The ScotRail Alliance has launched a £400,000 Cycle Fund, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access and facilities for cyclists at Scotland’s railway stations. Over the next four years, £100,000 a year will be made available to local councils and community organisations. This funding will be used to deliver projects which contribute to…
Statement from Prentice Coaches: In order to end speculation, we can confirm that, subject to approval by the Scottish Traffic Commissioner, we intend launching a new version of the 108 service between Haddington and Fort Kinnaird on Monday 15th of August. For legal reasons we can make no further comment, nor release timetable information, until…
Former world champion Formula One racing driver, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, is to make a rare appearance in Scotland during November when he will talk about his personal experiences of living with dyslexia at Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Musselburgh, East Lothian. The special public event, which will take place on Wednesday 26th November, aims…
Christmas is coming early this year for Scottish students, thanks to a massive 50 per cent discount on tickets from Scotland’s Railway. They will be able to take advantage of half price travel on any off-peak ScotRail service until 24 December. And, the train operator is getting into the festive spirit even more by simplifying…
Meadowmill Bing Enterprise (MBE) has announced that it is seeking to appoint an operator for the forthcoming Prestonpans railway, which will connect the base of the Meadowmill Bing with restaurant at the top of the former spoil heap. MBE chief executive Pilar Lofo said: “This is a significant step forward in the Meadowmill Funicular”. “Over…
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is a nationwide event which supports and promotes Scotland’s produce and the people who grow, make, cook and sell it. Once again, the Fortnight is encouraging the great Scottish public to take part by changing just one thing (#onethingfortnight) about how much Scottish food and drink they buy and eat….
“I’ve Been Everywhere” was written by Australian country singer Geoff Mack in 1959, and made popular by Lucky Starr in 1962. Over the years, it has been adapted numerous times by several artists including this spectacular version by Canadian Hank Snow using American places (see video below). We thought it might be fun to have…
The organisers of Gardening Scotland – the country’s national outdoor living show and garden festival – have launched a brand-new, nation-wide competition to find Scotland’s best gardener, and people in East Lothian are being urged to apply. The Gardener of the Year award is open to anyone with a passion for creating inspiring outdoor spaces,…
You can organise the best event in the world, but if no-one knows about it, it’s unlikely to be a success. Here are a few tips on how to spread the word about your East Lothian events. Firstly, draft an outline of the key details of your event, e.g. Name of the event (e.g. East…
During a tough and testing year for many, the 2020 Self Management Awards went ahead for the first time virtually, with local charity ANAM CARA being announced as the Winner of the Self Management in the Community Awards – a testament to their work within both East and Midlothian. Held virtually on ZOOM, the awards…
