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Illicit Ink - Edinburgh spoken word night
10 May 2013
Free spoken-word show from some of Edinburgh's newest undiscovered talents
The Bongo Club has become the home of one of Edinburgh’s freshest groups of writers, who come together to share short stories in the heart of the Cowgate. They recite pieces based on a common theme (the two most recent being school and sleep), each…
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour
10 May 2013
Witty duets guide you through the city's literary history
This entertaining mash-up of pub crawl and street theatre uses conflict to bring its subject alive, with great results. Hosted by two characters (one a bohemian who believes Edinburgh’s famous writers were formed from the city’s squalor, the other an…
The best Hogmanay club nights in Edinburgh
13 Dec 2012
Musika, Gasoline Dance Machine, Volume, Wee Dub and more celebrate the New Year
Traditionally the busiest night of the clubbing calendar and if you want big DJs Musika> (Liquid Room) tops the list with their triple bill of Joris Voorn, Derrick Carter (pictured) and Darius Syrossian catering to all your house and techno needs.
The best places to buy Christmas trees in Glasgow and Edinburgh
3 Dec 2012
Real Christmas trees, fake trees, wreaths, firewood and flowers
Caring Christmas Trees has outlets for their sustainably-farmed Nordmann Firs in various locations around the country, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Musselburgh, Paisley, Livingston and Fife. The ‘caring’ part of the title comes from…
The best takeaway food in Edinburgh
16 Nov 2012
We review the take away and home delivery meal options in Edinburgh
We called it the Big Takeaway but it was a big ask: 100 meals from over 50 takeaways in Glasgow and Edinburgh in just two sittings. Fortunately the reviewers from our Eating & Drinking Guide team were on hand and up for a challenge. This is the verdict…
Simple Minds, The Maccabees and The View set for Edinburgh Hogmanay 2012
13 Nov 2012
New Year's Eve celebrations in the Scottish capital
Scottish rock band Simple Minds will headline this year’s Edinburgh Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens. The band, whose hits include ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ and ‘Alive and Kicking’, will be joined on the line-up by The View and Edinburgh’s Bwani…
Artist-run galleries and collective studio spaces in Scotland
30 Oct 2012
Including Glue Factory, Superclub, Embassy and WASPS Studios
Scotland’s major cities each enjoy a healthy do-it-yourself arts scene, with many collectively run spaces holding exhibitions and providing working studio environments. Among the current key spaces in that hotbed of Turner-prize winning talent, Glasgow…
The student's guide to exploring Scotland
31 Aug 2012
There's a whole lot to see in Scotland beyond the university towns
Exploring your university town is an essential part of the student experience. However, once you’ve done the local tourist trail and sussed out the best bars and restaurants, you might hunger for another adventure. Luckily, Scotland has many…
Why I love Edinburgh - By Laura Cameron Lewis
31 Aug 2012
The artist, producer and singer walks you through her favourite Edinburgh haunts
Edinburgh is a city of contradictions. An international, cosmopolitan hub, it is also known to its long-time residents as Village Edinburgh. Its vertical architecture reveals the depth of the city’s history and intellectual propriety and yet, on the…
A guide to bars and pubs of Edinburgh
30 Aug 2012
The best bars in Old Town, Broughton Street, Leith Walk, Tollcross & West End
The best places in the vicinity are either nearest the bottom end around the Palace of Holyroodhouse or on some of the narrow side streets that seep down into the Old Town. Particularly recommended in the former category are the White Horse (266…
A guide to the galleries and artworks of Edinburgh and Glasgow
30 Aug 2012
Salvador Dali, Picasso, Van Gogh, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Ugo Rondinone and more
Rosalie Doubal picks out the best galleries and exhibition spaces, from national institutions to pop-up venues showcasing Scotland’s up-and-coming talent Glasgow is famed for its DIY exhibition culture and you’re as likely to uncover an artistic gem at…
A guide to Scotland's club scene
30 Aug 2012
DJ, co-owner and promoter of Third Door Sarah David on the beauty of student nightlife
So here you are. You are about to embark on this incredible journey of discovery. You want to hunt out fresh and exciting experiences, to meet and embrace new people and to embark on the next chapter of your life... oh... er, yes and, of course, study.
