> ## 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 ⏰ Wednesday 11 November 2026 - URL: https://www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburgh-minute-wednesday-11-november-2026/ - Published: 2026-11-11T07:04:55.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-11T14:57:09.000Z - Description: Tourist tax cash to hire festive 'ambassadors', questions over Bristo Square Spiegeltent, countdown to AI data centre march + go inside the Stockbridge Creative Colonies - Author: Michael MacLeod 👋 Good morning Edinburgh. What is it about this newsletter that gives you a *sense of community*? I hear it a lot, which is nice. But I'm trying to find out what the specific ingredients are. If you've got any insights or feelings about it, [please share them here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/community-love-2026/). Thanks to everyone who has so far! Personally I think it's all of you sharing your own news and notices; that's what brings me back every morning. Anyway, here’s Wednesday's **Edinburgh Minute**. [Subscribe for free or upgrade here](https://www.edinburghminute.com/#/portal/signup/) 🌦️ **Today's weather forecast**: Slightly colder this morning; 2C just now. It's forecast to stay dry all day with sunshine breaking through the clouds. Even sunnier tomorrow. The weekend is looking a bit damp. - [The full Met Office forecast for Edinburgh is here](https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gcvwr3zrw?ref=edinburghminute.com#?date=2026-11-11). 🌅 **Sunrise**: 7.41am. **Sunset**: 4.12pm. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/11/IMG_0658.jpeg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/11/pano-26_5.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/11/Meadows-Mist-Nov-2026-1178-web-1.jpg) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/11/Meadows-Mist-Uni-Library-Nov-2026-1040-web-1.jpg) Thanks to Minute readers for sharing these autumnal photos. Clockwise from top-left: Queen Street Gardens by Matt Inbusch, Princes Street by Robin Mair & The Meadows last night by Tom Duffin. 🎪 Construction on a festive Spiegeltent in **Bristo Square** has started without planning permission. *Unique Assembly* applied for permission in September but councillors aren't due to vote on the plan until 18 November, two days before the 450-seat *Palais du Variete* is due to open for a seven-week festive run, [reports Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26717196.edinburgh-spiegeltent-construction-begins-prior-planning-vote/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🎄 ***Elf & safety:*** After traditional festive features including the city's ice rink, Castle of Light and the Loony Dook were scrapped, tourist tax cash is to be used to hire Edinburgh's first '***Christmas City Ambassadors***', who will help lost tourists and work with police if incidents arise. - [Brian Ferguson has the details in The Herald](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26717136.tourist-tax-pay-first-edinburgh-christmas-city-ambassadors/?ref=edinburghminute.com). [Tourist tax to pay for Edinburgh's first 'Christmas City Ambassadors'Edinburgh's new visitor levy is funding the recruiting of a team of 'Christmas City Ambassadors' to go on patrol around the city centre.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/17853003-910d3959-e700-401a-a535-ce6e62ad2299.ico)The HeraldBrian Ferguson![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/21698849-e1391368-fdfa-4e10-9f61-cbadea917750.jpg)](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26717136.tourist-tax-pay-first-edinburgh-christmas-city-ambassadors/?ref=edinburghminute.com) 💰 The council has identified £1.3m in missing payments due to fraud and errors in the past year, including illegal sublets, wrongfully claimed council tax discounts and disabled blue badges. - [Ross Chalmers, Deadline News](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/11/09/council-targets-fraudsters-for-1-3m-in-missing-payments/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 👮‍♂️ **Two police officers** had to be treated by paramedics after being 'violently attacked' on a Lothian Country bus in Newbridge at around 10.35am on Friday. - [Heather Carrick, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/police-condemn-shameful-and-cowardly-targeting-of-officers-after-violent-incidents-in-edinburgh-and-midlothian-9341468?ref=edinburghminute.com). ⮑ Police Scotland [published details here](https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2026/november/police-officer-assaults-condemned-following-weekend-of-violence/?ref=edinburghminute.com), calling the attacks '*shameful and cowardly*'. 