Divino Enoteca’s top 10 wines for Christmas
Troy Sides – sommelier and wine manager at Divino Enoteca – recently crowned Best Italian Restaurant at the prestigious Scottish Italian Awards, offers his...
Woven and Assembly Coffee – a bold fusion of whisky and...
Last week I visited the Custom Lane Gallery Space in Leith for the launch of WXC, a one-of-a-kind spirit drink that blends Scotch whisky...
Swamplesque – burlesque meets drag meets Shrek
Swamplesque is a burlesque and drag parody that has captivated audiences across Australia and makes its Edinburgh debut this year.
A celebration of queer and...
Heart of Newhaven has the tallest knitted Christmas tree
The tallest knitted Christmas tree stands in the Heart of Newhaven - and anyone can go and see it until 22 December.
Volunteer Pat...
Getting ready for the Torchlight Procession
The Torchlight Procession is presented by the organisers, UniqueAssembly who have joined forces with EventScotland to begin the four days of Hogmanay festivities with...
The Gift – begins at The Studio on Saturday
Barrowland Ballet return to The Studio with their award-winning show - back by popular demand!
Performers from Barrowland Ballet’s The Gift enjoyed Taylor's of Edinburgh’s Helter...
Karma Lake of Menteith – relax in the Trossachs
For a relaxing weekend away from the Christmas buzz, a week’s holiday in a friendly comfortable setting, or just an extended lunch and a...
Castle of Light illuminates Edinburgh women that history forgot
It is a commonly held belief that there are more statues of animals in Edinburgh than of named women. The jury is out on...
Industry specialist to head up national acting programme
Leading expert to lead major acting programme.
Scotland's leading performing arts institute is set to reach new heights after announcing the appointment of a leading...
Review – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (with Donny Osmond…)...
If there is a palpable growing sense of anticipation throughout the first act of this production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, it’s...
Spear of Destiny/Skids live The Queen’s Hall
The Queen's Hall is packed out on a rain-soaked December night before the first act takes the stage.
The Thames television indent from the...
Magical Edinburgh – young carers create exhibition of amazing illusions
Magical images created by young carers are on show in a special free-to-see exhibition of photographic illusions as part of Edinburgh’s 15th annual MagicFest.
It’s...
Santa’s Grotto is open at Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth invites visitors to enjoy Santa’s Grotto and step into a "world of winter wonder".
The stand-alone Winter Experience is one of six highlights...
Edinburgh 900 – entries invited for a new poetry writing competition
To mark the 900th anniversary of Edinburgh becoming a royal burgh, Edinburgh Libraries has launched a poetry writing competition.
Locals are invited to share...
EIFF – 2025 dates announced
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will run from 14 to 20 August 2025 in a revived festival for the 78th iteration, under the...
The Damned live at Barrowlands
The Damned are not talked about with the same reverence as the Sex Pistols and the Clash but are just as vital.
As punk...
It’s a Wonderful Life for older people at EICC’s Christmas lunch
Christmas arrived early for some Edinburgh care home residents with a festive lunch and film afternoon at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
In collaboration...
And they’re off – on New Year’s Day!
With the Hogmanay celebrations still ringing in ears, thousands of people will carry on partying as they head to one of Edinburgh’s largest New...
New direct flight to Boston from Edinburgh next summer
The American budget airline JetBlue which already flies direct to New York JFK, is to add a second destination to its Edinburgh Airport options...
Review – A Christmas Carol – Brunton Panto ⭐⭐⭐
There’s a lot to be said for enthusiasm and Wonder Fools’ panto reworking of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, certainly wears its heart...
Stay in style at Sandhill House in Troon
Sandhill House was built in the late 1800’s by the Duke of Portland as a home for his mother, the Dower Dutchess of Portland....
Expert warns of critical moment in adolescent mental health
Specialist asks if the UK is doing enough to protect children from online harm
One of Scotland’s leading child psychotherapists is calling for increased public...
Cinderella cast share their favourite panto gags
They’re used to cracking quick-fire gags, the cornier the better, so we asked the cast of Edinburgh’s Cinderella to share their favourite pantomime gags...
Review – Swamplesque, A burlesque parody ⭐️⭐️⭐️
By royal decree of Lord Farquad, it’s time to ‘make some noise’!
Or so the pre-show announcement commands, having already run through the prerequisite...
Book Launch – Outside the Beechwood by Ellie Buchanan and Lizzie...
In Ellie Buchanan and Lizzie Mikietyn’s beautiful new book Outside the Beechwood, readers will meet Macky, a great and furry creature - a young...
The night comes alive at Somewhere… After Dark
THE NIGHT COMES ALIVE AT SOMEWHERE… AFTER DARK!
Somewhere by Nico has begun its new late-night offering - Somewhere After Dark - in both Edinburgh...
Saxophonist Bancroft’s new groundbreaking album
East Lothian-based saxophonist Phil Bancroft releases Finding Hope (When All Seems Lost), the debut album by his new trio, Beautiful Storm, on his Myriad...
Eating out – many choices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Celebrate in style at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh this month with a range of eating and drinking options on offer.
COMMONS CLUB: Chefs Table Great...
Liberté opens at the east end
New European style Café-Bar & Brasserie and cocktail lounge now open in Edinburgh
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie and Bar 1819, has opened at Apex Waterloo...
Picture this – ideal Christmas gift for potential travel writers
An Edinburgh journalist and a national news photographer have teamed up to give would-be travel writers a platform to hone their writing and photography...
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