The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 8 June 2026
Bid to open private gardens to the public, nursery facing demolition after ceiling collapse, school phone ban vote tomorrow + indie football brands' World Cup pop-up shop
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thanks for bearing with me while I took a few days off from the newsletter, as mentioned in the past few editions. Happy to be back in your inbox! Today's newsletter is longer than usual as it's got a week's worth of updates for us to all catch-up on and I've also spent hours reading this week's council reports. I'll try to return to brevity tomorrow. Thanks as always to everyone who subscribes and sends items in. Here’s Monday's Edinburgh Minute.
🌦️ This week's weather: There was rain overnight and earlier this morning. The rest of the day is forecast to be dry until the evening. Light showers on and off for the rest of the week. It should dry up and warm up by Friday and into the weekend. A low of 8C tomorrow and a high of 19C on Friday. - See the full Met Office forecast here.
🎓 An extortion scam targeting Edinburgh-based Chinese students via the WeChat app has been exposed by investigative journalists. One of the victims was a first-year student based at Pollock Halls, who briefly went missing. - Hugo Donnelly, The Edinburgh Tab + watch the BBC’s 'Reported Missing' docu-series here.
🚧 With its £86m refurb almost complete, North Bridge is planned to fully reopen 'by the start of the festival season in August'. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald.
🤽♀️ Some members of Portobello Amateur Swimming Club are concerned about some of the options tabled for a revamp of Portobello Swim Centre. - Ian Swanson, Evening News. More details on the plans are here.
🚎 Lothian Buses has ordered 60 new longer double-decker buses to meet growing passenger demand. - Kevin Quinn, Evening News.
🚲 The city's Voi e-bike hire scheme could be extended to Cramond and Portobello in time for the festivals in August, reports Alastair Dalton in The Scotsman.
🗳️ By-elections will be held in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards following the resignations of councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell, who were elected as MSPs. Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 3 September. - More details from the council here.
🗳️ It's a busy week of council meetings. Here's a summary of what our elected local representatives will overseeing at the City Chambers:
- Monday: Culture and Communities Committee (agenda here)
- Some of the city's shared private gardens could be opened voluntarily to the public, if a motion by Scottish Greens councillor Dan Heap is approved. - Nick Forbes, The Herald. The motion is online here and there's a good debate about the opening of private parks on the Spurtle website.
- There will also be a vote on giving £132,000 from tourist tax income 'to deliver an enhanced Festival Carnival and Mardi Gras as part of the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2026' after they were cancelled last year. - Full report here.
- There's also a review of the 2025 Firework Control Zones, with plans for ten restriction zones between 30 October and 8 November this year. - Full report here.
- Edinburgh Zoo wants a 'total ban on the public sale of fireworks' after the death of Roxie the baby red panda in 2024. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald.
- Tuesday: Education, Children and Families Committee
- Councillors are expected to approve plans to restrict pupils' use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools. A consultation had 13,930 responses. Of the thousands of secondary pupils who responded, 32% were against restrictions while 53% favoured part restrictions. On ongoing trials, the council says: "So far feedback is broadly positive with evidence that young people are talking more to each other." If councillors vote in favour tomorrow, the restrictions are planned to start in August and a budget of £400,000 will be used for lockable cabinets and pouches. - Full report here.
- ⮑ There could be some debate over the details of the ban, though, such as access during breaks. - Ian Swanson, Evening News.
- There's an update on whether the Calderglen Nursery building in Sighthill will be demolished or repaired after repeated roof leak problems and a ceiling collapse in February. - Full report here.
- Hundreds of parents signed a petition calling for the nursery to be saved. - Local Democracy Reporter Joseph Sullivan, Edinburgh Live / Evening News / The Edinburgh Reporter.
- Councillors are expected to approve plans to restrict pupils' use of mobile phones in primary and secondary schools. A consultation had 13,930 responses. Of the thousands of secondary pupils who responded, 32% were against restrictions while 53% favoured part restrictions. On ongoing trials, the council says: "So far feedback is broadly positive with evidence that young people are talking more to each other." If councillors vote in favour tomorrow, the restrictions are planned to start in August and a budget of £400,000 will be used for lockable cabinets and pouches. - Full report here.
