• Scottish Rugby

RBS Nations Championship in Spring 2010

Rugby Scotland V France

Following the close defeat against France in Paris this year, the Scots will be hoping to repeat their last great win against Les Bleus when they won at Murrayfield in 2006.

Sunday 7th February 3pm Kick Off

Ticket Prices

Adult: £50/£70

Student and Under 18: £25/£35

No ticket sales on match day.

One of these facts is incorrect but which one is it?

Dalmatians, with all those cute black spots, are born white It is a myth that dogs are color blind.

They can actually see in color, just not as vividly as humans

A dog's shoulder blades are unattached to the rest of the skeleton to allow greater flexibility for running

Dog's nose prints are as unique as a human's finger prints and can be used to accurately identify them

Lassie was the first dog movie star that signed her own contract with her paw

• Young Enterprise

Do you have what it takes to be your own boss?

Like the idea of being self employed?

Think you have a great idea for a new business venture but not sure how to get started?

Well look no further... help is on the way!

If you're aged between 16 - 24, help is at hand with starting up your own business from Young Enterprise.

Advice and training is available on everything from developing your ideas to writing your marketing plan. Funding of up to £5,000 and a trial trading grant may also be available!

For more information on setting up your own business follow the link.

• More funding info

Get ready to take part in your first General Election!

Did you turn 18 since May 2005? Or are you celebrating your 18th birthday in the next few months? If so, the forthcoming General Election could be your first chance to have your say on who represents you at Westminster.

But to cast your vote, you'll need to be on the electoral register. A General Election can be called at any time between now and June 2010, so now's the time to act.

It is easy to check if you are registered to vote. Just contact the Electoral Registration Office on 0131 344 2500 or email enquiries@lothian-vjb.gov.uk. .

• Local Youth Forums

Local Youth Forums are a chance for you to have your say on issues that affect your life. Debates, discussions and actions at Youth Forums can affect decisions made at a local level, all the way up to the highest level in government. You can make a difference!

Follow the link above to get more information.

• Edinburgh MSYPs

• Scottish Youth Parliament

Results of the Scottish Youth Parliament Elections

There was a great turnout from Edinburgh's young people, with over 5,000 votes cast!  Below are the names of the 11 newly elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) for Edinburgh:

Edinburgh Central: Rachel Hughes and Tom Sparks

Edinburgh West: John Beaton and John Bendo

Edinburgh Pentlands: Iain Arthur and Paul Sloan

Edinburgh North: Terri Miller (elected unopposed) and Danielle Ward (elected unopposed)

Edinburgh South: Nathan Duncan and Leyla Usmani

Edinburgh East and Musselburgh: Alan Grant (elected unopposed)

• Smartcard

Get your Edinburgh Young Scot card!!!

The Edinburgh Young Scot / One Edinburgh card is the City of Edinburgh Council's smartcard that gives young people access to a wide range of services locally and nationally.

If you would like to apply for a new card, pick up an application at your local library or call 0131 200 2350 to request one to be sent to you.

To find out more about the Edinburgh Young Scot card, follow the link above.