> ## 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 28 September 2026 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-monday-28-september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-28T06:01:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-28T06:01:34.000Z - Description: Five-weeks of uni strikes begin today, MP to quit over ageism and sexism, Southside community centre reopening + new music series at Brown's of Leith - Author: Michael MacLeod 👋 Good morning Edinburgh. The autumn equinox has passed, so I've added a sunrise/sunset timings section just below the daily weather. Could be useful for someone. A busy week ahead, let's get you up to speed. Here’s Monday's **Edinburgh Minute**. PS. Did you know there's also [*The London Minute*](https://londonminute.substack.com/)? I write that too and I'm looking for someone to help me keep it going, as it's becoming too much work. It's recently passed 500 editions, so half way behind Edinburgh's 1,000+ editions, but still pretty well established with 10,000 daily readers so far. If you know anyone living in London who might enjoy the newsletter, [please send them this link](https://londonminute.substack.com/). [Get 20% off for a year 👀](https://www.edinburghminute.com/september-2026-discount-20-off) 🌦️ **This week's weather forecast**: A sunny start until around 11am when patchy cloud rolls in. A high of 16C around 3pm before a sunny evening. Tuesday looks cloudier with a chance of mist. Warmer on Wednesday with a week-high of 20C. It's forecast to be dry for the rest of the week until Friday morning. - [The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2026-09-28). 🌅 **Sunrise**: 7.10am. **Sunset**: 6.56pm. --- 🎓 Around 3,000 **University of Edinburgh** staff will begin 25 days of strike action today in a long-running dispute over cuts to jobs and courses. Picket lines are due to start at 8.45am today. - Uni boss Peter Mathieson previously claimed the walkouts '*will unfairly and deliberately target students*'. But the UCUnion says its members '*want to safeguard students' education not just for five weeks in Autumn but for the future*', insisting they are '*ready to continue to negotiate*'. - [BBC Scotland News published a report this morning](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr62443nnxvno?ref=edinburghminute.com). - Alternative educational spaces, known as '***teach outs***', are planned by some striking staff to allow students and staff to learn together without having to cross picket lines. - [More details here](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdvjGX5DF20/?img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com). 💬 **Edinburgh College** has launched a new *National Centre for Modern Languages and English for Speakers of Other Languages*. Principal Audrey Cumberford said: "*Language skills are increasingly important to Scotland’s future. Edinburgh College has a strong track record in both Modern Languages and ESOL delivery, and the launch of our National Centre brings that expertise together to create a hub for language education and innovation*." - [Press release](https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/edinburgh-college-launches-national-centre-for-modern-languages-and-esol?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Edinburgh College launches National Centre for Modern Languages and ESOL | Edinburgh College![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-df085b2b-2e14-4561-98f7-3764b58f258b.png)Edinburgh College logo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/modern-languages-and-esol-68cc7992-071a-49ec-a17b-9906e8529a59.jpg)](https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/edinburgh-college-launches-national-centre-for-modern-languages-and-esol?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🚎 **Bus passengers** in Edinburgh could be kicked off for playing loud music or speakerphone calls. Lothian Buses updated its rules following a rise in anti-social behaviour, with more than 1,000 incidents recorded halfway through 2026\. - [Ross Chalmers, Deadline News](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/09/25/edinburgh-bus-users-could-be-thrown-off-for-loud-music-or-speakerphone-calls/?ref=edinburghminute.com) \+ the new rules are [here](https://www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/09/updated-conditions-of-carriage-september-2026/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🚲 New data show the introduction of **Voi hire bikes** has added around 500 cycle journeys to Leith Walk every day. - [More in this week's edi.bike newsletter](https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-164-28th-sep-26/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🚔 CCTV images of six teenagers have been published by police after a 'serious assault' at the junction of **Rodney Street and Broughton Road** on 29 August. - [Police Scotland](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/september/cctv-appeal-following-serious-assault-in-edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com) \+ [The Spurtle](https://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/police-appeal-information-after-serious-assault-rodney-street?