10+ Best Bookshops in Edinburgh You Must Visit (Local Guide for Book Lovers) | solosophie
As the first UNESCO City of Literature, it's no surprise that the Scottish capital is filled with enchanting and curious bookshops| solosophie
Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean have set a new record for rowing non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. The three brothers from Edinburgh set off in April 2025 on their 9,000-mile journey, from Lima, Peru, to Cairns, Australia, completing … Continue reading → The post Maclean Brothers Set Record for Non-Stop and Unsupported Row Across the Pacific Ocean appeared first on Old Salt Blog.|
Discover how Euan’s Guide and Dynamic Earth are working together to improve accessibility and create inclusive science experiences in Edinburgh in this blog post by Euan's Guide.| www.euansguide.com
Scottish studio GLITCHERS has seen its groundbreaking dementia research game, Sea Hero Quest, go viral in South Korea after a social media post mistakenly claimed the game could help diagnose the condition. While the studio has clarified this is not the case, the incredible surge in interest is a powerful testament to the game’s global … Continue reading "Glitchers’ Sea Hero Quest Goes Viral in South Korea, Highlighting the Global Impact of Games for Good" The post Glitchers’ Sea Hero...| The Scottish Games Network
Is there work on Mars ★★★★ In a Dystopian world, a young woman named Xue is being interviewed for a Move to Mars Worker’s Visa as a lawyer with Nylon Tusk’s SpaceX. Through a series of tests and questions – all whilst doing a beep test – the audience are eyewitness to systemic barriers and… The post Fringe Reviews: Dance and Theatre appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Circa: Wolf is an astonishing, feral acrobatic spectacle, says Frankie Reason. ★★★★ Performers snarl at one another from across the stage, negotiating, imitating one another’s movements, and the ‘pack’ repeatedly forms and disperses, repelling any lone wolves that attempt to penetrate the fold. The choreography is charged with an unexpected intimacy, raw and animalistic, bodies… The post Fringe Reviews: Circa: Wolf, Garry Starr & Ascension appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Barnaby Roper’s British thriller All the Devils are Here wastes no time in setting its mood: the violence is graphic and the threat of more never lets up, says Holly Roberts. What follows plays out like Reservoir Dogs relocated to Uncle Monty’s Penrith cottage: a gang of criminals, fresh from a bloody money heist, are… The post Review, All the Devils Are Here: ‘The violence is graphic and the threat of more never lets up’ appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Dramatic, intimate, and visually striking – Sophie Laplane and James Bonas’s brand new ballet, Mary Queen of Scots, is a gothic reimagining of the young queen’s life, says Frankie Reason. ★★★★★ The story unfolds through the fragmented recollections of an elderly Elizabeth, brought to life by Swedish dancer Charlotta Öfverholm, and the curtains open on… The post Edinburgh International Festival: Mary, Queen of Scots, Orpheus and Eurydice & Book of Mountains and Seas appeared...| Scottish Field
The new venue joins the brand’s Rooftop Garden Bar, making the East Market Street location home to two distinctive rooftop experiences.| Scottish Licensed Trade News
As the first UNESCO City of Literature, it's no surprise that the Scottish capital is filled with enchanting and curious bookshops| solosophie
Miriam Margolyes is as outrageous as ever in her one-woman show, Margolyes & Dickens: More Best Bits says Frankie Reason. ★★★★ She doesn’t feel the need to introduce herself – ‘if you don’t know who I am, what the f**k are you doing here?’ – and she’s entirely justified. The audience cheer their approval and… The post Edinburgh Fringe Reviews: Miriam Margolyes and Patrick Monahan appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Grant Dickie paid a visit to The Hoxton, a new face in the Edinburgh hotel scene, to see just what was on offer. Turn up Grosvenor Street by Haymarket train station and you’ll find The Hoxton Edinburgh on the site of the former Edinburgh Grosvenor hotel. Perfectly placed away from the hustle and bustle… The post Hotel Review: The Hoxton, Edinburgh appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Join us on Friday 5 September for one of the most feel-good events of the year – the World Short Hole Golf Pairs Championship at Edinburgh’s iconic Bruntsfield Links.We’re thrilled to be one of three charities benefiting from this brilliant day of golf, community spirit and fundraising - PTSD UK and St Catharine’s Homeless Project will also receive funding thanks to the golfers who support the event by signing up.A Unique Course. A Worthy Cause. A Lot of Laughs.Whether you’re a golf...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
