Meggetland Recreation Ground is to receive £200,000 from sportscotland towards the development of two new pitches, it was announced today. It is understood the pitches will be of the all-weather type. Other beneficiaries among 16 singled out for assistance include North Berwick Harbour Trust who receive £200,000 towards a new water sports hub and Melrose rugby club who can look forward to a £100,000 boost in terms of new changing rooms. Sports Minister Maree Todd said: “This represents a significant milestone for sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund and will deliver meaningful benefits for local communities across Scotland.

The innovative and collaborative service provided by The City of Edinburgh Council Mobile Library Services, Oxgangs Library and Saughton Library (HMP Edinburgh) have been recognised in the Library of the Year Award presented by The British Book Awards. The libraries got together to introduce a Secret Santa programme at HMP Edinburgh. Libraries provided gift-wrapped books for prisoners which were delivered by the Library Elf.

Head of Ticketing and Revenue at Edinburgh's Capital Theatres, Jimmy Beacham, won the Unsung Hero Award at the Ticketing Business Awards in Manchester on Tuesday night.  The Head of Ticketing and Revenue has worked at the Festival Theatre for 31 years, beginning as a Box Office Assistant. Over more than three decades, he has built an exceptional career grounded in dedication, expertise and a genuine love of theatre. 

Childhood Dementia Seven years ago our son, Alexander, was diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NPC). This very rare genetic disorder, and similar neuro-degenerative conditions, are collectivel

The Covenanters Memorial in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, commemorating 17th-century Scottish Presbyterians, has been restored after a major…

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