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⛔️ Not for the first time, a car somehow ended up on the **Warriston Walkway** former railway path next to Broughton Tesco yesterday, [according to this Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/comments/1wrfy9t/2%5Ffast%5F2%5Foblivious/?ref=edinburghminute.com). > [2 Fast, 2 Oblivious](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/comments/1wrfy9t/2%5Ffast%5F2%5Foblivious/?ref=edinburghminute.com) > by [u/Larry\_Cheeseburger](https://www.reddit.com/user/Larry%5FCheeseburger/?ref=edinburghminute.com) in [Edinburgh](https://www.reddit.com/r/Edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🪫 Plans for **AI data** centres in Edinburgh and around Scotland, and campaigns against them, are featured in [this news report by Lewis Michie of STV News](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzkiODkHxiQ&ref=edinburghminute.com). 🗳️ Edinburgh West MP **Christine Jardine** has announced she'll stand down at the next election, saying she faced **ageism and sexism** within the Scottish Liberal Democrat party. The 65-year-old was elected for a third time in 2024, having first been elected in 2017\. - [Christine Jardine on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CJLibDem). - "*There were opinions that emerged about my age and I found it quite sexist*", [Jardine told Rebecca McCurdy in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26585162.christine-jardine-wont-seek-re-election-age-row/?ref=edinburghminute.com#Echobox=1790507728). [65-year-old Scottish Lib Dem MP told she’s ‘too old’ to stand for re-electionChristine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West since 2017, says she was told she was too old to stand again and calls the attitude ’quite…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/17853003-fce5c6f1-6d9c-491e-916a-2843f67e2396.ico)The HeraldRebecca McCurdy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/20686993-be1d6155-e8e8-4410-8fad-fad865a21b32.jpg)](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26585162.christine-jardine-wont-seek-re-election-age-row/?ref=edinburghminute.com#Echobox=1790507728) 🔑 A **Southside community centre** is to reopen after a four year closure. The **Braidwood Centre** will be leased to the [*School of Ancient Crafts*](https://www.schoolofancientcrafts.org.uk/?ref=edinburghminute.com) charity, offering living history workshops. - [Ross Chalmers, Deadline News](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/09/25/ancient-crafts-charity-agrees-lease-for-troubled-scots-community-centre/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ Southside Community Centre [thanked local councillors](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdvzcgBjgDA/?ref=edinburghminute.com) for securing the deal, adding: "*Credit to the Dumbiedykes residents who kept people meeting while the building was shut. We look forward to seeing the Centre open again and to working with the School of Ancient Crafts*." [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/825326335_17909267271509482_6069223261391336859_n.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdvzcgBjgDA/?ref=edinburghminute.com) [@southsidecommunitycouncil on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdvzcgBjgDA/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🔪 Lisa Petrie, mother of Leith stabbing victim John McNab, said she was 'sad' to see the **Knife Angel** sculpture leaving the Kirkgate at the weekend, but added: "*If it changes one person’s thought for carrying a knife, then it has got to make a difference*." - [Matthew Fulton, STV News](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/mum-of-man-stabbed-to-death-sad-to-see-knife-angel-leave-edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Mum of man stabbed to death ‘sad’ to see Knife Angel leave EdinburghThe arrival of the sculpture at the Kirkgate in Leith came almost a year after John McNab was stabbed to death![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-85ba36cb-09b1-4022-ab49-64dc951128e7.png)STV NewsMatthew Fulton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/6ed7acfe695054c9d4a2017bb993e81e-1790348756-social-default-f70e5e29-d46c-4b89-a232-5f4471f32144.jpg)](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/mum-of-man-stabbed-to-death-sad-to-see-knife-angel-leave-edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🏗️ The council says it has 'sympathy' for residents in **Moredun** who say they feel '*forced into selling*' their flat back to the council during a £90m revamp. - [Jacob Farr, Edinburgh Live](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-locals-forced-sell-homes-34673049?