The Great Tapestry of Scotland Centre – a five star visitor attraction
The new Great Tapestry of Scotland centre has been given the highest possible rating from VisitScotland after its first Quality Assurance inspection, which is an exceptional achievement for a new visitor attraction.This recognition comes...
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...
Don’t Fear The Unknown by Escaping Reality
Don't Fear The Unknown By Escaping RealityScotland's first mazeophobia behavioural therapy is due to take place at Escape Reality Edinburgh, after producing new research that highlights how prominent the phobia is.Escape Reality, Edinburgh's newest and number 1 immersive live escape room experience,...
Five-star ambitions for The Scholar
Delicate viola petals decorated the delectable lemon curd tart which melted in the mouth. This was just one example of the attention to detail shown by executive chef Ed Fortune at The Brasserie at The...
Dance on down to The Pomegranates Festival
The Pomegranates Festival takes place in April and will celebrate Scottish traditional dance and traditional dance practised by cultural migrant communities across Scotland.Taking place at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and various venues across Edinburgh...
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...
Edinburgh’s culinary scene – a mix of closures and fresh beginnings
Amid closures and challenges, Edinburgh's culinary scene remains vibrant and dynamic, with each new venture adding to the city's gastronomic allure.In recent months, Edinburgh's dining landscape has witnessed both closures and openings, reflecting the...
Phil MacHugh is partnering Martin Compston for a Scottish Fling
Actor Martin Compston is embarking on an unforgettable trip around his homeland in a new series co-commissioned by BBC Scotland and BBC Factual along with his friend, PR guru and TV presenter, Phil...
Edinburgh’s top five charity shops
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...
Eat Out Edinburgh – a month of dining discounts
Eat Out Edinburgh announces the venues which are taking part in month of tasty restaurant offers Special offers have been revealed for the 40 City Centre restaurants and bars taking part in the festival.Eat Out...
At Modern One – Do Ho Suh: Tracing Time
Isn’t it interesting how an artist can be world famous and yet you have never heard of them? Call me a philistine but I have never come across Do Ho Suh before (and I...
Panda boost for Edinburgh Zoo
The giant pandas gave Edinburgh Zoo a boost in visitor numbers in their final year in Scotland, it can be revealed.Yang Guang and Tian Tian - also known as Sunshine and Sweetie - returned...
The Tollhouse opens on Saturday
The Tollhouse, a new dining experience from the team behind Edinburgh’s award-winning Dine restaurants, opens on Saturday.The dining room on the upper level of the building which sits on the bank of the Water...
Easter Play 2024 in Princes Street Gardens
This year, Edinburgh’s passion play in Princes Street Gardens will tell the story of Easter from a new perspective — through the voices of the women.Easter - The Women’s Story, which will be performed...
Under the Table to open in April
A new restaurant is to open on Dundas Street, as a joint venture between chef Sean Clark and his business partner Paul O'Donoghue, and with investment from Marvel director and producer, Joe Russo.Russo...
Greyfriars Bobby – shedding new light on an old story
On 14 January it is 151 years since the faithful Greyfriars Bobby died. There will be a ceremony in Greyfriars Kirkyard to mark the occasion, usually organised by the charity, Dogs Trust.This is a...
Holyrood Palace to offer £1 tickets
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...
Capital Coffee – The Coffee Cave
Of all the areas in Edinburgh, Fountainbridge is probably the one which has changed the most in recent years. Following the closure of the breweries, it has rapidly transformed into a residential area, packed...
Screening of the Cancer Tapestry documentary in Edinburgh this weekend
Andrew Crummy, MBE, who created the Great Tapestry of Scotland dealt with his cancer diagnosis in 2017 in the only way he knew how.He drew sketches to express his feelings which were...
The Silent Archive at Inverleith House
Edinburgh has a substantial number of superb galleries and museums. These range from obvious examples such as the National Museum of Scotland to lesser known little gems such as the Music Museum at St...
John Cooper Clarke – Get Him While He’s Alive Tour
John Cooper Clarke is back, returning with a brand new tour and poetry collection this year. John will be performing at Queen's Hall in on 12th & 13th April 2024. The new show will be...
Edinburgh winners at The Scottish Restaurant Awards
Tapa restaurant in Leith won top billing as the Spanish restaurant of the year at The Scottish Restaurant Awards, with others in the capital also recognised.A spokesperson for the third Scottish Restaurant Awards...
Review: The Wizard Of Oz ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Fizzing with big bold colours, catchy show tunes and a contemporary new look that still manages to embrace all things retro, The Curve Leicester production of L Frank Baum’s ‘modern-day’ fairytale, The Wizard of...
Art depicting controversial motorway plan to be purchased for city’s collection
An award-winning painting depicting what Edinburgh would have looked like under a 1949 plan for an inner city motorway is to be purchased for the City Art Centre.Showing a six-lane elevated ring-road tunnelled under Calton Hill...
Wee taste of Italy in cosy Gianninos
It was a Thursday night. Temperature was inching towards zero all afternoon. Wind chill factor high, yet cosy Gianninos was packed and the atmosphere was terrific.It was our first visit and we were impressed with the...
HEART starts beating in St Giles’
HEART by German artist Michael Pendry makes its UK debut at St Giles’ Cathedral this weekend.The installation in the central part of the High Kirk is part of the city’s Burns&Beyond Festival and also...
Celebrating Burns Night in the capital – Bonnie & Wild
Bonnie & Wild at St James Quarter are celebrating Burns Night with an extra special version of their free monthly ceilidhs, and a four day Burns Supper.Hundreds of dancers will enjoy traditional Scottish...
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...
EUSC presents The Taming of the Shrew
Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company presents an adapted, recontextualised version of The Taming of the Shrew.Padua, the 1980s, the sun is above and the game is afoot. Find The Taming of the Shrew in...
Illuminating: Artist Linda in new charity exhibition
Fresh from raising £10,000 for the Scottish Survivors of Human Trafficking from sales of her work over three years, Edinburgh artist Linda Hoskins is preparing to launch another charitable project.Linda has persuaded Virgin Money...