- Wednesday: Development Management Sub-Committee (planning)
- 27 more applications (including some retrospective) to turn homes in to short-term lets are refused.
- The meeting is due to include an update on AMA Homes' plans for flats and sports facilities in Cramond. - Full report here.
- Plans by George Watson's College for two new floodlit artificial sports pitches east of Myreside have been approved. - Full plans here.
🏗️ Last week councillors pledged to spend more than £207m on improving and expanding council housing across the city. It includes £111m for housebuilding in 2026-27, part of a £1.3 billion project to develop 4275 new affordable houses over the next five years. - The council published more details here.
🚔 A 36-year-old man appeared in court on Thursday charged with murder one year after a 50-year-old man was found dead on Princes Street outside the Uniqlo shop. - Keiran Fleming, STV News.
⛪️ St Giles' Cathedral will start charging tourists £12 for entry from September, while all Scottish residents and under-16s can get in for free. - Danyel VanReenen in the Evening News.
🌯 The organisers of Neighbourgood Market in Stockbridge are planning to open a new daily streetfood market at Princes Street Gardens' Ross Bandstand. Neighbourgood Gardens is due to run from 23 July until 31 August. - More details here.
🎭 Underbelly festival boss Charlie Wood says he's worried about 'prohibitive' accommodation costs after being quoted £25,000 to rent an August flat. - Jane Bradley, The Scotsman.
- Fringe Society chief executive Tony Lankester blamed 'the unintended consequences of short term let legislation', saying that removing red tape to free-up more empty student accommodation could be the key. - Jane Bradley, The Scotsman.
- ⮑ Meanwhile the directors of Edinburgh's 11 major festivals are considering launching a single universal box office to offset expected public funding cuts and to pool their lucrative customer data. - Severin Carrell, The Guardian.
🥡 A favourite of many festival-goers, Redbox Noodle Bar on West Nicolson Street is closing down on Saturday after nearly two decades in business. - The owners posted this update on Facebook.
🍻 A £280,000 refurb begins today at the Joseph Pearce pub on Elm Row. It's due to reopen in late July under new operator Paul Henderson, described as 'a local resident and Joseph Pearce customer' in this report by Dram.
📚 Over the road, Typewronger Books is moving from Haddington Place to 22 Bruntsfield Place , formerly home of Flamingosaurus Rex, which has moved up the road to number 31. - The shop shared plans of its July move on Instagram.
🇨🇮 Grassmarket pub Biddy Mulligans has set itself up as an unlikely outpost for Ivory Coast football fans after a social media video went viral. - Mike Wade visits the bar and reports in The Observer.
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🎙️ Eating and Waiting to Eat Podcast Launches Second Season - 'Local favourite foodie podcast, Eating and Waiting to Eat, dropped the first episode of its second season this week. Hosts Carlos Miranda and Kevin Rivers welcome Michelin starred chef, Stuart Ralston, of Lyla, Tipo, Noto and more to the show. Enjoy!' - Tune in here. Shared by Carlos Miranda, Eating and Waiting to Eat.
🦢 Wildlife on the Water of Leith - MAY 2026 - 'May’s wildlife round up video, from the Water of Leith in Edinburgh, highlights some of the chicks, cygnets and goslings arriving on the river during May plus some of the other creatures that call the river ‘home’!' - More details here, shared by Tom Kelly, GoWildInEdinburgh.co.uk.
🏛️ Hands off New Town Gardens! - 'A rather elegant, lawyerly rebuttal of an earlier Spurtle piece for more public access to private New Town gardens. Coincidentally, it's timely: see Cllr Heap's motion on 8 June'. - Read the piece here, shared by the Editor, Broughton Spurtle.
🏃♂️ Discover Edinburgh's local running groups with CITYRUNNER - 'A new website to help you find social runs and community running crews right on your Edinburgh doorstep. Totally free to use and explore. Check it out at cityrunner.co.uk.' - More details here, shared by Fergus.
💬 Low Cost Counselling Available with The Edinburgh Counselling Service - 'The Edinburgh Counselling Service is delighted to have reopened its waiting list for low cost counselling sessions. Fill in the brief self referral form here.' - More details here, shared by The Edinburgh Counselling Service.
