Culture

Edinburgh University's Traditional Artist in Residence, Fraser Fifield continues a productive spell, releasing his third album in the space of a year on Friday 23 August.Second Sight is the third instalment in a trilogy...

The Modfather Paul Weller kept the audience entertained at the Castle last night in spite of the rain which definitely did not stop play. Saturday’s performance is the penultimate concert before the Tattoo takes...

Filmhouse have announced that two new patrons are backing their project to bring back the cinema after the collapse of its parent charity eighteen months ago, and have issued an update on progress.Charlotte...

The first solo exhibition from the multidisciplinary artist and musician Hailey Beavis opens at Sett Studios 127 Leith Walk Edinburgh tomorrow . Blending expressive paintings, collage, cut-up poetry and textiles, Beavis crafts vibrant pieces which emerge...

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland explores Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War.Cold War Scotland (13 Jul 2024 – 26 Jan 2025), features dozens of objects on...

The 46th Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival tunes up on Friday 12 July and runs until 21 July. The Kimberley Tessa Trio officially launch the festival in front of Edinburgh Castle.Pictured: Kimberley Tessa on Saxophone,...

Festivals Edinburgh, the umbrella body which leads strategic development for all festivals in the city, has appointed a new director to lead the organisation from autumn 2024 when the current director, Julia Amour, will...

The full programme for this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival which runs from 15 to 21 August 2024 is published online.Complementing the Opening Night film, Nora Fingscheidt's THE OUTRUN starring Saoirse Ronan, the Festival...

Castle Concerts got underway last Friday with Madness and continued on Tuesday with the boys who make up JLS. And there’s more to come this week:10 July Manic/Suede11 July The National12 July Skippinish13...

Leith's own Dean Owens will be back in town next Monday.Appearing at the Voodoo Rooms he will be joined by singer songwriter, Kirsten Adamson, and New Zealander, Matt Joe Gow, who will be in...

A tapestry which honours the first women allowed to matriculate at a university in Britain – who became known as the Edinburgh Seven – has been unveiled at its new home in the city.The...

Next month Edinburgh distillery Electric Spirit Co and B Corp speciality coffee roasters Origin Coffee will open the Electric x Origin Negroni Bar, which will be located at Origin’s coffee shop on South College Street.The Electric x Origin Negroni Bar will be...

Singer Victoria Mature will pay tribute to her late father Victor Mature, one of the most popular leading men of Hollywood's Golden Age, in an intimate cabaret at Assembly Rooms this August.In the...

A resident at a care home in Edinburgh gave valuable life advice as she toasted a special milestone.Alice McDonald celebrated her 100th birthday in style at Care UK’s Lauder Lodge, on Wakefield Avenue, and...

The very first illy Caffè in Scotland has opened at Bonnie & Wild, the food hall in St James Quarter.There is a huge variety of food on offer in the food hall with...

Edinburgh author Doug Johnstone is among the contenders for this year's prize for the best Scottish crime book.Johnstone, 53, who lives in Portobello, is one of 12 novelists nominated for the McIlvanney Prize, to be...

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park is holding a charity Race Night in its Images Suite on Friday 19 July which will be under starter's orders at 8pm.The date coincides with the 40th anniversary of...

There is much to enjoy this July with a range of events to take part in at the Victoria Street hotel. WIMBLEDON FINAL 2024 SCREENING - Sunday 14th July from noonCalling all Tennis fans! Virgin Hotels Edinburgh's Greyfriars Hall will...

First we have an election.. then we have Madness at Edinburgh Castle. Quite a week here in Edinburgh and people were ready to party on Friday night.The audience were asked by the band to...

Bookings are now live for a series of tours at Powderhall Bronze, one of the only remaining fine art foundries in Scotland.Located in Granton, Powderhall Bronze was established by husband-and-wife team Brian Caster and...

It's the calm before the storm, the lull before the cultural overload that is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, yes, July in Edinburgh frequently finds a dearth of theatrical happenings to keep us entertained as...

Luci’s is an inviting, family friendly restaurant on the south side of Edinburgh on the High Street in Lasswade.As you enter there’s a relaxed, modern, minimalist vibe with a variety of music genres...

So what are the very best coffee places in Edinburgh?There has been a substantial increase in the amount of places to get coffee in the last 15 years or so. This has partly been...

The latest instalment in the horror film franchise Alien will have its UK premiere in Edinburgh this summer.Alien: Romulus will launch a new Midnight Madness strand at the relaunched 77th annual Edinburgh International Film...

The Earth reaches the furthest point from the Sun all year and we still anticipate the eruption of the Blaze Star in Corona Borealis (The Northern Crown).Aphelion is the term used for when the...

I Ran With The Gang, the 2014-2018 smash-hit Toronto and Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show telling the story of the original Bay City Roller, Alan Longmuir, is returning home to Edinburgh, and to The Fringe...

The science centre Dynamic Earth will celebrate 25 years on Tuesday 2 July by offering visitors a 25% discount on tickets.Her Majesty The Queen opened the £34 million attraction in 1999 as the...

These dates in July are important for a variety of historical reasons, all related to people, places and events in Edinburgh.The list is compiled by Jerry Ozaniec of The Old Edinburgh Club.DayEvent(s)1stIn...

For foodies in Edinburgh, July promises an exciting lineup of events.First, you’ll need to be quick off the mark to book tickets for my first recommendation, Master Chef finalist Sarah Rankin's talk at...

He has been voted "The Greatest Ever Ranger" by fans of the Glasgow football club - but now Light Blues legend John Greig has revealed he didn't want to sign for the club because...