Hey! Nashy here 👋
Welcome to your weekly Thriving Newsletter!
Keeping you up to date with what’s happening in the city, highlighting local businesses, events and being your ‘boots on the ground’ telling Edinburgh stories and finding hidden gems.
A big week for the Edinburgh Capitals Ice Hockey team as they were crowned Scottish Champs! More on that below!
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This week's newsletter includes:
🔥New business SHOUT OUT!
🏪 Local business highlights
🏠Guess the property price
📅 This weekend’s events
Let's get into it! 👇
THERE’S A NEW SPOT IN TOWN!
📚The Cookbook Shop opens its doors this weekend on Haddington Place.
Scotland's only dedicated culinary bookshop, founded by Edinburgh couple Martyn and Liz Bryson.
Thousands of cookbooks, local makers, food events and a proper community space built around the love of food. This is exactly the kind of independent business Edinburgh needs. Go show them some love this weekend. 🧡
🏒 Edinburgh Capitals - Have You Discovered Them Yet?
🏒 Edinburgh’s Ice Hockey Team - The Caps!
I went to my first Caps game in December with the family and it's safe to say we are ALL IN!
We've been back to Murrayfield Ice Rink several times since and my kids have even had a go at ice hockey training. The community around this club is something else. From the Caledonia Steel Queens women's team to the junior players and the fans. Everyone is welcoming, passionate and proud!
A sell out crowd brings 3,000 fans through the doors, the majority from Edinburgh and the Lothians. The atmosphere is electric, something you have to experience yourself.
I've been shouting about the Caps on socials for a while now because more locals need to discover this team. A night at the hockey is one of the best family nights out in the city. Full stop. Plus you can also have a go at ice skating for FREE after each game (boot hire £4pp).
And to any local businesses reading this. The Edinburgh Capitals are a seriously untapped opportunity. The community, the reach, the loyalty of the fanbase. If you can sponsor locally, this club deserves to be on your radar.
Let's get behind them Edinburgh. 🏒
🏡 Edinburgh Property - Can you guess the value?
46/7 Dalmeny Street, Leith, EH6 8RG - 2 bed, third floor flat for sale.
Forming part of a traditional tenement, this light and airy 3rd floor flat is situated within the highly sought after area of Leith. The property is close to an abundance of excellent amenities and within easy reach of St James’s Square and the fashionable Shore area with it’s many bars and restaurants.
What do you reckon?
☕️Yossi and his ‘Delishyoss’ Police Box
☕️ Coffee & Conversation
A local favourite on Broughton Road, Yossi serves local passing trade with a smile and infectious energy.
There were recent troubles due to surrounding building work however, Yossi faced this head on, with his loyal community stepping up to support him! Yossi stands strong and steady in his iconic Police Box.
Sometimes beaten by the Edinburgh weather, Yossi has to occasionally close the Police Box but overall a positive constant on the street, throwing a wave to a passing friend or chatting to a new regular.
Always a pleasure to pop by for a chat. Be sure to do the same.
📣 WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT:
Support the Makers - Samples and Seconds
If you've never been to The Shop With No Name on Broughton Place this is your weekend.
Support The Makers are taking over the space for three days with their Samples & Seconds Edit.
Think one-off samples, perfectly imperfect seconds and end-of-line gems from some of Edinburgh's best local makers and independent designers.
Ceramics, homewares, textiles, fashion and unique gifts. High quality, sustainably made and supporting small businesses right here in the city.
Running Friday 27th - Sunday 29th March. 11am - 5pm (Sunday 4pm). 🆓 Free entry
TEA-TIME TAKEOVER with FORTH 1
Forth 1 bring the party to Tropicana on Lothian Road. Friday night vibes with Boogie, Arlene, Marty and Garry Spence on the decks!
A one-off party format with fresh themes, guest DJ’s and surprise moments. Check the event details and get your crew booked in early.
Friday 27th March, 5pm onwards.
Head to the Tropicana website for tickets -see link below!
Funk Fair - Edinburgh’s Original Vintage Market is BACK!
After a long break the Funk Fair, a long standing vintage market returns with a bang!
It’s a carefully curated mix of mid-century, vintage interiors, clothing and collectables - all from independent traders - the kind of pieces people actually want to live with.
Funk Fair are relaunching with a new evening edition, Funk Fair Lates! Head over for a browse, the bar will be open and music playing, it will have a lovely after-work vibe.
Thursday 2nd April, 4pm - 8pm
Entry - £2 / £1 Consessions
📅WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND: Fri 27th – Sun 29th March
FRIDAY 27TH MARCH
🎉 Tropicana with Forth 1: Forth 1 bring the party to Tropicana on Lothian Road.
Friday night vibes from 5pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 Tropicana, Lothian Road, Edinburgh
🛍️ The Night Market UK — Biscuit Factory: 70 stalls across two floors. Indie makers, vintage finds, street food, drinks and a DJ spinning soul, disco and house all night. Dog friendly.
Friday 6pm-11pm. 🎟️ Book tickets ahead. 📍 The Biscuit Factory, 4-6 Anderson Place, Leith, EH6 5NP
SATURDAY 28TH MARCH
🛋️ Out of the Blue Flea Market: 45+ stalls of pre-loved clothes, jewellery, books, antiques and collectibles. Drinks and snacks from the Drill Hall Cafe.
Saturday 10am-3pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, EH6 8RG
🌼 Stoodio Spring Sale: One of their few sales of the year; unique vintage pieces from 45 Thistle Street at a spring discount. Dogs and families welcome.
Saturday 11am-6pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 45 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY
🥕 Edinburgh Farmers Market: Fresh Scottish produce, artisan food and independent traders in the shadow of the castle.
Saturday 9am-2pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 Castle Terrace, EH1 2EN
🛍️ Grassmarket Market: Arts, crafts, gifts and locally made food in one of Edinburgh's most iconic spots.
Saturday 10am-5pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 Grassmarket, EH1 2JR
🐟 Leith Market: Fresh produce, home bakes and local makers down at Dock Place.
Saturday 10am-4pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 Dock Place, Leith, EH6 6LU
🎧 TRiP — New Dance Night Brand new dance event at The Safari Lounge. Fresh DJs, dancefloor focused and a great atmosphere.
Saturday 8pm-12:30am. 🆓 Free. 📍 The Safari Lounge, 23 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH
SUNDAY 29TH MARCH
☕ Stockbridge Market: Artisan bread, cheese, baked goods, crafts and street food beside the Water of Leith.
Sunday 10am-4pm. 🆓 Free. 📍 Saunders Street, Stockbridge, EH3 6TQ
🏃♀️ Run For Her — March Meet-up: Women-only run (16+) at your own pace. Run out 30 mins, turn back. Followed by coffee, treats and a talk from Anita Edwards on women's health, plus Q&A.
Sunday 10am-12pm. 🆓 Free.
That's your lot for this week!
Coming up next week…. an interview with a local business owner!
Thank you SO much for your support. Abby and I loved putting together this weeks edition. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed writing it.
Know a business or owner that deserves a shout-out? Reply to this e-mail and let us know!
Our Newsletter is a place to shine a spotlight on the many brilliant local businesses on our doorstep and to keep you in the loop on local events and what’s happening in and around Edinburgh.
Let us know if you end up visiting any of the above and how your day went down!
The best bit? This community is shaped by you! So get out there, spend local and we'll see you around the city.
Nashy & Abs