Culture

The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has given his unequivocal backing to a campaign to secure Covid-19 vaccine priority for terminally ill patients.Sir Keir told campaigning father-of-two Fred Banning that he would raise...

Tickets go on sale from Friday 3 November 2023 at 10am for JLS Live at Edinburgh Castle on 9 July 2024Exactly 15 years since mega UK boy band, JLS, first shot to No1 with...

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...

New menu at One Square is inspired by Edinburgh’s famous authors, their words and wisdom. One Square, The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa’s award-winning bar and brasserie, has unveiled a unique Afternoon Tea menu inspired...

Five Stars5 Mistakes That Changed HistoryHey, what’s not to like. Saturday morning in a crate in the grounds of Edinburgh University with Five mistakes that changed history.This really was educational, entertaining and informative.It is...

There are new all day food menus at Horizons and The Waterfront Bar, at Pettycur Bay Holiday Park, and The Bay Hotel in Kinghorn.Head Chef, James McKay, will use a range of local suppliers,...

Attempts by former Bross Bagels owner Larah Bross to “phoenix” her failed sandwich company has suffered another blow with the closure of a second outlet.Now trading as Hot Mama Bagels Ltd, but using the...

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...

The co-founders of tbc  ('to be confirmed’) teamed up with Scotland’s top lifestyle influencer, Lois White, to celebrate the app’s launch in the capital. Designed to get users offline and to date in real life without...

 For the first time in its 300 year history, the five-star 17th century stately home is opening its gates to major music acts since it signed a five-year deal with promoters CK Events.Speaking ahead...

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...

Edinburgh is to have its own Tartan Parade on 10 May 2025 which organisers say will be "a key part" of the Edinburgh 900 celebrations.The event will include pipers, dancers, musicians, and people...

Locals in Edinburgh are eligible for £5 tickets for Assembly Festival shows this August.Anyone living in Edinburgh and Lothians, Falkirk and Fife with an EH, KY or FK postcode will have access to...

The Neighbourgood Market comes back to Stockbridge this week for the fourth year running and runs until 23 July.It is an open air market featuring some of Scotland’s best food and drink. Last...

Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Club is throwing its doors open this weekend for an event to celebrate the country’s culture.The event, taking place on Sunday 9 June between 2pm and 6pm at Royal Terrace, will feature...

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...

Following a successful run in London, Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians will be the first exhibition to open at The King’s Gallery in Edinburgh following an 18-month closure for essential maintenance.Exploring life in Georgian...

Cryptic symbolism, striking iconology and the energy of youth combined with powerful vocal performances are the highlights of this frustrating reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s ‘smash hit’ musical charting the last...

Returning to the streets of Edinburgh on Sunday 17 July, the Edinburgh Festival Carnival is ready to present the world in one city.Edinburgh Festival Carnival is Scotland’s largest multicultural celebration. For eight years this...

The number of tickets sold for the Royal Highland Show increased by 2.5% on last year and organisers say this will ensure the future of the event.Around 220,000 visited the Royal Highland Centre...

Laser scanners have been used to capture the intricate detail of one of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks – Robert Adam’s architectural masterpiece, General Register House. The home of National Records of Scotland will be recorded...

It might not have an overarching theme, but this year’s Edinburgh International Festival looks set to be one of director Jonathan Mills’s richest offerings, with ten plays, eight dance offerings (nine if you include...

The garden in George Square is now open for food and drink during the summer months after more than 120 staff worked round the clock to transform the garden into a magical oasis.With...

I've learned from my eleven-year-old daughter and Swiftie that it's a long morning of preparation with a family friend organising hair, make-up, clothes design and boots.Decanting from a 31 bus the atmosphere is...

Charity shops: you either love them or loathe them. If, like me, you are unable to walk past one of these treasure troves of possibility without a 'quick look' at the books...then the dresses...then...

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh. The streets are teeming with hidden treasures that are as rich as the ideas that made our city known across the world.For my money, it's always been the myriad and eclectic conflation...

Dita Von Teese, the American burlesque dancer, singer and actress will head to Edinburgh next year for the only Scottish date on her international tour. Dita Von Teese: Glamonatrix will see the Queen of...

Local pianist Vroni Holzmann played to huge applause from the audience who gathered to watch her play in Waverley Station, as she was filmed for The Piano on Channel 4.She played the Bumble Boogie...

The categories in an art prize commemorating the capital's most famous sculptor were announced today.The prestigious new Paolozzi Art Prize was launched today in the City Art Centre with the help of the late...

The Cameo Cinema will be hosting its fourth All Night Horror Madness this Saturday 10 March 2012 starting at 11pm. Five classic horror films. Back to back. All night. What better way to spend an...