Maisie writer opens library

THE creator of children's character Maisie the Morningside Cat is set to officially open the city's newest library.

Best-selling author Aileen Paterson will be on hand to unveil the new library at the South Neighbourhood Office in Captain's Road.

It will become the first of the council's local neighbourhood offices to offer a library service.

The Edinburgh-based writer will meet local children from Gracemount Primary School and Spinney Lane Nursery.

The city's culture leader, Cllr Deidre Brock, will unveil a plaque in the new facility.