Culture

Due to issues with strong wind gusts in Edinburgh today and with further winds forecast over the next couple of days, Underbelly say they have been prevented from putting the cover on Lafayette, the larger...

Join London Concertante, one of the UK’s leading chamber ensembles, at the stunning St. Mary’s Cathedral on Palmerston Place for a fabulous night of Mozart, Vivaldi, and more! Praised for making concerts exciting no matter...

The Wrigley Sisters are appearing in North Berwick on WEDNESDAY 11th APRIL 2012 Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley, the internationally acclaimed fiddle and guitar duo from the Orkney Islands are kicking off their first UK tour...

I can report that Scotland is staying “calm and collected” in the midst of the political and emotional turmoil swirling round the rest of the so-called United Kingdom.  We, at least, are complying with...

The Scottish Borders Council reached a momentous agreement today at a full meeting of Councillors held in Hawick. After a full year of careful consideration of proposals from across the country, a site in...

Join the team at the National Trust for Scotland’s Newhailes in Musselburgh for a host of Christmas activities on 3 and 4 December. Rhiannon Naismith, Property Manager for Newhailes said: “Escape the pressures of the High...

Helena Kay is totting up the countries where her music has been played on radio recently.The award-winning saxophonist, who plays concerts in Edinburgh and Linlithgow in April, has won praise as well as plays...

A poll has opened today to decide the next town or city to host a display of wizarding wands which illuminated London last autumn.This is all part of a celebration which coincides with...

The King Charles Pooch Coffee Morning will be held at McLarens on the Corner on Monday 8 May from 10am - 1pm.The morning will be filled with Coronation cakes and bakes, local business stalls, a...

 There are 80 bars in the city taking part in Edinburgh Cocktail Week which runs from 15-21 October. You can book your wristbands now to have a chance of sampling some of the concoctions!There...

Storytelling - From Ballads to Lullabies. Join storyteller Fergus McNicol as he brings alive music and stories connected to portraits in the gallery, from The Maid of Norraway to The Fisher Lassies of Newhaven....

Summer Beer & Food Fest is Edinburgh’s first collaboration festival taking place on Saturday 1st August at Stewart Brewing. Rather than hosting an event by themselves, the local craft brewery wanted to organise a...

Following sell-out runs at comedy festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, and following his first UK tour this Spring, LA actor Miles Allen will bring his solo show ONE MAN BREAKING BAD – THE UNAUTHORISED PARODY back to...

The Scottish Dachshund Club are organising a fun day for Dachshunds from all over Scotland at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder again this year.In 2022 almost 400 Dachshunds and other family dogs enjoyed all the activities...

The Scottish Jazz Awards, which celebrate Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene and honour its musical talent, has revealed the nominees for its 8th edition.The public now have until 5pm on Monday, 5 October to vote for their favourite...

Every year in July HRH The Queen hosts a spectacular garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It’s an event that carries on whatever the weather, and no doubt many a royal jam tart...

Yes we know it is only July and we haven't even had the Festival yet, but from today you can buy your tickets for Christmas and Hogmanay in Edinburgh.The tickets go on sale at...

Little Fitzroy in Easter Road is a top destination for coffee lovers in the city.I'm often asked what I consider to be the best place for specialty coffee in Edinburgh. This includes those...

BIG WOWIE! BURNS NIGHT COMEDY CEILIDHMonday 25 January 20218pm – 10pm GMT FREEAdmission is free. Donations are welcome and will support the artists and venue.Big Wowie! Comedy celebrates Burns Night 2021 with a Comedy Ceilidh...

Ten new writers receive awards from Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, in an announcement made today.These are writers who have not yet published a full length...

A collection of sketches and paintings completed over a century ago by a forgotten Glasgow Girl artist has fetched thousands of pounds at auction in Edinburgh.The works were completed by Mary "May" Reid between...

In August there is just so much to see, and the fear of missing the important is all the greater. Here is our list of recommendations of what to see and do. If you have...

‘A good Pixar movie’ is a phrase so often repeated that it has almost become a cliché so upon entering my local movie house to watch Incredibles 2 I was almost searching for a flaw in their...

Duck & Waffle Edinburgh has opened its 32-seat terrace – an oasis in the heart of the city – to greet the summer season.With views of the Edinburgh skyline over St James Quarter,...

Join 'Best Actor in a Leading Role' winner for playing Frank Sinatra in the drama 'Rat Pack Confidential' Richard Shelton as he returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his sell-out show direct from LA...

Do you love movies? Are you looking for somewhere to go this weekend? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then here is the solution: the Bootleg Film Festival at Banshee Labyrinth....

Edinburgh opera lovers are in for a treat at the end of this month when Ellen Kent's Opera Festival brings Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Verdi’s La Traviata to the Edinburgh Playhouse.As opera buffs will...

Opera North's production makes a return to entertain a new generation of opera-goers, after its great success when it premiered three years ago and their website promises that they have loads to...

Lucy Farrett: Lois: Underbelly Cowgate: 1700 hrsWHEN this reviewer saw Lucy Farrett last year, she was part of a cast. This year, she still is, it is just that Lucy is playing all the...

The Edinburgh Reporter went up to Calton Hill to see the fireworks last night at 20.14 and we were entertained to what was virtually a private display before our eyes. There were very few...