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4 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Police release CCTV image of man following serious assault on Clifton Terrace
Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their investigation into a serious assault that took place on Clifton Terrace in Edinburgh around 12am on Sunday, 2 February 2025. The man in the image is described as white, in his late 20s to mid-30s and of slim build. He was wearing a dark blue jacket, black jogging bottoms, white trainers, a black Adidas rucksack and a dark coloured baseball cap. Detective Sergeant Mark Asquith said: 'We would encourage this man, anyone who may recognise him, or anyone with information about this incident to get in touch.' Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 0034 of 2 February 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
4 hours ago
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Green flags for Edinburgh parks
Some 38 Edinburgh parks number among the 88 parks and green spaces recognised by Keep Scotland Beautiful with a Green Flag Award. Two new parks are included – Braidburn Valley Park where the Friends instructed a mural to be created, and Harrison Park both managed by The City of Edinburgh Council. Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, Seven Acres Park and Spylaw Park have all won flags for the tenth year in a row. Jamie Ormiston, Training and Accreditation Coordinator at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: 'We're delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Green Flag Awards and even more so at the increase in numbers from last year's total. 'It's fantastic to see our stalwart parks across the country recognised once again for their commitment to environmental excellence and a desire to offer visitors a safe and enjoyable place to visit. 'Our new winners have shown a similar desire and their journey is only just beginning but I look forward to many more wins in the future. 'Parks across Scotland are vital spaces for people of all ages to reconnect with nature and I'm delighted we once again have winners all over the country – including plenty of new areas – for people to enjoy during the summer months.' The parks included on the Green Flag list are as follows: Braidburn Valley Park Bloomiehall Park Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park EH17 8EX Corstorphine Hill Craigmillar Castle Park Easter Craiglockhart Hill Local Nature Reserve Fairmilehead Park Ferniehill Community Park Ferry Glen & Back Braes Figgate Park Hailes Quarry Park Harrison Park Hermitage and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve Hopetoun Crescent Garden Inverleith Park King George V Park Lauriston Castle Lochend Park London Road Gardens Morningside Park Muir Wood Park Pentland Hills Regional Park Portobello Community Garden Prestonfield Park Princes Street Gardens Ravelston Woods Local Nature Reserve and Park Rosefield Park Saughton Park Seven Acres Park Spylaw Park St Katharine's Park St Margaret's Park Starbank Park Station Road Park Victoria Park The Lawn and Central Woodlands managed by Heriot Watt University, Corstorphine Hill LNR Community Walled Garden managed by Friends of Corstorphine Hill and the garden at Royal Edinburgh Hospital managed by NHS Lothian complete the list for Edinburgh. Braidburn Valley Park mural. Photo: © 2022, Martin P. McAdam Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
10 hours ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Refurbished Perthshire properties on the market
Braemore Estates, is selling investment property in the middle of Crieff, as they launch the development at Wade Court. This is a standalone development with nine apartments priced from £162,000. Buyers can acquire these properties, fully upgraded and redecorated, at a fixed price and in turnkey condition. Crieff, a bright and pleasant commuter area, is increasingly in demand from a UK wide audience, is now one of the country's property hotspots. Offering contemporary, open plan living, Wade Court is on Commissioner Street, with south facing views across the Strathearn Valley from its upper floors. There are private parking spaces in the building's undercroft garage which also has an external store in the garage area, useful for golf clubs and bicycles. There are two bespoke apartments on the first floor currently available, a one bedroom, priced at £162,000, and a bright and spacious two bedroom apartment with open plan kitchen/dining/living room, Juliet balcony, and ensuite to the master bedroom. This desirable property is priced at £192,000. Both of these modern and well insulated apartments are complete with well fitted modern kitchens, gas central heating, NEFF and Hotpoint appliances, Power Showers, all floor coverings, and secure door entry systems. Both can also take advantage of storage space in the undercroft garage and the external store in the garage area. The two bedroom apartment has its own parking space. Externally, buyers of these apartments may use a shared access pathway all around the building, with two communal areas for sitting out to enjoy the countryside views. Crieff is one of Scotland's most attractive