Raise the Barre is explosive stuff. A must see, it’s truly terrific, says Jeremy Welch. ★★★★★ It’s graduation day at a dance school presided over by a strict assessor. There are two troupes of dancers here, the female troupe dressed in classical ballet tutus, the male troupe dressed similarly but in an anarchistic way, black… The post Edinburgh Fringe, Raise the Barre: ‘A must see, it’s truly terrific’ appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Bruce Liu Plays Ravel with the NCPA Orchestra After esteemed conductor Myung-Whun Chung walked on stage with the hearty applause of the audience, The NCPA Orchestra opened the evening with Qigang Chen’s Wu Xing (the Five Elements). This ten-minute immersive fusion of Chinese and Western instrument and tradition soaked the audience in atmosphere and was a… The post International Festival Reviews: Bruce Liu Plays Ravel, Hanni Liang: Dreams & Volosi appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Dan Tiernan’s abrasive comedy style is at once hilarious and disconcerting. The audience is howling with laughter and uncomfortable.| Scottish Field
Saturday, March 22, 2025 Public service announcement: Best shower of the trip. Managed to wash…| And Anyways…
Friday, March 21, 2025 This morning, we waved goodbye to Inverness and headed south to…| And Anyways…
The transformative power of video games to address real-world challenges will be on full display this September, as Abertay University’s Applied Games Lab presents its Play for Good exhibition as part of the prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Curious festival of knowledge. This is a significant and welcome inclusion, demonstrating the growing recognition of games … Continue reading "Abertay’s ‘Play For Good’ To Showcase the Power of Games at RSE Curious Festival" The post Ab...| The Scottish Games Network
We’re delighted to announce the Early Access launch of Out & About, the debut title from Yaldi Games. This is a fantastic achievement for founder Elena Höge and her team. Out & About is a cosy, educational life-sim, where players can learn to identify real-world plants, forage for ingredients, and craft recipes. The game has … Continue reading "EARLY ACCESS: Yaldi Games’ Cosy Foraging Adventure, Out & About" The post EARLY ACCESS: Yaldi Games’ Cosy Foraging Adventure, Out & About app...| The Scottish Games Network
Written by Georgia Cairns It’s one thing to create a project or write an essay, submit it to your teacher or lecturer and wait hopefully for a good grade. It’s another thing entirely to take that work and display it loud and proud at an event specifically designed to do just that. Introducing ECGX 2025… … Continue reading "ECGX 2025 Highlights Incredible New Games Talent From Edinburgh" The post ECGX 2025 Highlights Incredible New Games Talent From Edinburgh appeared first on The Scot...| The Scottish Games Network
No introductions, no preamble, Glenn Moore is off and running at a hundred miles an hour before he’s even on the stage, says Alister Tenneb. And strap yourself in because he doesn’t slow down for the next hour. ★★★★★ As well as being a regular on radio, Glenn will be recognisable to many from his… The post Five star reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe: Glenn Moore & Boiler Room Six appeared first on Scottish Field.| Scottish Field
Arthur Hull’s FLOP has charisma by the bucket-loads, Frankie Reason says. ★★★★ Edinburgh-born Australian artist Arthur Hull delivers a musically impressive, engaging, and witty exploration of musical theatre’s greatest flops. Both exposé and love letter, Hull muses on the dubious opening choreography to Carrie, the pitfalls of theatre to screen, the consistently faulty formula that… The post Fringe Reviews: FLOP, Art of Andalucia & Cambridge Footlights appeared first on Scottis...| Scottish Field
Baxter v Bookies delivers such a well written script it's as if you are having a fireside chat with your favourite but slightly wicked uncle.| Scottish Field
Some travels, a centenary, and a birthday.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
Jo Caulfield's Bad Mood Rising is one of the best comics at the Fringe. A must-watch, it's on until August 24.| Scottish Field
