Community Stories
There are also unsung heroes in every neighborhood, people who volunteer their time, energy, and passion to make a positive impact. They are the local business owners, volunteers, and community leaders who work tocreate spaces of belonging, connection, and support. To honour these individuals, Community Week:Celebrating Everyday Heroes premieres in two weeks with inspiring […]
Independent local businesses are the heartbeat of any community, and at the hub of Leith, Edinburgh, is one shop that is demonstrating just how important they can be. Leith Bottle Shop, on Great Junction Street, is not only a shop, it’s a hub for craft beer enthusiasts, wine specialists, and community heroes. As part […]
At Heartsong Live, we believe in shining a light on everyday heroes, ordinary people doing extraordinary things to impact their communities. As part of Community Week, we’re featuring inspiring stories of individuals who have turned their passions into meaningful contributions. Today, we feature Lisa Brown, owner of Bob Dog Groomers, a small but mighty […]
A Green Dream Turns into Community Impact In a world where sustainability becomes increasinglyimportant, small businesses that have eco-friendly values at their heart truly stand out. One such business is Green Meadows in Newington and its sister shop, Green Leith on Elm Row. Founded by Simon, an environmental designer with a passion for tropical plants, […]
At the heart of every successful community are individuals who bring passion, dedication, and a quest for excellence. Continuing with Heartsong Live Radio’s Community Week: Celebrating Everyday Heroes, the focus shifts to Andrew and Martha, the people behind Edinburgh Honey, a family-run business at 178 Easter Road, Leith, Edinburgh, with a beekeeping tradition of […]
In the centre of Leith, a unique charity leaves its mark on the lives of people with learning disabilities. As part of our community week, we shine the spotlight on All Together Edinburgh, located at 87 Leith Walk, is not your average charity shop, it’s also a training centre that provides individuals with the retail […]
Heartsong Live Radio – Scotland’s number one online Christian station – is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Throughout the week we will be playing audio clips from some of the people who have been inspired by the station in the past five years. We will also be hearing from some of the many guests we’ve had […]
Edinburgh singer-songwriter and worship leader Fiona Crow is Under the Spotlight this week on Heartsong Live Radio. Every Wednesday and Friday at 12noon GMT, Welsh worship recording artist Rob Westall and former Phantom of the Opera star Katy Treharne, shine a virtual spotlight on scriptures, songs and special guests. Fiona Crow, who is also worship […]
Aberdeen-based theologian and Church of Scotland minister the Rev Professor John Swinton, has been appointed to the role of Queen’s Chaplain. Professor Swinton is to be one of 10 Royal Chaplains in Scotland. The role, which dates back to the 15th century, sees members of the Chapel Royal taking part in formal state occasions and […]
An Edinburgh church has won a top award for its environmental work. Members of Greenbank Parish Church were presented with an Eco-Congregation Scotland Gold Award. The church’s Eco-Group were commended for the wide range of work that they have been involved in for many years that benefits people at home and abroad in sustainable, practical […]
A Scottish church that featured in the popular TV drama Outlander has closed. Old High Church in Inverness was formally closed as a place of worship following a special service yesterday. The Church of Scotland property on the banks of the River Ness is to be sold, as it was not financially viable to maintain […]
