> ## 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 ⏰ Tuesday 3 November 2026 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-tuesday-3-november-2026/ - Published: 2026-11-03T07:01:19.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-03T07:01:19.000Z - Description: Meadows running club safety fears, double bakery closure news, local Americans host election night screenings + Tom Kelly's monthly local wildlife update - Author: Michael MacLeod 👋 Good morning Edinburgh. Thanks to everyone who wished me happy birthday yesterday. You have good memories! 21 again. Anyway, today's edition includes the monthly Water of Leith wildlife update video from photographer Tom Kelly. Big thanks to Tom for all his effort in what was a tricky weather month. The videos always bring cheer. Here’s Tuesday's **Edinburgh Minute**. [Subscribe for free or upgrade here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/) 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast**: A chance of light showers throughout the day. Some sunny breaks in the cloud between 11am and 3pm. A high of **11C** at midday and a low of 3C overnight. It'll be a chilly start tomorrow too, with a 'feels like' temperature of 1C at 7am on Wednesday. Brr. - [The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2026-11-03). 🌅 **Sunrise**: 7.24am. **Sunset**: 4.28pm. 🏃‍♀️ Members of a **Meadows women’s running club** felt '*intimidated and unsafe*' when a male runner pursued them and repeatedly told them to '*fuck off*'. The [*Go&Glow*](https://www.instagram.com/goandglow.edi/?ref=edinburghminute.com) group founder Alexa Manganiello said the harassment is part of a larger issue around women’s safety in public spaces. - [PA reporter Danyel VanReenen in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26688960.edinburgh-womens-run-club-left-feeling-intimidated-unsafe/?ref=edinburghminute.com) \+ [The Scotsman](https://www.scotsman.com/news/womens-club-members-left-feeling-intimidated-and-unsafe-after-abuse-on-weeknight-run-9323835?ref=edinburghminute.com). > "*You’d think you’d feel safer in numbers, that’s why we’re doing it, but it happens all the time, whether you’re alone or you’re in a group. We should still show up in a way that feels comfortable to us and not allow men’s behaviour to ruin that for us and keep us indoors*." - Alexa Manganiello. 🎓 **University of Edinburgh** bosses claim a new dossier compiled by 25 leading academics exposing a '*crisis of governance*' includes '*inaccuracies*'. - [Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26691682.edinburgh-academics-accuse-managers-bypassing-oversight/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🏗️ Construction delays mean the opening of a new £35m **Gilmerton primary school** could be held up by a year until August 2029, [reports Jack Davies in the Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/gilmerton-primary-school-delays-blamed-on-landowner-dragging-their-heels-as-project-nears-milestone-9325172?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🚨 One person was injured after a car was found on its roof on Lauriston Farm Road in **Silverknowes** on Sunday night. - [Erin Maguire, STV News](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/emergency-services-called-to-edinburgh-crash-as-car-overturns-on-residential-street?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ '*The vehicle is understood to have struck a pole before flipping onto its roof, with the driver managing to exit the car before emergency crews arrived*,' [reports Skye Donald in the Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/car-overturns-after-crashing-into-pole-on-edinburgh-road-as-emergency-services-rush-to-scene-9325500?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⚠️ A new map shows areas where the **road speed limit** is broken most often by drivers. - [Details and much more in this week's edi.bike newsletter](https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-169-2nd-nov-26/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🥯 After nearly a decade in Canonmills, the owners of ***The Bearded Baker*** and ***Seventy One Steps*** cafe have announced they'll close both shops on Christmas Eve. As well as sharing lots of [highlights and memories in this farewell announcement](https://www.instagram.com/p/DfPvYfgDpDK/?e=5c56b2d3-b8f2-4cfa-8a86-ae49a9f1397e&g=5&ref=edinburghminute.com), they said: "*Times are tough - as tough as they’ve ever been. Our margins are being squeezed to near impossibility to make any sort of decent profit. Working 7 days a week, as we did when I was 24, is just not an option anymore without having a detrimental effect on our family. Our priorities over time have shifted, and family is top. We’re sad that our time here in Canonmills is nearly over, but we’re very happy that it happened. We really hope you can all come down between now and Christmas Eve for one last bun, bagel and/or doughnut*." 🏥 Councillors are due to vote today on the future of a social work team that has supported some of the capital’s most vulnerable children at the **Sick Kids Hospital** for two decades. - [Nicholas Malizia, Local Democracy Reporter, Midlothian View](https://midlothianview.com/news/edinburgh-councillors-to-decide-future-of-hospital-social-work-team?