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Funding: Tyne-Esk CLLD

The Ridge is very grateful to have received support from the Tyne-Esk CLLD, funded by Scottish Ministers in conjunction with East Lothian Council, as the Lead Partner for the Local Action Group. This funding has enabled us to carry out a hygrothermal assessment of 86-88 High Street, and more recently to purchase and install essential…

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SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT

2022-2023 23 AUGUST 2023 📈 Measuring Impact, Inspiring Progress Every year, we embark on a mission to assess our contributions to our local community and evaluate our achievements. Our Social Impact Report isn’t just a collection of numbers; it’s a reflection of the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define our shared vision. 💡 Innovation for…

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Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

10 August 2023 We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Pre-Apprenticeship Programme, designed by The Ridge. This programme is made possible through our partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and via funding from the Hamish Ogston Foundation. CONSTRUCTING FUTURES The purpose is to help participants develop an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities, which are…

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Feasibility Study

7 March 2023 The Ridge is developing plans for 86-88 High Street, which is an important historic site, requiring a careful conservation approach to the restoration of its older parts. We need to consider how to bring the best possible insulation to the cold stone tenement, to reduce heat loss and therefore the requirement for…

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Gardens News

Buy a Bucket

Locally grown, season seasonal flowers – 20 January 2023 We are expanding our cut flower production this year and we want you to be part of it. We are creating a “BUY A BUCKET” scheme whereby you can purchase your own flower bucket to keep and you can then come along to Empire Close on…

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Black Bull Close

A story for our time. 5 January 2023 The Black Bull Close journey has been a long and interesting one, and it’s not over yet! Back in 2016, we agreed to extend our lease (with East Lothian Council) for the Backlands garden, to include the ivy-covered roofless ruins which lie between the garden and the…