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🚁 A university fresher who was **airlifted from Arthur's Seat** after a fall at the summit earlier this month has shared her story. - [Jack Davies, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-fresher-airlifted-off-arthurs-seat-one-day-after-moving-to-the-city-9181591?ref=edinburghminute.com). 📝 '*We want you!* [*The Tab Edinburgh is looking for new writers*](https://thetab.com/2026/09/27/we-want-you-the-tab-edinburgh-is-looking-for-new-writers?ref=edinburghminute.com).' 🏆 ***Howies*** restaurants won the Independent Business of the Year award at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards last week. - [Kevin Quinn, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/five-edinburgh-businesses-crowned-winners-at-the-scotland-food-drink-excellence-awards-2026-9180523?ref=edinburghminute.com) \+ the [full list of winners is here](https://foodanddrink.scot/events-and-membership/the-excellence-awards/2026-winners?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⚽️ 14-year-old Liberton High School student Filip Cellary has become a world champion in ***foosball***, table football. - [Jack Davies, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/14-year-old-edinburgh-school-boy-crowned-world-foosball-champion-9181933?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🎵 A new series of live music performances at **Brown's of Leith** has been announced, in collaboration with musicians Aidan O'Rourke and Tim Taylor. The first act of the venue's *Shore Leave* series is due to be [Caoimhin O Raghallaigh](https://caoimhinoraghallaigh.com/?ref=edinburghminute.com) (who has played on stages at the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall) on Tuesday 20 October. - [More details in this post ](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddt8l7ujP7M/?ref=edinburghminute.com)and [tickets are here](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/shoreleave/2436979?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Get 20% off for a year 👀](https://www.edinburghminute.com/september-2026-discount-20-off) --- ## 📌 **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. **🧹 Leith Walk Wonderworld Clean-Up** \- *'Leithers may have noticed a bit of a tidy up on the Leith Walk entrance to the big Tesco. It wasnae the council or the landlord but the workers from The Big Issue and Social Bite that cleaned it up alongside a member of the public, Max. Thanks Max!'* \- Thanks to Chris Cullen, The Big Issue, for sharing this. Love to see it! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/13298758-18fe-4a46-8fd0-003a84e47495.jpg) **🌊 Flooded charity shop: Davidson's Mains** \- *'For months roads in Davidson's Mains closed for a new roundabout and pavement layout. Now reopened with messed up the drainage and a local charity shop is underwater!'* \- Thanks to a Minute reader for sharing this. [The situation is investigated by Ross Chalmers of Deadline News here](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/09/26/council-slammed-for-dangerous-shoddy-job-as-shop-flooded-on-new-roundabout/?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Council slammed for “dangerous, shoddy job” as shop flooded on new roundaboutA CHARITY shop and beauty salon on a brand-new Edinburgh roundabout were a blocked drain sent rainwater flowing inside.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/cropped-DL-SQUARE-SILVER-TYPE-copy-270x270-b827afb5-078b-41ce-98ab-05e59dcc9df5.png)Deadline NewsRoss Chalmers![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/794678302_28940110372242189_3231609314919902703_n-98a2b3e5-dbb4-482c-8404-b7f3eb26cd4f.jpg)](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/09/26/council-slammed-for-dangerous-shoddy-job-as-shop-flooded-on-new-roundabout/?ref=edinburghminute.com) **📚 Edinburgh coach publishes first book, Have At It** \- *'Edinburgh-based leadership coach Steve Nicol has published his first book, Have At It: Why Truth Is the Most Practical Choice. It brings together stories and lessons from his life, from engineering and building a business to coaching leaders today.'* \- [More details here, shared by Steve Nicol, Good Stuff Coaching Ltd.](https://townspot.co/go/9b9cc795-ed38-420c-8495-689a2860fd8f?type=news&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/05983200-abb3-4d11-a4c6-61f96887aff6.jpg) **🏡 Participants wanted for Edinburgh Tenement energy efficiency study** \- *'Live in an old Tenement Flat in Edinburgh? Homeowner? Completed works to make your home more energy efficient in the last 5 years? If yes: would you be willing to chat about your experience? Click here for info:'* \- [More details here, shared by Berwyn Murray, Northumbria University (+Edinburgh resident!).](https://townspot.co/go/e983f09d-1961-4590-99c2-f45b4fe12495?