🏛️ Pupils at **Edinburgh Academy** suffered more than 40 years of 'dreadful abuse', a report has found. The school previously apologised for 'the wrongs of the past', highlighted by nearly 50 witnesses who gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. The findings were [published by Lady Smith yesterday](https://www.childabuseinquiry.scot/evidence/case-study-no-9-volume-8?ref=edinburghminute.com) and are [summarised by Paul O'Hare of BBC Scotland](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqr7y7pjpy7do?ref=edinburghminute.com). ✏️ Edinburgh pupils have achieved their **highest ever attainment levels in schools**, with new figures showing improvements across National, Higher and vocational qualifications. - [Skye Donald has the details in the Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-pupils-record-attainment-levels-9340616?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🏫 ***The Eden School***, Edinburgh’s first Muslim faith school, is due to welcome its first pupils next August at a former prison governor’s house in Saughton. - [Jack Davies, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-first-muslim-faith-school-to-welcome-pupils-next-august-9342833?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🗳️ Councillors will vote tomorrow on whether to enforce their own **ban on A-boards** outside polling places on election days. - [Ian Swanson, Evening News](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-set-to-extend-a-board-ban-to-include-election-day-9341820?ref=edinburghminute.com). 🍟 [*Edinburgh Live*](https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/beloved-edinburgh-fish-chips-shop-34890182?ref=edinburghminute.com) and the [*Daily Record*](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/award-winning-scottish-fish-chips-37861163?ref=edinburghminute.com) are reporting that ***Javits Takeaway*** 'has gone into liquidation'. Its Granton and Wester Hailes outlets were open last night. 🎵 Some of Scotland’s most acclaimed musicians will take to The Queen's Hall stage tomorrow to raise their voices and critical funds for people suffering under siege in Gaza. ***A Night for MAP*** (Medical Aid for Palestinians) features: Aidan O’Rourke with Graeme Stephen, Dean Owens, Harben Kay with Stephen Henderson, Beth Malcolm, Iain Morrison, Cahalen Morrison and Kathleen Macinnes, with speaker Humza Yousaf. - [Tickets are here](https://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/night-night-for-map-tickets-2026?%5Fgl=1%2A99jzwj%2A%5Fup%2AMQ..%2A%5Fga%2AMTAwNDMxMDUyMS4xNzkwMjY3OTEz%2A%5Fga%5FYW0CSXHQLN%2AczE3OTAyNjc5MTIkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTAyNjc5MjMkajQ5JGwwJGgw&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. **🍝 16-20th November - Food collection for Empty Kitchens Full Hearts** \- *'We're collecting rice, lentils & pasta shells (no spaghetti, please!) to help prepare hearty, healthy meals for people in need this winter. If you can spare an item, please drop off between 10am-4pm at 3–11 West Granton Road, EH5 1HG. Thank you!'* \- [More details here, shared by Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO.](https://townspot.co/go/fed024b0-227b-48a0-80c3-4b5928712df6?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **💼 The List magazine is looking to recruit a new Media Sales Executive** \- *'The List magazine is looking for someone with a passion for selling arts, culture & entertainment who will be responsible for growing revenues from a range of clients across media, promotional, publishing and event related List activities. (Deadline: 15 Nov)'* \- [More details here, shared by Sheri Friers, List Publishing Ltd.](https://list.co.uk/jobs-opportunities?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🧘‍♀️ Up to 30% Off Wellbeing Sessions** \- *'Join me at Life Care, Stockbridge, every Wednesday evening for some well deserved relaxation! Enjoy Up to 30% OFF all wellbeing sessions, including Indian head massage, Eastern body massage, Thai foot massage and energy healing. (Deadline: 11 Nov)'* \- [More details here, shared by Lisa Proudfoot, Release Therapies Coaching.](https://townspot.co/go/3581b67c-3b86-4e0d-8c94-b35e3ced330b?type=notice&partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🚂 Was the 1970s a good decade for Britain's Railways?