Full cast and creative team announced for ‘James IV – Queen of the Fight’
In autumn 2022 it was announced that Rona Munro would be returning to Scottish stages with a bold new production: 'James IV – Queen of the Fight', directed by Laurie Sansom - the formidable...
Bryan Ferry album review
All Back to Vinyl Mamouna by Bryan FerryBryan Ferry's 1994 album remains intriguing for several reasons, he spent six years working on the project and would invite various members of Roxy Music to collaborate...
Aquadash Adventure – a new fun way to exercise
A new inflatable adventure awaits..Following the success of Aquadash and Aquadash Extreme, the inflatable playground on water, which launched at the Royal Commonwealth Pool in February 2018, Edinburgh Leisure is introducing Aquadash Adventure to its Ainslie...
Tartan Day NYC 2024 – pipe band have their own pilot flying them across...
The pipe band from Merchiston Castle School will fly to New York this week to take part in the parade on Saturday - and they already know the pilot.When they board the plane...
Scottish commemorative event will be held on D-Day anniversary
This year there will be a special Scottish commemorative event marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.Scotland's Salute - a concert at Usher Hall on 6 June 2024 - will mark 80 years...
Pronto ready to take a slice of Edinburgh pizza market
Authentic Italian “pizza al taglio” has arrived in Scotland for the first time with the opening of Pronto Slice - the latest venture from a fast-growing Edinburgh catering business.Pronto Slice boss Michael Notarangelo spent...
All Back to Vinyl – Band on the Run 50th anniversary edition
One of the most important albums of the 1970s Paul McCartney's Band On The Run remains his most definitive and popular post-Beatles long-player on both sides of the Atlantic.A new 50th anniversary edition on...
Everyman Cinema opening in Edinburgh this weekend
Following a fabulously extravagant press night on Thursday the newest cinema in town is ready to open its doors to the public on Saturday.The new Everyman is the 37th venue in the UK...
At the Royal Scottish Academy: New Contemporaries 2020
Sometimes one theme dominates New Contemporaries, the Royal Scottish Academy’s annual selection of the best work from Scottish art schools’ graduate shows. This year, however, many issues are addressed, from very personal meditations on...
Ryanair urges passengers to book now for the best fares to the slopes
Ryanair has announced a sale on flights to the slopes with the lowest fares available to many European ski destinations this winter.With fares starting from £29.99, this is the time to book and...
Top Three for International Women’s Day 2020
International Women's Day takes place on Sunday 8 March 2020.Now a worldwide celebration, there are many events taking place and here are just three of our top choices of what is going on...
There is more to France than Paris, Nice and Cannes
Think France, think Paris, think Nice, think Cannes. However, Explore France are promoting other areas including Pas-de-Calais, the Loire Valley and Corsica as well as one of their undoubted gems, Antibe, which is, or course,...
Restaurant Review – Wedgwood the Restaurant
Fine dining without the pretentiousness...
Wedgwood the Restaurant towards the bottom of the Royal Mile is a fine dining experience at its best but without any of the pretentiousness. Having dined there only once before...
Sun-kissed Algarve, even in January
Surf crashed against the beautiful, sandy beach for as far as the eye could see under a cloudless, blue sky as we lunched in shorts and T-shirts in temperatures well over 20C. A lone windsurfer cut through the...
Take a fast plane to China from Edinburgh
Hainan Airlines will operate more flights from Edinburgh to Beijing this year.The airline will increase the length of their season by nine weeks and it will now run from 17 May to 26...
Holiday homes in Cumbria – new homes at last year’s prices
New phase of Industry leading holiday homes take centre stage at Camelot Holiday Park.Camelot Holiday Park at Longtown in Cumbria has released a new phase of luxury holiday homes to buy - at last...
Frugal Feasting in February – a budget-friendly culinary adventure
As we eagerly step into February, bidding farewell to the somewhat gloomy and prolonged days of January, I find myself back from the sunlit shores of Malaga—a charming city that makes for an excellent...
Director of Edinburgh Science to step down
Dr Simon Gage, OBE who has been involved with Edinburgh Science for three decades, and 29 of those as the CEO and Director, is to step down from the organisation after this year's festival....
New exhibition as the King’s Gallery opens
The King's Gallery is open with a new exhibition exploring life in 18th century Britain through the fashions of the day.The gallery has been closed since October 2022 for maintenance works and is now...
Hollywood comes to the Scottish Borders as Indiana Jones films scene at Leaderfoot Viaduct
Hollywood came to the Scottish Borders yesterday as icon Harrison Ford filmed a world war scene for his fifth Indiana Jones film which is due to be released next year.No official notice had been...
Destiny on the move from Edinburgh
The Stone of Destiny has gone on display at Edinburgh Castle for the last time as preparations begin for it to be transferred to its new permanent home in Perth.Historic Environment Scotland , which...
Review – Pretty Woman The Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Welcome to Hollywood. What’s your dream? Based on JF Lawton’s 1990 Hollywood rom-com of the same name, Pretty Woman is the unlikely love story of billionaire businessman Edward Lewis and Hollywood Boulevard ‘Hooker’, Vivian Ward… but is...
Union Brew Lab closes its doors
Fans of specialty coffee had some surprising news when one of the stalwarts of Edinburgh's coffee scene, Union Brew Lab, announced that it was closing after a dozen years in business.A stark message...
Colin McGregor opened the Tattoo with a poem – and brother Ewan came too
Special guest and ex-RAF pilot Colin McGregor opened the show at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo last night with moving poem ‘High Flight’ – a special tribute to the late servicemen and women of...
Gumball 3000 – flag drop on Sunday in Edinburgh
The city centre was full of petrolheads on Saturday attracted by the sight of the 100 supercars which are setting off from the capital on Sunday morning.First setting a heading for London the...
Greek Wine Fair at Assembly Rooms – how to make the most of it
How do you get the most out of a wine fair? Insider tips from wine expert and event organiser Diana Thompson.Ahead of the Greek Wine Fair, which is taking place at the Assembly...
Vue Omni unveils new comfortable seating
Cinema-goers to Edinburgh Omni's Vue cinema will notice a change to cinema comfort after a complete refurbishment.Vue has fitted 976 leather recliner seats with foldaway tables and cup holders in all 12 screens at...
Bocca Bona grabs pizza the take away action in Balerno
A business partnership founded on pasta and pupils had led to the opening of a new pizzeria in Balerno.Chris Moonie and Davide Scuccato both run successful businesses in Leith but suffered the double whammy...
Focus on Stockbridge – Skinnypig
Skinny Pig Fashions is owned by Cate and her business partner, Susan who is living abroad at the moment.
This unusual name was really an accident and came from a misunderstanding of something the pair were talking about, but...
Astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian April 2024
The opening weekend of April is the last chance to try the Messier Marathon in 2024 but the headline grabbing news is that the Devil’s Comet reaches perihelion, and should be visible with the...