Ten Thousand Hours, performed by Australian acrobatic troupe, Gravity and Other Myths, is the most extraordinary thing at the Fringe.| Scottish Field
A need to get a camera in Central Leeds left me with just 3 roll film camera choices. Is that enough ? and WTF are Boots doing with film.| Canny Cameras
... Read more The post Mastering Edinburgh Airport Parking: 10 Surprising Tips for Big Savings appeared first on Enjoy Travel Life.| Enjoy Travel Life
Edinburgh University's 'Decolonised Transformations: Confronting the University of Edinburgh’s History and Legacies of Enslavement and Colonialism,' is Left-wing politics of the worst kind, says Professor James Alexander.| The Daily Sceptic
This memorial is located in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. It features a seated, kilted infantryman holding a rifle across his knees as he looks towards the Castle. The design was cr…| Words on Stone
Here's how to make your 3 days in Edinburgh as colorful and enchanting as mine were. The post Enchanting Edinburgh appeared first on Leave Your Daily Hell.| Leave Your Daily Hell
Discover the best things to do in Edinburgh in Autumn. Perfect to plan your trip to Scotland in September and October. Activities for locals & visitors!| BeeLoved City
A Trail of Burke and Hare Review | A body has been discovered in The Cowgate with wounds eerily reminiscent of a dark period of Edinburgh’s past… Beside the corpse, a satchel – deliberately placed, an ominous message within… The killer is obsessed, fixated on the story of Burke and Hare, the city’s most infamous […]| The Escape Roomer
Aud’s been out in the UK for 5 days and is finally beginning to meet some of her new readers…| Nicola Griffith
Build A Rocket Boy redundancies - The Edinburgh-based studio confirms it is undertaking a process which may result in redundancies| The Scottish Games Network
In honour of Independent Bookshop Week (14 – 21 June 2025), I thought I’d update my post from five years ago about our favourite indie bookshops to visit in Edinburgh with kids. We are spoilt for choice here in Edinburgh, […]| The Bear & The Fox
OUT NOW: MindsEye, the debut title from Leslie Benzies' Edinburgh-based studio Build A Rocket Boy has launched for PlayStation, XBox & PC.| The Scottish Games Network
Did the Mackenzie Poltergeist kill a local clairvoyant? MJ WAYLAND investigates the claims| Spooky Isles
There are just a few days until The Big Event by Motability Operations and we are excited to be there and see some familiar, and hopefully new, faces! The event takes place in our home town of Edinburgh at the Royal Highland Centre on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 September. We’ll be there to let everyone know what we do here at Euan’s Guide, from our disabled access review website www.EuansGuide.com to our Red Cord Card scheme and, of course, the UK’s largest Access Survey… which we're ...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
We were honoured to have been selected as one of the charities to benefit from the World Short Hole Golf championship which was held on Friday 6 September in Edinburgh.The event took place at the famous Bruntsfield Links Course and despite the heavy fog, was a great end to the summer, and some of the Euan's Guide team and trustees went along to join in the fun. Founded in 1761, the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society is the fourth oldest in the world and one of Scotland’s most prestigious cl...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
George Guy recently visited The National Robotarium, a new centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Heriot-Watt. In this guest blog post, George tells us about his experience of disabled access at the university’s new building.Recently, I and a few others from the PPI group attended a meeting at Heriot-Watt University’s National Robotarium. It’s a brand-new building so I took wheelchair accessibility for granted. To be on the safe side I checked ahead and was reassured, I wa...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
If you’re starting to think about plans for your New Year celebrations, then look no further. Here is all you need to know about Edinburgh New Year for 2023/4 Edinburgh New Year’s Eve is know as Hogmanay If you’re dreaming of a truly magical start to your new year, look no further than the world-famous … The post Edinburgh Hogmanay 2023 – All you Need to Know appeared first on Travel, Linger, Relax.| Travel, Linger, Relax
