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From late-night sessions and outdoor adventures to achievements, partnerships and moments that matter — these are stories from the work and the people who make it happen.
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November 3, 2026More Than a Minibus: Opening Up New Experiences
Since arriving in June 2024, the minibus has opened up opportunities across Scotland — helping young men and families get to activities, appointments, support and experiences that might otherwise be out of reach.
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Featured by the Greggs Foundation
Midnight & Beyond is featured by the Greggs Foundation. Read their story about our work with young men across North Edinburgh.
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Gran Paradiso | Beyond the Everyday
Six days. Seven young men. Three staff. Three countries. One summit. A journey from North Edinburgh through Switzerland, France and Italy to the 4,065-metre summit of Gran Paradiso.
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Celebrating North Edinburgh’s Quiet Heroes
Granton:hub’s Quiet Heroes photography exhibition in 2025 celebrated community contributors, including Katie Grover, James Riordan and Mark Porter from Midnight & Beyond.
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Recognised in the Scottish Parliament
Midnight & Beyond was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament in November 2024 for its work with young people in North Edinburgh and its impact around Bonfire Night.
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From Shipping Container to Outdoor Gym
On 30 October 2024, a shipping container arrived at Gypsy Brae. See how we turned it into an outdoor gym and a space for fitness, connection and time…
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A Partnership Helping Prevent Youth Crime
The SFHA featured Midnight & Beyond and its partnership with West Granton Housing Co-operative. The case study led to an invitation to speak at the SFHA Annual Conference…
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November 1, 2019Midnight & Beyond on BBC Scotland with Darren McGarvey
In 2019, Midnight & Beyond featured in Darren McGarvey’s Scotland, a BBC Scotland documentary exploring poverty, crime and the challenges facing communities. Darren spent time in Pilton and joined the group to see the work first-hand.
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Every story gives a glimpse of the relationships, opportunities and determination behind our work.