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"see all the events on calendars and the map here",
"Subscribe for free or upgrade here",
"Rose Moncur, The Herald",
"Calum Loudon, STV News",
"Jamie Calder, The National",
"The BBC's Andrew Picken investigates",
"Why a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas ownersMore than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.BBC NewsAndrew Picken",
"Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco has an analysis piece in The Herald",
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"Jobs available in Edinburgh W/C 11/05/26 : Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network23 different paid positions available in Edinburgh now and a multitude of voluntary positions 👋 A variety of positions available with Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Rowan Alba, VOCAL, The Bike Station, Edinburgh Printmakers, the pitt, Edinburgh Food Social, Scran Academy, Change Mental Health, Cyrenians, Four Square, Shore Psychology, Firstport, Heart ... Read moreEdinburgh Social Enterprise NetworkESENAdmin",
"Liam Eunson, Midlothian View",
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"Share your passion with our community - LifeCare EdinburghCall for Volunteer Speakers at LifeCare Community Talks Local charity, LifeCare is inviting local people to share their knowledge and passions as part of it’s popular free to attend monthly “Talks at LifeCare” programme.LifeCare EdinburghMolly Nicoll",
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"More details here, shared by Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society.",
"More details here, shared by Elaine, Southside Heritage Group.",
"Haseeb Iqbal Presents: Vin Gordon + Q&A | Showtimes and TicketsIn an old stone village on the outskirts of Paris lives one of the most prolific reggae musicians in the history of Jamaica. Vin Gordon, the 75-year-old reggae titan, chooses to live an unassuming life. He spends his days walking in nature and teaching the trombone to young students, a worPicturehouses",
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"More details here, shared by Seeing The Now.",
"More details here, shared by Roger, Heart of Newhaven Community.",
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"The Herald's 27 best restaurants, cafes and bars in Stockbridge",
"Edinburgh Minute scoops 'best local newsletter' at global news awards",
"New mural celebrating people of Leith unveiled in the Kirkgate",
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"textContent": "🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. It's a relatively quiet start, news-wise. The Community Noticeboard is bustling with things to get involved with. Thanks to everyone sending things in. Remember you can see all the events on calendars and the map here. Here’s Tuesday's**Edinburgh Minute**.\n\nSubscribe for free or upgrade here\n\n🐑 The NHS is warning parents to look out for symptoms in children after 16 confirmed cases of the **cryptosporidium** infectious illness were linked to a **lamb-feeding** event at Craigies Farm near South Queensferry. - Rose Moncur, The Herald.\n\n🛫 The price to drop off passengers at **Edinburgh Airport** is due to increase from £6 to £8.50 next week. - Calum Loudon, STV News.\n\n🍝 All 16 jobs have been lost at Dundas Street's **_Artisan Pasta Maker_** shop, after it fell in to liquidation following an HMRC investigation into an unpaid tax bill. - Jamie Calder, The National.\n\n🏙️ More than a third (263 out of 751) of the properties in the **Quartermile** area have been bought by people based outside the UK. - The BBC's Andrew Picken investigates.\n\nWhy a slice of Edinburgh is being bought up by overseas ownersMore than a third of the properties in Quartermile area have been bought by people based outside the UK.BBC NewsAndrew Picken\n\n📚 There were two local winners at yesterday's **British Book Awards** in London: **Book Lovers Bookshop** was named _Independent Bookshop of the Year_ , while the City of Edinburgh Council's **Library Service** won _Library of the Year_. - Rose Moncur, The Herald.