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Fun for all the family at the 36th annual Scottish Game Fair

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair is back for its 36th year at Scone Palace, taking place 4th - 6th July 2025.

Last Updated: 29 April 2025 14:45

Free Glorious Grass gardening workshop for children at Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres are welcoming children across the UK to join in on the fun this May to uncover all there is to know about grass at its free Little Seedlings Club workshop.

Last Updated: 29 April 2025 12:51

Edinburgh shopper scoops hundreds of pounds for CHAS in ALDI Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s Supermarket Sweep challenge recently returned to Edinburgh, and one lucky local winner has raised £726.77 for CHAS while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Last Updated: 29 April 2025 12:35

Barrowland Ballet take over Scotland with two shows this year

Award-winning dance company Barrowland Ballet present world premiere of Wee Man and the revival of Chunky Jewellery, ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe transfers this year.

Last Updated: 27 April 2025 10:50

Somewhere by Nico launches its first ever Cocktail Festival in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Cocktail Festival will serve customers £5 cocktails highlighting signature cocktails including the classics we all love, from Margaritas to Daiquiris!

Last Updated: 25 April 2025 10:53

Top Scottish chefs take on ultimate kitchen cook off at food hall Bonnie & Wild

Some of Scotland’s best chefs are sharpening their knives for the ultimate kitchen cook-off at Scottish food hall Bonnie & Wild.

Last Updated: 24 April 2025 13:29

New spring season for a new look Capital Theatres

Capital Theatres’ spring season brings with it a new look, new shows and new extraordinary experiences.

Last Updated: 24 April 2025 13:17

Travel back in time to The World of King James VI and I

A special, one-off exhibition opens at the Portrait gallery in Edinburgh this Saturday (26 April), charting the remarkable reign of King James VI and I.

Last Updated: 24 April 2025 13:05

Music Venue Trust launch Annual Report in Scottish Parliament

Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents hundreds of UK grassroots music venues (GMVs) launched its 2024 Annual Report in Scottish Parliament with a special event last night.

Last Updated: 24 April 2025 11:34

New Bluey collection comes to cinemas for the May Bank Holiday

Bluey at the Cinema: Let's Play Chef Collection will be playing in cinemas across the UK and Ireland from Saturday 3rd May, just in time for the Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

Last Updated: 24 April 2025 11:28

Appeal to Restore Scottish Veterans Memorial

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) have launched a major public appeal to restore the charity’s century-old Memorial at Eastern Cemetery in Leith, Edinburgh.

Last Updated: 23 April 2025 15:52

Bluey brought to real life in Smash Hit Show

Following a hugely successful UK tour, Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are back by popular demand in the Olivier Award nominated live stage show Bluey’s Big Play and it's coming to Edinburgh Playhouse!

Last Updated: 23 April 2025 14:49

New and exclusive Heritage Planting and Afternoon Tea experience comes to Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a new hands-on planting and afternoon tea experience inspired by the RHS Chelsea Garden Show and Dobbies' 160-year heritage.

Last Updated: 23 April 2025 13:52

Discover a Summer of Outdoor Adventure with Dynamic Earth

This summer, Dynamic Earth - Edinburgh’s only Science Centre and Planetarium - is welcoming back children to its ever-popular Summer Outdoor Club.

Last Updated: 23 April 2025 13:33

Stories of inspiring young women sought by charity

The Young Women’s Movement, Scotland’s national organisation for young women and girls’ leadership and rights, is seeking nominations for its tenth annual 30 Under 30 list.

Last Updated: 23 April 2025 12:56

Mussel and Steak Bar will revert back to 2005 menu pricing for week long birthday celebrations

To celebrate its 20th birthday, the world famous The Mussel & Steak Bar will be offering a 20% discount from Monday 5th May - Thursday 8th May.

Last Updated: 23 April 2025 11:24

Lost Victorian relic found in attic during Edinburgh renovation

During renovation work at CoDE The Court, a rare 19th-century Crossley ‘Otto Silent’ engine, one of only three in existence, was discovered tucked away in the attic.

Last Updated: 22 April 2025 16:36

Applications open for University of Edinburgh AI enhanced Accelerator Programme 2025

An initiative which helps innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused scaleup companies to maximise their full commercial potential is now open for 2025 applications.

Last Updated: 22 April 2025 13:17

Six by Nico transforms your meal into a mission, and every guest into an explorer

Building on the success of its immersive experiences, Six by Nico is set to take diners on an adventure across the Six Wonders of the World!

Last Updated: 21 April 2025 14:56

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns next weekend with a supersized celebration

Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April for its biggest event yet with an extended site and more vendors than ever before!

Last Updated: 19 April 2025 11:17

Free beer as BrewDog is giving away 5,000 cans at Edinburgh Waverley this Thursday

Britain’s biggest independent brewer, BrewDog, is giving away 5,000 warm cans of Wingman at Edinburgh Waverley station on Thursday 17th April.

Last Updated: 16 April 2025 11:43

Edinburgh welcomes the European Arts Festivals Summit 2025

This April, Edinburgh - the world’s foremost festival city, will welcome the Arts Festivals Summit 2025, the premier annual gathering of Europe’s most visionary festival makers.

Last Updated: 15 April 2025 15:09

Edinburgh blockbuster burger joint back for another bite at Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

Foodie favourite, Luxford Burgers, has made the shortlist in the Best Burger and American category at Deliveroo Restaurant Awards and hopes to be crowned culinary champions for a second year.

Last Updated: 15 April 2025 14:37

Rosas Thai and Uber Eats team up to launch Songkran Supper Clubs in Edinburgh

Rosa's Thai and Uber Eats have launched the Songkran Supper Club – a limited-edition food experience inspired by Thai New Year, designed to spark meaningful conversations across generations.

Last Updated: 15 April 2025 14:29

Number One Restaurant announces exclusive wine dinner with world renowned Maison Trimbach

On 16th June, Chef de Cuisine Mathew Sherry and the team at Number One in The Balmoral, Edinburgh will welcome Jean Trimbach, of world-renowned Maison Trimbach winery for an exclusive dinner.

Last Updated: 15 April 2025 11:41

Trusts join forces to explore complexities of the Battle of Culloden

The National Trust for Scotland and the National Trust have teamed up to give an insight into the complexity of the Battle of Culloden in a pair of podcasts this April.

Last Updated: 15 April 2025 11:12

Love Your Lawn with Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a very special FREE Grow How event in stores across the UK this May in partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK to mark Dementia Action Week.

Last Updated: 15 April 2025 10:28

Scottish Surfing Prodigy Ben Larg Joins Lost Shore Surf Resort as Ambassador

April 2025 - Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surfing destination, has announced Scotland’s first professional surfer, Ben Larg (20 years) as its official ambassador.

Last Updated: 14 April 2025 16:29

Exclusive child planting event in honour of National Childrens Gardening Week

Dobbies Garden Centres are celebrating National Children's Gardening Week by welcoming families along to its Children's Planting and Afternoon Tea experience on Saturday 31st May.

Last Updated: 14 April 2025 13:38