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Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Evening News Obituaries: Loved ones lost in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Every day, communities in Edinburgh and the Lothians must say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life. Some may be more well known than others, but all had a special place in someone's heart and in our city. Here we make space to recognise those whose deaths have been announced in the pages of the Edinburgh Evening News this week. The listings below say where they will be remembered, including funeral arrangements, and how to leave your own tributes. The Evening News' death notices can be viewed and submitted to through our website here. The page also has space for readers to submit their own memories and comments. 1 . David Charles Stuart Fairbairn Passed on June 18, 2025, aged 38 years old. He will be missed by all his family and friends. The service will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 2 pm, at West Lothian Crematorium to which all are welcome to attend. | Submitted Photo Sales 2 . Gill Wright (Nee Neilson) Very suddenly, at home, on June 12, 2025. Gill, devoted mum to Sam and Beth. Youngest daughter of James and Elizabeth Neilson. Much loved sister, auntie and friend. Funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Thursday, July 10, at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please. | Submitted Photo Sales 3 . Francis (Frank) Russell Peacefully, at home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Frank, beloved husband of Janice, dearly loved dad to Lynn and Stuart, cherished papa to Danny, Rosie, Keir and Jasmine. A funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Main Chapel, on Friday, July 18, at 4 pm, to which all family and friends are welcome. Please feel free to wear a touch of maroon. No flowers please, but a collection will be taken on behalf of Big Hearts and Tiny Changes. | Submitted Photo Sales 4 . Sheena Lawson (Formerly Jessie Phillips) Peacefully, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, on June 24, 2025, aged 87 years, Sheena Lawson (née Miller), much loved wife of the late Raymond, mother of Christine, Martin and Michael, grandmother, loving sister to Irene and friend to many. A funeral service will be held at Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel, on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1.30 pm, thereafter to Mortonhall Cemetery, at 2.30 pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, please. A retiral collection will be taken for Medical Aid for Palestinians. | National World Photo Sales Related topics: Edinburgh
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Busy road in major Scots city to close for THREE YEARS
PLAN AHEAD Busy road in major Scots city to close for THREE YEARS Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRIVERS have been warned that a busy road in a Scottish city will be closed for three years. Motorists in Edinburgh will be faced with major disruption that is set to last until the summer of 2028 as works get underway at a local high school. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 It comes amid ongoing construction works at Trinity Academy in Edinburgh Credit: Andrew Barr - The Sun Glasgow Construction works are being carried out at Trinity Academy on Craighall Avenue as part of an ongoing project by the local council. The project has already seen a new recreation and sports facility built at Bangholm, which opened in 2022. And now the latest phase will see most of the building demolished and rebuilt in a bid to increase the school's capacity. It will mean the number of pupils will increase from 950 to 1,200, even though the building itself will take up a smaller space. This will leave an empty space, which is expected to be used as an area for both Trinity Primary and Trinity Academy to share a campus. However, the works will cause a stretch of the road near Trinity Academy to shut down until the summer of 2028. I appreciate this closure will be disruptive for local residents and businesses – they have my thanks for their patience and understanding Councillor Stephen Jenkinson A section of Craighall Road officially closed to drivers on Tuesday morning, with residents given little notice. According to the Edinburgh Evening News, the road has been closed in an effort to separate the public from the construction works. Locals received a newsletter about the latest updates on the construction works. And it explained that the road closure will help make sure that materials and equipment will be delivered to the site safely. Major Road Closure: 200-Mile Detour and Traffic Updates (1) It added that it will "ensure the clear segregation between construction activities and all members of the public". The closure stretches from Craighall Avenue to Grandville, however, the footpath opposite Craighall Avenue will remain open. The school will also remain open while the works are carried out. Pupils located in the areas of the building which are affected by the works are being relocated to other temporary classrooms. Green councillor and co-leader Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill told the Edinburgh Evening News that many locals have contacted her about the sudden road closure. The complex refurbishment and expansion of Trinity Academy will bring positive benefits for the whole community, but this will take time Councillor Stephen Jenkinson She said: 'I've been contacted by several constituents who learned about the road closure near Trinity very suddenly. 'We want to ensure safety and mobility as a priority, and residents should also be given the opportunity to give feedback on changes on their doorstep.' Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson, told the Scottish Sun that the works will "take time" and thanked locals for their patience. He said: 'I appreciate this closure will be disruptive for local residents and businesses – they have my thanks for their patience and understanding. 'Throughout the project, our primary concern is for the safety of residents, particularly young people attending school. 'We'll continue to engage with local stakeholders as the work progresses. "Ultimately, the complex refurbishment and expansion of Trinity Academy will bring positive benefits for the whole community, but this will take time.'
