> ## 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 ⏰ Thursday 10 September 2026 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-thursday-10-september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-10T06:02:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-10T06:02:39.000Z - Description: Decision day on future tram routes, 'ambitious pragmatic' Princes Street revamp, local bar closing after 13 years + more People's Emergency Briefing film screenings - Author: Michael MacLeod 👋 Good morning Edinburgh. It's a busy one! I'll be covering the trams meeting this morning and will have all the news and reaction for you in tomorrow morning's edition. Here’s Thursday's **Edinburgh Minute**. [Subscribe for free or upgrade here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/) 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast**: After yesterday's beautiful light, the rain returns today. Just light showers. A high of 17C around 3pm today. Tomorrow should be sunnier again. - [The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2026-09-10). 🚦 A multi-million pound '*ambitious but pragmatic*' **revamp of Princes Street** got the green light from councillors at yesterday's planning meeting. An alternative 'radical rethink' proposal was dismissed when only the Lib Dems voted for it. The Greens voted for neither, saying the new road layout risked '*throwing cyclists under the bus*'. - [With all the details, Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26536841.radical-rethink-princes-street-rejected-edinburgh-councillors/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ The council said the plans '*incorporate a range of enhancements to Princes Street, the Gardens and surrounding area*', including: - Widening the Princes Street southern **pavement** by 1.5m, - Narrowing the Princes Street south side carriageway 'to make more space for walking and wheeling', while maintaining two lanes in each direction for buses and trams, - New ramps '*or potentially lifts*' installed in **Princes Street Gardens**, - '*Upgrade and refurbishment work*' for the **Ross Bandstand** and amphitheatre, - The **shelters** in the gardens are to be '*repurposed for use as small cafes and potential community use*', - 'New or improved' public **toilets** and new lighting in the gardens, - A 'new cycle hub' at **Waverley Station** and 'improved cycle parking' on Princes Street, ⮑ "*Crucially, this differs from previous plans in that it is affordable and deliverable, and we have the resources to take forward these improvements immediately*." - Council planning leader Joan Griffiths. ⮑ **Next steps**: The project's designs and costs will be worked on and presented again to councillors '***in early 2027***', [according to this council press release](https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14485/step-forward-for-princes-street-and-waverley-valley-as-design-approach-is-agreed?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Step forward for Princes Street and Waverley Valley as design approach is agreedPrinces Street and Waverley Valley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-134659fa-da97-4f6d-95f2-70ec218bd94f.png)The City of Edinburgh CouncilThe City of Edinburgh Council![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/Waverly-355faaca-d1bb-4759-ad67-cc50637a1673.jpg)](https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14485/step-forward-for-princes-street-and-waverley-valley-as-design-approach-is-agreed?ref=edinburghminute.com) [SpokesLothian (@spokes.org.uk)#EdinWebCast #PrincesStreet Vote ☹️ 7 SNP/Lab/Con - Option 1 👍 2 LibDem - Option 2 🤔 2 Green - neither SNP drops their 2nd point, re need for 🚲 lanes on George Street. Convener says this will be discussed at TEC (? !) Spokes conclusion: Scotland’s premier street remains dominated by roadspace![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-a45963ba-c7c0-4f7a-8344-d23a2de0424a.png)Bluesky SocialSpokesLothian![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/bafkreifrtufy7332zr25rzb266wl2lqro6vx77p72pznoogxhrizgtgqme-75970d8d-8aa7-452b-88c7-5843d15fb2fe)](https://bsky.app/profile/spokes.org.uk/post/3mv3trtrk522p?ref=edinburghminute.com) --- 🚉 Councillors will vote today on **future Edinburgh tram routes**. While extending the line south to the Royal Infirmary is widely backed, there is uncertainty around the proposed northern leg to Granton, as political parties are split over using the Roseburn Path, which is still on the table for the vote. - The Transport and Environment Committee meeting starts at 10am at the City Chambers. You can find the meeting agenda and webcast link [on the council website](https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=136&MId=8122&ref=edinburghminute.com). There is a helpful preview [in this week's edi.bike newsletter](https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-161-7th-sep-26/?ref=edinburghminute.com) and a breakdown all of five local **political parties' positions** from [Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26536269.will-happen-roseburn-path-tram-vote-thursday/?ref=edinburghminute.com). - The extension could cost **up to £2.9 billion** and the council doesn't know for sure yet where that funding would come from. "*That is likely to be from multiple sources – whether it is The Scottish Government, The UK Government or a combination*," said Transport Convener Stephen Jenkinson. - [Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter](https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/09/transport-committee-meeting-on-thursday-to-hear-a-range-of-views-pro-and-anti-north-south-tram-project/?