🌸 Into the Garden: new Morningside Gallery exhibition celebrates the art of the garden [Daily]
Mon 08 June - 'Perfectly timed for the start of summer, Into the Garden features new paintings which celebrate gardens in their many forms and includes a special feature of Ann Oram RSW's paintings as part of her 70th birthday year celebrations.'
10am to 5pm | Morningside Gallery Ltd, EH10 4BY | FREE - More details here, shared by Carrie.
🎶 Edinburgh Ableton Users Group!
Today, Mon 08 June - 'Tonight: Edinburgh Ableton Users Group! Bring a laptop and track if you'd like to share your workflow, ideas and techniques. Finished or unfinished, all welcome. No pressure to share-come along to listen, learn, chat and meet other Ableton users.'
6.30pm to 9pm | Leith Depot, EH6 5DT | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.
🎷 Portable Infinity
Today, Mon 08 June - 'Some of the most impressive jazz musicians on the planet come together at The Traverse Theatre for one night only. Benjamin Koppel (sax), Jacob Karlzon (piano), Scott Colley (bass) and Magnus Öström (drums) are Portable Infinity. Don't miss them!'
8pm to 10.30pm | Traverse Theatre, EH1 2ED | £26 - More details here, shared by Jane-Ann, The Soundhouse Organisation.
🌍 Edinburgh Trash Club goes to Craigentinny
Tomorrow, Tue 09 June - 'Edinburgh Trash Club is coming to Craigentinny! Meet us at Arnold Clark on Craigentinny Avenue North, and we will spend a sociable hour clearing up the dog walkers' path round the golf course. We provide everything you need, so just bring yourselves.'
7pm to 8pm | Arnold Clark Edinburgh Seafield Motorstore Service Centre, EH6 7LJ | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.
🧶 Refresher knitting class - join our small, friendly class and learn to knit your own Aran wool hat! [Weekly]
Tomorrow, Tue 09 June - 'Join our small, friendly knitting refresher classes - perfect for anyone who hasn't knitted for a while and would love to start again. Learn to make a fabulous Aran wool hat in a relaxed and encouraging environment surrounded by gorgeous textiles!'
5.45pm to 7.45pm | Scottish Textiles Showcase, EH1 1SU | £65 (2 classes) - More details here, shared by Carrie.
🎤 Phoenix Kids & Youth Choir Workshop
Tue 09 June - 'Big energy, singing with confidence and soul for young people - come and join us for a FREE choir session, done Phoenix style! We'll warm up our voices then learn a whole song - you don't need any experience, come and dive in!'
4pm to 6pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub, EH10 4NB | FREE - More details here, shared by Phoenix Choir.
🏢 Community Job Fair
Wed 10 June - '📣 Our next Community Job Fair is coming up on the 10th June at the Jack Kane Community Centre! 📣 Meet with a wide range of hiring employers as well as organisations to give advice on training, self-employment, CV's, applications and interviews.'
10am to 1pm | Jack Kane Community Centre, EH16 4ND | FREE - More details here, shared by Capital City Partnership.
🌍 Power Up! What's Your Story?
Wed 10 June - 'Join Take One Action for a special Great Big Green Week workshop exploring how we talk about why we care about climate, nature and community energy, and how those stories connect us to each other.'
3pm to 5pm | The Crannie Community Hub, EH8 8BE | FREE - More details here, shared by Take One Action.
🍹 Poured with Pride
Wed 10 June - 'Poured With Pride brings together a collective of LGBTQ+ bartenders and industry voices for an evening of celebration, connection, and community. With a panel talk from 2-4pm showcasing leading bartenders from around the UK'
6pm to 10pm | Bramble, EH2 1JE - More details here, shared by Gracie Goggins.
🧘♀️ Are you sitting comfortably? [Weekly]
Wed 10 June - 'Tired of feeling weighed down by daily life? Whether you're hunched over a laptop, slouched on the sofa, or stressed by deadlines, this 4-week Alexander Technique course can help you untangle, be more comfortable in yourself and deal with stress.'
7pm to 8.30pm | Alexander Technique in Portobello, EH15 2HB | £90 for 4 weeks - More details here, shared by Julia Woodman, Portobello Alexander Technique.
📖 Poetry at Palestine Museum Scotland
Wed 10 June - 'In collaboration with @the87press: Book Launch and poetry readings from Palestinian poet, Fargo Nissim Tbakhi and British Asian poet Mantra Mukim in conversation with local poet and activist scholar, Nat Raha. Event is free but booking essential.'
