> ## 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 17 September 2026 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-thursday-17-september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-17T06:07:02.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-17T06:07:02.000Z - Description: University plans 'massive' course cuts, grassroots culture groups bid for tourist tax funding, Princes Street fire shops face cash questions + a new edition of The Leither magazine - Author: Michael MacLeod 👋 Good morning Edinburgh. It's daily edition number 999! And it's a busy one. I'm still not sure how to mark edition 1,000... Anyway, here’s Thursday's **Edinburgh Minute**. [Subscribe for free or upgrade here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/) 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast**: Wetter and breezier than yesterday, with a high of **15C** around 1pm. - [The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2026-09-17). 🎓 The **University of Edinburgh** is planning '*massive course and programme closures*', the University and College Union has warned. - [Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26556881.massive-course-programme-closures-expected-edinburgh-university/?ref=edinburghminute.com). - Details of cuts to the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences departments have been outlined by the university in emails to staff, blaming '*clear areas of duplication, low student uptake, and courses that may be due for review or retirement*'. - In a statement the uni admitted it was facing '*difficult choices*', adding: "*While closures are not unusual, decisions are never made lightly*." - The union is planning a **rally** for staff and students [next week](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWCFWBDFsq/?hl=en&img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com). [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/795946636_18126459871834056_5678514035620397135_n.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWCFWBDFsq/?hl=en&img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [****@edinburghucu on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWCFWBDFsq/?hl=en&img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com). 👨‍🦯 A **visually impaired** Leith man has raised safety concerns about Leith Walk's pavement layout, inconsistent tactile paving and continuous footways over roads. The council's transport leader Stephen Jenkinson responded saying 'I recognise the concerns raised' but that the street complied with guidance. - [Isla Storie, Edinburgh Live](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/blind-edinburgh-man-warns-new-34620720?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⛴️ Plans to resurrect a **ferry service** linking Rosyth with France have been scrapped, reports [BBC Scotland News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck7v40y0317po?ref=edinburghminute.com) / [STV News](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/plans-to-restart-scotland-to-france-ferry-link-scrapped?ref=edinburghminute.com) / [Stephen Kinninmonth, Dunfermline Press](https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/26554941.rosyth-europe-ferry-service-scrapped-forth-ports/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🔥 **Princes Street fire updates**: Three linked investigations by **Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco** in *The Herald*: - The company that ran shops hit by July's fire on **Princes Street** is late in filing its legally required accounts with Companies House. - [Read here](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26555667.no-accounts-submitted-firm-behind-princes-street-fire-gift-shops/?ref=edinburghminute.com). - More than 3,000 Edinburgh businesses were in **business rates arrears** last year. - [Read here](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26556726.revealed-3-000-edinburgh-businesses-non-domestic-rates-arrears/?ref=edinburghminute.com). - But the council has '*refused to reveal the extent of their efforts to recover hundreds of thousands of pounds in unpaid business rates by gift shops at the site of the fire*.' - [Read here](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26556977.council-excludes-tenants-edinburgh-fire-building-foi-response/?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Overdue accounts for London-based firm behind Princes Street fire gift shopsBwn Beverage, the London-based company registered as the non-domestic rates payer for 110 Princes Street, was required to submit accounts by…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/17853003-046bad16-dca2-4751-a4be-3be096f371cc.ico)The HeraldJosh Pizzuto-Pomaco![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/21251472-ad557d6e-1d10-4552-9477-79472abfd942.jpg)](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26555667.no-accounts-submitted-firm-behind-princes-street-fire-gift-shops/?ref=edinburghminute.com) --- 💰 Edinburgh's major **festival** leaders will unite for 'a *last-ditch plea*' to city councillors for a '*proportionate*' share of the new **tourist tax** income. - [Brian Ferguson, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26555584.festivals-last-ditch-plea-proportionate-tourist-tax-share/?