Picture this: the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, shrouded in mist, a chill in the air, and a sense of mystery around every corner. If you’re a solo female traveler over 40 seeking an unforgettable Halloween adventure, look no further than the enchanting and historically rich city of Edinburgh. This ancient city takes on a whole … The post Edinburgh Halloween: How to Have a Spooktacular Experience appeared first on Travel, Linger, Relax.| Travel, Linger, Relax
Edinburgh Christmas Market, The best way to Visit in 2023. What's on, times and dates, how to get tickets. This guide is the only one you need| Travel, Linger, Relax
The relocation, coming after 25 years of its former HQ in the South Gyle area, was described as reaffirming the company’s commitment to Scotland and Edinburgh.| sltn.co.uk
Top chefs and restaurants across the UK are urging consumers to forgo farmed salmon this Christmas, in a bid to curb the environmental and welfare “catastrophe” unfolding across the salmon farming industry in Scotland.| Off The Table
Award winning Edinburgh chef, Lloyd Morse, joins our Off the table campaign.| Off The Table
There are certain cities that feel like they find you, not the other way around. Edinburgh was one of those places for me—a city where, without even trying, I felt entirely in sync, like I'd shown up exactly when and where I was meant to be. More than once, wandering its storybook streets and gazing up at those jaw-dropping spires and neoclassical facades, I overheard fellow visitors (often in unmistakable American accents) saying, “I still can't believe this is real.” And to be honest,...| Outtraveler.com
Updated March 2025. Originally published in December 9, 2022. Between walking up the Royal Mile or wandering through the Grassmarket, you’re definitely going to want to stop for a bite. The good news is that| The Culinary Travel Guide
Read this month's SNACK magazine. What's on in Scotland and beyond. Music | Film | Food & Drink | LGBT+ | Theatre | Books | Life| SNACK: Music, film, arts and culture magazine for Scotland
Time to Register Join us in Edinburgh for the PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference, July 2–5, 2025! There’s only ONE WEEK left to register at early bird price. Or support our work by buying a Supporter ticket! Don’t miss... Read More| PHAIR Society
Edinburgh buses are great but slow. I analyzed the data and found the issue - bus stops are too frequent, averaging just 323 meters apart!| lellep.xyz
It’s official, I’ve played all the escape rooms in Edinburgh – well, at least as of my time of writing this! Thankfully new and even more brilliant rooms are popping up all the time, so it’s impossible to ever really say you know a city’s escape rooms through and through. But it’s a question I […]| The Escape Roomer
Let me take you back a few years when I actually meant to share this story! In the winter of 2021, I listened to Season 2 of the historical true crime podcast Tenfold More Wicked. Season 2 was the …| The Becca Jar
Portobello Cemetery is a relatively modern burial ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh, opened in 1877 and in continual use to modern day.| Burials & Beyond
The Deacon’s Cabinet Review | A historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon William Brodie – Edinburgh’s favourite villain, and the inspiration for Jekyll & Hyde. Can you unlock the mysteries of The Deacon’s cabinet and discover his ill-gotten fortune before the noose tightens? Completion Time: 45:02 Date Played: 13th […]| The Escape Roomer
Edinburgh city is a great place for food lovers with a multitude of restaurants allowing to discover food from around the world. During that weekend we tasted the famous The Dome restaurant, the Ja…| Our Lake District Escapades
I made a mobile app using no-code to capture potholes in Edinburgh to help future cyclists.| Blog
Three perfect days, three wonderful walks in Edinburgh.| Natalie the Explorer
Einer der angesehensten Mathematiker Deutschlands hat eine systematische Verzerrung in den Pandemieprognosen entdeckt. Was folgt daraus?| Berliner Zeitung
Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We would recommend spending at least seven days to see the best of Scotland and are sharing our recommended 7 Days in Scotland Itinerary with you. The post Amazing Scotland Itinerary: 7 Days in Scotland appeared first on Europe Up Close.| Europe Up Close
The Conditions of Unconditional Love from Alexander McCall Smith is number 15 in the Isabel Dalhousie series. This is the first I’ve read in the series and while I no doubt ‘missed’ a lot, it was easy to keep up … Continue reading →| His Futile Preoccupations …..