** **Tomorrow, Thu 12 November** \- *'RCTS member Chris Hall will attempt to answer the question whether the 1970s was a good decade for Britain's railways in a richly illustrated talk. Will interest anyone with an interest in railways and social history.'* 2.30pm to 4.30pm | Scots Guards Club · Haymarket & Dalry | FREE - [More details here, shared by Chris Hall, Railway Correspondence and Travel Society.](https://townspot.co/go/78973df6-c748-49ad-b3f6-caba49244bc5?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **😂 Catherine Bohart: Borrowing Trouble** **Tomorrow, Thu 12 November** \- *'The Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee is back with a brand new show about her birthright - all encompassing, generational worry. But it's a laugh! Join this Thursday evening at 7.30pm for some deliciously funny stand-up!'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Assembly Roxy · Old Town | £18.25 - [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/9a82a453-8b39-4d8d-a081-f6272ab196f9?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **📜 The Old Edinburgh Club's Jean Guild Grants programme: briefing session for applicants** **Tomorrow, Thu 12 November** \- *'A briefing and Q&A session to set out our approach to the Jean Guild Grants Programme and what we are looking for, will be held to support prospective applicants. Please email grantscoord@oldedinburghclub.org.uk if you intend to come.'* 7.30pm to 8.30pm | The Quaker Meeting House · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Old Edinburgh Club.](https://townspot.co/go/2d477772-c97d-4672-af1c-20d240c910a9?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🚴‍♂️ Adult cycle lessons: Get back on your bike!** \[Every Friday\] **Fri 13 November** \- *'Our FREE adult cycle lessons are back! Haven't been on your bike for a long time - or never learned - we can get you on your bike! We provide bikes and helmets, hot drinks, and a great instructor. Sign up for beginner or improver lessons.'* 9.30am to 3.30pm | Porty Active Travel Hub · Portobello | FREE - [More details here, shared by Porty Community Energy.](https://townspot.co/go/25d45e26-4c41-483f-b928-2d2082f4cf6e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [Adult cycle lessons: Get back on your bike! – Porty Community Energy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/icon/cropped-porty-favicon-270x270-01f17288-ac63-404f-b447-7fe0e91c09a8.png)Porty Community Energy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/thumbnail/Fb-graphic-cycle-lessons-nov-and-dec-940x600-3d3480bd-f166-4d85-92c3-ca0d8d5bbf7f.png)](https://www.portycommunityenergy.org/events/adult-cycle-lessons-get-back-on-your-bike/?ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Vinyl Listening Session // Spiritual Jazz** **Fri 13 November** \- *'Mark Quinn's Listening Sessions return to the Pianodrome on Friday the 13th to explore the deep history of spiritual jazz.'* 3pm to 4.30pm | Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub · Bruntsfield | £5 - [More details here, shared by Mark Quinn.](https://townspot.co/go/d78980ec-298c-4e54-822a-c1f23473ba69?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌿 Fashion Reimagined Local Cinema Screening** **Fri 13 November** \- *'Free film screening of the documentary Fashion Reimagined - where a fashion designer attempts to make a completely sustainable fashion line, exposing the vast environmental impact of the fashion industry. Snacks and post-film discussion included!'* 4pm to 7pm | The Crannie Community Hub · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust.](https://townspot.co/go/5cc0404b-4cf1-44d8-9525-a3c26cb0bb5a?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎬 German Shorts Night at the Edinburgh Short Film Festival** **Fri 13 November** \- *'We're delighted to present a selection of contemporary and award-winning German shorts, from quirky stop-motion to thought-provoking drama and edgy comedy! 🎭🍿'* 7.30pm to 10pm | Summerhall Arts · Southside - [More details here, shared by Edinburgh Short Film Festival.](https://townspot.co/go/26f72d5c-2397-4060-929f-5383ca6df530?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **✊ Stop AI data centres Scotland march to parliament** **Sat 14 November** \- *'This is an opportunity for communities across Scotland, both those directly impacted and those in solidarity, to reject the data centre rush and greenwash in Scotland.'