r/Edinburgh 20h ago

Rant Ideas for how to make life difficult for the pro-lifers outside the National Gallery?

184 Upvotes

Got handed a leaflet by a pro-lifer while on a date with my lovely partner who herself has pro-lifer parents. I immediately tore up the leaflet when I realised what it was but am trying to think of other ways of going back to be a general nuisance. Thinking of pitching a chair in front of their "Project Truth" tent and chatting to anyone who goes near them first but am open to better ideas :)


r/Edinburgh 4h ago

Discussion Locks

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I know this is a thing in lots of places. But when did it start here? I don’t recall such an abundance of these locks at the News Steps before. Have I missed something? Is it recent? Should they be removed?


r/Edinburgh 3h ago

Rant So sick of littering

89 Upvotes

Just a rant but I’m so sick of watching people just drop their litter everywhere.
Had to stop a guy today who just dumped his takeaway cup on the ground about 5 feet from a bin.

Why are people so scaffy??


r/Edinburgh 4h ago

Question A350 flying over central Edinburgh under 3,000 ft

44 Upvotes

Anybody else catch the Airbus A350-900 Emirates flight flying over central Edinburgh under 3,000 ft just now? I don't think I've ever seen a large commercial aircraft fly at such a low height in central Edinburgh before.

As of the time of writing this, it's the #1 tracked flight on Flightradar24.


r/Edinburgh 11h ago

News Young people in Edinburgh and Lothians encouraged to take up Meningitis B vaccine offer as drop-in clinics open

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r/Edinburgh 1h ago

Question Paint splash on Laura’s Kitchen?

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I walk through William Street everyday and noticed paint on Laura’s Kitchen. Anyone know about this?


r/Edinburgh 17h ago

Festivals Edinburgh Festivals (and Fringe) sticky: post everything here

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Please post anything and everything related to the Fringe and all of Edinburgh's festivals in this thread keep the sub clear of multiple posts.

There is also a sub specific to the fringe: /r/EdinburghFringe

Answers to a lot of questions can be found using the links below:

Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, 17 – 26 July.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 7 – 29 August.

Edinburgh International Festival, 7 – 30 August.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 7 – 31 August.

Edinburgh International Film Festival, 13 – 19 August.

Edinburgh Art Festival, 14 – 30 August.

Edinburgh International Book Festival, 15 – 30 August.

Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival, 21 – 31 October.

General tourist questions should be posted in the tourism megathread/sticky.

This sub does not permit advertising of shows or allow threads about buying & selling tickets.


r/Edinburgh 4h ago

Discussion Voi bike has been dumped in portobello for about two months — any tips to get it removed

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I’ve e-mailed support and texted support through the Voi app but it’s still here in porty, is there any other ways to notify Voi about the bike?


r/Edinburgh 2h ago

Other Volunteering with animals

3 Upvotes

Hi,

Does anyone know anywhere currently looking for a volunteer to help with animals?

I came out of the psych ward a couple of weeks ago. My psychiatrist has mentioned volunteering with animals a couple of times.

I have never had a pet and I have no experience with animals so would need to be for beginners.


r/Edinburgh 18h ago

Rant Seagulls on Leven street

4 Upvotes

Was anyone else woken up this morning by a horrific group of seagulls circling something on Leven street? I’ve never seen or heard anything like it haha


r/Edinburgh 13h ago

Question Inverleith smell

1 Upvotes

Does anyone know why Inverleith has smelled like manure for the last couple of days? Can’t think of any farms or fields nearby


r/Edinburgh 11h ago

Other Domestic Cleaner Recommendations?

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Hi, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a domestic cleaner? I'm looking for a regular biweekly clean and have had no luck from facebook so thought I would try here!

Looking for a small business/single person (not a large agency like Maid2Clean) that are reliable, trustworthy and communicative. Must have insurance and ideally provide their own cleaning products. Thank you!


r/Edinburgh 1h ago

Discussion Voi Bikes out of maps

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How do people get their Voi bikes outside the bounds of the map? I’ve seen so many in portobello and I want to know if people are hacking the bikes are how they manage to get them out of the map


r/Edinburgh 5h ago

Resource Best place to post free items?

0 Upvotes

Just wondering which sites are best for posting items that can’t be donated (diy tools etc)?


r/Edinburgh 3h ago

Discussion Driving Instructors in Edinburgh city?

0 Upvotes

Hey, I’m looking to start lessons soon. I live in Leith, so am looking for instructors in this area. I’m looking to price them up and see what works out most affordable and best value etc.
I’ve read multiple reviews online about some, but would like an honest review if possible!!!


r/Edinburgh 11h ago

Discussion Any advice if it could be fixed by DIY or must seek help of professional? Birds ate almost every one! Thank you!

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r/Edinburgh 2h ago

Discussion Recommendations for a good chicken pot pie

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I have found myself randomly craving a chicken pot pie (yes, in this weather!), where can I get a good one?