\n\n🗳️ After last week's Scottish Parliament election results, the next vote is less than a year away as candidates look ahead to the 2027 local **council elections**. - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco has an analysis piece in The Herald.\n\n * '_The real reason Scottish Greens beat Angus Robertson in Edinburgh_ ' - Lucy Jackson, The National.\n * '_Meet the 13 Edinburgh MSPs entering Holyrood this week_ ' - Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco, The Herald.\n * '_Departing after defeat - five Edinburgh and Lothians MSPs saying a reluctant goodbye to Holyrood_ ' - Ian Swanson, Evening News.\n * '_Talat Yaqoob, an equalities campaigner based in Edinburgh, said people were worried about their safety and their future after Reform won 17 seats in the Scottish parliament, taking joint second place with Labour behind the SNP_.' - Libby Brooks in The Guardian: 'Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform UK election gains'. \n\n\n\n🤝 There are 23 different **paid jobs** available in the city now and a range of voluntary positions in the weekly Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network round-up. - Links to apply to each role are here and you can follow the charity on Instagram here.\n\nJobs available in Edinburgh W/C 11/05/26 : Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network23 different paid positions available in Edinburgh now and a multitude of voluntary positions 👋 A variety of positions available with Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network, Space at The Broomhouse Hub, Rowan Alba, VOCAL, The Bike Station, Edinburgh Printmakers, the pitt, Edinburgh Food Social, Scran Academy, Change Mental Health, Cyrenians, Four Square, Shore Psychology, Firstport, Heart ... Read moreEdinburgh Social Enterprise NetworkESENAdmin\n\n🍸 The Royal **Botanic Garden** Edinburgh has extended the opening hours of its newly revamped _Garden View Deck and Bar_ for the summer. It's at the the John Hope Gateway. - Liam Eunson, Midlothian View.\n\n🍽️ The new _Unity Doner_ vegan kebab pop-up at _Considerit_ in Sciennes is among Ailidh Forlan's round-up of 14 new foody spots around the city on @plateexpectations.\n\n⚽️ Local singer Colin Chisholm is preparing for the 'performance of his life' tomorrow night ahead of table-topping **Hearts** ' second-last game of the year, their Tynecastle season send-off. - Anthony Brown in the Evening News.\n\n🐸 **Montgomery Street Park** now has a tiny pond. Friends of Montgomery Street Park are looking for more volunteers to help encourage more wildlife. - The local volunteers shared this update.\n\n🏉 Portobello beach will host the first ever **_Civerinos Beach Rugby Festival_** five-a-side tournament on Sunday. - More details on Instagram.\n\nSubscribe for free or upgrade here\n\n* * *\n\n## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard**\n\n⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter.\n\n**📲 TownSpot Update** - _'Multi-area view now available! Force close your app twice to get the update. Two great volunteers are refining the maps. Newsletters should start next Tuesday after some more adjustments this week. Please keep the feedback coming →_ _mike@townspot.co_ _'_ - More details here, shared by Mike Gyi, TownSpot.\n\n**📖 Storytellers Wanted** - _'Story Sessions are looking for a few more storytellers! This month’s theme is Endurance; the messy, funny, tender ways we keep going. Got a story that stuck with you? We’d love to hear yours. No experience needed, just a willingness to share. (Deadline: 15 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Ellie Clinch, Soapbox. (More details on Instagram here)\n\n**🎨 Board Directors — Finance, Governance & Community for Abandoned Artists CIC** - _'We are recruiting three volunteer board directors to join Abandoned Artists CIC at a key stage of growth (Edinburgh / Remote) Full description of the opportunity is available via link below. (Deadline: 14 Jun)'_ - More details here, shared by Abandoned Artists.\n\n**💼 Space @ The Broomhouse Hub Hiring TWO positions** - _'👥 YOUTH BEFRIENDING PROJECT WORKER (Closes: 25 May) 🩷 HEAD OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTIONS (Closes: 8 June) (Deadline: 15 May)'_ - More details here, shared by Space @ The Broomhouse Hub.