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Uncertain future for Roseburn Path tram plan as stances revealed ahead of key voteOnly the Liberal Democrats have put forward wording which explicitly rules out the Roseburn Path as a route for trams in the future.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/17853003-ee6f58dd-57f2-4bf3-bbff-83e82dd63c9e)The HeraldJosh Pizzuto-Pomaco![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/19967096-afa4492a-0b38-42dd-9c0d-db3917d68b23.jpg)](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26536269.will-happen-roseburn-path-tram-vote-thursday/?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🚔 The family of a woman who was killed in a **four-car crash** near Edinburgh Airport on Monday have paid tribute to her. Relatives of Linda Patterson, 58, [released a statement through Police Scotland](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/september/three-people-charged-following-fatal-crash-near-newbridge/?ref=edinburghminute.com). They said: "*Linda was a beautiful soul whose warmth and cheery sense of humour left their mark on everyone she knew. She will be greatly missed.*" Police charged three people but are still appealing to 'anyone with dash-cam footage or private CCTV' to contact them. 🚨 A man was taken to hospital after a 'serious assault' at **Waverley Mall** yesterday afternoon. - [Kevin Quinn, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/man-taken-to-hospital-following-serious-assault-at-edinburgh-city-centre-shopping-mall-9003762?r=4825&ref=edinburghminute.com). 🍸 After 13 years in business, the owners of the ***Lucky Liquor*** cocktail bar on Queen Street say its last day trading will be on Saturday. - [They shared this farewell message on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdCHtaziCva/?img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com). 🍻 Having seen a '*very noticeable drop*' in footfall and sales at *Nobles by Bellfield* bar on Constitution Street, Bellfield Brewery founder Alistair Brown is urging people to **support local businesses in Leith** to help them bounce back from the silence of the trams in July and August. - [Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26534387.brewer-urges-public-back-leith-businesses-affected-trams-chaos/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🇺🇸 '***‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to Scotland***' - Edinburgh features a few times in [Anita Chaudhuri's piece in The Guardian this morning](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/10/scots-are-the-kindest-people-on-earth-meet-the-americans-moving-to-scotland?ref=edinburghminute.com). [‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to ScotlandSince Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024, there has been a 63% rise in Americans renting properties in Scotland. Politics is one reason – but there are many other surprising motivations …![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-a969a3cd-2a16-4649-acb6-7578a6ff0d91.ico)The GuardianAnita Chaudhuri![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/6827-826a5960-c025-4f52-a68e-0490f27313b1.jpg)](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/10/scots-are-the-kindest-people-on-earth-meet-the-americans-moving-to-scotland?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🪩 In this week's 141st weekly edition of the [Edinburgh Culture Minute](https://www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-culture-minute-9-15-september-2026/): Summer 2027 **Castle Concerts** news, How to be Hopeful with **Caitlin Moran**, an evening with **David Shrigley**, travel chat with **Michael Palin** & **Chris Broad,** this week's creative jobs board and much more... [Edinburgh Culture Minute 🪩 9 - 15 September 2026Summer 2027 Castle Concerts news, How to be Hopeful with Caitlin Moran, an evening with David Shrigley, travel chat with Michael Palin & Chris Broad + this week’s creative jobs![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/1-85b914d3-2a0d-43d1-b9ee-9164224ee70c.jpg)The Edinburgh MinuteMichael MacLeod![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/492b80bf021e6ec3cbf126ce0e1e8ef5-0b369bbf-3f00-4baf-8dd3-73a202e5fa2c.jpg)](https://www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-culture-minute-9-15-september-2026/) --- ## 📌 **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 Food Project is hiring for a Fundraising Officer role!