Sarah and Jill were blue-lighted to Ninewells where they miraculously escaped with no serious injuries.| Daily Record
Sir Ian Rankin’s ‘Rebus’ detective novels have been translated into 36 languages and adapted for radio, the stage and the screen. Now, following the success of the latest BBC TV series, a new play featuring the much-loved detective is hitting theatres across Scotland and the UK. Rebus: A Game Called Malice, a stage production by…| Scottish Field
We absolutely had to play at the Dunbar Golf Club during this trip to Scotland because a great grandfather toRead More...| America’s Golfing Couple
Edinburgh, September 2015. The post Edinburgh, September 2015. appeared first on Vlado Vince.| Vlado Vince
The classic Marine North Berwick just got an epic modern luxury update.| Maxim
Kinnan is an island divided. Metaphorically, folklorically, and, it turns out, literally. When Islander begins, its inhabitants are engaged in a fierce debate over their future. Should they stay on their island and protect their traditional lifestyle, or accept government funds to relocate to the Mainland? Conceived and originally directed by Amy Draper, Islander is … Continue reading "‘Islander’ is a Sea of Innovative Sound From Across the Atlantic"|
Only one firm remains in Michelle Mone's corporate empire after she was granted permission to close two of them.| Daily Record
The USP of their new venture is reflected in its name, Askr, in Edinburgh, which is the Old Norse word for ‘ash’.| Scottish Field
MICHAEL Flatley’s Lord of the Dance show is due to return to Bonnie Scotland. The world-renowned Irish dancing production is poised to dazzle audiences in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow throughout the summer. ‘A Lifetime of Standing Ovations’, the 2024 show revival, comes two years after Lord of the Dance’s 25th anniversary. Flatley, the American-born visionary…| Scottish Field
Get ready for some great summer fun with our annual fireworks shows. There will be food trucks, bounce houses, and pro wrestling! Find out where!...| columbus.in.us
Another in the occasional series made possible due to the wonderful exploits by some wonderful YouTube Up-loaders. I want to highlight some of those bands that John Peel had recorded sessions for his show over the years. Really had forgotten … Continue reading →| StevoMusicMan – Ramblings Of A Music Man
Things to do in Edinburgh for couples includes fascinating history, rich culture, lively festivals, and architectural splendor.| Luggage and Lipstick
Radio Nowhere Review | Playing the best of the 70s, 80s, and beyond, Radio Nowhere is the station everyone’s listening to. But when a body turns up in the recording booth, things get deathly silent. Identify suspects, narrow down your lines of investigation, and decipher secret broadcasts. Sounds like a normal enough case, but there’s […]| The Escape Roomer
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I’m more in the ‘get your own bloomin’ ideas, pal’, camp. When I saw that this place was ope ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Life in beautiful Colorado, USA| millefiorifavoriti.blogspot.com
The longest ever tasting menu was created by experimental food artists Bompas & Parr, and consisted of 200 courses over 24 hours. Spanish restaurant El ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
I don’t like being wrong, though I often am. For example, I was trying to describe the location of this new cafe to an acquaintance. It’s on The Meadows, I ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
A review of Kora by Tom Kitchin. A vibrant 'nature to plate' restaurant in Edinburgh's bustling Bruntsfield, serving seasonal Scottish fare.| What Kirsty did next
My mum has turned 88. That’s two fat ladies in bingo parlance. Apt, as it was decided that we would head to this all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrasco for her ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
I’m like a newsreader, in that nobody ever sees my legs. It takes a lot for me to get into a frock these days, but I got those dusty pegs out, just for Lyla ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
Montrose House at Abbeyhill is the opposite of a Tardis. The white late-19th-century building, originally an inn, looks huge from the street, but is re ...| foodanddrink.scotsman.com
The Cutting Room Review | In 1987 a series of bizarre murders plagued the city of Edinburgh. Over a span of a few months, 6 victims were found in various closes in the city. The victims were all male, in good physical condition and in their twenties. When dissected it was clear they were all […]| The Escape Roomer
This year, take your loved one to one of the Best European Cities for Valentines Day to make it even more unique.| Plain2Plane
Christmas markets, magical lights, a stunning medieval castle and plenty of whisky to warm you up. Welcome to Edinburgh in the winter!| Practical Wanderlust
