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In case you missed it (when I was working on this at midnight) Edinburgh-based creative groups will share £80m across 3yrs in the latest Creative Scotland multi-year funding announcement. Am told there will be some sore heads this morning among some of those who were celebrating the news last night.
Together the Edinburgh-based groups will share £79,356,046 across three years. I have exported all the Edinburgh-based winners to a spreadsheet here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
All Edinburgh-based orgs receiving CS multi-year funding 2025-2028
docs.google.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
In case you missed it (when I was working on this at midnight) Edinburgh-based creative groups will share £80m across 3yrs in the latest Creative Scotland multi-year funding announcement. Am told there will be some sore heads this morning among some of those who were celebrating the news last night.
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Thanks to @edinburghminute.bsky.social I've learnt about this first step into shared services at Scottish unis. Looks like they're developing a shared research development office
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567395...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567395...
Scottish universities join forces to launch 'pioneering' initiative
Six universities have joined forces to launch a pioneering initiative that will strengthen commercialisation and innovation across Scotland’s…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Thanks to @edinburghminute.bsky.social I've learnt about this first step into shared services at Scottish unis. Looks like they're developing a shared research development office
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567395...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567395...
🌤️ Good morning! Friday’s headlines: £80m funding boost for arts orgs, hotel scaffolding saga update, Barnton high hedge row, Action Porty's new community hub plan + 12 festive markets
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December 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🌤️ Good morning! Friday’s headlines: £80m funding boost for arts orgs, hotel scaffolding saga update, Barnton high hedge row, Action Porty's new community hub plan + 12 festive markets
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
📸: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
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📸: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
Creative Scotland multi-year funding published. The Traverse (£3,691,400) and Lyceum theatres (4,974,570), the Hidden Door festival (£363,126) and Edinburgh International Festival (£11,750,000) among those sharing a total of £208m over 3yrs. Spreadsheet here: www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...
Multi-Year Funding
The Multi-Year Funding Programme is designed to provide stable, long-term financial support to creative and cultural organisations in Scotland, covering core costs and programmes of work from April 20...
www.creativescotland.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Creative Scotland multi-year funding published. The Traverse (£3,691,400) and Lyceum theatres (4,974,570), the Hidden Door festival (£363,126) and Edinburgh International Festival (£11,750,000) among those sharing a total of £208m over 3yrs. Spreadsheet here: www.creativescotland.com/funding/fund...
🏗️ The removal of scaffolding on the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge has been delayed by another year, reports @james-delaney.bsky.social, BBC Scotland News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What's going on with Edinburgh's scaffolding hotel?
Scaffolding was due to be torn down from the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge by November, but now may be delayed again.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🏗️ The removal of scaffolding on the G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge has been delayed by another year, reports @james-delaney.bsky.social, BBC Scotland News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: Tourist tax to pay for 'affordable' housing, Argyle house demolition update, Mimi's Shore replacement revealed + late night shopping in Marchmont, Porty & Stockbridge tonight
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December 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Thursday’s headlines: Tourist tax to pay for 'affordable' housing, Argyle house demolition update, Mimi's Shore replacement revealed + late night shopping in Marchmont, Porty & Stockbridge tonight
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
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Christmas festivities in Bruntsfield and Morningside this evening! Many traders opening late, join the fun 🎅
Christmas Lights Switch On in Bruntsfield! 🌟
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
3 December 2025
5-7:30 pm
Visit Eric Liddell centre for:
Arts & Crafts Stalls
Mulled Wine & Mince Pies
Community Produce Stall
Raffle Prizes & Festive Hampers
Kids Activities
Voice House Choir
Drookit Live Music
Local traders will also stay open 🎁
a christmas tree is decorated with lights and snow is falling .
ALT: a christmas tree is decorated with lights and snow is falling .
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December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Christmas festivities in Bruntsfield and Morningside this evening! Many traders opening late, join the fun 🎅
👀 First look at plans to replace Argyle House...
🏗️ Controversial demolition slated for 2033
💻 Home to 80 companies and 900 workers including CodeBase
🏨 Hotel, flats and shops planned
📆 Developer claims building near ‘end of usable lifespan’
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🏗️ Controversial demolition slated for 2033
💻 Home to 80 companies and 900 workers including CodeBase
🏨 Hotel, flats and shops planned
📆 Developer claims building near ‘end of usable lifespan’
[1/2]
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
👀 First look at plans to replace Argyle House...
🏗️ Controversial demolition slated for 2033
💻 Home to 80 companies and 900 workers including CodeBase
🏨 Hotel, flats and shops planned
📆 Developer claims building near ‘end of usable lifespan’
[1/2]
🏗️ Controversial demolition slated for 2033
💻 Home to 80 companies and 900 workers including CodeBase
🏨 Hotel, flats and shops planned
📆 Developer claims building near ‘end of usable lifespan’
[1/2]
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Headlines: Gorgie flats residents storm council meeting, pavement-blocking Princes Street tat seized, Haymarket hotel build restarts + community garden plan for bowling club
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December 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Headlines: Gorgie flats residents storm council meeting, pavement-blocking Princes Street tat seized, Haymarket hotel build restarts + community garden plan for bowling club
⏰ Ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
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Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
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This #GivingTuesday2025, help us to champion and improve greenspaces across Edinburgh and the Lothians so everyone can access nature, wellbeing, and community. Donate to help us expand and care for local greenspaces. donate.justgiving.com/cha.../e-l-g...
