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charities, construction, housing, public sector

Residents praise £50m city homes project

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RESIDENTS today praised a £50 million project which is transforming two neighbouring areas of south Edinburgh. They say the revamp of Hyvots and Moredun Park is already providing good quality new homes for local people. "It's fabulous," said one tenant. "They've really taken our views on board," said another. They made their comments as the… Continue reading Residents praise £50m city homes project

arts, charities, heritage

Historic treasures on show at Edinburgh Festival

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THE aristocratic family behind the development of Bo'ness is showing off its treasures in an exhibition at this year's Edinburgh Festival. The Duke of Hamilton's family collection includes the death mask of Mary, Queen of Scots and the ill-fated queen's sapphire ring. Also on show will be Sir Godfrey Kneller's painting of the third Duchess… Continue reading Historic treasures on show at Edinburgh Festival

charities, environment, housing

Edinburgh pensioners tap into green energy

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CITY pensioners have gone "green" . . . after rooftop wind turbines were installed above their homes. Dunedin Canmore Housing Association has installed the two "silent" devices above sheltered housing blocks in the Gorgie/Dalry area of Edinburgh. The electricity generated is being used to power common lighting around the blocks. Over time this could reduce… Continue reading Edinburgh pensioners tap into green energy

heritage, public sector, tourism

Two thousand back campaign to save museum

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AROUND 2000 people have backed a campaign to save a museum which details Scotland's Roman history. The residents have signed a petition calling on Falkirk Council to retain and enhance the threatened Kinneil Museum on the outskirts of Bo'ness. Campaigners say the building is part of a site of "national importance". The local authority announced… Continue reading Two thousand back campaign to save museum

charities, housing, public sector

Bid to revamp Edinburgh’s rundown tenements

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RUNDOWN tenements across Edinburgh could be in line for a facelift . . . thanks to a new service being launched today (June 1) by a city housing association. Dunedin Canmore has launched a private division, New Horizons Property Services, to offer affordable repairs and property management (factoring) services to people in private accommodation. Money… Continue reading Bid to revamp Edinburgh’s rundown tenements

community, promotions, public sector, social media

Award-winning campaign vies for national honour

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AN award-winning publicity campaign is vying for honours with the best in Britain. The Your Community Council initiative took gold in the community category in last year's PRide Awards in Scotland, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The project - which included a website, posters, leaflets and media relations work - aimed… Continue reading Award-winning campaign vies for national honour