** \- *'Help grow vital income to provide emergency food aid, support and advice to people in hardship, helping create an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive (£28,610 - £32,416, Full-time or part-time considered). (Deadline: 20 Sep)'* \- [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Food Project.](https://townspot.co/go/35ea0546-b62f-4f58-b43e-ed01ae4b45c1?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎭 New Opportunity: TRACS Board Chair** \- *'TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) is looking for our next Board Chair - someone who can champion the music, song, storytelling, dance and crafts that connect communities across Scotland. (Deadline: 30 Sep)'* \- [More details here, shared by TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland).](https://townspot.co/go/53318a12-5bdb-494c-a5bc-ba3780e0a6d7?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌟 New Qigong classes in Leith - Special Offer for Edinburgh Minute readers!!** \- *'Hi all! Last's Monday's Qigong Taster got sold out -spaces are limited-, and as a thank you I'm offering 5 spots at a £5 Taster price for anyone interested to try next Monday. Use code "MINUTE" at the checkout. Valid till Friday night! 🤩🌸🙏🌟 (Deadline: 11 Sep)'* \- [More details here, shared by Evi, Numinous Flow.](https://townspot.co/go/d2edd67e-f6e6-4d2d-975e-1cc1958f5890?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Qigong at Alae - Weekly Qigong in Leith, EdinburghA gentle, beginner-friendly weekly practice of movement, breath and awareness - cultivating balance, vitality and ease.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-e3eb871d-6c2f-4bda-81ec-d07cdcacc996.png)Humanitix logo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/219edee5-d2e2-41ac-8363-954634bc3137.webp@seo-500-bcb5d4fe-5ea8-4698-8231-49bb21a39f65.jpg)](https://events.humanitix.com/qigong-at-alae-weekly-class?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧠 Paid Opportunity for Young People Aged 10-24: Help Shape the Future of Youth Mental Health Research** \- *'Young people aged 10–24 are invited to join a Youth Advisory Group to help shape how young people are involved in mental health research. You will develop useful research and employability skills, and receive £56 in Amazon vouchers for taking part! (Deadline: 14 Sep)'* \- [More details here, shared by Helen Stocks, Heriot-Watt University.](https://townspot.co/go/97f8a956-7c87-47d5-8b3d-eab37b754b1e?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🕊️ Trying to locate the family of Kevin Welsh. A Royal Scots soldier who died 23 March 1987.** \- *'Trying to locate the family of 24753643 Pte Kevin Welsh who died 23 Mar 1987 and buried Mortonhall Cemetery 3 Apr 1987\. The Royal Scots Regimental Trust want to hold a memorial service Tue 23 Mar 27 to mark 40 years. Email -* [*photos1633@gmail.com*](mailto:photos1633@gmail.com)*'* \- Shared by Ray Thomson. --- [Get in touch here 📮](https://www.townspot.co/submit/edinburgh-minute?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🍺 Ginger beer making- Thur 10th Sept 6:30pm** **Today, Thu 10 September** \- *'Come along and learn how to make ginger beer with Earth in Common! Starting at 6.30pm until 8pm. You will take away one brewing bottle of your homemade ginger beer, plus all the instructions to take home and repeat the all natural and organic recipe!'* 6.30pm to 8pm | Populus Cafe (Leith Community Croft) · Leith | £35 non mem/ £20 mem - [More details here, shared by Earth in Common.](https://townspot.co/go/cfb7ac2f-d5cc-4982-ac26-8b6c20cc9f6c?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Wavetable #54** **Today, Thu 10 September** \- *'A night of sonic exploration featuring R.AGGS (Sacred Paws) (euphoric post punk), Luci Holland (experimental, ambient, multi-instrumentalist), and Obakegaku (experimental sound/livecoding).'* 7.30pm to 10pm | Fruitmarket · Old Town | £11.88/£9.18 - [More details here, shared by Wavetable.](https://townspot.co/go/3a1653ee-f3bc-44ed-87aa-99a31f0961fb?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎨 The Creative Community Hubs Network invites you to Gather!** **Tomorrow, Fri 11 September** \- *'Join us for Gather, a celebration of art from across Edinburgh's Creative Community Hubs Network. See paintings, photography, textiles, film and more from local artists and community members, brought together for the first time.'* 4.30pm to 7.30pm | St Margaret's House · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | FREE - [More details here, shared by Eva McKenzie, WHALE Arts.](https://townspot.co/go/7e0d7145-0e39-4729-8f98-b659b43db019?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Gather Exhibition : Private ViewJoin us for the opening of Gather, a celebration of art made by folk from across the Creative Community Hubs Network.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-1b6176aa-f14b-4919-9ba1-321a031b1c00.