\n\n**💬 LifeCare Talks** - _'Do you have a story, skill or experience to share? LifeCare is looking for volunteers for 'LifeCare Talks' held in our hub on the second Friday of each month. Full support provided. Contact sarahduckmanton@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk'_ - More details here, shared by LifeCare Edinburgh.\n\nShare your passion with our community - LifeCare EdinburghCall for Volunteer Speakers at LifeCare Community Talks Local charity, LifeCare is inviting local people to share their knowledge and passions as part of it’s popular free to attend monthly “Talks at LifeCare” programme.LifeCare EdinburghMolly Nicoll\n\n**🏆 Edinburgh's Stockbridge Clinic Sweeps the Board at National Aesthetic Awards – Again.** - _'The Stockbridge Clinic has won Aesthetic Clinic of the Year – Scotland & Northern Ireland at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards 2026 & earned Highly Commended in the national category, just over a year after opening.'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\n**📚 Looking for a local book club? Join Plot Twist!** - _'Want to share great reads and bookish chats with a group of fun, friendly, like-minded people? Plot Twist Book Club provides a new novel every month, a social night, access to a vibrant online community, and loads of freebies and giveaways.'_ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\n**🚮 Edinburgh Trash Club hits up Leith Links\nToday, Tue 12 May** - _'The run club with no running! And no need to bring anything: let's blitz a nasty patch of litter near the**Foot of the Walk** tram stop - then we'll spend the rest of the hour picking up at Leith Links. And for those who can, back to the pub after!' _\n7pm to 8pm | The False Widow, EH6 7AD | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Trash Club.\n\n**🧖♀️ LÖYLY** [Daily]\n**Today, Tue 12 May** - _'Inspired by Finnish sauna culture, LÖYLY is a solo exhibition by Edinburgh artist Lezanne Scott. On now at Whitespace Gallery. Free entry. Open daily 9-13 May, 10:00-18:00, closing 14:00 on 14 May.'_\n10am to 6pm | Whitespace, EH8 9HQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Lezanne Scott.\n\n@lezanne_scott_art on Instagram****.****\n\n**🎨 Tarry a While Art Exhibition** [Weekly]\n**Today, Tue 12 May** - _'Four artists inviting you to Tarry a While in Dr Neil's Garden's Thomson's Tower and view their original artwork while enjoying the beautiful gardens and loch. Meet the Artists Saturday 16th May 3pm - 5pm'_\n10am to 5pm | Dr Neil's Garden, EH15 3PX | FREE - More details here, shared by Janette Sumner.\n\n**🧾 The Book That Taught the World to Orgasm and then Disappeared: Rosa Campbell on Shere Hite\nTomorrow, Wed 13 May** - _'Shere Hite - the feminist hero whose work revolutionized how we think about sex, marriage, and the female orgasm. Lighthouse welcomes Rosa Campbell, feminist historian, for a deep dive into Hite's work, followed by a social in collab with Engender.'_\n7pm to 8.30pm | Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop, EH8 9DB | £4, free seats avail - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\nLighthouse | The Book That Taught the World to Orgasm and then Disappeared: Rosa Campbell on Shere Hite and the Hite Report (+Social)The Book That Taught the World to Orgasm and then Disappeared: Rosa Campbell on Shere Hite and the Hite Report (+Social)\n\n**🏞️ Wicked wild wastes or sunlit uplands? Glencoe and Rannoch Moor in the 17th & 18th centuries.\nTomorrow, Wed 13 May** - _'Many of Scotland's upland landscapes are perceived as empty 'wildernesses'. This presentation by Dr Eddie Stewart (Archaeology Scotland) will explore how archaeology can offer alternative narratives towards our upland landscapes.'_\n7pm to 9pm | Paterson's Land, EH8 8AQ | £3 donation - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society.\n\n**🏴☠️ Great Scots: People who Changed the World - A talk at the Southside Heritage Group\nThu 14 May** - _'Bob McCulloch will give a talk to the Southside Heritage Group entitled - Great Scots: People who Changed the World. Attendance is open to everyone.'_\n10.30am to 12pm | Nelson Hall Community Centre, EH8 9QZ | By donation - More details here, shared by Elaine, Southside Heritage Group.