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📚 Double Your Donation: Back the Pentlands Book Festival 2026 Crowdfunder** \- *'Help us hit £450 and Creative Scotland will double it to £900! Back Pentlands Book Festival's Crowdfunder to keep our free, community-run festival going for a 12th year — 15 events across Edinburgh's Pentlands, 26 Oct–25 Nov. Every £1 becomes £2! (Deadline: 30 Nov)'* \- [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/dc441626-2cd9-4fe5-b57d-e79a5c99d012?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Volunteer with us at St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum** \- *'St Cecilia's Hall is currently looking for volunteers to help with visitor services. Our volunteers become a valuable part of the museum team while being given an opportunity to engage with musical instruments and visitors in an in-depth way.'* \- [More details here, shared by St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum.](https://townspot.co/go/36b51332-44ff-4c6a-9a92-d867671d3882?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🤝 Children First support line recruitment event** \- *'Meet our team, hear about our plans to double the size of our support line and and apply to work with us at our in-person event. When: Wednesday 1 October, 6:30pm-7:30pm Where: Children First, 83 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1AT'* \- [More details here, shared by Children First.](https://townspot.co/go/f15adde4-e7fa-4bb7-bbbc-6a3661099b62?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📝 LeithChooses Applicant Support session** \- *'LeithChooses applications are now open! Deadline for applications is 12th October 2026\. Join our online applicant support session where we can answer any questions! (Deadline: 12 Oct)'* \- [More details here, shared by Leith Chooses.](https://townspot.co/go/aa3435ac-33f8-44bf-a98c-0f7798b78dd6?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌞 The Power Station Film: CHANGE OF VENUE** **Today, Mon 28 September** \- *'A film about creative activists crowdfunding installing solar panels on the houses in their street'* 7pm to 9.30pm | Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative · Bruntsfield | FREE - [More details here, shared by Banzai Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/f480616e-479c-4039-8ca3-00ce6620fda7?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Power Station: Community Film Screening 6.30-8.30pm Mon 28 Sept BruntsfieldJoin a screening of community activists in London going creative to highlight change is possible. Refreshments offered before / chat after.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-a2ea4545-ade2-4b59-95b3-4912baca0c06.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-33db5d01-f892-4c19-a0b8-b052ceb0ab1d.jpg)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/power-station-community-film-screening-630-830pm-mon-28-sept-bruntsfield-tickets-1999292014234?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧘‍♀️ Connect with Your Inner Peace - Wednesday Lunchtime Meditation Class** \[Every Wednesday\] **Wed 30 September** \- *'Enjoy a short teaching and two guided meditations to help you develop a happy and positive mind and leave feeling refreshed and recharged for the rest of the day. Book a place or drop in. Everybody welcome!'* 12.15pm to 1pm | Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh · Leith | £6/£8 w/drink - [More details here, shared by Jen Derwingson-Peacock, KMC Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/223e6d1b-5006-4177-951e-bc4bce35093a?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🦌 Rewilding Talk and Social: Large Herbivores** **Wed 30 September** \- *'Join us for a talk from ecologist Paul Jepson exploring the role of large herbivores in rewilding. The talk will be around 30 minutes, then time for questions followed by social, among kindred spirits! Free entry, but due to licensing over-18s only.'* 7pm to 9pm | The Outhouse · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - [More details here, shared by Gareth Overton.](https://townspot.co/go/1511e5f9-6652-4b25-bc3d-3459759b159f?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🏳️‍🌈 Queer Literary Showcase: A night of northern talent** **Wed 30 September** \- *'There's incredible literary talent in the North and we love to celebrate it - join us in toasting THREE queer novels from Northern writers! Experience a hot Edinburgh summer, an eerie haunted ship in the Atlantic and a few years at university...'* 7pm to 8pm | Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop · Old Town | £4/free - [More details here, shared by Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop.](https://townspot.co/go/e43635f2-5492-4136-8e5f-63037e42c360?