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ The council will discuss cultural funding at **today's full council meeting** starting at 10am at the City Chambers. [See the agenda here](https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=150&MId=8107&ref=edinburghminute.com). Here's a screenshot of the major festivals' asks: [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-16-at-21.38.19.png)](https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b28542/Deputations%2017th-Sep-2026%2010.00%20City%20of%20Edinburgh%20Council.pdf?T=9&ref=edinburghminute.com) 🗳️ It's not just the big festivals appealing for more of the Third Party Cultural Grant Funding at today's council meeting. A collective of local creative organisations will also be making their case. Groups including North Edinburgh Arts, WHALE Arts, Craigmillar Now and Lyra will be represented. In a [deputation](https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b28542/Deputations%2017th-Sep-2026%2010.00%20City%20of%20Edinburgh%20Council.pdf?T=9&ref=edinburghminute.com) from Morvern Cunningham and Eva Mckenzie, Co-Leads of the **Creative Community Hubs Network**, they'll say: > "*Investing in culture outside the city centre creates new ways for visitors to engage with our cultural city: more exhibitions, more shows, spread across Edinburgh in a way that doesn't overwhelm the city's infrastructure and benefits more people, residents and visitors alike*. *We have an opportunity to use the Visitor Levy to support community-based cultural organisations, to enable visitors to participate in the arts and culture, outwith the city centre."* They add: > "*We would hope that going forward, Edinburgh’s cultural reputation extends from the grassroots up, reaching residents and visitors deep into the city’s infrastructure and supporting a thriving cultural ecosystem for many years to come. Lastly, we would request that when the Council is consulting cultural institutions in the city such as the festivals and other creative organisations, they also include community-based cultural organisations. We need to have a voice!*" - The meeting begins at 10am. [Find the agenda and webcast link here](https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=150&MId=8107&ref=edinburghminute.com). - 'The Fringe is '*like Disneyland where Mickey doesn't get paid*'' - [Jane Bradley, The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/the-fringe-is-like-disneyland-where-mickey-doesnt-get-paid-9057231?ref=edinburghminute.com). [The Fringe is ‘like Disneyland where Mickey doesn’t get paid’The production company said it had cut corners as much as possible![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/512x512-0d9c5817-ba2b-4e16-9976-b1b954c37641.png)The ScotsmanJane Bradley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/spraywatch-6557f128-4ae9-4a33-9231-1aa33f35b83a.jpg)](https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/the-fringe-is-like-disneyland-where-mickey-doesnt-get-paid-9057231?ref=edinburghminute.com) --- 🏠 Nearly £20m will be spent on 241 private rental homes and 129 'affordable' properties around the **Bio Quarter and Little France**, thanks to funding from the Scottish National Investment Bank. - [Scott Reid, The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/business/ps20m-of-scottish-taxpayers-money-to-back-370-new-edinburgh-homes-9065694?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🚔 A 31-year-old has appeared in court charged with a single allegation of 'culpable and reckless conduct' after two council workers were taken to hospital after removing unauthorised stickers from a lamppost in **Morningside** last month. - [Alex Lawrie, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/courts/31-year-old-in-court-after-council-workers-fall-ill-removing-stickers-9067220?ref=edinburghminute.com) / [Edinburgh Live](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-woman-court-after-council-34626287?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🏍️ The '*growing problem*' of people **driving illegally on e-bikes, motorbikes and scooters while wearing balaclavas** or face coverings is investigated by [Calum Watson of BBC Scotland News](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdx0jzzpd89o?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/touch-icon-512.685da29e9e-c1ebc1e5-bf58-48d6-8d6e-c243883742f0.png)BBC NewsCalum Watson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/1c1c34f0-b1df-11f1-b1d1-571ed4d7ff2c-6f5f9deb-471d-4def-af5d-d0bf40388cce.jpg)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdx0jzzpd89o?ref=edinburghminute.com) 🤝 A Sighthill **swingers club** is trying to reopen as a 'private members' club', having been ordered to [shut down](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-swingers-club-in-desperate-bid-to-stay-open-after-year-long-fight-with-council-4443630?ref=edinburghminute.com) by the council in 2023\. - [Kevin Quinn, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/owners-of-edinburgh-industrial-unit-hit-by-swingers-club-row-applies-for-changes-including-private-members-club-9066615?