Find out how to go green at city event

A TWO-day event to encourage the move towards a more environmentally-friendly way of life will take place at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street this weekend.

Painting Edinburgh Green runs from 11am to 4pm on Saturday with information stalls from community groups and other organisations.

There will also be a children's programme with drop-in arts activities and storytelling.

Sunday will feature a conference on the topic of "resilience and local livelihoods in a time of economic contraction."

The conference will include speakers and interactive sessions, and is open to all groups and individuals interested in adopting a more sustainable lifestyle.

The day will include a community breakfast and lunch and begins at 10:30am for an 11am start.

Places can be booked at the website of organisers Transition Edinburgh - transitionedinburgh.wordpress.com.

The organisation's John Ireson said: "Out of the Blue Drill Hall is a fantastic venue for community and arts activities - with fresh, local ingredients served up by the cafe."