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🪫 Another power cut: Lights went out on shoppers at the *Sainsbury's* supermarket in **Meadowbank**. - [Isla Storie, Edinburgh Live](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-sainsburys-customers-left-shopping-34848236?ref=edinburghminute.com). 📚 Caden Armstrong, the founder of ***Book Lovers Bookshop*** in Sciennes, is among the winners of the 2026 **Edinburgh Napier University Alumni Awards**. - [More details here](https://www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/news/alumni-awards-2026-edinburgh-napier-university?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🇺🇸 As voters across the United States of America head to the polls to cast their ballots in the **midterm elections** today, the *Democrats Abroad* group in Edinburgh will screen election night coverage starting from 7pm at The Outhouse. Bring your popcorn. - [More details here](https://www.democratsabroad.org/dauk%5Fscotland%5F-%5Fnovember%5Fedinburgh%5Fsocial%5F-%5Felection%5Fday%5Fedition?ref=edinburghminute.com). - '*Scotland's American voters could decide who controls Congress in tight midterms*', [writes Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/26685385.americans-prepare-midterms-overseas-votes-prove-decisive/?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. **🎨 Easter Courses at Leith School of Art** \- *'Easter Courses announced for April 2027! New 2, 3, and 5-day art workshops — plus a Young Artists course — are now open for booking, suitable for aspiring and experienced artists alike. Early booking discounts are currently available.'* \- [More details here, shared by Leith School of Art.](https://townspot.co/go/5bc683a2-ae39-4011-9feb-2e3a90d9964f?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌊 Wildlife on the Water of Leith - OCTOBER 2026** \- *'October on the Water of Leith saw stunning autumn colours, dramatic storms and fascinating wildlife. From harlequin ladybirds and battling dippers to kingfishers and playful otters - there's never a dull moment on this remarkable urban river.'* \- [More details here, shared by Tom Kelly, www.GoWildInEdinburgh.co.uk.](https://townspot.co/go/dc7e3547-5847-4e36-8b88-1d6cfcc8bb94?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌿 An Autumn Gathering at Dr. Neil's Garden, Forest Bathing & Aromatherapy** \- *'🍂🌻Saturday 7th Nov 10:30-3:00pm Soothe and restore with deep mindful nature connection, tea ceremony, lunch & aromatherapy workshop. Craft your own unique aromatherapy blend to take home✨ Special discount for readers! add MINUTE until 05/11🌻🍂'* \- [More details here, shared by Rosie McLoughlin, Wild Rose Forest Therapy.](https://townspot.co/go/5dd16a5f-94d5-4e94-a690-2c577fb909b2?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🛠️ Donations wanted: paint, primer, lighting and flooring for a new community after school club** \- *'New charity after school club at Broughton St Mary’s needs donations to get rooms ready for opening: paint, gloss, primer, lighting and commercial flooring. Surplus stock/unused items or leftovers from recent projects very welcome. Thank you.'* \- [More details here, shared by Bellevue After School Club.](https://townspot.co/go/78241e5c-c64e-4917-8b53-e604aee7c8e8?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🪓 Minecraft Monday: Kids’ Club Back in Stockbridge** \- *'Kids’ Minecraft club in Stockbridge! A private shared world with guided builds and fun challenges. Mondays 5:30–7:30pm at No7, Raeburn Place. £20 per child for the term. Still time to join – email jessiedeopp@gmail.com to grab a spot.'* \- [More details here, shared by jessie deopp.](https://townspot.co/go/8ffc4a77-5ff6-4462-b0d7-b9532994e544?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🙌 Qigong class at Alae, Leith - Special Offer for Edinburgh Minute readers!!** \- *'Hi all! Feel like starting your week with a wholesome mind body practice that is both calming and energising? Use the code MINUTE and get access to a special taster price 🌟 Limited spots available for the Edi Minute family! See you there! 💖✨🙏'* \- [More details here, shared by Evi, Numinous Flow.](https://townspot.co/go/9cd63a8b-305e-4b3c-a9d3-eb38685344a7?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎭 Slices of Shakespeare: podcast** \- *'Astro Prof Andy moonlights as Shakespeare nut. Each podcast episode takes a famous quote, sets it in context, and performs the scene with local amateurs, followed by a chat with a pundit. Weekly until Andy runs out of steam.'* \- [More details here, shared by Andy Lawrence, Royal Observatory Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/51f0e892-6223-472a-9323-9a9509f50120?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌟 Online Zoom Forum: Spiritual Eldership: Discernment, Wisdom, Leadership and Service.** \- *'There will be six talks, each of 12 minutes, followed by discussion among the speakers and the chair, followed by Q & A. Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026\. Time: 7pm-9pm (UK time).'