The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Tuesday 10 March 2026

🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. A much shorter newsletter today but the noticeboard is busy as always. Thanks to everyone who contributes. Here’s Tuesday's Edinburgh Minute.

🚈 Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow Central are cancelled for a second day. While the Glasgow station appears to have avoided significant damage in Sunday's fire, Network Rail said it will remain closed for all of Tuesday for safety inspections. - ScotRail has live updates and trains to Glasgow Queen Street are still running as normal, although busier.

🚔 Seven teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing in Clovenstone Gardens (map link) which left a man in hospital. - BBC Scotland News.

🔎 Separately, police have released a CCTV image of two men they want to identify in relation to an 'incident' at a building in the Potterrow area in January. - Police Scotland.
⮑ The men are linked to an investigation into racist graffiti on a wall outside Edinburgh Central Mosque, reports Jamie Calder in The National. The graffiti said 'get out of Scotland'.

🚖 Edinburgh Airport taxi fares might increase under new plans. - Joe Sullivan, Local Democracy Reporter, STV News.

🏡 A £360,000 two-bed flat in Portobello tops February's most-viewed local homes on the ESPC property portal.

The most popular homes on espc.com in February 2026

ESPC reveals the ten most-viewed homes for sale on espc.com in February 2026.

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• ⮑ Meanwhile Drumsheugh Gardens in the West End is reportedly the most expensive street in Scotland, with an average price of £560,000, according to a press release by Right Move. - Kevin Quinn, Evening News.
• ⮑ Students have raised concerns about their rising rent costs too, after average monthly costs in Scotland hit £703 per month, second only to London at £793 per month, reports Kitty Messer in The Edinburgh Tab.

🏆 The council is searching for a worthy recipient of this year's Edinburgh Award, with nominations now open. - You can nominate someone at this link before Friday 10 April.

• The Edinburgh Award's previous winners were: 2025: Ali Bowden, 2024: Mel Young MBE, 2023: Nicola Benedetti, 2022: Sir Geoff Palmer, 2021: Fergus Linehan, 2020: Alexander McCall Smith, 2019: Ann Budge, 2018: Doddie Weir, 2017: Sir Timothy O'Shea, 2016: Ken Buchanan MBE, 2015: Sir Tom Farmer, 2014: Thomas Gilzean, 2013: Richard Demarco, 2012: Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, 2011: Professor Peter Higgs, 2010: George Kerr CBE, 2009: Sir Chris Hoy MBE, 2008: JK Rowling, and 2007: Ian Rankin OBE.

☕ SWURF, an Edinburgh-based remote working platform, has announced new funding of £200,000 to accelerate the expansion and rollout of its SWURF Pods, with the goal of turning Edinburgh into 'the world's most flexible working friendly city'. - More details in Business Life Edinburgh.

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✍️ Edinburgh Writers' Forum
Today, Tue 10 March - A few tickets remain for tonight's event featuring author Mairi Kidd. She will discuss her role as Director of the Saltire Society and tell us about the Saltire Awards and about her career. Ticket includes a drink and great conversation!
7pm to 8.30pm | at The Edinburgh Bookshop, EH10 4DF - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Writers' Forum.

🗣️ Pim Wangtechawat's Edinburgh Book Launch
Today, Tue 10 March - Edinburgh-based writer Pim Wangtechawat will be launching her new novel, I Dreamed of You, with fellow author Katalina Watt. The book features a Portobello connection - you'll have to come to the event or tune into the livestream to find out more...
7pm to 8pm | The Portobello Bookshop, EH15 1DA - More details here, shared by The Portobello Bookshop.

🎷 Roots, blues & fiddle - a red-hot Americana night to kick off spring
Today, Tue 10 March - Kicking off the launch tour for their brand-new album, this dynamic duo deliver a show full of fire, humour, pathos and toe-tapping grooves.
7.45pm to 10.45pm | The Heart of Newhaven Community, EH6 4HY | 15 - More details here, shared by Roger, Heart of Newhaven Community.