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-765a3723-f9a0-4cba-845e-fdb7f0443cf7)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gather-exhibition-private-view-tickets-1994153016353?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌉 Building Bridges Festival** **Sat 12 September** \- *'The Building Bridges festival is about more than just music, dance, food and fun - it's about connection. It's about building friendships between people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.'* 12pm to 5pm | St James Scottish Episcopal Church · Leith | FREE - [More details here, shared by Pall Singh, Building Bridges.](https://townspot.co/go/6c20469b-2da3-4ff1-8a22-c8ceb9ff379f?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🍂 What's hiding in plain sight at Leith Community Croft?** **Sat 12 September** \- *'What plants have you been walking past without noticing? Join Nature School for Grownups at Leith Community Croft on Sat 12 Sept for a playful afternoon of foraging, making & nature connection. Can't do Saturdays? Friday sessions run too!'* 1pm to 3pm | Leith Community Croft · Leith | 15-56 - [More details here, shared by Nature School for Grown Ups.](https://townspot.co/go/244bab92-9114-4109-b0aa-adc77fd6409a?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🛍️ Funk Fair** **Sun 13 September** \- *'Funk Fair is a curated vintage & mid-century market bringing together brilliant local independent traders selling fashion, furniture, homeware, art, records, jewellery and collectables from the 1980s and earlier.'* 11am to 4pm | Portobello Town Hall · Portobello | £2 / £1 - [More details here, shared by Mel Jarron, Funk Fair.](https://townspot.co/go/cb3bc603-9993-48eb-b12a-101bc5c829a8?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📝 A Rambling Curiosity** \[Until 27 Sept\] **Sun 13 September** \- *'Be inspired by a different topic fortnightly on Sundays to embrace your rambling curiosity. Meet and connect with others, through free flowing conversations, and writing freely by hand.'* 3.30pm to 5pm | Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank - [More details here, shared by A Rambling Curiosity.](https://townspot.co/go/94540bae-b403-40f1-b9bb-014040ffd990?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 NYCOS 30th Anniversary Gala Concert** **Sun 13 September** \- *'If you start singing with NYCOS at age 8, what will you sound like when you're 10, 15 or 25? Come to our Gala Concert & be wowed by our National Choirs, then sign up to our Edinburgh P4-5 Choir on Wednesdays @St George's. Full bursaries available!'* 5pm to 7pm | The Usher Hall · Tollcross - [More details here, shared by NYCOS.](https://townspot.co/go/163b44b0-8aad-4650-9cd1-84b485dc7280?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [NYCOS 30th Anniversary Gala Concert: Carmina Burana | Usher Hall, Edinburgh | NYCOSCelebrate with us as we mark the National Youth Choir of Scotland’s 30th anniversary alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we return to Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, one of the most recognisable choral works ever written. Famous for its dramatic opening O Fortuna, this exhilarating cantata sets 24 medieval poems![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-1253133a-7092-462c-9622-797d921d1251.png)NYCOS | Scotland's Youth Singing Organisation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/FB-Header-Generic-963f6066-1029-4c78-97b6-bb63c44382c5.jpg)](https://www.nycos.co.uk/events/nycos-30th-anniversary-gala-concert-carmina-burana-usher-hall-edinburgh/?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🤱 Motherspace** \[Every Monday\] **Mon 14 September** \- *'A welcoming and cosy social space for Mums to meet other Mums with babies under 6 months for a blether and a brew! All welcome. Free to drop in.'* 10.30am to 12.30pm | Pregnancy and Parents Centre · Southside | FREE - [More details here, shared by Pregnancy and Parents Centre.](https://townspot.co/go/f51e3d80-b81c-4877-baf8-952f05316911?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [The Pregnancy and Parents Centre, EdinburghFrienship, Information and Support for Parents and Parents-to-be![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Pregnancy & Parents![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/343e9b_9375368a697645eead2c00eadf0f08ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_2500,h_1330,al_c/343e9b_9375368a697645eead2c00eadf0f08ab~mv2.jpg)](https://www.pregnancyandparents.org.uk/motherspace?ref=edinburghminute.com) **📚 Checking Out: A Spanish Book + Wine Night** **Mon 14 September** \- *'For one night only, Night Owl Books and Slonk Wine take over The Cottage for a lively evening of books, Canary Islands wine and Spanish nibbles, centred around Checking Out. Your copy is included-and you don't need to have read it beforehand.'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | The Cottage at Royal Terrace · Canonmills & Broughton | £30 + fee - [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/2c6f6d86-47fb-4f4a-a268-ea8ad0783dc6?