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Lighthouse | Queer Showcase: A night of northern talent![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-9a5c46cd-28d4-4c9d-a3ce-d38de3ee70a6.png)Queer Showcase: A night of northern talent![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/queer-20showcase-08890a3e-50a5-464b-ae1f-58e9ed67a98f.jpg)](https://lighthousebookshop.com/events/queer-showcase-a-night-of-northern-talent?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🐦 30th September Birds Exhibition Opening** **Wed 30 September** \- *'Birds' is an exhibition of print and illustration by screenprinter Iona DeSouza and illustrator Sarah Martin, featuring work from guest artists also based in Edinburgh. Join us in celebration of our winged friends.'* 7pm to 9pm | Leith Makers · Leith | FREE - [More details here, shared by Leith Makers.](https://townspot.co/go/ce122daf-d737-4ac0-b16a-7b23ea8d765c?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **👻 Halloween Family Trail** \[Until 31 Oct\] **Thu 01 October** \- *'Free this October at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 ghosts hidden around the galleries and answer each of their music related questions?'* 10am to 4pm | St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Hannah.](https://townspot.co/go/393886fe-c4ce-4e71-a3e5-73e9ae6b8fc1?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📚 Beginner Levantine Arabic Online** \[Every Thursday\] **Thu 01 October** \- *'From October, Speak Out will be running an online Levantine Arabic programme with Alsama Language School, and will be supporting them in their fantastic work giving refugee and displaced children a world-class education.'* 12.30pm to 1.30pm | Speak Out Languages · New Town - [More details here, shared by Speak Out Languages.](https://townspot.co/go/2cf64f61-448d-43ff-b7de-7d67d09a5d4e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Bach St Matthew Passion - Scottish Chamber Orchestra** **Thu 01 October** \- *'To mark 300 years since its first performance, we present Bach's St Matthew Passion - a towering masterpiece of devotion and invention - at the heart of our 2026/27 Season.'* 7pm to 10pm | The Usher Hall · Tollcross - [More details here, shared by Scottish Chamber Orchestra.](https://townspot.co/go/72dd01c0-9d97-4ff4-81e2-69d610a84f36?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎥 Edinburgh Cine & Video Society Autumn Programme Opening Night** **Thu 01 October** \- *'Interested in film, film-making, film studies and great get-togethers? Come to the ECVS autumn opening night on Thursday 1 October at 7.30pm. Hear about upcoming events, see recent productions, join a film crew! All welcome!'* 7.30pm to 9pm | Edinburgh Cine & Video Society · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Susan Stewart, ECVS.](https://townspot.co/go/3c4c9002-0e24-43fb-9970-564de0ae9b4d?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧘‍♀️ Open Weekend at Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh & Hillside Collective - 3 & 4th Oct - Spaces Available** **Sat 03 October** \- *'Join us for our Open Weekend at our beautiful "hidden gem" of a studio tucked behind Elm Row: Free taster yoga, pilates, physio, community lunch + swap shop (bring clothes & swap!). All welcome! Do sign up as we are small (10 ppl max).'* 10am to 3.30pm | Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh & Hillside Collective · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - [More details here, shared by Ashtanga Yoga Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/b064d2da-5aa6-4734-9237-dd503c8d279d?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/803323418_18624446053033885_8484623391554674999_n.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdHomnVDlQM/?img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [****@ashtangayogaedin on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdHomnVDlQM/?img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com)****.** **🎨 The Low Cost Art Sale** \[Until Sun\] **Sat 03 October** \- *'Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026 10am - 4pm daily. The Low Cost Art Sale at Rising Tide Cafe brings you affordable art, with all pieces for sale at under £50\. Local artists, great art for your home or to gift, grab a coffee and enjoy!'* 10am to 4pm | Rising Tide Cafe · Portobello | Free - [More details here, shared by Rising Tide Cafe.](https://townspot.co/go/bf5fcd27-59ee-4de0-a183-9197fcdf520d?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎥 Documentary film At the Side of Bruno Groening Film Screening followed by an Information Session** **Sat 03 October** \- *'A captivating documentary revealing the extraordinary experiences of Grete Häusler and her close encounters with the phenomenon of Bruno Groening during the 1950s. Followed by an info session. Admission is free, voluntary donations are appreciated.'