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🍻 **Vault City Brewing** has put 400 solar panels on its brewery roof at the BioCampus at the Bush Estate. It hopes to save them nearly £33,000 a year and more than £820,000 over its 25-year lifespan - [Rose Moncur, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26556274.edinburgh-brewery-adds-400-solar-panels-cut-energy-costs/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🏈 The **University of Edinburgh** has launched the ***Wildcats***, an American-style **collegiate sports model**, which it says is the first in the UK. - [Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26555200.edinburgh-university-launches-american-style-sports-model/?ref=edinburghminute.com) / [Liam Eunson, Midlothian View](https://midlothianview.com/news/university-of-edinburgh-launches-scotlands-biggest-multi-sports-club?ref=edinburghminute.com). > Friday will see the official rollout of the ***Edinburgh Wildcats*** during the men’s **rugby varsity match** at Murrayfield's Hive Stadium, where the University of Edinburgh will play against St Andrews University in the ***world’s oldest Varsity match***. [Men’s Rugby Scottish Varsity Match![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)UoE Sport![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/wildcats-emblem-87f38499-af60-4ad0-ae13-5e42a2ba46a1.png)](https://sport.ed.ac.uk/whats-on/mens-rugby-scottish-varsity-match/?ref=edinburghminute.com) ✈️ An F-35 aircraft **flyover** is planned on Friday morning, along with a parade through the city centre by sailors from the HMS Queen Elizabeth. - [Heather Carrick, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-parade-road-closures-royal-mile-9069871?r=471&ref=edinburghminute.com). 📸 Photographer [**Tom Duffin**](https://tomduffin.substack.com/) has been announced as the speaker at the next [***Creative Mornings***](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWvYRVgC-6/?img%5Findex=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) event on 25 September at the Cockburn Collective studios on Constitution Street. - [Free tickets will go live on Friday at 11am](https://creativemornings.com/talks/tom-duffin-chucking-it-in-the-big-bin?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🍟 '**Golden Wonder* returns to its Edinburgh birthplace with free crisp making pop up*' - [Rosalind Erskine, The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/golden-wonder-returns-to-its-edinburgh-birthplace-with-free-crisp-making-pop-up-9064497?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🪩 [In this week's Edinburgh Culture Minute weekly newsletter](https://www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-culture-minute-16-22-september-2026/): ***Colony of Artists*** weekender, ***Scottish International Storytelling Festival*** programme, autumn events in the ***Botanics***' Palm Houses, ***Makerteers*** opens to creatives + new Edinburgh **bookshop map**. [Edinburgh Culture Minute 🪩 16 - 22 September 2026Colony of Artists weekender, Scottish International Storytelling Festival programme, autumn events in the Botanics’ Palm Houses, Makerteers opens to creatives + new Edinburgh bookshop map![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/1-b9b75efe-0baf-4a69-afc4-ca6ff1d8cff7.jpg)The Edinburgh MinuteMichael MacLeod![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/68a130f4-bf17-4f9e-809b-9b51a3e1e47d_756x756-1-622a6594-fb26-4e6b-82a2-2b600ec14014.jpg)](https://www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-culture-minute-16-22-september-2026/) ⚽️ Six games in to the season, **Hibs** sacked their men's team manager David Gray yesterday, citing '*a downturn in results and performances*'. John Potter will be the interim head boss at Easter Road. - [John Greechan, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-david-gray-decision-easter-road-hierarchy-9067653?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. **📰 Leither 177 now out** \- *'Issue 177 of the Leither magazine is now out. This edition features the usual mix of culture, politics, food, and history. Physical copies are available across Leith, including at McDonald Road Library and Leith Library.'* \- [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/8d80338f-765f-44fb-ae59-fc969b15eab3?type=news&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-16-at-18.00.29.png)](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71283207/the-leither-magazine-177?ref=edinburghminute.com) [****Click the image to view the magazine in full**](https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/71283207/the-leither-magazine-177?ref=edinburghminute.com). **📞 Children First support line - volunteers needed** \- *'When families need someone to listen, Children First's support line volunteers are there. We're looking for new volunteers to join our team to help provide emotional and practical support to adults by phone, webchat and email. (Deadline: 08 Oct)'* \- [More details here, shared by Children First.](https://townspot.co/go/1ed5b1b1-2488-47a3-b23b-6f98ff61d5fa?