPC · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by ESPC.](https://townspot.co/go/1362e6d5-cb57-4ed9-ba71-f945e05a6631?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎄 Christmas Ornaments Pottery Workshop** **Sat 07 November** \- *'Make your own set of Christmas ornaments in this 2-hour pottery workshop. You will then leave them at the studio to be glazed and fire, and get them back just in time to decorate your tree and your home in early December. Multiple dates available.'* 2pm to 4pm | Edinburgh Open Workshop · Leith | 45 £ - [More details here, shared by Bottega Ceramica.](https://townspot.co/go/15d570dc-3623-4850-9c93-e90ed48a7f30?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🏃 Yoga for Runners** **Sun 08 November** \- *'Good Time Yoga presents Yoga for Runners at Up & Running Edinburgh. Come and join us for yoga and a test run round the West End - finishing up with great coffee and tasty treats with good folk. Absolute beginners absolutely welcome!'* 8.30am to 11.15am | Up and Running · West End | £16 - [More details here, shared by Sim, Up & Running/Good Time Running Club.](https://townspot.co/go/eb3f2d9a-ac44-4d9c-bf5e-ba25393a827e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎨 Art Workshops with Jules Bradbury** \[Every Sunday\] **Sun 08 November** \- *'Relaxed Sunday afternoon art workshops dedicated to the many different aspects of drawing. Join Artist and educator Jules Bradbury to explore interesting ideas and develop new skills in a supportive atmosphere.'* 2pm to 4.30pm | Summerhall Arts · Southside | £36.25 / £29.25 - [More details here, shared by Summerhall Arts.](https://townspot.co/go/b63546bd-1f43-4ec8-bfdf-727b148fe7ae?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **💍 Silver stacking ring workshop** **Fri 13 November** \- *'Create your own beautiful sterling silver stacking rings in this fun, hands-on workshop. Learn jewellery-making techniques, from shaping and soldering to hammering and polishing, and leave with 2 handmade rings to treasure. Perfect for beginners!'* 6pm to 8pm | The Gift Tree Corstorphine · Corstorphine | £75 - [More details here, shared by Clare Steen, Silverbean Jewellery.](https://townspot.co/go/a6ca9e31-ff68-4696-a314-e06dcd7665bb?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎻 Edinburgh City Orchestra presents Dvořák's New World Symphony** **Sun 15 November** \- *'The Edinburgh City Orchestra and conductor Peter Le Tissier return to the Queen's Hall, with a programme featuring Dvořák's ever-popular New World Symphony and Beethoven's 3rd Piano Concerto. Scottish pianist Catriona MacKenzie features on the piano.'* 6.30pm to 9.30pm | The Queen's Hall · Southside | £28.60-£13.20 - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh City Orchestra.](https://townspot.co/go/fc5c023e-48e5-47c5-94a8-f144355ddcd7?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎹 Aidan Jones - Chopin's Nocturne (Special Taping at The Pianodrome)** **Sun 15 November** \- *'I grew up playing classical piano, failed my conservatory audition at 18 and spent some time focusing on MDMA. I started stand-up comedy, and now have combined them. Chopin's Nocturne in Eb, presented with jokes by an Aussie dickhead with a beard.'* 7pm to 9.30pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub · Bruntsfield | £8 - [More details here, shared by Aidan Jones.](https://townspot.co/go/47376c74-d974-4dc0-881d-ee699d8b7004?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) Remember you can always see all **240+** upcoming local events on [TownSpot calendars and maps](https://townspot.co/uk/edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). 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