STV News
16-06-2025
- Politics
- STV News
Long-serving MSP Sarah Boyack prepares to stand down
Long-serving MSP Sarah Boyack has announced she will step down from Holyrood at the election next May. Ms Boyack said it has been 'the honour of my life' to serve as an MSP, but will not stand again in 2026. She was elected in the first Scottish Parliament election in 1999 and was MSP for Edinburgh Central until 2011. Ms Boyack was MSP for the Lothian region from 2011 to 2016 and then left parliament after failing to be re-elected, but returned in 2019. The MSP, who was transport minister in Donald Dewar's first cabinet, announced her intentions in the Edinburgh Evening News on Monday. She said: 'It has been the honour of my life to serve as an MSP in the Scottish Parliament. 'I am proud of what I have achieved, both in my time in government and in my local campaigns for issues that matter to my constituents. 'It is great to see progress being made on issues such as a new Eye Pavilion for Edinburgh, funding for the King's Theatre and the Filmhouse, but not least on my Member's Bill to ensure a more sustainable future for all of Scotland. 'I will also continue to support causes close to my heart from Edinburgh's housing crisis to the battle to ensure we remain one of the cultural capitals of the world. 'Although I am not standing again, I will work tirelessly in the election to achieve a Scottish Labour victory in 2026. 'I have loved my time representing this amazing community and I hope to see Anas Sarwar as First Minister champion these causes and more to achieve a more prosperous, sustainable and just Scotland.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
We've been trying to sell our flat for THREE YEARS – but smell from downstairs means nobody wants to buy
Darren has called on the council to do more about the situation, adding that 'it's been hell' for the family 'NIGHTMARE' We've been trying to sell our flat for THREE YEARS – but smell from downstairs means nobody wants to buy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOMEOWNER has claimed he has struggled to sell his flat for three years because an overpowering smell of food is pouring into the home from a restaurant below the property. Darren Barrett, 53, says all potential buyers have been put off the flat in the west end of Edinburgh because of "pungent" cooking smells. 2 Neighbours have been complaining about the smell for years Credit: GOOGLE MAPS The property is located on Queensferry Street and sits directly above The Vietnam Food and Coffee Shop. Back in March, we told how the Vietnamese diner was ordered to close by the local council after neighbours lodged several furious complaints over two years. The local authority ruled that the restaurant had caused 'odour nuisance' to residents and was ordered to be shut down. Owner Kim Dinh appealed the decision to the Scottish Government, which upheld the original ruling. But Darren has told the Edinburgh Evening News that bosses have avoided the notice, adding that they are still cooking meals despite being told they can only serve soup and sandwiches. A report from Environmental Health stated the overpowering smell is leaking into their homes due to holes in the ceiling and around the ventilation system. It smells like a Vietnamese kitchen every day in our home... It is pungent. It's so stressful having that smell in our home every night Darren Barrett And Darren said the smell is so bad that the family struggles to sit in the living room without all the windows open - even during winter. The dad said they have been trying to move away from the restaurant for three years, but haven't been able to sell the property. He explained that there is an official notice online informing potential buyers about the odour issue, which has put people off. Darren said it has been "heartbreaking" for the family, adding that "It smells like a Vietnamese kitchen every day in our home." Kris Jenner's 'struggling to sell' her Hidden Hills mansion as interested buyers feel $13.5m price tag is 'way too high' He said: "We can't sit as a family in the living room, that's been two years now. It gets into the hall as well, but it's at its strongest and worst in the living room. 'We had to go through the winter just there with our living room windows open every day to let the smell out, so it doesn't stink out the rest of the flat. It is pungent. 'It's so stressful having that smell in our home every night. The boys are in their bedroom instead of sitting with us, and my wife and I sit in the kitchen and have to watch TV in our bedroom. 'But our biggest concern is not being able to sell this flat, and that's the third year now, it's a nightmare for us as a family.' Darren has called on the City of Edinburgh Council to do more about the situation, adding that "it's been hell" for the family. Our biggest concern is not being able to sell this flat, and that's the third year now, it's a nightmare for us as a family Darren Barrett He said: 'They now seem to have just ignored the orders and are still operating as a restaurant, with the smell still invading our home every day. 