Iconic Edinburgh venue Potterrow given a utopian facelift
30 Aug 2012
Newly refurbished venue will host new club night Club Together
The venerable and iconic Potterrow Dome has undergone a startling refurbishment programme, courtesy of Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA) and Edinburgh University, which has transformed the old chrome and concrete interior into an indoor…
Scotrail announce expanded Edinburgh Festival 2012 train timetable
4 Jul 2012
Additional night services to Glasgow, Dundee, Perth and North Berwick
New late-night train services to and from Edinburgh will make it easier for those outside the city to visit the 2012 festival. In Glasgow, there will be a Fringe box office at Queen Street station from July 27. Tickets bought online in advance can be…
How to visit the Edinburgh Festival
2 Jul 2012
A guide to getting the best from the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
The phrase 'planned itinerary' might might be at odds with the spirit of chaos and wild abandon you associated with your visit to the Edinburgh Festival. The brutal truth is that shows do sell out, so book tickets to things you definitely want to see.
Visiting the UK with the help of some local recommendations
26 Jun 2012
Live like a local in British cities London, Glasgow and Edinburgh
The United Kingdom, soaked in history and heritage, welcomes millions of visitors to its shores every year and every year they flock like lemmings to the same destinations over and over. That is not to take anything away from our symbolic heritage sites…
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2012 Day Planner
25 Jun 2012
Day-by-day highlights of the 2012 EIFF
List film editor Gail Tolley selects the highlights of this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. You can catch every one of these films in the order they’re listed.
Family activity Treasure Trails helps you rediscover your city
25 Jun 2012
Follow the clues to solve the mystery in your town
Think you know the city you live in? Me too. Or rather I did, until question four on the New Town Murder Mystery Treasure Trail totally stymied me. Happily, the organisers of these fun, accessible and varied trails know what it’s like to find yourself…
Simplicity is key at Le Bistrot de l'Institut francais d'Ecosse
22 Jun 2012
Lovely Gallic quality and simplicity at the Institut français' new restaurant
If you look carefully there’s now a menu attached to the railings of the French Institute, just off Queensferry Road. Walking down slightly scruffy, institute-yellow stairs to the basement feels like heading to a school canteen, but it's a fortunate…
Establishment of new brass band in Edinburgh city centre
12 Apr 2012
Edinburgh Brass Band rekindles city's strong brass band tradition
A group of young musicians have established a new brass band in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, which will offer new opportunities for brass musicians in and around the capital. The Edinburgh Brass Band will hold it's first rehearsal on Friday…
Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival marks 25th anniversary
5 Apr 2012
Carnival of fire and light with roots in mythology
2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Edinburgh’s Beltane festival. Over 12,000 revellers are expected to attend the event on Calton Hill as the Beltane Fire Society marks the passage from Spring into Summer. This Carnival of Fire and Light takes place on…
Edinburgh gets first IMAX screen
20 Dec 2011
Cineworld Fountain Park to launch IMAX cinema with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Cineworld Fountain Park is to introduce Edinburgh's first IMAX screen from 21 December. The new cinema promises, 'ground-breaking, crystal clear digital projection, cutting edge audio technology and one of the largest screens around'. With 3D…
Neighbourhood Watch: Tollcross, Edinburgh
19 Sep 2011
A rough guide to the West End/Southside neighbourhood
What’s it like? Nice and old. Flats are mostly Victorian tenements, with Napier University setting some students loose in three halls of residence in the area. Aside from the youths, there are plenty of places to get sweet eats, indie shops and good…
The rough guide to Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside
24 Mar 2011
Neighbourhood Watch: The best bits by the beach
What’s it like? An utterly charming, slightly wonky area of Edinburgh, characterised by the city’s only beach and a very distinct, anti-corporate local community ethos. Formerly the holiday destination of most Central Belters, a lack of investment in…
The best parks and green spaces in Edinburgh
16 Feb 2011
Extinct volcanoes, hidden gardens and urban parks in the capital
Edinburgh is a capital blessed with an abundance of green spaces, from extinct volcanoes to hidden gardens – all ideal spots to take time out and recharge your batteries