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧠 Children's Mental Health - Community Conversation** **Today, Thu 17 September** \- *'Concerned about the mental health of young people and the impact of social media? Robert McCabe, retired NHS CAMHS Psychiatrist will facilitate an expert panel discussion with the opportunity to ask questions. Refreshments provided.'* 7pm to 8.30pm | Blackhall St. Columba's Church · Silverknowes & Blackhall | FREE - [More details here, shared by Blackhall St Columba's Church, Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/732ded13-9ebb-4b67-9f5f-045507e0c45e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🏛️ History Walking Tour - Edinburgh Medical School: Worlds of Change** \[Until 02 Oct\] **Tomorrow, Fri 18 September** \- *'Join us on this new walking tour specially created for the Edinburgh Medical School's 300th Anniversary. Follow staff and students as they navigated wars, profound social changes, and the rise and fall of empire - changing their worlds over time.'* 10am to 12pm | Old College · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by University of Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/c55cc5bf-0063-400c-8531-6a88ae29ae8d?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Historical Walking Tour - Edinburgh Medical School: Worlds of ChangeJoin us on our new walking tour, Edinburgh Medical School: Worlds of Change.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-98e09d6b-a2c3-4566-b547-450047b9beec.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-d482b0f7-36c4-4c6c-a42d-42d37ecd365e.jpg)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/historical-walking-tour-edinburgh-medical-school-worlds-of-change-tickets-1999488083683?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 TFEH presents: TFEHXTRA with JOHN BUTCHER & ANGHARAD DAVIES / FRITZ WELCH & FIRAS KHNAISSER .** **Tomorrow, Fri 18 September** \- *'A special one-off 'TFEHXTRA' edition before we return for our regular programme in Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan! Sublime free improv by experimental luminaries Butcher & Davies, plus lug-befuddling weirdness fae the Central Belt's favourite Texan & Beiruiti!'* 8pm to 11pm | Fruitmarket · Old Town | £20/ £15 concessions - [More details here, shared by Ali Robertson, Giant Tank / Tfeh.](https://townspot.co/go/593e0913-81d5-4b18-9e2d-198935b40ae7?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎨 Artist Opens Edinburgh Colony Home for Art Exhibition Weekend** \[Until Sun\] **Sat 19 September** \- *'Artist Sally Richardson invites you into her Abbeyhill Colony home this weekend, the inspiration for her colourful art. The colonies and their gardens, washing lines and cats, are just some of the subjects of her warm and life-affirming paintings.'* 12pm to 6pm | 36 Lady Menzies Place The Abbeyhill Colonies EH7 5BA · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | FREE - [More details here, shared by Sally Richardson.](https://townspot.co/go/dc6fcc27-1be0-48c6-bbc1-52444df6f427?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Open Home Weekend 19th&20th September 2026Annual Open Home Exhibition - Stepping into the Canvas Its that time of the year, once again, when I open up my home and garden to visitors. I will have originals on display and I will have![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-8b1cb6d9-6a0c-4cfb-b73d-1cd862de69f5.ico)Sally Richardson Artist![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/Edinburgh-20Colony-20Cats-202-21258c51-5b5f41ae-ed92-4d40-9591-43e84c40b372.jpg)](https://www.sallyrichardsonartist.com/exhibitions/params/post/5307851/open-home-weekend-19th20th-september-2026?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🔮 Tarot reading night with wine and cheese** **Sat 19 September** \- *'Discover the magic of tarot! Enjoy a personal reading with time to reflect, ask questions and see what the cards reveal. Connect with others over a curated cheese board and wine in a warm, relaxed setting. Come curious, leave with fresh insight!'* 6pm to 10pm | Populus Cafe (Leith Community Croft) · Leith | £35 non mem/ £20 mem - [More details here, shared by Earth in Common.](https://townspot.co/go/316b38c1-afd2-4639-aafc-93c871866d59?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Gaza Solidarity Folk Session** **Sun 20 September** \- *'Coming through to the Abbeyhill Colonies this weekend for the Colony of Artists? Join us for a folk session and art show to raise funds for Gazan students and families! Open to all - drop in to enjoy the music or bring your instruments and join in.'* 1pm to 4pm | Venue 19 - Colony of Artists · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | By donation - [More details here, shared by Mai-Anh Vu Peterson.](https://townspot.co/go/3104f36d-08e4-48df-aa09-a6c0ae83bd48?