Edinburgh Mela

Scotland's premier festival of world music, dance, fashion, food and family fun in the heart of Edinburgh.

[Sir Geoff Palmer @SirGeoffPalmer]

Our History: Sitting by the Scottish Pentlands looking at the old and the new. The old...one side of a cross of trees planted by Trotter to look like a T. Trotter was Dundas’ clerk. Trotter helped Dundas to take £m from the Navy. Dundas resigned after he was impeached in 1806...

[Sir Geoff Palmer @SirGeoffPalmer]

Please visit the Great Tapestry of Scotland…Welcome to Scotland’s Story: Nice trip from Penicuik to Galashiels to see this great work of art and history which is next to a ‘One Watt’ campus.

[Sir Geoff Palmer @SirGeoffPalmer]

Our History: Full support for UNESCO’s Remembering of the Abolition of the Slave Trade. But we must remember that the cruel enslavement of African people as chattel was not only about the abolition of the slave trade…

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Just 76.5% of attendees at A&E in NHS Lothian were seen with 4 hours.

This is serious. More constituents are being denied the speedy healthcare that they need.

The people of Edinburgh and Lothians deserve better from this SNP Government.

https://t.co/PkAekdUHf8

[Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council @ELRECUK]

A huge welcome to our Kickstart Team 🙌

#kickstarter #kickstarteam #employmentopportunities #scheme #elrec #charity #edinburgh #uk

[Sir Geoff Palmer @SirGeoffPalmer]

My sister...our fight...honoured.

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

The search is on for Local Heroes across Scotland who've made a positive difference to the lives of others.

If you know someone whose efforts over the last year deserve to be recognised, get in touch with any of your 8 MSPs now!

https://t.co/iajmNRk7mm

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

It was lovely to meet @Edinsouthfc coaches and the kids this morning at the Football ⚽️ 🥅 Summer Camp at Drum Park.

It’s evident that many sports facilities are unaffordable in Edinburgh. Building new homes is great but we must also include safe, affordable spaces for children

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Join us at #EdinburghClimateFestival @EdClimateFest this Saturday from 12pm to 7pm at Leith Links East. #edinburgh #takeaction #ecofriendly #event

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Had a great time at the #EdinburghClimateFestival in Leith Links today. Good turnout and great weather. Spoke to many stall holders who were delighted. Well done to all the organisers 👏👏👏

@ELRECUK @ScotGovNetZero
#ClimateEmergency #ClimateChange #StopClimateCrisis

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Great turnout at ELREC’s Climate challenge festival, plenty stalls and people happy to be out again. Everyone in solidarity with the current Climate crisis, in it together, let’s do our part. Thank you to everyone. #climateaction #cop26

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Another busy Friday for ELREC. We have managed to support 30 vulnerable families. Thanks to a great team of volunteers for making this possible. #ELRECFoodSupport #unity

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

ELREC say thank you to their volunteers https://t.co/pieCGxqcpO via @EdinReporter

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Proud to see the work @IRScotland, Blackhall Mosque and Unity are doing to support the vulnerable people in Edinburgh. They are currently making 500 packs to be distributed. Keep up the good work.
@IslamicReliefUK

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Following up a traffic issue in South Queensferry. Visit to see how outrageous @transcotland decision not to give access for housing development! Road access will be in a low traffic area, national cycle route and safe route to school. To top it all knocking down mature trees!!!

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

I was honoured to cut the ribbon and meet @RSPBScotland @EdinburghSwifts Team & artist @natashanumbernine by the Swift Mural at Leith Links - part of #EdinburghSwiftCity project that aims to protect swifts by putting up nest boxes and raising awareness of these fascinating birds

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Thank you @claire1grant for my visit to @NewhailesNTS @N_T_S a great place, open and welcoming for the community.

#NationalTrustForScotland

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

Glad to speak yesterday with @HeatherFisken and @SusieFitton @InclusionScot to discuss the importance of removing the many barriers disabled people encounter to be fully included in all aspects of society across Scotland and making sure their voices are heard.

[Foysol Choudhury MBE @FoysolChoudhury]

It was nice to catch up with Anwar bhai & family during his holiday in Edinburgh

Anwar Choudhury is a British diplomat of Bangladeshi origin, who is currently Director for Consular Strategy. He was Governor of the Cayman Islands. Prior to that, he was British Ambassador to Peru

[Sarah Boyack @SarahBoyack]

A fantastic mural which illustrates the amazing journeys made by swifts. & important message about the difference nature & biodiversity targets would make. Thanks for the briefing @RSPBScotland