🎼 Choral Evensong
Sat 14 March - Scottish Voices, an inclusive, multi-denominational choir of the Royal School of Church Music, will sing choral evensong at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on Saturday at 4pm. Music by Frikki Walker, Rose, Bairstow and Walmisley. All welcome!
4pm to 5pm | St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, EH12 5AW | FREE - More details here, shared by Kirsty, Peebles.

🎨 Mega Epic SALE of STUFF! Springtime Special
Mon 16 March - We're looking forward to welcoming you to our 4-day Springtime Special! Open from 12 noon daily with a fresh selection of beautiful and useful stuff to inspire new beginnings. We'll donate >33.3% of any profit to the charity Phone Credit for Refugees.
12pm to 6pm | Whitespace, EH8 9HQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Kat.

💐 Spring Flower Arranging at Norah
Wed 18 March - Edinburgh author Rosie Steer is hosting a spring flower arranging workshop at Norah, Newhaven to celebrate the Spring Equinox with local blooms from Ochre's garden in Granton, sweet treats, tea and coffee from Norah and a reading from Rosie's book.
2pm to 4pm | Norah, EH6 4LP | £40 - More details here, shared by Rosie Steer, author of 'Slow Seasons'.

🤸🏼‍♀️ Pilates for Runners [Weekly]
Thu 19 March - Mat pilates classes designed specifically for runners, weekly in Leith. Improve your strength and flexibility and better your running performance. Great S&C for the fast-approaching Spring marathon season! All levels, no experience required.
7.45pm to 8.30pm | Duncan Place Community Hub, EH6 8HW | £12 drop-in - More details here, shared by Pilates by Catrin.

🪚 Intro to Furniture Making - Part Two: Carcase Construction
Sat 21 March - Over five fun days, you'll learn the skills necessary to make a small, solid timber carcase construction with a hand cut, fitted drawer. On completion, this project may be wall mounted for future use as a bed-side table or keepsake box.
9am to 5pm | Isabelle Moore Design, EH7 5QZ | £620 - More details here, shared by Isabelle Moore, Isabelle Moore Design.

Introduction to Furniture Making - Part Two: Carcase Construction — Isabelle Moore Design | Furniture Making Courses Edinburgh - Contemporary Fine Furniture Commissions - Woodworking Classes - Workshop Machine Training - Weekend Courses | Scotland - UK

During this week, you’ll learn the skills necessary to make a small, solid timber carcase construction with a hand cut, fitted drawer.

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🛍️ Clothes Cycle Thrift Market
Sun 22 March - The ultimate pop-up thrifting experience returns with over 100 sellers of era-spanning preloved and vintage clothing, clothes swap, music, artists, prints, greeting cards, food, plants, ceramics AND MUCH MORE!
11am to 5pm | Meadowbank Sports Centre, EH7 6AE | £2-£7.50 - More details here, shared by Clothes Cycle.

Edinburgh | Clothes Cycle

The UK’s largest thrift market is back in Edinburgh for one day only!

Clothes Cycle

🎨 Hot Butter Press first issue launch party
Wed 25 March - Hot Butter Press launch party at Typewronger Books: Wednesday 25/3 from 7-9pm. A new quarterly art zine by Miriam Morris & Sarah Davidson (Ghost Bros). Open calls, new art, writing & art news. Check out the HBP insta: @hot.butter.press for more news.
7pm to 9pm | Typewronger Books, EH7 4AE | free - More details here, shared by Miriam Morris.

📚 Rafael Torrubia in conversation at Golden Hare Books
Thu 26 March - Join us at Golden Hare Books to welcome Spanish-Scottish author Rafael Torrubia, who will be in discussion about their fantasy debut The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver. An unflinching epic of gods, magic, love and devastation - not to be missed!
6.30pm to 7.30pm | Golden Hare Books, EH3 5AQ | £6 or £25 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.