* \- [More details here, shared by Neill Walker, Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace.](https://townspot.co/go/390101d2-2f34-40fe-b2c7-e7bb910124cb?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🏠 Free browser extension: area deprivation & crime scores for Scottish homes on Rightmove and Zoopla** \- *'House hunting? I made a free Chrome extension that shows each Scottish listing's official SIMD 2020 deprivation score (1-10), crime and local indicators right on Rightmove and Zoopla. Built it for myself, as similar tools only existed for England.'* \- [Ken the Area, shared by Sergei.](https://townspot.co/go/5e794aa1-9d87-4571-a75e-1c3793a62e12?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🗣️ Poverty and Suicide in Scotland** **Tomorrow, Wed 04 November** \- *'Join us for an exciting panel and arts workshop exploring the links between poverty, suicide, and policy in Scotland. Speakers from Samaritans, Poverty Alliance and more will discuss what we can do to tackle distress and make lives more liveable.'* 10am to 12.30pm | The Quaker Meeting House · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Thomas Wadsworth, University of Edinburgh.](https://townspot.co/go/42cd5e9c-4153-45c9-9e78-c63fbdb5bfe0?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🦠 Modern Medicine: Parasites** **Tomorrow, Wed 04 November** \- *'Can parasites change your behaviour? And what diseases can they cause? Join infectious disease specialists at the cutting edge of medical research as they share their expertise on the latest science about parasites.'* 6pm to 7pm | Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh · New Town | £3.00 - [More details here, shared by Daisy cunynghame, Royal College of Physicians.](https://townspot.co/go/1d1d33c4-9176-4bcd-a7fb-e5c75a2cf257?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🍽️ Syrian Supper Club** **Thu 05 November** \- *'Join us for a cosy November Supper Club, enjoying home-cooked Syrian food, whilst raising funds for our busy community kitchen in Leith.'* 7pm to 9pm | Coffee Saints · New Town | £30 - [More details here, shared by Cyrenians.](https://townspot.co/go/71eacada-9d6e-445c-a497-38cfd61d1b2e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Syrian Supper ClubInterested in trying authentic Syrian food? Come and join us for delicious Syrian food cooked with love in Edinburgh by our award-winning chef Noura.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-be99fbcc-8ab4-4187-b9cc-4c2564bbc5a8.png)Cyrenians Cyrenians Logo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/Syrian_supper_club_feb_12_2019_-285-29_shareable-75a71c0d-5dad-4730-bf42-4337a4d5b0e6.jpg)](https://cyrenians.scot/get-involved/events/1073-syrian-supper-club-24-april-2025?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌅 Sunrise Beach yoga** \[Every Friday\] **Fri 06 November** \- *'Set yourself up for the day. By joining a mindful yet energising yoga practice on the beach. Sunrise is such a beautiful way to start your day. Tea and coffee on offer after practice'* 7am to 8.30am | Cramond Beach · Barnton & Cramond | 10 - [More details here, shared by Sylvia, Yoga on the Rocks.](https://townspot.co/go/c20d90ee-a681-4607-a739-b1b5fa64b699?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🏋️‍♂️ Beginners Strength Training Workshop** **Sat 07 November** \- *'What is strength training? Join experienced movement teacher (and champion weightlifter) Emma to explore the science. Break down foundational movement patterns, mobility, and the theory of progressive loading. Includes a take home programme.'* 3pm to 5pm | Tidal Yoga Ltd · Leith - [More details here, shared by Emma McCready.](https://townspot.co/go/c091dcb2-5ac5-499e-a20f-e2be4f99c843?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Diwali Concert - An evening of Indian classical music** **Sat 07 November** \- *'Join us for our Diwali Celebration as we take you on a musical journey through the sounds of the Rudra Veena (Arfan Iqbal), Sitar (Alec Cooper), Tabla (Manav Singh) and North Indian vocals (Akashdeep Dey).'* 5pm to 7pm | SAHARA STUDIO · Gorgie | £12, £8 concessions - [More details here, shared by Alec Cooper, theSitarProject.](https://townspot.co/go/418f09a6-cfb7-4d2d-99e6-6b4399d5f322?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌙 Midsummer in November** **Sat 07 November** \- *'A magical concert combining singing by The Laid-Back Community Choir and Simmerdim, theatrical dance routines by Dance-Like, and selected scenes from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" performed by amateur actors! Admission is FREE!'* 6pm to 7.30pm | St Vincent's Chapel: Scottish Episcopal Church · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Yana Aleksandrova.](https://townspot.co/go/b6676a6a-a89b-4863-b0d7-050453068bb8?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌳 Contemporary Landscapes of Poetic Reflection** **Mon 09 November** \- *'Lecture by Andrew Paterson on the work of sculptor *Andy Goldsworthy* & pioneer of 'concrete poetry' Ian Hamilton Finlay, much of whose work was installed outdoors.'* 6.30pm to 8pm | Augustine United Church · Old Town | £6, (students £2) - [More details here, shared by AHSS.](https://townspot.co/go/e22342b8-ede5-40f8-a08d-511403105d73?