Edinburgh Links : Society and Culture - Page 2

• The Thistle Foundation, Edinburgh

  An illustrated history and description of this institution for disabled ex-service personnel, founded in 1944. It was designed by Stuart Matthew on an informal garden court plan, with its own free-standing chapel.

  www.freewebs.com/thistlefoundation/

• 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/

• Institut Français d'Ecosse

  The French Institute offers music, theatre, exhibitions, language courses and library.

  www.ifecosse.org.uk/

• The Ferry Fair Festival

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

  www.ferryfair.co.uk/

• Black Community Development Project

  Not-for-profit organisation working to further the rights and welfare of ethnic groups; includes group and staff profiles, work carried out, and contacts.

  www.bcdp.org.uk/

• The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

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

  www.edch.org.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

• 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/

• Save Our Old Town

  A campaign to raise awareness of development threats to the Canongate and Old Town of Edinburgh. It is run by the Canongate Community Forum, a group of concerned residents and friends of the Old Town.

  www.eh8.org.uk/

• UNISON City of Edinburgh Branch

  Trade union organisation.

  www.unison-edinburgh.org.uk

• Saughtonhall Community Association

  Community events, local listings, history and photos of the area.

  home.freeuk.net/saughtonhall/

• Murrayfield Community Council

  Serving the communities of Belford, Belmont, Coltbridge, Craigleith, Glendevon, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Coates. Mission statement, meetings calendar, minutes and contact details.

  www.murrayfieldcc.org.uk/

• Edinburgh New In Town Meetup

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

  newintown.meetup.com/174/

• South Edinburgh Crime Prevention Panel

  One of twenty CP Panels in the Lothian and Borders Police Area.

  www.secpp.org.uk/

• Power of 5

  Volunteer Centre Edinburgh's portal for young people aged 16-25 and living in Edinburgh.

  powerof5.org.uk

• Edinburgh Liberal Democrats

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

  www.edinburghlibdems.org.uk/

• Edinburgh West Conservatives

  News and information concerning this constituency which covers West Edinburgh.

  www.edinburghwestconservatives.com/

• Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Liberal Democrats

  News and information from Lib Dems in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh.

  www.edinburgheastandmusselburghlibdems.org.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 Soul Mates

  Social & singles club; includes details of events and activities, membership, and contacts.

  www.edinburghsoulmates.co.uk