Tag: culture
HES prepare for reopening from 30th April
Historic Environment Scotland be opening their ticketed sites in phases starting from Friday 30 April when the 27 sites listed below will open up. From this date, HES will also open over 200 of...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society board appoint Benny Higgins as Chair
Earlier today (26th March), the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announced that Benny Higgins has been named as the new Chair of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Board of Directors.
Benny has extensive experience in the...
‘Filmhouse at Home’ launched by Filmhouse
A new online streaming platform, 'Filmhouse at Home', which allows audiences to enjoy some of the finest Filmhouse-curated cinema from the comfort of their own home, has been launched by the team at Filmhouse...
Culture & Business sectors supported by Arts & Business Scotland in wake of pandemic
The launch of a new funding strand has been announced by Arts & Business Scotland that brings together the creativity of the culture sector (which comprises arts, heritage and creative organisations) with the business...
Film by Grid Iron Theatre Company documents issues of theatre production during COVID
Award-winning, Edinburgh-based Grid Iron Theatre Company is pleased to announce the release of its long-awaited film, 'Doppler: The Story So Far', which tells the fascinating story of producing an outdoor theatre show during the...
A taste of the City’s past served up by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh
‘Cooking Up the Past’ is a new digital series launched by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh which brings the city’s history to life through cookery during lockdown. The series is the latest strand of activity...
’10 Years at Summerhall’ celebrates the venue’s decade as a multi-arts establishment
In celebration of Summerhall’s 10th year as a vibrant multi-arts venue and cultural hub, ten Summerhall regulars: artists, residents and visitors - have contributed work for a new online exhibition. '10 Years of Summerhall'...
Reopening dates for National Galleries of Scotland announced
The phased reopening of The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) will begin on 26 April, starting with the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two) and its exhibition Ray Harryhausen: Titan of...
Tapestry trailblazer Archie Brennan’s untold story
Pop artist, weaver, bodybuilder and former Mr Scotland, Archie Brennan changed the course of modern weaving and is considered one of the greatest unrecognised pop artists of the twentieth century. Unrecognised because he chose...
‘Live in Leith’ starts this weekend with Retro Video Club and Conor Fyfe
With BBC Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway hosting, 'Live in Leith' streams over three consecutive Saturdays - starting this weekend with Bellshill boy Connor Fyfe and Edinburgh-based Retro Video Club - via the online platform...
Post-Covid recovery drives Capital Theatres recruitment
Capital Theatres seeks to appoint 3 key individuals to its team – Director of Finance & Business Services, Director of Development & Head of Creative Engagement.
Under the leadership of a new Chief Executive Fiona...
Original music inspired by upcoming Scottish Gallery exhibition
'Another Time, Another Place' is a beautiful conversation between renowned artist Victoria Crowe OBE and poet Christine de Luca – both of whom have produced twelve works in this exciting collaborative exhibition.
In concert with...
Present generation select from past generations to celebrate International Women’s Day
Curators from Museums & Galleries Edinburgh have taken the opportunity to shine a spotlight on a selection of fascinating women from Edinburgh’s past in celebration of International Women’s Day 2021.
Running from 8th – 12th...
Gallery staff curated digital exhibition presents unique perspectives of Edinburgh through the ages
As galleries in Edinburgh and across the UK remain dark due to the ongoing pandemic, a new digital exhibition has opened providing a welcome cultural illumination. Presented by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, 'Edinburgh: Our...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announces Phoebe Waller-Bridge as President
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announced today (Friday 19 Feb) that they were delighted to appoint Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the role of President.
The position, which is the first of its kind, will see Waller-Bridge...
CAC furniture exhibition due to open in March goes digital
'Adjust/Adapt', a major new group exhibition showcasing and celebrating the transformative power of creativity and craft to transcend challenging times and presented by a partnership of The Scottish Furniture Makers Association (SFMA) and Visual...
Search launched for Chief Creative Officer to lead EIFF and Filmhouse Cinemas
Scotland’s Centre for the Moving Image launched its International search for a Chief Creative Officer today (12th Feb.), to create, lead and champion the creative vision and voice of Edinburgh International Film Festival and...
Mini-series of digital gigs launched by Leith Theatre
A grant from Creative Scotland’s Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund has allowed Leith Theatre to secure a small staff team of expertise, enabling them to produce a mini-series of digital gigs and provide vital...
Light shone on women filmakers by EIFF’s Young Programmers
Despite cinemas being closed the Young Programmers will still continue at Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) with their mission to connect young audiences with great films.
They are hosting an exciting online weekend of film...
Lyceum Youth Theatre announce Hannah Lavery Writer in Residence
Playwright, short story writer, poet and performer Hannah Lavery has been announced by The Royal Lyceum Theatre as the Lyceum Youth Theatre’s Writer in Residence, supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
Hannah’s critically...
Edinburgh Filmhouse’s popular Senior Selections go online
It has been announced that the popular programme of screenings for over 60s from Edinburgh Filmhouse is going online.
'Senior Selections at Home' will meet monthly to watch and discuss a film chosen by the...
Latest Music Book Club ‘edition’ launched by The Scottish Ensemble
Today (4th Feb.), Scottish Ensemble (SE) revealed Sally Beamish as the latest classical music star to grace its Musical Book Club guest list.
Taking place on Wednesday 24 February at 7.30pm, Sally will be joined...
The Scottish Gallery to host concurrent exhibitions this coming Spring
This coming March will see joint exhibitions in the gallery by Michael McVeigh, who until recently worked in Edinburgh as a street artist, even being known as a cult figure by the city’s groups...
Scottish Ensemble appoints three new board members
Starting 2021 as it means to go on, Scottish Ensemble opens the year with the appointment of three new board members by chair Samantha Barber. Scotland’s award-winning ensemble has been treating audiences both old...
Over 320,000 ‘tune in’ to Janey Godley’s Big Burns Supper online
Big Burns Supper attracted a digital audience of 327,000 with viewers tuning in from Scotland and 50 countries across the world to its first-ever fully digital show which aired last night. Scotland’s largest contemporary...
Inspiring virtual presentation by a new, award winning Glasgow artist.
'Art lifts the Spirit' is a new, virtual presentation for aspiring artists and anyone interested in art by Emma Louise Grady (ELG) - the new, young, award winning Glasgow artist - at the Upright...
First time presence for Dovecot at International art fair ‘Collect’
Presenting for the first time at 'Collect', the international art fair for contemporary craft and design, world-leading tapestry studio Dovecot will showcase tapestries and hand-crafted rugs created with contemporary artists including a landmark new...
Changing role of the home explored in a new exhibition at CAC
In an exploration of the changed role of the home as a result of Covid-19 and the climate emergency, The Scottish Furniture Makers Association (SFMA) and Visual Arts Scotland (VAS), in partnership, present 'Adjust/Adapt',...
Evocative watercolours collected by Victoria and Albert to go on display at Queen’s Gallery
Going on display at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2021 will be watercolours collected by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This collection which provides evocative record of their public and private lives...
Festival Theatre transformed by new artwork from emerging artist Sophie Fields
A statement of thanks to all who have supported Capital Theatres over the past few months has created by Edinburgh-based emerging artist Sophie Fields with her textile-based installation 'Hanging by a Million Threads'.
The work...
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