Tag: meadows

Scots dad-of-two has picnic in Edinburgh’s Meadows spoiled after discovering “drug den” in busy local playpark

News

Douglas Simpson - August 20, 2024

A SCOTS dad-of-two had his picnic in Edinburgh’s Meadows spoiled after discovering piles of needles in a busy local playpark. Colin Macleod was visiting the...

Continental “pissoir” open-air public loos set to be introduced in Meadows park

Scottish News

Guest - February 4, 2013

CONTINENTAL-style open air toilets are set to be introduced in one of Scotland’s most famous parks. The toilets – known by the French as “pissoirs”...

Fifty fire fighters tackle blaze above Edinburgh pub

Scottish News

Christine Lavelle - February 23, 2011

FIFTY fire fighters battled a blaze above an Edinburgh pub. The fire broke out at around 11am today (Wed) between the first floor function suite...

Rugby player brings happy ending for new bride

Deadline News Journalist - July 5, 2010

By Cara Sulieman A NEWLYWED who had waved goodbye to her wedding ring forever after losing it during a snowball fight has had it returned...

Judy Murray's American dream for Scots tennis

Deadline News Journalist - June 15, 2010

By Martin Graham JUDY Murray says Scotland must adopt America’s “tennis culture” if anyone is to follow in her son Andy’s footsteps. She helped give out...

Police brace themselves for violent clashes

Deadline News Journalist - February 17, 2010

By Cara Sulieman POLICE are on stand-by for possible violent clashes between thousands of right wing extremists and anti fascist protesters this weekend. Anti racist campaigners...