7.30pm to 9pm | Palestine Museum Scotland, EH3 6QG | FREE - More details here, shared by Palestine Museum Scotland.
⚽ World Cup Pop Up Shop [Daily]
Thu 11 June - 'Scotland = back at the World Cup. We're celebrating with a free pop-up on Thistle Street featuring Scottish football design, apparel & more from Universal Language, Nutmeg, ScotBall, Moonwake Beer & other independent brands. 11-13th June, 10am-6pm. Free entry.'
10am to 6pm | POP UP with stoodio., EH2 1DX | FREE - More details here, shared by Christie Aitchison.
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📚 Reading and conversation with Franky Cannon and Rosa Campbell at Argonaut Books
Thu 11 June - 'Join for a book launch party, reading, and conversation with Franky (Frances) Cannon and Rosa Campbell to celebrate Franky's new book, 'Vernal Thaw: A Novel of Love at a Slant'.'
7pm to 9pm | Argonaut Books, EH6 8LN | Free - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.
🌈 Studio Lutalica x Closet Brewing: Pride Fundraiser! 🌈🍻
Thu 11 June - 'Come and kick off Pride Month 2026 with Studio Lutalica, Closet Brewing, and the local community and be the first to try our special edition Pride beer! All money raised on the night will go towards supporting the trans community to THRIVE! 🌱🏳️⚧️.'
6pm to 8.30pm | Custom Lane, EH6 6AL | FREE - More details here, shared by Dan, Studio Lutalica CIC.
🏙️ Living Streets Edinburgh's annual public meeting
Thu 11 June - 'Living Streets Edinburgh's annual public meeting is on Thursday 11 June, bringing together campaigners, community leaders and local people passionate about making the city safer, healthier and more accessible for walking.'
6pm to 7.30pm | The Quaker Meeting House, EH1 2JL | FREE - More details here, shared by Living Streets Edinburgh.
🎉 Leith Walk Primary's 150th Anniversary Summer Fair
Fri 12 June - 'Leith Walk Primary is celebrating its 150th anniversary! Our theme is "Migration Makes Magic". Come for games, crafts, home baking and a BUMPER 150th anniversary raffle. Former pupils, local residents and all friends of our school welcome!'
12.30pm to 2.30pm | Leith Walk Primary School, EH7 5NG | FREE - More details here, shared by Friends of Leith Walk Primary School.
🚴♀️ Cycle confidence lessons for adults - one hour lessons for beginners or improvers [Weekly]
Fri 12 June - 'Summer's here: time to get the bike out the shed! Not feeling confidence getting out and about on the roads - we have just the thing! Come to Porty Community Energy's bike library by the prom and have a lesson with our cycle trainer Gail - for free!'
10am to 12.30pm | Porty Active Travel Hub, EH15 1BR | FREE - More details here, shared by Porty Community Energy.
🌞 Tribe Porty Summer Party
Sat 13 June - 'Join us for Tribe Porty's Summer Party 2026 on Saturday 13th June from 10 AM-4 PM. A full day of artist-led workshops, free drop in sessions, live music, food, and community fun for all ages, including the wee ones!'
10am to 4pm | Tribe Porty, EH15 2AJ - More details here, shared by Alice Hudson, Tribe Porty CIC.
📚 the boom saloon bookshop at Brown's
Sat 13 June - 'the boom saloon bookshop showcases publications from our members, collaborators & friends around the world. Discover 1/1 artbooks, Scotland exclusives, handmade publications & a considered curation of books that matter. Launching June 13th, 9-1pm!'
9am to 1pm | Brown's of Leith, EH6 6QS | FREE - More details here, shared by Hannah Cuerden, boom saloon.
🍋 Summer Tapas Serving Set Pottery Workshop
Sat 13 June - 'Create your own custom summer tapas set in this hands-on pottery workshop. Guided by an expert tutor, you'll handbuild and decorate a unique set of three ceramic pieces. Materials and firing included. Two sessions available (10:00 or 13:00).'
10am to 12.30pm | Bottega Ceramica, EH6 7BQ | 45 £ - More details here, shared by Bottega Ceramica.