December 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This #GivingTuesday2025, help us to champion and improve greenspaces across Edinburgh and the Lothians so everyone can access nature, wellbeing, and community. Donate to help us expand and care for local greenspaces. donate.justgiving.com/cha.../e-l-g...
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Gorgie flats demolition protest, Polwarth roundabout update, Bon Vivant's sudden closure + Lorde & Zara Larsson join Summer Sessions
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: Living Rent Edinburgh
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Photo by: Living Rent Edinburgh
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Tuesday’s headlines: Gorgie flats demolition protest, Polwarth roundabout update, Bon Vivant's sudden closure + Lorde & Zara Larsson join Summer Sessions
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: Living Rent Edinburgh
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Photo by: Living Rent Edinburgh
FINALLY managed to add the 'like' button to posts. So, likers, your time has returned... feel free to like posts 😅 I actually really missed this simple feedback loop, as it lets me know you're actually there.
☔️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Tourist tax could pay for 'affordable homes', Granton Lighthouse saved by £3m grant, The List's Hot 100 list + Bruntsfield and Morningside festive lights switch-on event
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
FINALLY managed to add the 'like' button to posts. So, likers, your time has returned... feel free to like posts 😅 I actually really missed this simple feedback loop, as it lets me know you're actually there.
☔️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Tourist tax could pay for 'affordable homes', Granton Lighthouse saved by £3m grant, The List's Hot 100 list + Bruntsfield and Morningside festive lights switch-on event
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:04 AM
☔️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Tourist tax could pay for 'affordable homes', Granton Lighthouse saved by £3m grant, The List's Hot 100 list + Bruntsfield and Morningside festive lights switch-on event
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Surprise! I said the newsletter was on pause this week, but there's so much happening in terms this weekend that I had to put something together. So here's the city's most comprehensive ad-free round-up of weekend events: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Surprise! I said the newsletter was on pause this week, but there's so much happening in terms this weekend that I had to put something together. So here's the city's most comprehensive ad-free round-up of weekend events: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
This came in too late for the weekend round-up, but keen to share it anyway: via @oneworldshop.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This came in too late for the weekend round-up, but keen to share it anyway: via @oneworldshop.bsky.social
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This Bluesky Party /Online Shop Local Thingamajig is happening tomorrow - please join me from 7 p.m. so I don't get lonely!
#EdinburghHour
#EdinburghHour
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This Bluesky Party /Online Shop Local Thingamajig is happening tomorrow - please join me from 7 p.m. so I don't get lonely!
#EdinburghHour
#EdinburghHour
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St MARK'S PATH.—Latest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
St MARK'S PATH.—Latest news on closure: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #traffic #activetravel
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It hits 07:05 and the lack of an email from @edinburghminute.bsky.social reminds you it's taking a week off and you wonder what important local news you're going to be missing.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It hits 07:05 and the lack of an email from @edinburghminute.bsky.social reminds you it's taking a week off and you wonder what important local news you're going to be missing.
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GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
Major U-turn: Council considering demolishing Westfield Court in Gorgie. Last week residents told the Minute they live in fear of fire, flooding or even collapse: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Today's update: www.midlothianview.com/news/plans-t...
Pic: Living Rent Edinburgh
Today's update: www.midlothianview.com/news/plans-t...
Pic: Living Rent Edinburgh
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Major U-turn: Council considering demolishing Westfield Court in Gorgie. Last week residents told the Minute they live in fear of fire, flooding or even collapse: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Today's update: www.midlothianview.com/news/plans-t...
Pic: Living Rent Edinburgh
Today's update: www.midlothianview.com/news/plans-t...
Pic: Living Rent Edinburgh
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Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: TV Festival switches off, Roseburn Path gun gangster jailed, six month wait for tram survey results + your weekend guide
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
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Photo by: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: TV Festival switches off, Roseburn Path gun gangster jailed, six month wait for tram survey results + your weekend guide
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
⏰ Edinburgh’s ad-free local news: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Photo by: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
“Steve Clarke for Vice Chancellor” 😅
Edinburgh University UCU strike this week protesting redundancies ended with a rally at Holyrood. Great turn out despite the freezing temperatures by staff, students and MSPs 💪 🥶 💪
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
Steve Clark for Vice Chancellor!
November 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
“Steve Clarke for Vice Chancellor” 😅
Anyone fussed about this?
After 50 years in Scotland, the @edinburghtvfest.bsky.social is asking for cities to apply to host the event from 2027 onwards.
www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv...
www.thetvfestival.com/edinburgh-tv...
Edinburgh TV Festival To Review Future Location From 2027 - The TV Festival
EDINBURGH TV FESTIVAL TO REVIEW FUTURE LOCATION FROM 2027 UK’S LEADING TV EVENT INVITES HOST CITY BIDS The Edinburgh TV Festival will launch a bidding process inviting UK cities, including Edinburgh, ...
www.thetvfestival.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Anyone fussed about this?
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Some bangers in here today but I want to attract your attention to 2 items specifically. Winter warmers appeal & a *Brian Talbot* signing.
edinburghuniform.org/donate/?ref=...
edinburghuniform.org/donate/?ref=...
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Some bangers in here today but I want to attract your attention to 2 items specifically. Winter warmers appeal & a *Brian Talbot* signing.
edinburghuniform.org/donate/?ref=...
edinburghuniform.org/donate/?ref=...