market towns, and living at Wade Court, is within easy walking distance of a local pharmacy, the local Co-Op supermarket, the community hospital, doctors' surgery and numerous other independent retailers including a florist, a physiotherapist, artisan bakers, new acclaimed pastry shop & café, Ems & Co, and several beauty salons and hairdressers. Leisure facilities are available at nearby Crieff Hydro Hotel which offers various dining options within its recently refurbished restaurants and bar. A short walk from Commissioner Street takes you to the town's High Street. In front of the development, construction of a new Church Hall is about to commence. Carole Cameron, from selling agents Ballantynes, said: 'Wade Court represents a not to be missed chance to acquire a modern, turnkey apartment in the heart of Crieff, an area which has become highly desirable as a lovely place to live, which is rich in amenities and fabulous lifestyle opportunities, and as a lock and go investor hotspot, perhaps for those based overseas. Competition to acquire such properties can be fierce, but we are offering fixed prices.' For further details please contact Carole at Ballantynes on 01738 441825, or 0131 457 2222. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Edinburgh Reporter
Lovely weather for the ducks
It is lovely weather for the ducks in Inverleith Park who appeared to be enjoying the rain on Monday as it was topping up the water level in the pond where they live. After the scorching weather of the last few days it turned rainy and the weather forecast for this week in Edinburgh is as follows: Tuesday High of 18° Low of 13°Sunny intervals changing to light rain by late morning Wednesday High of 23° Low of 13° Sunny intervals Thursday High of 23° Low of 16° Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime Friday High of 23° Low of 14° Sunny intervals changing to light showers by lunchtime Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Bottoms up! Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducks and ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 Ducklings in the rain at Inverleith Park Picture Alan Simpson 14 July 2025 A coot in the rain at Inverleith Park 14 July 2025 Picture Alan Simpson Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Edinburgh actor returns home with solo show
Edinburgh-born actor and writer Kathryn Marper is returning to her hometown this August with her solo show 'SH*T SHOW!', which will run at PBH's Free Fringe from 2 to 24 August. The Carlisle-based performer, who graduated with First Class Honours in Acting (Creative Performance Practice) in 2023, aims to create bold, original work that tackles difficult subjects with both humour and heart. 'SH*T SHOW!' follows Jessica, a character who struggles with therapy and her own tendency to overshare with strangers. The production is described as 'a darkly comic exploration of what happens when you're forced to confront the worst thing that ever happened to you – and discover that the person you are afterwards might be someone worth fighting for.' Marper, who also studied HND in Musical Theatre at MGA Academy of Performing Arts, has built an impressive portfolio since graduating. She has toured the UK and internationally with Theatre in Education shows including 'Hope', 'How are You?' and 'During the War'. Her versatility as a performer has also been showcased through UK pantomime tours of 'Oliver', 'Cinderella' and 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. A work-in-progress version of the show debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024, receiving positive feedback and encouraging Marper to further develop the show. Working alongside dramaturg and director Poppy Rowan, with sound by Tom Marper, Kathryn has created what she describes as 'an unflinching, funny, and ultimately hopeful look at survival, healing, and the messy business of being human – a story that every woman will recognise.' In June, SH*T SHOW! had a successful run at Fringe Theatrefest Barnstaple receiving glowing reviews from both critics and audiences. The Fringe Theatrefest Blog described it as 'a furious feminist tour de force,' while audience members have praised it as 'powerful, impactful, raw, entertaining' and 'heartbreakingly hilarious, genius and important.' The production comes with a content warning as it deals with serious issues including sexual assault, mental health and violence, but Marper's approach combines raw honesty with dark comedy to create a piece that audiences have found both moving and empowering. 'SH*T SHOW!' will be performed at Carbon (Room 3), 208 Cowgate, Edinburgh, daily at 7:55pm (except Mondays) from 2nd to 24th August as part of PBH's Free Fringe. The 55-minute show offers Edinburgh audiences the chance to see a powerful piece of theatre that addresses important contemporary issues while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. For a local performer returning to her roots, bringing such a personal and impactful show to the Edinburgh Fringe represents both a homecoming and a bold artistic statement about the power of theatre to explore our most challenging experiences with courage and hope. Like this: Like Related