✊ Scotland Resists Big Tech Power
Sat 13 June - 'Join our Scottish gathering in Edinburgh for some great speakers & discussion about how we resist the monopoly power of the tech giants. In the afternoon, there will be a panel discussion about how we campaign against data centres in Scotland.'
11am to 4pm | Augustine United Church, EH1 1EL | FREE - More details here, shared by Global Justice Now Scotland.
⚽ Watch the World Cup at Revolve Bar, YOTEL Edinburgh
Sun 14 June - 'Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Watch the opening Scotland match live at Revolve Bar, YOTEL Edinburgh. Free entry, bar open from kick-off, 24hr pizza available.'
11pm to 2am | Revolve Edinburgh, EH2 4NA | FREE - More details here, shared by Rumi Kotadia, YOTEL.
🌍 EICCLive: People's Emergency Briefing - Community Screening
Mon 15 June - 'What's happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK. Join EICC Live, in collaboration with the Royal Society of Arts for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing, followed by panel discussion and Q&A.'
5.45pm to 7.30pm | Edinburgh International Conference Centre, EH3 8EE | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
- ⮑ 📽️ National Emergency Briefing Film Screening 📽️ Northfield Community Centre 🌍
Wed 01 July - 'We are hosting a film screening to gather together, hear clear information, and think about what it may mean for our own community. Book to secure your seat. Watch the film, stay for a chat about how we can act. Nibbles provided.'
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Northfield & Willowbrae Community Council, EH8 7PP | FREE - More details here, shared by Northfield Community Council.
💪 Learn Pilates at our three week beginners course in Leith [Weekly]
Mon 15 June - 'Our course will introduce you to the Reformer, Mat, Tower, and Chair: the full Pilates system. Learn Pilates in a small group of up to eight participants. The Pilates Hub - bringing Pilates to Leith since 2012.'
6.45pm to 7.40pm | The Pilates Hub, EH6 6SW | £88 - More details here, shared by Elaine Turner, The Pilates Hub.
🎶 Love Music Community & Junior Choirs Concet
Mon 15 June - 'Love Music Choirs present a summertime celebration of community and song! Over 400 Edinburgh singers come together on the Usher Hall stage to bring to life a rich, global mix of songs in their unique and joyful style.'
7pm to 8pm | The Usher Hall, EH1 2EA | £10/£7/FREE - More details here, shared by Love Music.
📚 Lindsay Paterson: Lessons From Scottish Schools
Mon 15 June - 'Lindsay Paterson's new book, Lessons from Scottish Schools, explores the decline in attainment that Scotland has seen over the last two decades and looks for answers. Join Lindsay on 15th June, in conversation with Helen Pittuck from The Times.'
7pm to 8pm | Blackwell's Bookshop, EH1 1YS | £3 - More details here, shared by Edinburgh University Press.
🏛️ 26th final of the Donald Dewar Memorial Debate Tournament
Wed 17 June - 'Law Society of Scotland invites you to the annual debate final @ Napier Craiglockhart Campus, Wed 17 June. Guests welcome from 5.30pm, ending around 9pm. Free parking after 5pm. RSVP required by 12pm, 29 May: Debate@lawscot.org.uk'
5.30pm to 9pm | Edinburgh Napier University, EH14 1DJ | FREE - More details here, shared by Chris Harris, Law Society of Scotland.
🤝 Mens Group [Fortnightly]
Thu 18 June - 'Fortnightly group for men to share what's going on in their lives in a safe, respectful, confidential and non-clinical space - supported by local volunteers. No fee, commitment, judgment or advice - just being listened to with respect and empathy.'
6pm to 8pm | North Edinburgh Arts, EH4 4AB | FREE - More details here, shared by Jonny5050.
⚔️ Pride Fencing Taster Session and Beginners Course
Thu 18 June - 'On 18 June, we're running a LGBTQIA+ (aged 16+) fencing taster session as part of LEAP Festival Fortnight. This is followed by our 6 week fencing beginners crash course for members of the Pride community beginning on 25 June.'
6.30pm to 8.30pm | Leith Community Centre, EH6 6AD | £1 - More details here, shared by Dunedin Fencing Club.
🎶 Castle Chorus Summer Concert
Fri 19 June - 'Come enjoy the uplifting vibes and fantastic voices of Castle Chorus with friends and family. This term, there has been old classics by Simon and Garfunkel and John Martyn, some modern gospel and lots more. We'll go to the pub after!'
7.30pm to 8.30pm | St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, EH1 2PW | £5 / 3 (U16's free) - More details here, shared by Joe, Castle Chorus.
🎺 Brassed Up Mini Festival - 20 June
Sat 20 June - 'Edinburgh charity Oi Musica celebrates ten years of award-winning youth project Brass Blast with Brassed Up!, a midsummer mini festival at Porty Town Hall, Sat 20 June, 5-10pm. Five live bands, sound system, street food and bar. All ages welcome.'
5pm to 10pm | Portobello Town Hall, EH15 1AF | £10-£20 - More details here, shared by Oi Musica.
🩷 Pink Ribbon Walk Edinburgh
Sat 20 June - 'Breast Cancer Now is calling on people across Scotland to step out and help change the future of breast cancer when its brand-new 10-mile Pink Ribbon Walk comes to Edinburgh for the first time on Saturday 20 June at Holyrood Park.'
9am to 4pm | Holyrood Park, EH8 8HG | £25 registration - More details here, shared by Breast Cancer Now.
🏳️🌈 Pride Hoose Party at The Hoxton, Edinburgh with Chanel O'Conor
Sat 20 June - 'On 20 June, The Hoxton, Edinburgh hosts its Hoose Party for Edinburgh Pride from 7:30pm, featuring food, cocktails, performances from Chanel O'Conor and DJ Prince JayJay until 1am.'
7.30pm to 1am | The Hoxton, EH12 5EF | £25 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.
☀️ Midsummer Farm Party
Sun 21 June - 'Join us for a midsummer evening of fire-cooked feasting on the farm, with welcome drinks, field games, storytelling, live trad music from Charlie Stewart and friends, and dancing in the meadow as the sun goes down.'
5pm to 12am | The Free Company, EH14 7HZ | £70 per person - More details here, shared by The Free Company.
🎹 Pop Piano for Beginners (2 Hour Workshop for adults 16+)
Sun 21 June - 'Do you like popular music and pianists like Elton John, Norah Jones, etc...? Join us at my studio on in Newington where I will show you everything you need to get started - no prior musical experience necessary! We will start with the basics 🙂.'
7pm to 10pm | 86 Causewayside, EH9 1PY | 40 - More details here, shared by Nicholas Franck.
🎤 TEDxLeith is coming to Edinburgh on the 22nd of June 2026 - 'Led entirely by volunteers, this social impact event, themed "Alchemy," will bring together inspiring speakers for a day of ideas worth spreading, true to the spirit of TED. The event is officially licensed by TED and takes place in Leith.' - More details here, shared by Enia Loeza, TEDxLeith.
📆 Planning ahead:
🎭 Journeyings
Sat 04 July - 'A heartwarming trip around the world in words and music, beginning and ending in Orkney. Mendelssohn and Maxwell Davies, Jackie Kay and a couple of Stevensons, among others, stand by to welcome you on board! With actor Crawford Logan.'
2pm to 3pm | St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, EH12 5AW | £12.50 - More details here, shared by St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral.
🎨 Summer Schools at Leith School of Art
Mon 13 July - 'Teachers get 10% off Leith School of Art Summer School courses, suitable for all levels of artistic ability. High-quality tuition provided by our tutors, who are all practising artists. 2, 3, 5-day courses running from 13th July to 21st August.'
10am to 4.30pm | Leith School of Art, EH6 6HW | Between £195 & £515 - More details here, shared by Leith School of Art.
🌿 Feel & Flow: Yin and Breath Work Journey
Sat 18 July - 'A softening summer practice for tired nervous systems. Join me for a Somatic Yin and trauma-informed breathwork workshop designed to help you slow down, release tension and reconnect to yourself. Includes herbal tea + a wee sweet treat 🩵.'
3pm to 5.30pm | Tidal Yoga Ltd, EH6 8NP | £25 - More details here, shared by Lacy Cartwright, Siren Somatics.
🌱 Volunteers Wanted: Help Build an Urban Croft - 'We're looking for volunteers to help transform bowling greens into a thriving space for community, food-growing and wildlife. No experience needed! We're at Victoria Park on Wednesday and Friday mornings and St Margaret's Park on select Saturdays.' - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.
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