Avril Campbell

Edinburgh

Freelance journalist who likes the occasional round of golf at Gullane. Writes for the Musselburgh Courier. All views my own.

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Articles

Another serving of Scottish Curry Awards glory for top county restaurant

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Harka Karki, owner of the Gurkha Bar and Restaurant, and his family celebrate the restaurant winning two accolades at the Scottish Curry Awards 2025 (Image: Contributed) A Musselburgh restaurant is celebrating a double victory at the 17th Scottish Curry Awards 2025. The award-winning Gurkha Bar and Restaurant, on North High Street, was named Indian Restaurant of the Year (South East) and Organiser’s Choice Restaurant of the Year.
Musselburgh: toilets to close early due to repeated vandalism

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

The toilets at Fisherrow Harbour in Musselburgh will now close early due to repeated vandalism. Photo: East Lothian Council Facebook page The toilets at Musselburgh's Fisherrow Harbour are closing early each evening due to repeated incidents of vandalism. They now shut at 5pm instead of the usual 8pm, East Lothian Council confirmed. The facilities reopened on Saturday after damage caused the previous week. Toilet rolls had been stolen and set alight at the nearby beach.
Church hosts day of art, story and song later this month

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Musselburgh Congregational Church. Image: Google Maps A ‘CREATE & Celebrate!’ event is being held at Musselburgh Congregational Church. Art, craft, games, story, song and food can be enjoyed on Sunday, April 27, from 4pm to 5.30pm. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Drinks are provided. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Rosehill High School pair to run 100 miles for CHAS

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Pupil support worker Stevie Higgins (right) and technologies teacher Richard Watson are under starter's orders for their running challenge in aid of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) STAFF from Rosehill High School in Wallyford are taking on the “ultimate challenge” in support of Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
Parents launch fundraiser to buy foldable stage for school

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Wallyford Primary School. Image: Google Maps A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched to buy a foldable stage for Wallyford Primary School. Launched by the Wallyford Parents & Carers Council, it is hoped that the appeal will raise £5,000. Willie Gordon, from the parents and carers council, said: “This will allow safe storage and ensure there are no restrictions within the gym hall.” He added: “We believe every child should have a raised platform to shine and showcase their talents.
Carol Colville is new Stoneyhill Primary School headteacher

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Carol Colville, Stoneyhill Primary School's new head teacher, centre, with the pupil panel who put her through her paces as part of the interview process for the new headteacher's job, from left, Belle Dickson, Erin Fulton, Adam Dilly and Kai A NEW headteacher in Musselburgh is “honoured and proud” to take over the reins of the school where she has worked for the past 26 years.
Musselburgh footballers' beach clean helps fund France trip

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Musselburgh Windsor 2011 Girls take part in a beach clean at Fisherrow FOOTBALL players have raised funds for their trip to France in May with a beach clean in Musselburgh. Musselburgh Windsor 2011 Girls launched the recent litter offensive at Fisherrow beach, collecting 17 bags of rubbish.
MAMA young performer dreaming of a career as a dancer

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Emily Nicoll takes time out of her busy dance and performance schedule with the family's dog Hugo. Image: Gordon Bell ONE of the youngest members of MAMA is 11-year-old Emily Nicoll, from Wallyford. She first got involved with the group after being selected to play Marta in a production of The Sound of Music in 2022. She heard about the audition from family members who have been involved with MAMA for many years.
Garage owner Tony performing as Elvis in MAMA 75th anniversary variety show

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Tony Dolan of MAMA and Qwiklube. Image: Gordon Bell LONG-STANDING MAMA performer Tony Dolan got involved with the group 20 years ago, after hearing from family members that men were needed for the cast.
Plan for community garden in Mucklets area of Musselburgh

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

A community garden is planned for this space in Musselburgh RESIDENTS in the Mucklets area of Musselburgh are invited to help breathe new life into a “once-forgotten” space by creating a community garden that reflects the “unique vision and spirit of the neighbourhood”. The project, spearheaded by Sustaining Musselburgh, aims to transform the former children’s park into a “lush, thriving oasis at the heart of the community”.