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎨 Portrait Club: a new community art group** **Mon 09 November** \- *'Portrait Club is a new community art group in Edinburgh for all ages and abilities. Draw fellow attendees in short poses and meet like-minded creative folk over a hot drink in a cosy coffee shop. Join us for the launch! (Other dates: 23/11 and 7/12)'* 7pm to 9pm | August\_21 Coffee House · Southside | £4, first 4 are free - [More details here, shared by Lauren Ross, Portrait Club.](https://townspot.co/go/3e6316c6-b285-4de9-81bf-ed223cacbe06?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **☕ EASE (End of Life Aid Skills) Course** \[Every Tuesday\] **Tue 10 November** \- *'A free course to help you feel better equipped to support friends and family who are caring, dying or grieving. Friendly space, different activities and discussions, plenty tea and biscuits. "A lovely, informative, gentle course...highly recommend"'* 10am to 3pm | Murrayside Care Home - Care UK · Corstorphine | FREE - [More details here, shared by Caroline Gibb, Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief.](https://townspot.co/go/06737cda-deec-49cc-968f-0d00e8802836?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [EWF - 10th November 2026 - Jess Elliott DennisonJess Elliott Dennison, food writer and founder of Elliots joins us in November.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/favicon-194x194-4f4a143e-9f32-49f1-8f5b-7f81bbe29c25.png)Eventbrite![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/image-6538c8b4-61b7-4009-81e4-512876767d4a.jpg)](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ewf-10th-november-2026-jess-elliott-dennison-tickets-2003616186951?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&%5Fgl=1%2A1xb8br0%2A%5Fup%2AMQ..%2A%5Fga%2AMTQ5NjQyODAzMS4xNzkzMzU5ODQ5%2A%5Fga%5FTQVES5V6SH%2AczE3OTMzNTk4NDgkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTMzNTk4NDgkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRvYndUWUd5QmVNYldPbTBIZmZaVk9FZEFtU0hJU3lXZUZB&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🍽️ Edinburgh Writers' Forum** **Tue 10 November** \- *'Jess Elliott Dennison, food writer and founder of Elliots, will discuss claiming the word 'writer', how we can add the dimension of taste to our writing, and swapping from a major publisher to indie publishing. Ticket includes a drink.'* 7pm to 9pm | The Edinburgh Bookshop · Bruntsfield | £5 - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Writers' Forum.](https://townspot.co/go/d0451e1b-02f7-4b01-a8d9-666531ad69ad?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧶 Connecting with Wool** **Sat 14 November** \- *'Crafters! Make your own wool yarn from scratch. You'll learn to wash raw wool, card and spin your own hank of yarn and have clean fluff to take home. We'll talk about sheep breeds and fibre types too.'* 10am to 2.30pm | Dr Neil's Garden · Holyrood Park | £60 + booking fee - [More details here, shared by Lynne Sneddon.](https://townspot.co/go/c9075327-0f57-4a2a-a8f0-60bd7fbe1d40?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌈 Pride and Prejudice** \[Until Fri\] **Tue 17 November** \- *'Union Theatre presents Kate Hamill's joyful, big-hearted adaptation of the classic novel that brings the satire and playfulness of Austen's love story to the fore. This is a surprising and timely Pride and Prejudice for the 21st century.'* 7.30pm to 10pm | Norton Park Business and Conference Centre · Abbeyhill & Meadowbank | £20 (£17 conc.) - [More details here, shared by Hannah BC.](https://townspot.co/go/993f5a63-5837-449b-83fc-5cc1dddcfe46?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) Remember you can always see all **240+** upcoming local events on [TownSpot calendars and maps](https://townspot.co/uk/edinburgh?ref=edinburghminute.com). Thanks to everyone who shares their things! [Get in touch here 📮](https://www.townspot.co/submit/edinburgh-minute?ref=edinburghminute.com) --- ## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:** 1. 🚔 [CCTV released of man in kilt after 'incident' on London Road](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/november/police-release-cctv-images/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 2. 🏗️ [Photos from inside restored Jenners building](https://news.stv.tv/east-central/edinburghs-jenners-building-facade-to-be-revealed-for-first-time-in-more-than-two-years?ref=edinburghminute.com). 3. 🚨 [Warnings issued over QR code stickers](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/warnings-issued-over-qr-codes-appearing-on-edinburgh-streets-offering-class-a-drugs-9306429?ref=edinburghminute.com). 4. 📰 [November issue of the Spurtle](https://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/sites/default/files/backissues/Issue%20367-Final%20HR-C.pdf?ref=edinburghminute.com). 5. ☀️ [Edinburgh Community Solar Co-op offer launched](https://www.edinburghsolar.coop/share-offer/?ref=edinburghminute.com). --- ⏰ *Thanks for reading edition number *1,031.** 📬 *Free subscribers: *34,000+.** 📲 *Visits generated for local news sources: *5,000,000+*.* 👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. 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