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Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Experience Edinburgh's sporting heritage at pop up exhibition at St James Quarter
As part of the city-wide Edinburgh 900 celebrations, a new exhibition celebrating Edinburgh's rich sporting legacy opens this Wednesday at St James Quarter. Free and open to all, the exhibition invites visitors to explore Edinburgh Leisure's proud history of leisure and sport through engaging displays and stories. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Located in a dedicated Edinburgh 900 pop-up on Leith Street, next to Mor Bakery, the exhibition showcases the 'City of Leisure' theme and features highlights from three captivating Edinburgh Leisure displays. Great Lengths & Your Health is for Life Discover Edinburgh Leisure's 27-year commitment to promoting active lifestyles and delve into the fascinating history of the city's Victorian swimming pools, including the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool. Great Lengths exhibition delves into the history of the city's Victorian swimming pools Teeing Off Through Time Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celebrate Edinburgh's prestigious golfing heritage designed to be displayed at the 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy, held at Braid Hills Golf Course in May. Learn about the city's pivotal role in golf's origins, explore Edinburgh Leisure's six scenic golf courses, and uncover the stories behind historic tournaments like the Dispatch Trophy and Gibson Cup, which have shaped local golfing traditions for over 130 years. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, history buff, leisure enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Edinburgh's sporting spirit - all under one roof. Discover Edinburgh Leisure's 27 year commitment to promoting active lifestyles at the pop-up exhibition at St James Quarter Admission is free, and no booking is required. If you missed the exhibition at the Royal Commonwealth Pool last autumn, now's your chance to catch it in the heart of the city. You can learn about Edinburgh Leisure's Active Communities programmes, which support over 12,500 people affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities and poverty to get active; membership options including their 4-week summer pass, available now; fundraising initiatives; and volunteering opportunities too.
Edinburgh Reporter
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Learn about Edinburgh's sporting heritage at pop up exhibition
As part of the city-wide Edinburgh 900 celebrations, a new exhibition celebrating Edinburgh's rich sporting legacy opens this Wednesday at St James Quarter. Free and open to all, the exhibition invites visitors to explore Edinburgh Leisure's history of leisure and sport through displays and stories. Located in a dedicated Edinburgh 900 pop-up on Leith Street, next to Mor Bakery, the exhibition showcases the 'City of Leisure' theme and features highlights from three Edinburgh Leisure displays. Great Lengths and Your Health is for Life Discover Edinburgh Leisure's 27-year commitment to promoting active lifestyles and delve into the fascinating history of the city's Victorian swimming pools, including the iconic Royal Commonwealth Pool. Teeing Off Through Time Celebrate Edinburgh's prestigious golfing heritage designed to be displayed at the 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy, held at Braid Hills Golf Course in May. Learn about the city's pivotal role in golf's origins, explore Edinburgh Leisure's six scenic golf courses, and uncover the stories behind historic tournaments like the Dispatch Trophy and Gibson Cup, which have shaped local golfing traditions for over 130 years. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, history buff, leisure enthusiast or simply curious, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Edinburgh's sporting spirit – all under one roof. Admission is free, and no booking is required. You can learn about Edinburgh Leisure's Active Communities programmes, which support over 12,500 people affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities and poverty to get active, membership options including their 4-week summer pass, available now, fundraising initiatives and also volunteering opportunities. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh 900 exhibition opens at St James Quarter
There was a grand opening ceremony on Leith Street on Tuesday when the Rt Hon Lord Provost cut the ribbon on the combined Edinburgh 900 exhibition. This is a showcase of the various projects funded to celebrate the 900 years since the capital became a royal burgh under King David 1. Get along and see the 11 displays all created around different themes from now until 31 August. 'Edinburgh 900 is a series of events and activities from a wide range of organisations in the city which tells the story of Edinburgh's through the centuries from the 12th century City of David right up to the 21st century, the City of Diversity. 'Together with partners and community groups across the city, the City of Edinburgh Council is curating a rich programme of events, talks, tours and tales to paint the picture of what has made Edinburgh into the internationally admired city it now is.' More information about what to expect here. Photo Dr Roderick Howlet. Photo Dr Roderick Howlet. Photo Dr Roderick Howlet. Photo Dr Roderick Howlet. As part of the Edinburgh 900 budget, £100,000 was allocated to a community fund and a further £100,000 to a civic fund. The community strand features local events run by community groups in the city over 2024-25 promoting local heritage and initiatives, designed to engage with new local audiences and to showcase the diversity of Edinburgh. The civic strand is an opportunity for cultural and heritage organisations to exhibit Edinburgh and its illustrious past. Successful Community Fund applications: Citadel Arts Group Leith Customs: £5,000.00 Ukraine t Margaret's Saturday School & St Cuthbert's Parish Church 900 Artworks Exhibition for the 900th Anniversary: £3,000.00 The Living Memory Association Our Working City: £4,860.00 Art and Spirituality CIC 'International South West Community Project': £3,466.00 THE MELTING POT Innovation: Past and Present: £4,750.00 