Edinburgh Diwali hosts its annual celebration of the festival of lights tomorrow (Sunday 3rd November), one of several fireworks events taking place the weekend before Bonfire Night. This year will be ...

Portobello Town Hall role as a community centre has been traced back to 1914 and it continues to that end today. Porty Town Hall is managed and developed by a charity called Portobello Central SCIO.

Bar (with a penchant for cocktails) and restaurant opposite the new complex at St James Quarter. DJs every weekend and pub quiz every Thursday from 8pm. Open daily 11am - 1pm.

Edinburgh New Town Cookery School offers a range of courses for different levels of ability, from chefs to homemakers and students to food enthusiasts.

A community centre available for hire, Braidwood Centre is located near the centre of town.