More about Lauren: Lauren's work is steeped in Scottish culture which draws on its landscape, people and history. She firmly believes that we are all citizens of the world so she researches and tells stories from different countries and cultures. Lauren is also a feminist storyteller – she wants to show girls and women that they can be and are featured in stories which are an inspiration to all people.
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READ MOREThe Edinburgh Quartet presents the second concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall. This concert continues the exploration of Beethoven’s op. 18 quartets with his quartet no. 2 in G major.
READ MOREJoin Moonlight Concerts for a terrifying night as horror novelist Edgar Allan Poe 'resurrects' his spine-tingling ghost stories - with haunting live piano!
READ MOREEnjoy 2 thrilling shows at a discount price when Moonlight Concerts return to the oldest concert Hall in Scotland with a musical double bill inspired by Halloween!
READ MOREThe Phantom returns this Halloween with The Phantom of the Opera, the greatest ghost story ever told, at St Cecilias Hall!
READ MORECalling all kids aged 8–14! Join Firefly International for a one-day music and peace workshop on Saturday 1st November at St Cecilia's Hall!
READ MOREJoin us for a special evening of music, storytelling and hope in Edinburgh as Firefly celebrates 30 years of overcoming boundaries through friendship, education, and the arts!
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READ MOREJoin us at St Cecilia's Hall on 8th November for this month’s quiet concert featuring music from Prana: North Indian classical and fusion music for sitar, tabla, violin, bansuri and handpan!
READ MOREJoin us at St Cecilia's Hall on Saturday, 15 November for our annual celebration of the eclectic music-making that goes on across Edinburgh all-year round!
READ MOREFree this Winter at St Cecilia's Hall, can you find all 8 snow-people hidden around the galleries and answer each of their questions?
READ MOREStephen Venables has returned 11 times to the wild, sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a place as rich in history as it is brutal in climate.
READ MOREThe Baroque Ménagerie - An exploration of animal and bird life in music from the 16th to the 18th centuries. To include music by Purcell, Monteverdi, Gibbons, Biber, Clérambault & Telemann.
READ MOREJoin Sangstream, an Edinburgh-based community choir, at the beautiful venue of St Cecilia’s Hall for an afternoon of folk song on Saturday 29th November!
READ MOREJoin us at St Cecilia's Hall on 5th December for this month’s quiet concert featuring music from FOLK(ISH) with the Haver String Quartet!
READ MOREThe Cantata Series is proud to present Still Life: Early Baroque Fantasy with Música d'Outrora at St Celcilia's Hall on 6th December!
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Quartet presents the third concert of their series at St. Cecilia’s Hall on Tuesday 9th December.
READ MOREJoin the School of Physics and Astronomy at 50 George Square on Tuesday 6th January for a drinks reception followed by a lecture from Sir Steven Cowley!
READ MOREFollow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.
READ MOREThe Scotch whisky industry faces a growing problem: fake vintage whiskies. Some bottles sold as rare single malts from the 1800s or early 1900s are actually much younger.
READ MOREEnvironmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.
READ MOREOver the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.
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READ MOREWe’re famous for the Ceilidhs in our stunning Auditorium at the Ghillie Dhu, so come along a make it a night to remember!
READ MOREEdinburgh Ceilidhs invites you to their regular ceilidh in the Charteris Centre with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band and piper!
READ MOREAnnasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
READ MOREScotland's beloved over 30s afternoon clubbing event Disco Days returns to Club Tropicana Edinburgh in 2025!
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READ MOREYou are warmly invited to join us at the German Church for our Rhyme Time for Under 5s, once a month during term time!
READ MOREOld Skool Days is back for another round of 90s & 00s Afternoon Anthems at Edinburgh's favourite retro venue!
READ MORECastle Chorus is a small, friendly choir open to anybody who loves singing. If you’re interested in coming along, singing some songs and meeting new people, feel free to just turn up on a Thursday!
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