Neil Chalmers and Grant Aitken smiling at the camera after the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Neil and Grant’s Story: Running with a purpose – from couch to 5K to marathon

For Neil and Grant the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 marked another milestone in their ongoing commitment to supporting our treasured NHS – and another year of running with purpose.

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Midwife at Lothian Birth Centre

Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. At the Lothian Birth Centre, the amazing team works tirelessly […]

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Three children feeding a llama as part of a trip for young people with a cancer diagnosis

Making a difference for children living with cancer

Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.

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Anna Hitchen running Edinburgh Marathon Festival

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 / Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026

Run the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian

Registration is now open for EMF 2026! Take advantage of our heavily discounted charity places and early bird promo and pledge to raise the minimum suggested sponsorship for your run distance.

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21 September 2025 / Edinburgh

Women’s 10K – Edinburgh

Far more than just a 10K …. Whether you’re running for a loved one, for your own wellbeing, or to […]

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Men running along a path with Edinburgh Skyline in the background

21 September 2025 / Edinburgh

Men’s 10K – Edinburgh

Whether you’re running for a loved one, for your own wellbeing, or to support our incredible NHS Lothian staff and […]

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30 November 2024 / Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North EH5 1NF

FACE Winter Fair

Come along to our annual FACE Winter Fair, organised by the volunteers who support our FACE Cancer Fund. Lots of […]

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a woman and man abseiling down the Forth Rail Bridge

13 October 2024 / Forth Rail Bridge

Forth Rail Bridge Abseil

**This event is now closed** This is your unique chance to abseil S.A.S style off the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. […]

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NHS Lothian staff celebrating the NHS Big Tea at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People

5 July 2024

NHS Big Tea

Raise a mug, have some fun and say ‘Happy Birthday NHS’. Thanks to everyone who took part in the NHS […]

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Portrait of Chloe Brain

Chloe Brain

“This is where I go to take a breather, have lunch, sunbathe – it’s a very good sunbathing spot because it’s a courtyard so there’s no wind really and it gets hot, which I like. Sometimes I’ll call my mum.”

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