* 11.30am to 2.30pm | Top of the Royal Mile · Old Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/cc11ae18-4477-42cc-b0f8-5c3af3435d42?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/11/849772978_18128173069852034_3148879451343290038_n.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DehCYXXilXh/?ref=edinburghminute.com) [****@foescot on Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/p/DehCYXXilXh/?ref=edinburghminute.com)****.** **🎨 Lino Block Printing workshop** **Sat 14 November** \- *'Sat 14th Nov 2 - 5pm. In this relaxed workshop, you'll spend three creative hours exploring the art of Lino Printing at our new Beach Lane Practice, Action Station, Portobello. Led by experienced Printmaker and Art Therapist Ursula Bevan Hunter'* 2pm to 5pm | Action Station · Portobello | £40 - [More details here, shared by Ursula Bevan Hunter, Portobello Art Therapy Collective.](https://townspot.co/go/79345321-b00f-4c47-a242-b0a3c5d113c3?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Saltire Society 90th Anniversary Concert (free for those under 26)** **Sat 14 November** \- *'Join us to celebrate the Saltire Society's 90th anniversary with a special concert in the beautiful St Cecilia's Hall featuring the world premiere of Gemma McGregor's Orkney-inspired work, Scottish traditional music, clarsach and song.'* 2pm to 4pm | St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum · Old Town | £10/£5/free - [More details here, shared by Jenni Brodie, The Saltire Society.](https://townspot.co/go/b4a25c3a-f1b7-4a81-901b-203fa8fc4edd?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **💃 The Tumbling Lassie Ball 2026: the Enchanted Ball** **Sat 14 November** \- *'Get ready to dance the night away at the Tumbling Lassie Ball 2026: a magical night full of twists, turns, and enchantment you won't forget! The Ball is now the largest anti-trafficking and modern slavery fundraising event in Scotland.'* 7pm to 11.30pm | Prestonfield House · Holyrood Park | £120 - [More details here, shared by The Tumbling Lassie Committee.](https://townspot.co/go/9e757f1e-2e84-4521-afe2-1ef0b5bd6e21?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎶 Play Nice Presents HMS Morris & Big Girl's Blouse with Hens Bens** **Sat 14 November** \- *'We'll be welcoming back Big Girl's Blouse to the cricket club to launch their brand new single. They'll be joined by Welsh art-rock band HMS Morris and the chaotic and wonderful sounds and sights of Hens Bens. Our last Play Nice gig of the year!'* 7pm to 10.30pm | Leith FAB cricket club (Leith Franklin Academical Beige Cricket Club) · Leith | £15 - [More details here, shared by Play Nice Presents.](https://townspot.co/go/a5b16fde-ee94-4aaa-adc1-bd397c0ef44e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎬 IMCC8 Marine Conservation Film Night** **Sat 14 November** \- *'Dive into stories of ocean conservation from around the world followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers. A free public event, part of the 8th International Marine Conservation Congress being held in Edinburgh for the first time! Book in advance.'* 7pm to 10pm | Edinburgh International Conference Centre · Tollcross | FREE - [More details here, shared by Mara Consultants Ltd.](https://townspot.co/go/39c4c019-aec5-4377-b468-c13fd9d7e339?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🎨 Stockbridge Creative Colonies** **Sun 15 November** \- *'The annual Stockbridge Creative Colonies event on Sunday 15 November, 12 noon to 4pm. Buy direct from colonies residents in their homes and gardens, everything from art, greeting cards, crafts, jewellery, decorations, soap, home baking and more.'* 12pm to 4pm | Stockbridge Colonies · Stockbridge | FREE - [More details here, shared by Alexandra Snowdon, Stockbridge Creative Colonies.](https://townspot.co/go/1fdcb8a3-57e0-4956-b75c-9813691330e2?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/92/5b/925b4169-eb49-48f3-a960-edcd9282acd9/content/images/2026/11/Screenshot-2026-11-10-at-17.41.45.png)](https://stockbridgecolonies.com/creative-colonies-2026-sunday-afternoon-15th-november/?ref=edinburghminute.com) [****Poster shared by @alexandrasnowdon**](https://www.instagram.com/p/DepTzybo61x/?ref=edinburghminute.com)****.** **🎥 Leith Kino presents: Bye Bye Tiberias (2023) + Palestine Short Films** **Sun 15 November** \- *'Join us in observing the 38th anniversary of Palestinian Declaration of Independence with 3 films. We begin with two short films, Sorry by Mama Ganuush & A Message by John Greyzone. Finally, we'll show Lina Soualem's documentary Bye Bye Tiberias.'