Round the world in a year – another twelve to write...
Ian Pilbeam's lockdown project was to publish a book. And he has.
The background to the book has taken several years, but Ian has...
NHS 24 say “It’s OK to ask”
NHS 24 encourage patients to ask about their treatment with a new campaign called It’s Ok to Ask.
Scots are encouraged to ask questions...
Castle Concerts – The Script reschedule concert to summer 2022
Castle Concerts have told us on Monday that due to ongoing Covid restrictions, the concert featuring The Script which was due to take place...
New book explores Kate Bush’s debut album
Kate Bush signed a record deal 45 years ago, a new book explores her first album The Kick Inside.
I was fortunate to have a...
Eating out – two head chefs opening new Leith restaurant
The two chefs behind the fine dining pop-up Bad Seeds, Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke, are to open their first restaurant, Heron, on The Shore...
Review: RSNO Digital Season – full orchestra season so far…
From April to June the Royal Scottish National Orchestra returns for their Spring/Summer 2021 digital season. Following the success of their 2020 season, which...
A date for your diary – Christian Aid Book Sale
The sale for Christian Aid at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church returns for its 49th year next weekend.
Merchandise will be focused on...
Summer Camps for Creative Children – book now
It may seem early to be thinking about how to entertain your child this summer.
But these Edinburgh-based clubs are already filling up fast....
At Dovecot – Jock McFadyen: Lost Boat Party
Artist Jock McFadyen is in his 70th year and the big birthday is being celebrated with an exhibition of his recent paintings, in a...
Scots DJ, Denis Sulta, to stream exclusive performance from Edinburgh Castle
Denis Sulta, the Scottish DJ and producer, dancefloor juggernaut, global talisman, is set to stream an exclusive, epic DJ set from the ramparts of...
LNER offers advance tickets for first time on almost 200 routes
Advance tickets are now available on 196 journey combinations using London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for the first time.
The rail company want to...
Music – Barbara Dickson will tour in 2022
Barbara Dickson has announced a UK tour which will include Edinburgh's Usher Hall during March and April 2022.
The tour is to promote her latest...
Rachel Maclean will introduce Mimi at Jupiter Artland
I visited an exhibition of Rachel Maclean's work at the National Gallery in London a couple of years ago, and in the way of...
Fringe By The Sea – big names announced
Lulu, Eddie Reader and Ed Byrne as well as Janey Godley, Jo Caulfield, Peat & Diesel and The Poozies are all on the bill...
Cinemas to reopen – tickets available now
Vue, the home of the Ultimate Big Screen Experience at Edinburgh Ocean Terminal and Edinburgh Omni are planning on reopening from 17 May 2021,...
James Tait Black prizes – shortlist announced
The shortlist for Britain's longest-running book awards was announced today by the University of Edinburgh which has presented them since 1919.
The prizes are...
Mason Belles Kitchen – apprentices are chefs in the making
PANDEMIC WON’T STAND IN THE WAY OF OUR YOUNG CHEFS TRAINING SAYS LINLITHGOW RESTAURANT
Having always believed in the recruitment and training of young inspiring...
Fusion 500 launched – Edinburgh to Dornoch
With another year of exploring new parts of Scotland beckoning for many Scots, not to mention visitors from other parts of the UK, a...
Pixel Spirits victorious in the World Rum Awards
A Highland craft distillery, Pixel Spirits, has been crowned a winner in the prestigious World Rum Awards for 2021. Their newly released White Rum,...
UK holidays – Camelot Holiday Park just over the border
NEW ATLAS & PEMBERTON MODELS NOW IN STOCK AT CAMELOT HOLIDAY PARK
Camelot Holiday Park in Cumbria has a new phase in stock, showcasing holiday...
Summer 2021 to welcome return of Edinburgh Zoo’s ‘After Hours’ events
The return of Edinburgh Zoo’s popular 'After Hours' events for summer 2021 have been announced by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS).
Staff at...
‘Toll’ – a new exhibition by Edinburgh-based artist Andrew Brooks
There’s an exhibition opening as lockdown eases, in an unconventional gallery space in a corner of Edinburgh, that might help us to pause and...
Summer Fair at Dovecot Studios to celebrate local makers and designers
Dovecot Studios will showcase 24 designers and makers in its world famous Tapestry Studio in early June, offering visitors the opportunity to support our...
Days out from the city – cycle through time
A round trip from Edinburgh city centre to the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian gives a wonderful day out on the bicycle and...
Pasta perfection on the menu in Portobello
A pop-up pasta specialist is opening a permanent place in Portobello.
Kip Preidys and Giada Betti are taking over the former Bross Bagels shop in...
HES sites across Scotland set to reopen as Covid restrictions ease
As Edinburgh Castle gets ready to open its doors to visitors once more, the Honours of Scotland are set to go on public display...
Annual film competition for Scottish youth launches
The youth programme of Edinburgh International Film Festival – EIFF Youth – has launched their annual film competition, the New Visions Short Film Competition.
The...
Edinburgh Bus Tours are back with a new app
EDINBURGH BUS TOURS RETURNS TO THE CAPITAL
Edinburgh Bus Tours returns to the capital’s streets today as travel restrictions continue to ease across Scotland.
With three...
All Back To Vinyl with Richard Purden – Good Feeling
Travis enjoyed a fertile association with a certain Manchester back in 1997 and were one of their few support acts whose songwriting craft and...
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost recognises 50 years of the EAFS
Archaeologists use the objects left behind by people to help uncover their stories. Often there is plenty of written material about those prominent families...
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