Passion4Fusion Black History Month Gala: £5,000.00 Abbeyhill Colony of Artists Colony of Artists 20th Anniversary Celebrations: £5,000.00 Leith walk polisbox Outside the (polis)box: £5,000.00 Newhaven Coastal Rowing Club Seafaring Spirit: Celebrating Newhaven's Coastal Community: £2,396.00 PenPal Productions Tales of the City: £4,116.00 Portobello Toddler Hut Storytelling – The UK's oldest playgroup: £4,685.00 Project Esperanza A City of Diversity: Past, Present, and Future: £5,000.00 The Edinburgh Remakery Ltd Celebrating 900 Year through Art & Stories: £5,000.00 Just Festival: £5,000.00 Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust Magical Woodland Walk: £4,990.00 Active Inquiry 900 years of Leith – a play: £5,000.00 WHALE Arts WHALE Members' Art-History Trips: £1,875.00 Scottish Historic Buildings Trust Open House: Leith Custom House Festival: £4,953.00 Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Reading Queer Edinburgh with Lavender Menace Archive: £5,000.00 Gracemount Mansion Development Trust Our Gracemount Community Heritage 900: £5,000.00 Greatway Foundation SCOTAFRICAN Stories: £5,000.00 The Edinburgh Tool Library Edinburgh Tool Library turns 10: Celebrating a Decade of Community and Creativity: £4,812.50 Successful Civic Fund applications: TRACS for The Scottish International Storytelling Festival EDINBURGH: Our Storied Town: £10,000 Multi-Cultural Family Base Heritage, community and wellbeing: £12,380 Edinburgh Leisure Edinburgh Leisure Celebrating Edinburgh 900: 'Your Health Is for Life': £7,000 Edinburgh Printmakers Castle Mills: Then & Now | 900 Stories in Print: £14,736 Push the Boat Out (Arts SCIO) Disrupting the Narrative at Push the Boat Out, Edinburgh's International Poetry Festival: £14,627 F-Bomb Theatre Monumental: £14,987.2 African Connections CIC / Edinburgh Multicultural Festival: £14,883.75 Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Swing into summer at an Edinburgh golf course
Edinburgh Leisure invites locals and visitors alike to 'Swing into Summer' with a new campaign celebrating the city's six diverse golf courses and an exhibition showcasing Edinburgh's rich golfing heritage. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, Edinburgh Leisure offers a way to start with a choice of six scenic courses in the city. With both nine and 18 hole options, flexible memberships, and pay-as-you-play access, there's something for everyone. The 'Swing into Summer' campaign highlights the sport's accessibility, sociability, and health benefits—especially for retirees, young professionals, and casual players looking for a relaxing way to stay active. It also positions Edinburgh Leisure as the ideal launchpad for summer golf adventures, including the prestigious Scottish Open in North Berwick this July. Discover the Courses Braid Hills – A historic course with panoramic views and a legacy tied to golfing legends like James Braid and Tommy Armour. – A historic course with panoramic views and a legacy tied to golfing legends like James Braid and Tommy Armour. The Wee Braids – A family-friendly 9-hole course perfect for beginners and quick rounds, just minutes from the city centre. – A family-friendly 9-hole course perfect for beginners and quick rounds, just minutes from the city centre. Silverknowes – A coastal gem with generous fairways and stunning views across the Firth of Forth. – A coastal gem with generous fairways and stunning views across the Firth of Forth. Craigentinny – A walkable parkland course with vistas of Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill, offering a mix of challenging holes. – A walkable parkland course with vistas of Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill, offering a mix of challenging holes. Carrick Knowe – Nestled near Murrayfield Stadium, this mature course blends tradition with modern design. – Nestled near Murrayfield Stadium, this mature course blends tradition with modern design. Portobello – A compact and forgiving 9-hole course with tight greens and a memorable finishing hole. Teeing Off Through Time: A Golf Heritage Exhibition As part of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations, Edinburgh Leisure is proud to present 'Teeing Off Through Time', which will be on permanent display at Silverknowes Golf Course. There will also be an opportunity to visit the exhibition from 9–15 July at St James Quarter, next to Mhor Bakery on Leith Street, where it will be on display as part of Edinburgh Leisure's contribution to Edinburgh 900. This free exhibition explores Edinburgh's pivotal role in the history of golf, showcases the stories behind Edinburgh Leisure's six courses, and celebrates iconic local tournaments like the Dispatch Trophy and Gibson Cup. Visitors can also view rare photographs and memorabilia from the Braid Hills and Silverknowes collections, made possible by the Sporting Heritage Grants Programme and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which will be on display again at Silverknowes from the beginning of July. PHOTO Chris Watt Photography Photo Chris Watt Photography Photo Chris Watt Photography Like this: Like Related
The Herald Scotland
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
900 years of Edinburgh's historic treasures celebrated in exhibition
A new online exhibition launched by the City of Edinburgh Council's Museums & Galleries, Libraries and Archives services has brought together 900 years of objects relating to Edinburgh. From Greyfriars Bobby's collar to the National Covenant, visitors to a digital exhibition can see all kinds of fantastic objects and artworks and find out more about their stories. Edinburgh 900: Objects from Nine Centuries of City Life is hosted on the Capital Collections website. It showcases not only some of the treasures viewable in museum and gallery venues around the city, but also many items that have never been fully shared with the public before. The items include a 19th century record of petty criminals, a rare Hearts and Hibs football programme, beautiful contemporary silver and ceramics and historic documents from as early as the 12th century. The exhibition launched on Friday, May 23 with the first 20 objects, with new objects being released each month between May and September, when the City's Edinburgh 900 celebrations officially conclude. READ MORE
