Edinburgh news: Gallery's new show to be tough going

The New Town gallery Framed Edinburgh will exhibit the works of Scots artist Mark Tough from July 24 to August 19 at 11b Gayfield Square.

The artist's latest collection is steel work and lacquer paintings in an industrial style, while his sculptures reflect on Britain's industrial past and creatively use discarded glass moulds.

By adding steel spider legs and updated versions of Art Deco fittings, Tough has created a vast array of timeless pieces.

All works are for sale.

Bridge walk's bright result

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A NEW charity set up to help families cope with a challenging condition has raised more than 1000 through a walk.

Brighter Days, which supports families affected by attention deficit hyperactive disorder, staged a walk across the Forth Road Bridge at the weekend, raising 1200.

Web boost at NHS archives

A GROUP which uncovers and restores hospital archives in Edinburgh has revealed how social media helped it reach more people.

The Lothian Health Services Archive told a conference last week how using resources such as Facebook and image-sharing site Flickr has boosted its appeal.

Fair is a gift to city's craft fans

There will be a grand craft and gift fair this weekend in the Freemasons' Hall on George Street.

The fair is free to enter and is set to feature more than 30 stalls. The event will run from 10am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday.

Specs appeal loses out to sex appeal

GLASSES-wearers in Edinburgh are placing their image above the health of their eyes, a group of local opticians have said.

In a survey, nearly half of those asked said they ditched their glasses if it meant they looked better for a night out.

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The work was commissioned ahead of National Eye Health Week by Optegra, whose medical director said: "It is important that people don't ignore their eye care."

Friends put in a hole lot of effort to raise cash

TWO friends played 90 holes across six golf courses in one day to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

Graeme McCraith, 25, from Meadowbank, and Alasdair Carmichael, 27, who lives in Carrick Knowe, played all six Edinburgh Leisure courses in the Capital on Monday - Braid Hills, Carrick Knowe, Craigentinny, Portobello, Princes and Silverknowes.

Their caddy was Graham Roy, 27, from Carrick Knowe.

The team raised more than 1000 from the "golfathon" for the charity.

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