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Checking Out: A Spanish Book + Wine NightAn evening of books, conversation, and Canary Islands wine — join us on Monday 14 Sept for a Spanish storied celebration of Checking Out.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-1517025a-537e-4b8b-8c4e-32baed7d274d.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-f35ede68-6192-4958-becd-62301be4b7ef)](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/checking-out-a-spanish-book-wine-night-tickets-1999028265354?aff=oddtdtcreator&%5Fgl=1%2Aunq1sk%2A%5Fup%2AMQ..%2A%5Fga%2AMTY4Mzg5ODk5Mi4xNzg4OTM5MzM4%2A%5Fga%5FTQVES5V6SH%2AczE3ODg5MzkzMzckbzEkZzEkdDE3ODg5MzkzMzckajYwJGwwJGgw&keep%5Ftld=true&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌍 Designing a Climate of Care** **Tue 15 September** \- *'An evening in Portobello to connect with the Earth and with our feelings about climate change and nature. We will support each other and design our response. Open to everyone across Edinburgh who is alive to these themes.'* 6.45pm to 9pm | Tribe Porty · Portobello | £7/ pay what you can - [More details here, shared by Rob Macquarie.](https://townspot.co/go/bb332c03-c772-4125-9e1d-7542f16cc0f4?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧚‍♀️ The Fairy Spotter's Guide: Elizabeth Dearnley on Where to Find Banshees, Bigfoot and Other Creatures** **Tue 15 September** \- *'We're so excited to welcome author Elizabeth Dearnley and illustrator Sarah Coleman to Lighthouse Bookshop to take you on a journey across continents and cultures as we uncover the origins of extraordinary folk creatures.'* 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/e1cff0e9-a0c3-4004-93eb-4b3177b2238d?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Lighthouse | The Fairy Spotter’s Guide : Elizabeth Dearnley on Where to Find Banshees, Bigfoot and Other Creatures from Folklore![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-0b4bef50-0ad5-47f8-9b62-c62631a7edf1.png)The Fairy Spotter's Guide : Elizabeth Dearnley on Where to Find Banshees, Bigfoot and Other Creatures from Folklore![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/Fairy-20Spotter-s-20Guide-2015-175f0073-43b9-406b-9bcb-4036612f5e5d.jpg)](https://lighthousebookshop.com/events/the-fairy-spotters-guide-elizabeth-dearnley-on-where-to-find-banshees-bigfoot-and-other-creatures-from-folklore?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌿 The wonderful world of Lichens - a wee walk at the Botanics** **Thu 17 September** \- *'Join us at the Botanics for a lunchtime walk with lichen expert Becky Yahr. We'll be learning about why these wee beings are so amazing and getting to know some of the common ones. Get in touch to book a space - katie@grantoncommunitygardeners.org.'* 12pm to 1pm | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh · Inverleith | FREE - [More details here, shared by Katie Smith, Granton Community Gardeners.](https://townspot.co/go/e1366e87-4483-45f2-aa12-52b56a2a9562?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌀 Squiggly Careers - Teams Learning Together** **Thu 17 September** \- *'Squiggly Careers are running a free event for teams who want to learn together. They'll share practical tools, test new ideas and explore whether career development has more impact when teams learn together. Spaces are limited so register in advance.'* 2pm to 4.30pm | YOTEL Edinburgh · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Squiggly Careers.](https://townspot.co/go/6e7240ce-6f6a-4704-b4cc-2dc78cdcb793?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🍷 Green Room Comedy** **Thu 17 September** \- *'The Tailor launches its first monthly appointment with comedy! A curated night to sit back, relax and have a laugh with a glass of wine! First appointment next Thursday 17th September from 7pm, tickets available here: www.bit.ly/greenroomcomedy'* 5pm to 7pm | The Tailor Cafe + Wine Bar · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | 6 - [More details here, shared by Lorenzo, The Tailor.](https://townspot.co/go/35e3b520-2d38-4adb-8063-0a43a1884056?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Get in touch here 📮](https://www.townspot.co/submit/edinburgh-minute?ref=edinburghminute.com) **📖 Coptic Bookbinding Workshop** **Thu 17 September** \- *'Get to grips with Coptic binding in this creative workshop - a nifty book structure with decorative exposed binding that makes for a great sketchbook, journal or memory book. A 2 part workshop that takes place 6-9pm on Thursday 17 & 24 September.'* 6pm to 9pm | The Heart of Newhaven Community · Trinity & Newhaven | £100 - [More details here, shared by Cassandra Barron, Bookbinding with Cass.](https://townspot.co/go/66fa7198-78f2-4925-a871-c3f5a5f3c882?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎨 Drawing in the Autumn** \[Every Thursday\] **Thu 17 September** \- *'A seasonal series of drawing workshops with Drill Hall based artist Felicity Inkpen. These workshops will guide you through different drawing techniques, in pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastel, pen, printmaking, ink, gouache, watercolour and collage.'