Edinburgh Links : Society and Culture

• Newington Edinburgh

  A short history with some photographs relating to Newington.

  www.newington.edinburgh-scotland.biz/

• The Ferry Fair Festival

  News, general information, committee, photographs, and videos.

  www.ferryfair.co.uk/

• Craigmillar Castle

  Offers details of location, opening times, and contacts.

  www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_123&PropName=Craigmillar%20Castle

• Southside and Newington Newsblog

  Offers information and articles on news in the area.

  cameronrose.blogspot.com

• Shakti Women's Aid

  Helps black minority ethnic women who are experiencing domestic, physical or emotional abuse. Information about their refuge, resettlement support, legal advice service, and their emergency helpline.

  www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk/

• Edinburgh Community Trust

  Organisation in Scotland's capital setting up "social firms" to provide work and training for people with mental health problems. Typical businesses include catering, laundering, clothes making.

  www.socialfirms.org.uk

• The Action Group

  A voluntary organisation that has developed a range of services for people with support needs and learning disabilities and their carers throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

  www.actiongroup.org.uk/

• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Edinburgh

  An Award programme for all young people in Edinburgh providing an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development.

  www.theawardinedinburgh.org/

• Edinburgh New In Town Meetup

  A social club for those new to Edinburgh or just looking to meet new people.

  newintown.meetup.com/174/

• Edinburgh Green Party

  The Edinburgh branch of the Scottish Green Party. Includes information about campaigns, events and activities.

  www.edinburghgreens.org.uk/

• Colinton Connections

  Community site with links to local businesses, Burns Club and local golf course.

  website.lineone.net/~roryamhor/

• Edinburgh University Liberal Democrats

  Meetings, debates and campaigning.

  libdems.eusa.ed.ac.uk/

• Edinburgh the Brand

  The Edinburgh City Region Brand Project is a partnership created to establish a brand for the Edinburgh City Region. It is led by Edinburgh City Council, in conjunction with VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise.

  www.edinburghbrand.com/

• Edinburgh's Hogmanay

  The official website for Edinburgh's Hogmanay. Details of this year's programme, how to get tickets, where to stay, and what Hogmanay is all about.

  www.edinburghshogmanay.org

• Queensferry and District Community Council

  Information and issues affecting local residents.

  www.twomid.freeserve.co.uk/NEWwebsite/cc%20index.htm

• No Excuses

  A networking and social group for professional people to make new friends and take part in regular activities.

  www.no-excuses.org/

• The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

  History of the centre, pet care, how to donate or adopt a pet.

  www.edch.org.uk

• Scotlands People Centre

  Offering details of services offered, building map, accessibility options, directions and contact information. Includes on-line seat booking.

  www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk

• Edinburgh Liberal Democrats

  News and information from Lib Dems in the City of Edinburgh.

  www.edinburghlibdems.org.uk/

• Tollcross Online

  Community website for people who live or work in and around this area of Edinburgh, or are planning to visit.

  www.tollcross.org