- British Art Show 8
- Book your pantomime tickets now
- Valentine Card from Alyn Smith MEP
- Museum of Flight
- Museum of Fire
Yesterday The Edinburgh Reporter trekked round the three venues for the British Art Show 8 which opens to the public today. The show is touring the UK and since it is only staged once every five years it is worth going along to have a look at. Do remember that it is contemporary art however and that your idea of art may well be challenged!
There is so much to see that we can only bring you a small section of the exhibitions, and you can read more here.
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Can you believe that the tickets for next year’s pantomime at the King’s Theatre go on sale on Monday?
Oh yes they do! So here is the link you need to hover about on Monday morning to get your seats for Jack and the Beanstalk. The trio of Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Andy Gray ensure that the tickets sell out quickly each year.
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Alyn Smith MEP has issued his newsletter just in time for Valentine’s Day tomorrow.
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The National Museum of Flight will open two new hangars on 25 March. An investment of £3.6 million will ensure that the Second World War hangars are now fit for the 21st century visitor.
If you join National Museums Scotland then you will get free unlimited entry to the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian as well as discounts for the café and shop. Find out more about membership here.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has announced that it will move the Museum of Fire from its iconic premises in Lauriston Place to Ratho.
This move is proving very unpopular with the public and now Lothians MSP Alison Johnstone has added her voice to the dissenters. She said: “It’s a crying shame that this iconic Edinburgh institution will be torn apart. Our city has a proud history of setting up the world’s first municipal fire service, and we should do our best to showcase this history, not hide it away in the outskirts of Edinburgh.
“The dedicated volunteers who have fought so hard to keep this museum running need to be heard. We will be doing our city a disservice if we let this important historic landmark be taken away from us.”
The MSP lodged a motion at Holyrood in January of this year to support the campaigners who are resisting the move.
Assistant Chief Officer, Lewis Ramsay, chair of the SFRS heritage committee, said earlier in the week : “We are committed to The Museum of Fire and preserving our proud history and heritage.
“As true today as it was in 1824, the primary commitment for the SFRS must be to serve and ensure the safety of the people of Scotland. This commitment is underlined by our move to a new facility in Newbridge which will better support a modern, fit for purpose service.
“We are working closely with Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council to secure a new and prominent location that will enhance the museum’s legacy, and provide visitors with an engaging and enjoyable insight to our Fire Heritage.
“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appreciates the work and dedication of our museum volunteers and we would welcome their involvement as we work towards identifying and developing the future home of the museum.
“The heritage and history of fire and rescue in Scotland is of extreme importance to the Service and we are committed to retaining the assets within the city of Edinburgh – the acknowledged birthplace of Scotland’s fire and rescue service.”
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