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Leith Depot · Leith | £6, some free tix - [More details here, shared by Leith Kino.](https://townspot.co/go/4ece88b3-466a-411d-a6c3-9a9b59fb5eb8?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🪖 Commando training in Scotland during World War Two** **Tue 17 November** \- *'This talk explores the demands of wartime Commando training in Scotland. Come along to find out why commando training was so dangerous, and how speaker Steve Nicoll is attempting to reconnect the stories of these men from the past, to the present.'* 1.30pm to 2.30pm | HM General Register House · New Town | FREE - [More details here, shared by National Records of Scotland.](https://townspot.co/go/ef94daae-e87e-4641-adf8-549b1eca5f08?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🐉 Eres: Reclamation (D&D 5e)** **Wed 18 November** \- *'Tier 2 D&D 5e game. Bring any existing Alterra Character or any new level 5\. Sessions will focus on reclaiming the fallen cities of Bloodraven, Salarin, and Highgarden. Epic adventures await!'* 6.30pm to 9pm | Potions And Rations · Canonmills & Broughton | £8 or £5 with coupon - [More details here, shared by Chris Mckenzie.](https://townspot.co/go/cfade4f9-4ea7-488e-8de2-72f5d7528934?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🌈 myndstate: deep breath** **Wed 18 November** \- *'Award-winning spoken word artist myndstate brings his UK tour to Edinburgh; blending hard-hitting, vulnerable poetry with wit and humour to take you on a journey of hope and survival through his debut collection, deep breath.'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Assembly Roxy · Old Town | £15 - [More details here, shared by a Minute reader.](https://townspot.co/go/4b4106a8-bb61-4aa4-bd4f-cad62c3e55ce?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **🏛️ Calling** [**boom saloon**](https://www.instagram.com/boomsaloon/?ref=edinburghminute.com) **at A&DS:SpACE** \[Until Fri\] **Mon 23 November** \- *'From November 23rd-27th join us for a series of events presented by boom saloon, hosted at A&DS: SpACE at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, bringing together individuals to explore one question: how has where you work shaped the change you make?'* 6pm to 9pm | Edinburgh Futures Institute · Old Town | £5 members, £10 g.a. - [More details here, shared by boom saloon.](https://townspot.co/go/c833f5b0-4cdb-4fb2-9811-3752d8bfdea9?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) **👻 The Tale of Eliza Scrooge** \[Until Sat\] **Wed 25 November** \- *'Set in modern Edinburgh, The Tale of Eliza Scrooge reimagines Dickens' A Christmas Carol. When a ruthless CEO receives a ghostly warning, three spirits take her on a haunting journey through her past, present and future.'* 7.30pm to 9.30pm | Church Hill Theatre · Bruntsfield | From £8.62 - [More details here, shared by Leitheatre.](https://townspot.co/go/c0598cad-a772-46da-a564-e1be98aaaf8e?partner=1&ref=edinburghminute.com) Remember you can always see all **280+** 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. 🎼 [New images show concert hall construction update](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26713775.edinburghs-new-162m-million-concert-hall-starts-take-shape/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 2. 🐦 [Southside flat with 'pigeon infestation' listed for £100,000](https://www.auctionhouse.co.uk/scotland/auction/lot/154400?ref=edinburghminute.com). 3. 🏋️‍♂️ [Petition calls for city centre gym to be saved](https://www.change.org/p/save-the-gym-group-edinburgh-city-protect-affordable-fitness-for-3-000-members?signed=true&ref=edinburghminute.com). 4. 🎨 ['Arts groups condemned for 'lobbying' councillors'](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26703978.edinburgh-arts-groups-condemned-lobbying-councillors/?ref=edinburghminute.com). 5. 🎓 ['University paid firm £435,000 to help with cuts bid'](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26706662.edinburgh-university-paid-firm-435-000-help-cuts-bid/?ref=edinburghminute.com). --- ⏰ *Thanks for reading edition number *1,037.** 📬 *Free subscribers: *34,000+.** 📲 *Visits generated for local news sources: *5,000,000+*.* 👀 For those who read to the very end, thank you! 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