\n\n**🎶 Haseeb Iqbal travels to Edinburgh to join Mark Quinn for a jam-packed week of events\nThu 14 May** - _'Haseeb Iqbal, a DJ, broadcaster and storyteller based in London, joins Mark Quinn from Greenhouse Records to host a screening of his debut documentary, a one-off vinyl listening session and sound system party.'_\n8.30pm to 10pm | Cameo Picturehouse, EH3 9LZ - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\nHaseeb Iqbal Presents: Vin Gordon + Q&A | Showtimes and TicketsIn an old stone village on the outskirts of Paris lives one of the most prolific reggae musicians in the history of Jamaica. Vin Gordon, the 75-year-old reggae titan, chooses to live an unassuming life. He spends his days walking in nature and teaching the trombone to young students, a worPicturehouses\n\n**🦷 Invisalign Open Day at Chapter One Dental Clinic: Unlock your smiles potential\nThu 14 May** - _'Your exclusive invite to a Free Consultation for Invisalign to include a free 3d Trios mouth scan, Free Clincheck for visualisation of the outcome, Free Whitening alongside treatment and Free follow up consultation to discuss your options.'_\n8.30am to 7.30pm | Chapter One Dental, EH10 4DQ | FREE - More details here, shared by Ashley Chisholm, Chapter One Dental Clinic.\n\n**☕ Edinburgh u3a FREE Open Coffee Morning\nSat 16 May** - _'All are welcome to share a coffee, chat, and find out about joining us for just £10 a year. We have over 300 member-led groups covering everything from Album Club to Yoga.'_\n10am to 12pm | St Anne's Church, EH12 6JR | FREE - More details here, shared by Vikki Kirby, Edinburgh u3a.\n\n**🏠 Buy-To-Let Explained: Investing in Property with Confidence\nSat 16 May** - _'ESPC is hosting a free Buy-to-let event that explains how to buy an investment property in the current market. We'll cover mortgage options, landlord legislation, rental yields and the realities of being a landlord.'_\n11am to 1pm | ESPC, EH2 2PA | FREE - More details here, shared by ESPC.\n\nBuy-To-Let Explained: Investing in Property with ConfidenceBuy-To-Let Explained brings together experienced property, mortgage and legal professionals to help you navigate today’s market with clarity.ESPC\n\n**🌿 Seeing the now\nSat 16 May** - _'Take time for yourself in the beautiful surroundings of Bridgend Farmhouse - a wee hidden gem in EH16. You don't need photography experience to join in - Ines , the tutor will be your guide to a relaxing, mindful, creative and restorative session.'_\n11am to 1pm | Bridgend Farmhouse Cafe, EH16 4TE - More details here, shared by Bridgend Farmhouse.\n\n**📸 Mindful Photography Workshop\nSat 16 May** - _'Step away from the noise and into a slower rhythm ! Join the workshop to slow down, take notice and connect to the present moment. Mindful Photography is a gentle, meditative practice, which offers a chance to rediscover the simple joy of noticing.'_\n11am to 1pm | Bridgend Inspiring Growth, EH16 4TE | £16.96/£11.50/£9.00 - More details here, shared by Seeing The Now.\n\n**⚓ Newhaven Maritime Festival 2026\nSat 16 May** - _'Step into the past and explore the people, traditions, and heritage that shaped Newhaven through music, storytelling, art, memories, and hands-on activities for all ages.'_\n12pm to 3pm | The Heart of Newhaven Community, EH6 4HY | FREE - More details here, shared by Roger, Heart of Newhaven Community.\n\n**🔧 Repair cafe Edinburgh\nSat 16 May** - _'Got something that's broken? Want to try fixing it yourself but not sure how? Repair Cafes are free community events where you can bring your item and our volunteer fixers will help to guide you through your repair. Come along this Saturday!'_\n1pm to 4pm | The Out of the Blue Drill Hall, EH6 8RG | FREE - More details here, shared by Repair Cafe Edinburgh.\n\n**📚 Edinburgh Silent Book Club\nSat 16 May** - _'Join other readers for an hour's quiet reading in a cosy cafe, with optional chats before and after. As well as the Saturday event, we have a few Tuesday evening events coming up. All welcome! Bring your own book.'_\n2pm to 4pm | Central Edinburgh (sign up for a free ticket to see exact location) | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Silent Book Club.