'We managed to get some communication with planning today, after a month of trying, to say the restaurant has been sent a letter to say they have to close by June 20, or it will be passed onto the legal department, but we just don't know what that means exactly. 'They have been told they can still operate while serving food like soup and sandwiches, but not fully cooked meals. They had earlier said they were not preparing hot food, which is just nonsense.' Owner Kim Dinh told the Edinburgh Evening News that they were unaware of the ventilation and odour issues when they took over the premises in 2023 from previous owners Noodles and Rice. Years of complaints DARREN isn't the only neighbour who has complained about the smell coming from The Vietnam Food and Coffee Shop over the last two years. Another local claimed he was suffering from the stench on a daily basis for over a year and that the problem was impacting his mental health. He said: "Having to be in the position of explaining to visitors or guests why there is a 'bad smell' time and time again is embarrassing, frustrating and unfair when this should quite simply not be in use as a restaurant. "At times, we are faced with making the decision to heat the home and bear with the smells or leave windows open and be cold. "The fact that this issue has persisted for well over 12 months is mentally draining and stressful." Owners initially appealed the decision to close, and submitted a document to Edinburgh Council's planning committee which read: " The Vietnam Food and Coffee Shop is not just a business but a vital source of livelihood for a family supporting a disabled child. "The enforcement notice and subsequent closure have caused significant financial and emotional strain on the family. "The business has also become a valued part of the community, offering authentic cultural cuisine and supporting the local economy." But Government reporter Trudi Craggs upheld the council decision. The council said: "The use as a restaurant has resulted in odour nuisance being evident in the residential flats located above the premises and has resulted in the matter being brought to the attention of planning enforcement." They added that they were always upfront with landlords about their plans for the restaurant and "at no point" were told about any issues or informed about the unit being "unsuitable for restaurant use". Kim also explained that they tried to fix the issues regarding the holes and problems with the ventilation system, explaining that "the structural limitations of this older building made a full technical solution extremely difficult". They also rejected claims that they are "ignoring" the notice to close. Kim said: "First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere sympathy to Mr Barrett and his family. "We understand how distressing this ongoing situation must be for them, and we never intended to cause disruption to anyone's home life." We will begin the process of closing the restaurant. This is a heartbreaking decision for us. We have poured our energy, savings, and passion into creating a business Kim Dinh They added: "We have never intended to ignore enforcement — rather, we awaited the outcome of our planning application before taking irreversible steps to close the business, which would have had serious financial consequences for our family. "We will, of course, comply with the latest directive and begin the process of closing the restaurant. "This is a heartbreaking decision for us. We have poured our energy, savings, and passion into creating a business that contributes to the local area. "We worry this will represent a loss of cultural diversity and community offering in the neighbourhood." Bosses also called on councils across Scotland to share "complex histories" with small businesses planning on moving into new premises. The City of Edinburgh Council has been approached for comment.
Scotsman
08-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
19 brilliant class photos as Edinburgh pupils prepare to say goodbye to primary school
And for hundreds of young people across Edinburgh, the end of June will also mark a milestone moment in their lives as they say goodbye to primary school and prepare to move up to secondary school in August. To mark the special occasion, the Edinburgh Evening News has visited schools across the city to capture Primary 7 class photos and pupils' final days in primary school. Take a look through the first of our Primary 7 Yearbook galleries below and see if you can spot any familiar faces. 1 . P7 Yearbook 2025 Abbeyhill Primary School | National World Photo Sales 2 . P7 Yearbook 2025 Balgreen Primary School | National World Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghSchools
