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Norstat 20-23 Oct seat projection (vs 2026 election); AMS Ideal seats:+-

SNP ~ 53 (-5); 39
Labour ~ 21 (+4); 22
Green ~ 17 (+2); 20
Conservative ~ 15 (+3); 17
Reform ~ 12 (-5); 16
Lib Dem ~ 9 (-1); 11
Restore ~ 2 (+2); 4

(Projection caveats: ballotbox.scot/projections)
"Map of projected seats. Constituencies are 49 SNP, 0 RUK, 7 LAB, 2 GRN, 7 CON, 8 LD, 0 RST. Regional list seats are 4 SNP, 12 RUK, 14 LAB, 15 GRN, 8 CON, 1 LD, 2 RST. Lead party per region is Central and Lothians West SNP, Edinburgh and Lothians East SNP, Glasgow SNP, Highlands and Islands SNP, Mid and Fife SNP, North East SNP, South SNP, West SNP. Gallagher Index is 10.2 - a lower index means a more proportional result. Map of projected runners up and margins. Constituency runner ups are SNP 22, Conservative 8, Labour 32, Lib Dem 2, Green 4, Reform UK 5. In percentage terms, constituency margins of victory are 24 below 5, 19 between 5 and 10, 22 between 10 and 20, 8 above 20. Closest runner up for last list seat in each region is Central and Lothians West Green, Edinburgh and Lothians East Conservative, Glasgow Reform UK, Highlands and Islands Reform UK, Mid and Fife Reform UK, North East Green, South Lib Dem, West Restore.
November 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
froglife.bsky.social
On 13th October, our Coalface to Wildspace: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and the Lothians project joined Upmo at Gorebridge Community Cares!

They explored pond locations, coloured frog and newt pictures, and built birdhouses.

Thank you for having us.
October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
geckofundraising.bsky.social
The fund is in its tenth year and the top award has been raised to £3,000. The Edinburgh and the Lothians round was featured on 7 October. https://www.aldi.co.uk/scottishsportfund
November 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
froglife.bsky.social
Our #CoalfaceToWildspace: Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire & The Lothians team were recently back on site at Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust to continue with the pond dig.

Check out those #pumpkins!
October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
Police Scotland responded to 144 firework-related incidents on October 31 with the force preparing for its biggest challenge since Donald Trump's visit
Hallowe'en horror as public attacked with fireworks in Glasgow and Lothians
www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
November 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM
thenewarab.bsky.social
Two Scottish politicians, SNP MP Lara Bird (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry) and Green MSP Kate Nevens (Edinburgh and Lothians East), were stopped by Israeli authorities while trying to enter the West Bank from Jordan and held for around eight hours on 26 October, according to The National.
October 27, 2026 at 8:11 AM
katebyrne.bsky.social
Yes, but it’s not the same as today. The borders were in different places. South-east Scotland, as far as the Lothians was once part of the Kingdom of Northumbria & that part was once under English stewardship. Parts of Cumbria were in the kingdom of Strathclyde.
November 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
edinreporter.bsky.social
The astronomical night sky over Edinburgh and the Lothians in November

There is a lot going on in the November sky with conjunctions, occultations, a supermoon and Voyager 1 reaches an astonishing milestone in unmanned spaceflight....
The astronomical night sky over Edinburgh and the Lothians in November
There is a lot going on in the November sky with conjunctions, occultations, a supermoon and Voyager 1 reaches an astonishing milestone in unmanned spaceflight. The Sun leaves Libra (The Scales) on 23 November at 8:12 am andenters Scorpius (The Scorpion). Just six days later, the Sun leavesScorpius (The Scorpion) and enters Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer) on29 November at 8:36 pm. Over the course of the month, the Sun comescloser to Earth by 971,899 km. Daylight shortens from 09:13 (9.215hours) on 1 November to 07:27 (7.455 hours) on 30 November so we gain…
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
October 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM
shortbreadfairy.bsky.social
The calls were across Scotland. There are articles focussing on Glasgow & the Lothians. As expected. I wish these eejit thugs would just pish off to pish off 🏝 but Police Scotland have praised the public 👇

www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happe...
Police Scotland has thanked communities across the country for making sure Halloween 2026 passed without serious incident.
Police Scotland has thanked communities across the country for making sure Halloween 2026 passed without serious incident.
www.scotland.police.uk
November 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
weirdinthewade.bsky.social
It was such an honour to write the foreword to W J Gilbert @EerieEdinburgh.bsky.social 's latest book The Night Shift: True Hauntings all about haunted hospitals and care settings in Scotland! You can grab the book on Amazon but be warned its very scary!
Book cover for The Night Shift: True Hauntings — a dark hospital corridor lit green with a blurred ghostly figure, subtitle "From Scotland's hospitals and care homes" and author credit WJ Gilbert. Table of contents page listing chapters for Scottish regions (Lanarkshire; Dundee; Edinburgh & the Lothians; Fife; The Borders; Aberdeen; Angus; The Highlands; Ayrshire; Dumfries & Galloway; Glasgow) and a foreword by Nat Doig, with page numbers alongside each entry.
October 29, 2026 at 5:33 PM
joshpizpom.bsky.social
The Scottish Greens have hit back after the Israeli embassy in London accused one of their MSPs of planning to engage in “intentional provocation for social media clout”. 

@heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2669216...
Israeli embassy accuses Edinburgh MSP of ‘provocation for for social media clout'
Edinburgh and Lothians East MSP Kate Nevens was refused entry to the West Bank last Monday, alongside SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry Lara Bird.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
edinburghbug.bsky.social
HINT @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social etc.

Lovemybus Youth Programme has reached 15,000+ kids in Scotland. Nearly 5,000 in Tayside recently; Aberdeen Council-funded sessions soon.

Phenomenon @staceyoflaherty.bsky.social will do 2 local sessions voluntarily and needs funding for Edinburgh & Lothians.
October 28, 2026 at 10:19 AM
jordanpfot.bsky.social
Did anything come of this

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scottish Labour leadership candidate promises to intervene in MSP selection row
Michael Marra said he would make sure local members in Edinburgh receive the answers to questions after questions were raised on how Irshad Ahmed topped the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional List.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
October 26, 2026 at 10:23 AM
scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
The SNP MP for Broughty Ferry and the Edinburgh and Lothians East MSP took to social media to complain about being stopped from entering the West Bank, which British nationalists are told only to travel there if it is 'essential.'
Lara Bird and Kate Nevens accused of 'performative stunt' over Palestine travel
www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
October 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
yunod.sustainabletranslator.scot
'Lara Bird, the SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, and Kate Nevens, a Green MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, had both been attempting to enter the West Bank via Jordan when they were stopped by Israeli authorities and held for around eight hours'
October 26, 2026 at 6:28 PM
sacrosafeharbour.bsky.social
Lunar is an all-female team supporting cis and trans women who have or are currently selling sex. The team meets women where they are with judgement-free, emotional support.

Learn more: www.safeharbour.scot/lunar/
Lunar
Lunar is an Edinburgh-based service supporting cisgender (cis) and transgender (trans) women selling or exchanging sex in, or based in, Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders.
www.safeharbour.scot
October 26, 2026 at 6:29 PM
riverlevelsuk.bsky.social
🙂 Back to normal at Edinburgh and Lothians
The Flood Alert for Edinburgh and Lothians is no longer in force. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel. Message issued by: Scottish Environment Protection Agency
dlvr.it
October 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
sdplumbingandheating.com
Transform your home with a stunning new bathroom from Edinburgh’s trusted family-run specialists, SD Plumbing & Heating!

From sleek designs & installations, we bring your vision to life across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
app.sdplumbingandheating.com/offer/bathro... #bathroom #edinburgh #design
October 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
riverlevelsuk.bsky.social
❕ Flood Alert at Edinburgh and Lothians
A Flood Alert Update has been issued for Edinburgh and Lothians. Storm Austen is currently bringing persistent and heavy rain across the area, with river levels starting to respond to the rainfall. Significant river flooding impacts are possible through the remainder of Friday and into Saturday, with surface water impacts also possible. Impacts could include flooding of roads, properties and disruption to transport and infrastructure. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel. Message issued by: Scottish Environment Protection Agency
dlvr.it
October 23, 2026 at 2:42 PM
montrose.bsky.social
Source: Edinburgh News
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Met Office upgrades Edinburgh and Lothians weather warning as storms to batter region
There are warnings that Storm Boelo could bring disruption to the region with winds of up to 80mph to blow through
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October 23, 2026 at 12:24 PM
riverlevelsuk.bsky.social
❕ Flood Alert at Edinburgh and Lothians
A Flood Alert Update has been issued for Edinburgh and Lothians. Significant impacts from river flooding are possible throughout Friday and into the early hours of Saturday due to Storm Austen bringing persistent and heavy rainfall to the region. Impacts could include flooding of roads, properties and parts of communities and significant disruption to transport and infrastructure. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel. Message issued by: Scottish Environment Protection Agency
dlvr.it
October 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
riverlevelsuk.bsky.social
❕ Flood Alert at Edinburgh and Lothians
A Flood Alert has been issued for Edinburgh and Lothians. Significant impacts from river flooding are possible throughout Friday and into the early hours of Saturday due to Storm Austen bringing consistent and heavy rainfall to the region. Impacts could include flooding of roads, properties and parts of communities and significant disruption to transport and infrastructure. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. This Flood Alert was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel. Message issued by: Scottish Environment Protection Agency
dlvr.it
October 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
electionmaps.uk
➡️ | Amanda Bland MSP (Central Scotland and Lothians West) has resigned from Reform and will now sit as an Independent.

Labour are now the 2nd largest party in Holyrood (17 seats), with Reform falling to 3rd (16 Seats).
October 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
cifarch.bsky.social
Booking has opened for the annual Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders Archaeology Conference, on 21 November at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, organised by The City of Edinburgh Council, East Lothian Council & Scottish Borders Council: https://ow.ly/UySQ50ZZorX

#archaeology #archaeologyscotland
October 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
ballotbox.scot
Amanda Bland (MSP for Central Scotland and Lothians West) has become the first MSP to quit Reform, for reasons as yet unknown.

Telt ye's the numbers would be down before Christmas! (I am back from holiday now but catchup on by-elections in that period will come after I'm rested up)
October 19, 2026 at 10:19 AM