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An elephant visited Leith Library in 1976<\/p>\n

This is part of the fascinating history of libraries in a new exhibition which opens on Friday at the National Library of Scotland. <\/p>\n

Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"\/An elephant in Leith Library 14 January 1976<\/p>\n

The Edinburgh Fringe app is live<\/p>\n

Download the app which will help you decide which shows to book \u2013 and help you to book them. <\/p>\n

This is the page here<\/a> that you need if you have an iPhone or Android phone. Follow the instructions and Shake to Search!<\/p>\n

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Edinburgh 900<\/p>\n

An Edinburgh 900 exhibition celebrating the capital\u2019s sporting heritage is opening today at St James Quarter \u2013 at least it is on Leith Street next to Mor Bakery. <\/p>\n

The exhibition is showcasing the City of Leisure theme with highlights from three Edinburgh Leisure displays. <\/p>\n

Discover Edinburgh\u2019s 27 year history in promoting active lifestyles in Edinburgh and find out more about the history of the city\u2019s Victorian swimming pools. <\/p>\n

Admission is free and no booking is required.<\/p>\n

More information here<\/a><\/p>\n

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St Columba\u2019s Hospice Furniture Centre<\/p>\n

St Columba\u2019s Hospice Care, a leading provider of palliative and holistic care across Edinburgh and the Lothians, has officially opened its brand-new Furniture Centre in Bonnington. This new social enterprise marks the latest step in the hospice\u2019s commitment to sustainable fundraising, following the recent launch of a caf\u00e9 and second-hand bookshop in North Berwick.<\/p>\n

The Furniture Centre offers high-quality second-hand furnishings donated by members of the local community, including sofas, bookshelves, dining sets, rugs, artwork and even electrical goods. All profits will directly support the hospice\u2019s mission to provide care for people living with life-limiting conditions and their families.<\/p>\n

Jon Heggie, Director of Income Generation at St Columba\u2019s Hospice Care, said:\u201cWith ongoing financial pressures across the hospice sector, we\u2019re always exploring new ways to diversify our income. Every new initiative helps us meet the rising demand for our services and the Furniture Centre is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds, recycle quality furniture, and give back to the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery item donated, and every sale made helps fund care for people facing life-limiting conditions. We\u2019re grateful to our local community, not just for donating their items, but for shopping with us too. Their support is what makes our care possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thanks to a partnership with logistics platform Boxmove, the Centre offers convenient collection and delivery services throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Donations can be booked free online, and furniture purchases can include delivery starting from just \u00a325.<\/p>\n

www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk\/shop\/furniture-centre<\/a><\/p>\n

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At Collective<\/p>\n

On Wednesday Collective will open a new programme, Panorama: New Views of a City, running\u00a0from Wednesday 9 July to Sunday 21 December 2025.<\/p>\n

Inspired by the work of Irish artist Robert Barker (1739\u20131806) \u2013 credited as inventor of the panorama \u2013 the programme invites artists and audiences to explore new ways of seeing the city of Edinburgh and our surroundings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Barker\u2019s\u00a0Panorama of Edinburgh from Calton Hill\u00a0was made in 1788, capturing a 360-degree view of the city and surrounding landscape in a continuous image. The original drawings were created from Observatory House \u2013 the oldest building on what is now Collective\u2019s site \u2013 marking Calton Hill\u2019s early role in science, astronomy and timekeeping, as well as a place for art and close observation.<\/p>\n

Two centuries on, Collective responds to this legacy with the\u00a0Panorama\u00a0programme by inviting artists to respond to the site\u2019s histories and present contexts. The Hillside Gallery will serve as a hub for reading, research, public events and activities. At its centre is a new large-scale reproduction of the 1792 aquatint of the panorama, offering a detailed view of the late 18th\u00a0century cityscape.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.collective-edinburgh.art<\/a><\/p>\n

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