* 12pm to 3pm | The Open Door. · Morningside | FREE - [More details here, shared by Bruno Groening Circle of Friends.](https://townspot.co/go/ab298e9d-8b1a-4f1e-8596-90b11fe7e58e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Peaks - Album launch** **Sat 03 October** \- *'Join us on 3rd October as we celebrate the release of 'Cladach / Mullach' the debut album from Peaks - Out 25.9.26\. Peaks are bringing their blend of string textures, traditional music forms, Gaelic song and storytelling to the Pianodrome.'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub · Bruntsfield | £15, £12 Concession - [More details here, shared by Chamber Music Scotland.](https://townspot.co/go/70262c9e-8a48-4387-bc9c-7409951802e4?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **☕ Newhaven Death Café** **Sat 03 October** \- *'A death cafe is a safe and confidential space to talk about the end of life, dying and bereavement.'* 10am to 12pm | The Heart of Newhaven Community · Trinity & Newhaven | FREE - [More details here, shared by Bob Parker, End of Life Doula UK.](https://townspot.co/go/010451d2-5ee0-4564-a562-b7b6c590d412?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **💛 Grief Support meetup - Let's Talk About Loss** \[Monthly\] **Sun 04 October** \- *'Join us for a drink and a chat at our next grief support meetup! Our aim is to support people aged 18 to 35 who are struggling with bereavement. To register your interest, please visit our website or email us at edinburgh@letstalkaboutloss.org'* 4pm to 6pm | Specific venue will be shared to attendees by email · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Let's Talk About Loss Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/538a9bd4-087e-49da-8210-ff47ad059da8?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🛍️ Group Personal Shopping Day** **Sun 04 October** \- *'Discover the city's hidden gems: from charity shops and vintage boutiques to small businesses and sustainable stores, all while refreshing your wardrobe with unique, sustainable finds'* 11am to 2pm | Leith | 40 - [More details here, shared by Elena Citarella, YELLOW SOULS STUDIO.](https://townspot.co/go/79084fce-38c4-462a-af97-03ba831bba23?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧘‍♀️ Yin Yoga and Gong Bath Half Day Sunday Retreat in Portobello** **Sun 04 October** \- *'Find deep restorative peace with gentle yin yoga and a resonant live gong bath. Kim and Daniel guide your relaxation at the beautiful Shoreline Studio in Portobello. No previous experience needed. Reserve your spot today!'* 1pm to 5pm | Shoreline Studio · Portobello | £65 - [More details here, shared by Daniel Killeen.](https://townspot.co/go/03ab4347-e554-4505-8d01-f777c7d4fc8f?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🖌️ Beginners Linocut workshop with Abigail - host Support the Makers** **Sun 04 October** \- *'Come along and learn the basics of Linocut Printmaking from scratch. Don't worry if you are a beginner- just bring your creativity and you will be guided through the process from start to finish in a fun and relaxed environment.'* 2pm to 4pm | Portobello Town Hall · Portobello | £32 - [More details here, shared by Abigail Smith, Abigail Prints.](https://townspot.co/go/6b9957e8-712f-4ac6-8d46-a5ac71aa00aa?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **♟️ Edinburgh Chess Mates** **Sun 04 October** \- *'Sunday night sadness? Come cure it with some social chess, all levels welcomed'* 4pm to 7pm | Fierce Beer · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Andrew Pollok.](https://townspot.co/go/83a25cb3-227c-4c0b-830a-860b25a4b3bf?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📚 Juan Pablo Villalobos in conversation at Argonaut Books** **Mon 05 October** \- *'Join us in the bookshop for an evening with Juan Pablo Villalobos to discuss his brilliant new book 'The Past Pursues Us Like Detectives, Debt Collectors, Thieves', a rare opportunity to see this much celebrated Mexican writer on his UK tour.'* 7pm to 8pm | Argonaut Books · Leith | FREE - [More details here, shared by Argonaut Books.](https://townspot.co/go/0467f7bc-df2d-4093-915a-8f17437d6ba9?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🗣️ Evening Lecture - Dressing up, Decorum and Debauchery in Eighteenth-Century Pleasure Gardens** **Mon 05 October** \- *'Society, Sin and Scandal. Dr Kate Stephenson uncovers the world of eighteenth-century pleasure gardens. Hot beds of sin? Or simply a reflection of society's deepest fears?'* 7pm to 8.30pm | The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh · New Town | £8 - [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/2c4e1b04-f9fc-464c-8b8c-9dce13704dff?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) Remember you can always see all **270+** upcoming local events on [TownSpot calendars and maps](https://townspot.co/uk/edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). Thanks to everyone who shares their things! 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