* 6pm to 8.30pm | The Out of the Blue Drill Hall · Leith | £32 - £140 - [More details here, shared by Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust.](https://townspot.co/go/3235cb17-efac-44e5-9622-d602928c3120?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📚 The Edinburgh Post-Apocalyptic Book Club's September meeting - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir** **Thu 17 September** \- *'The Edinburgh Post-Apocalyptic Book Club meets at 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month, in the Tourmalet on Buchanan St, to discuss books about the end of the world and afterwards. Our book for the 17th September is Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary.'* 7pm to 10pm | The Tourmalet · Canonmills & Broughton | FREE - [More details here, shared by Mary, the Edinburgh Post-Apocalyptic Book Club.](https://townspot.co/go/7e9ecfdd-bbe1-4ad5-ae83-771dee83291f?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🤝 CROW Wellbeing Workshop: Accepting Helping Hands** **Thu 17 September** \- *'You don't have to go alone! Leaning on your community is one of the most powerful things you can do for your creative practice. Join certified coach Caitlin McDonald for this Creative Roots, Open Wings (CROW) wellbeing session.'* 7.30pm to 9pm | Corvidaeum Creative Limited · Leith | £16.96 or PWYC - [More details here, shared by Caitlin McDonald.](https://townspot.co/go/832aa371-67c0-464c-9ad9-c8f11fb1170a?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [CROW Wellbeing Workshop: Accepting Helping HandsJoin us on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17 at 19:30 for our latest creative wellbeing workshop with certified coach, Caitlin McDonald![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-4b2cc950-9fd2-4ea2-bdbb-62e124dcc654.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-582b8138-35e3-4e72-8991-7c6fcb751050)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crow-wellbeing-workshop-accepting-helping-hands-tickets-1992412845455?aff=erelpanelorg&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌈 EASE - End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone** \[Every Friday\] **Fri 18 September** \- *'Free community course to help you build comfort and confidence supporting people through death, dying and bereavement. Friendly and informal, with different activities and lots of discussion. And plenty tea and biscuits!'* 10.30am to 12.30pm | Victoria Manor Care Home · Canonmills & Broughton | free - [More details here, shared by Caroline Gibb, Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief.](https://townspot.co/go/ed3ea81c-a8db-4b63-a518-8e40cab62f58?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌍 *People's Emergency* Broadcast - Gilmerton Film Screening** **Thu 24 September** \- *'Join Edinburgh Climate Coalition for a relaxed screening of the Peoples Emergency Briefing film. The film tells the truth about the global climate and nature crisis, and how it is affecting our lives. The film will be followed by an open discussion.'* 5.30pm to 8pm | Gilmerton Community Centre · Gilmerton | FREE - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Climate Coalition.](https://townspot.co/go/4e04085a-3f52-41c9-9a90-0346757a5fe3?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Peoples Emergency Briefing Film showing in GilmertonJoin us in Gilmerton for the Peoples Emergency Briefing Film – the truth about climate change![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-9fc4595b-c655-4209-9009-1e7269c39d05.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-3c2514aa-b083-44c4-993f-c41aa087d59c)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-emergency-briefing-film-showing-in-gilmerton-tickets-1998507133635?ref=edinburghminute.com) **⚡️ Co-Work. Collaborate. Create.** **Wed 30 September** \- *'A co-working day for founders who want to problem-solve and work collaboratively together ON their business. This day is designed to help you stop overthinking, prioritise marketing and making progress with other founders around you.'* 9.30am to 4pm | Lister Place · West End - [More details here, shared by Kelly Ling.](https://townspot.co/go/f3503733-ece6-4f5e-bde1-2812886c674f?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) > 📌 Remember you can always see all **300+** upcoming local events on [TownSpot calendars and maps](https://townspot.co/uk/edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). Thanks to everyone who shares their things. It's the city's only truly people-powered events listings. It's entirely free to use and access but cost me a fair whack to maintain, so if you don't already [please subscribe if you can](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/). It's only a fiver. Your support keeps it all going, otherwise we all lose the lot. 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