\n\n**🚴♀️ BANZAI Bikes - Community Bike Library Spring Open Day on Bruntsfield Links - 16th May, 2-5pm\nSat 16 May** - _'Come to the Links & try our free-to-borrow electric cargo bikes - the fun way to get around town with kids, dogs, shopping and more! If you've never tried a cargo bike we'll show you the ropes. We'll have tea, cake and kids' activities - all welcome!'_\n2pm to 5pm | BANZAI Bikes Hub Shed | FREE - More details here, shared by Carol, BANZAI Bikes.\n\nBANZAI Bikes: free e-Bike Library – BANZAIBorrow an e-cargo bike or a folding e-bike for free! Create an account Log in **Come and try a bike at our Spring Open Day on Saturday 16th May, 2pm - 5pm at our hub on the Bruntsfield Links, corner Bruntsfield Tce and Bruntsfield Pl (behind the loos). We’ll have tea & cake, kids’ arts…BANZAI\n\n**💌 Letter-Writing Workshop\nSat 16 May** - _'Join local writer Elizabeth Gaglio for a relaxing afternoon of writing letters. This workshop will give you the time and inspiration to write that letter you've been meaning to send. Materials provided. Come solo or bring a friend!'_\n1pm to 2pm | The Resident Edinburgh, EH3 7UG | FREE - More details here, shared by Elizabeth Gaglio.\n\n**🌿 I tried this outdoor session in Edinburgh - and it was awesome!\nSat 16 May** - _'These nature school sessions are so fun! I joined the Leith session and ended up laughing so much, learning about nettles, and making cordage to take home. They also have sessions at Bridgend Farmhouse - I'd really recommend it.'_\n1pm to 3pm | Leith Community Croft, EH6 7EL | 15 - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\n**🎨 Express and De-stress\nSat 16 May** - _'Join us for a creative journey, exploring your emotions through artmaking and learning CBT informed worry-management tools! Only a few tickets left for this event, but follow us to find out about our follow-up event this summer.'_\n3pm to 6pm | Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC, EH7 5PL | £10-£14 plus booking - More details here, shared by Sarah-art-psychotherapy.\n\n@thecreativeartstherapiesspace on Instagram****.****\n\n**🌬️ 'Waiting To Exhale'\nSat 16 May** - _'Opening Night! An exhibition showcasing the diverse artwork of 80 artists responding to the title theme: artwork which invokes or reflects a momentary calm, allowing us a pause for breath as we negotiate these turbulent and uncertain times.'_\n5pm to 8pm | The House of Smalls, EH3 5BB | FREE - More details here, shared by Amy Oliver, The House of Smalls.\n\n**🎭 1974 film of John McGrath / 7:84 Theatre Company play 'The Cheviot the Stag and the Black Black Oil\nSat 16 May** - _'John Byrne's play The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil' performed by 7:84 Theatre Company toured Scotland in the 70s & 80s and remains relevant today. With an intro to Salvo and music from Robellya Livingstone-McKay & Stuart McHardy.'_\n7pm to 10pm | Ravelston House, EH21 6BH | £10 donation - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\n**♻️ Litterpick @ Hidden Door\nSun 17 May** - _'Come along to the Hidden Door community litterpick event this Sunday 17 May! Our fab site is coming together for the festival 3-7 June, be part of the action and get a sneak peek of what's in store...'_\n11am to 1pm | Hidden Door, EH12 8NP | FREE - More details here, shared by Natalie Arnold, Hidden Door.\n\n_**📮 What's missing from the Minute? Got an event to share? Nothing's too local!** _Please share your local news and events here_._\n\n* * *\n\n## **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:**\n\n 1. 🪜 Dozens in the Meadows for the 5th annual LadderFest.\n 2. 🍽️ The Herald's 27 best restaurants, cafes and bars in Stockbridge.\n 3. 🏆 Edinburgh Minute scoops 'best local newsletter' at global news awards.\n 4. 🎨 New mural celebrating people of Leith unveiled in the Kirkgate.\n 5. 🗳️ Meet your new MSPs - Evening News election round-up.\n\n\n\n* * *\n\n⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**908.**_\n📬 _Free subscribers:**30,000+.**_\n📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**3,000,000+**. _\n\n👍 The Edinburgh Minute only exists **thanks to voluntary subscribers**. Please consider chipping in for a fiver a month to ensure it continues. Thanks!\n\nSubscribe for free or upgrade here",
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