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧘‍♀️ Gentle Yoga** \[Every Monday\] **Mon 21 September** \- *'A gentle yoga class suitable for all ages and beginners.'* 12pm to 1pm | Stockbridge Parish Church · Stockbridge | £6 drop in price - [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/3ba307ee-1f17-41a3-ab50-96e7d3e8c010?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Gentle YogaGentle YogaMonday 21 September 2026, 12:00 - 13:00Stockbridge Parish Church, 7b Saxe Coburg Street, Edinburgh EH3 5BNGentle Yoga with CleaSuitable for![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-c21b61ab-2f62-4683-8302-444523287e3e.ico)Log into ChurchDesk![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/events.picture.9-f0331f79-2b3f-4df7-858b-d62e00da5345.png)](https://www.stockbridgechurch.org.uk/b/gentle-yoga-51209011?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Jack Caldwell at Leith Depot** **Wed 23 September** \- *'Edinburgh indie folk musician Jack Caldwell (as heard on BBC Radio Scotland) brings his Central Belt Tour to Leith Depot with support from Edinburgh alternative folk duo Double Vision'* 7pm to 10pm | Leith Depot · Leith | £11.36, £12.50 door - [More details here, shared by Jack Caldwell.](https://townspot.co/go/ae7c2f51-2154-4b3b-ace2-e9a22d90484b?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Jack Caldwell Tickets | 23 Sept | Leith Depot, Edinburgh | DICEEdinburgh indie-folk musician \*\*Jack Caldwell\*\* brings his new EP \*\*\*Plus Four\*\*\* to \*\*Leith Depot\*\* on his \*\*\*Central Belt Tour\*\*\*.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/android-icon-192x192-cdf518f3-0637-4ff4-972c-fc1b75fb64c1.png)DICEDICE![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/efeea5ca-7b90-40f0-ac98-d820f51c7873-1720c048-0702-49f5-a99e-72d4be3a2660.jpg)](https://dice.fm/event/dkddeg-jack-caldwell-23rd-sep-leith-depot-edinburgh-tickets?dice%5Fid=V4011e8027c4&%5Fbranch%5Fmatch%5Fid=1610264022108721843&%5Fbranch%5Freferrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1Q8zMTA0TLUwMDJPNrEHCcZnptgiC6rVFaWmpRYVZealxycV5ZcXpxbZOmcU5eemAgCJ70KLUAAAAA%3D%3D&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 An Evening with Louise Balkwill - Chatterbox** **Thu 24 September** \- *'Louise Balkwill brings her Chatterbox show to Juniper Green Note on Thursday 24 September, Baberton Golf Club. Full band, warm room, great value for a night of live jazz. Sign up here to hear first https://greennote.club'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Baberton Golf Club · Juniper Green | £15 - [More details here, shared by Juniper Green Note.](https://townspot.co/go/5556c88a-cbe4-44ee-be10-f008f680dc2f?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [An Evening with Louise Balkwill — ChatterboxLondon-based, award-winning jazz vocalist Louise Balkwill presents Chatterbox, a live show built around her latest album of the same name.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-d3b98fd0-744d-45f9-b295-b6768a177a8c.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-8d0519f3-1e6e-4dfc-84e4-2ecc413ded08.png)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-louise-balkwill-chatterbox-tickets-1993718536813?ref=edinburghminute.com) **💻 ScotSoft 2026** **Thu 24 September** \- *'Join Scotland's leading technology conference, with talks, workshops and panels for everyone from junior developers to project managers to C-suite. Plus the Young Software Engineer Awards dinner.'* 9am to 5.30pm | Edinburgh International Conference Centre · Tollcross | From £99+VAT - [More details here, shared by ScotlandIS.](https://townspot.co/go/582b00a7-3dab-46a7-ba6d-5a8934ef6954?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **💼 Making Fair Work Work for our City: Stories from Edinburgh Employers** **Wed 07 October** \- *'On Fair Work Day of Challenge Poverty Week, find out why fair, flexible work is good for individuals, good for business and good for the economy. Join Flexible Working Scotland, Peer Works and the Edinburgh Fair Work Action Group at The Melting Pot.'* 1.30pm to 3.30pm | The Melting Pot · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Lynn Houmdi, Flexible Working Scotland.](https://townspot.co/go/f8b85af9-c806-4306-ac6e-e3d23a85aa12?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Making Fair Work Work for our City: Stories from Edinburgh EmployersJoin us for our monthly community co-working sessions, as well as a panel for the Fair Work Spotlight![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-ae80e379-896e-42ef-bd51-d94a34d51048.png)Humanitix logo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/529d5fac-2afc-4695-9ca6-93acf36582ff.png@seo-500-5a0d6821-fba9-4b05-a6a4-a930f2f05661.jpg)](https://events.humanitix.com/making-fair-work-for-our-city?ref=edinburghminute.com) 👀 Remember you can always see all **310+** upcoming local events on [TownSpot calendars and maps](https://townspot.co/uk/edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). 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