🎭 Strange Town's Aphrodite Rogue
Fri 27 March - In times of crisis we all need access to the arts. Support young artists in Edinburgh. Strange Town presents a brand new play - Aphrodite Rogue by Eleanor McMahon - a sharp comedy about love, climate dread and flatmates in crisis. Buy a ticket!
10am to 5pm | Summerhall, EH9 1PL | £14/£12 - More details here, shared by Strange Town.

🎶 Showtime! at Assembly Roxy
Fri 27 March - With Pitchcraft and the Edinburgh Show Choir for a spectacular night of music from beloved musicals and chart-topping hits.
7.30pm to 9pm | Assembly Roxy, EH8 9SU | £13, £9 concessions - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.

🍽️ Specialty Scottish Mushrooms cooking with Some Funguys
Sat 28 March - Two mushroom cooking workshops with Christopher Valentine-Allan of Some Funguys, farmer, forager and private chef. Don't just learn recipes, build real techniques that will transform how you cook mushrooms for good. For sceptics and fans alike.
9am to 5pm | 47 Peffer Pl, EH16 4BB | £85 - More details here, shared by Christopher Valentine-Allan, Some Funguys Mushroom Farm.

Guest Class: Specialty Scottish Mushrooms with Some Funguys - Edinburgh Food Social

Join us at Edinburgh Food Social for two one-off sessions led by Christopher Valentine-Allan from SomeFunguys— gourmet mushroom farmer, forager, and private chef. Christopher brings together years of experience in foraging, farming, and professional cooking to create beautiful, seasonal food that celebrates mushrooms in all their forms. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare and cook a variety of Scottish mushrooms in ways that are flavour-packed, satisfying, and genuinely impressive. This class is designed to change how you think about mushrooms. Whether you already love them or think they’re not for you, Christopher will share practical techniques, clever pairings, and approachable recipes that you can take home and use again and again. As always, expect plenty of tasting, discussion, and hands-on cooking! These class will take place on Saturday 28th March 2026. Please be aware spaces are limited and may book up quickly!

Edinburgh Food Social - Community Food and Sustainable Catering

🧵 Silver stacking ring workshop
Sun 29 March - A fun, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop where you'll learn the basics of silversmithing & make 2 beautiful silver rings. Enjoy a relaxed session filled with creativity, good cake & plenty of chats - and leave with rings you made yourself.
1pm to 3pm | The Gift Tree Corstorphine, EH12 7AA | £75 - More details here, shared by Clare Steen, Silverbean Jewellery.

🧒 Drum RDA Easter Treasure Hunt
Fri 03 April - Come along to Drum RDA, it is always a fun day of activities including a treasure hunt around the Drum Estate, outdoor games, arts & crafts!
9.30am to 2.30pm | Drum Riding For The Disabled Centre, EH17 8RX | £10/treasure hunter - More details here, shared by Drum RDA.

🍷 Laid Bare
Sat 09 May - This a unique, women only supperclub experience where we will enjoy a 3 course meal, guided wine tasting while exploring what femininity & eroticism mean to us. Attendees will arrive at the event & will undress to underwear of their choice.
3pm to 6pm | Shop With No Name, EH1 3RX | £120 - More details here, shared by Emily King, Emily King Therapy.

🧗 Cyrenians Port of Leith Distillery Abseil
Sun 10 May - Cyrenians are on the lookout for intrepid abseilers to take on the one-of-a-kind descent of the Port of Leith Distillery to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness this spring! No prior abseil experience needed - just some bravery!
10am to 1pm | Port of Leith Distillery, EH6 6JH | 20 - More details here, shared by Clara Strachan, Cyrenians.

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👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:

1. 📍 'Turning over a new Leith - locals fighting back against big business'.
2. 🚔 Police update after anti-immigration protest in Sighthill.
3. 🏗️  Tollcross nightclub demolished for student flats.
4. 🍺 Innis & Gunn pub on Lothian Road to close after administration.
5. 🚁 Hillwalker rescued by helicopter after Arthur's Seat fall.

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