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The Scottish Gallery presents Victoria Crowe Decades

For Edinburgh Art Festival 2025, The Scottish Gallery presents Victoria Crowe Decades, celebrating the artist’s 80th year.

Last Updated: 25 March 2025 11:45

Get the inside scoop on the Edinburgh International Festival this weekend

On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March, a large yellow ice cream van will be stationed outside the Usher Hall to give audiences a flavour of the 2025 Festival programme.

Last Updated: 24 March 2025 16:41

Timorous Beasties bring bold design to St James Quarter ahead of Edinburgh Style 2025

Internationally acclaimed design studio, Timorous Beasties is delighted to be part of Edinburgh STYLE taking place between 28-30th March in St James Quarter.

Last Updated: 24 March 2025 16:34

A Summer of Resistance at the National Galleries of Scotland

National Galleries of Scotland announces the unmissable summer 2025 exhibition Resistance, conceived by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen.

Last Updated: 24 March 2025 16:27

Scottish youth hostelling charity launches initiative reviving funded breaks for disadvantaged young people and families

An organisation that runs youth hostels across Scotland is launching an initiative to provide free stays for disadvantaged young people and families.

Last Updated: 24 March 2025 12:29

Giant Lanterns to make long awaited return to Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo’s award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter for the first time in six years.

Last Updated: 24 March 2025 12:07

Galactic Carnival Edinburgh set to land at West Side Plaza this May!

Get ready, Edinburgh! A brand-new, out-of-this-world experience is arriving this spring as Galactic Carnival Edinburgh makes its debut at West Side Plaza, Wester Hailes, from 2nd May to 25th May!

Last Updated: 24 March 2025 10:53

Edinburgh restaurant adds massage therapy to Mothers Day menu

An Edinburgh restaurant is adding a pop-up massage experience to its Mother’s Day menu to help pamper the city’s mums on Sunday 30th March.

Last Updated: 22 March 2025 15:30

TRNSMT reveals 18 big dance acts for Glasgow Green

BBC Radio 1 Dance is taking over the much-loved Boogie Bar to bring some of the best dance music to Glasgow Green this summer on 11-13th July!

Last Updated: 21 March 2025 18:00

UB40 ft. Ali Campbell brings legendary vibes to Kelpies Live at Helix Park

UB40 ft. Ali Campbell are set to light up Falkirk as part of Kelpies Live at Helix Park, marking a triumphant return to Scotland for one of music's most iconic acts.

Last Updated: 21 March 2025 14:58

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh welcome new Artist in Residence

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is thrilled to announce the next Artist in Residence, Athens-born ‘Constantine.. the Artist’, who will take up residency from March to May 2025.

Last Updated: 21 March 2025 10:27

Tourism minister hails adventure and wellbeing tourism after visiting Lost Shore Surf Resort

Tourism minister, Richard Lochhead, has hailed the success of adventure and wellbeing tourism in Scotland after he visited Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surf destination.

Last Updated: 21 March 2025 9:53

Dynamic Earth unveils new year round Annual Pass

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium is set to transform visitor access with the introduction of a new year-round Annual Pass.

Last Updated: 20 March 2025 14:12

Aldi calls on children to design a poster for food action week

To mark Food Waste Action Week (17th – 23rd March), Aldi is calling on children in Scotland to design a poster that encourages people to reduce food waste.

Last Updated: 20 March 2025 11:31

21 Edinburgh businesses shortlisted in the British Business Awards

21 Edinburgh based companies are among the 143 from across the UK now vying for the top spot at the British Business Awards!

Last Updated: 19 March 2025 14:57

Giant gold girder stuns Scots as competition heats up

With three 18-carat golden girders worth £10,000 still out there, IRN-BRU unveils giant hanging girder to encourage Scots to get on the hunt!

Last Updated: 19 March 2025 12:49

The Causey to host first free on street projection event of the year

This Saturday 22 March, The Causey will be brought to life by Folk Tales for New Scots, a one-off exhibition, live storytelling and on-street projection event.

Last Updated: 19 March 2025 12:32

Open To Ideas Residency returns to Capital Theatres, The Studio

Now in it's third year, Open To Ideas, part of Open@TheStudio kicks off its residency programme this week with the first of four brand new projects.

Last Updated: 19 March 2025 12:25

Citadel Arts Group Celebrates 30th Birthday

2025 is Leith-based Citadel Arts Group 30th birthday and the group are marking the occasion in Leith Dockers Club, their home for the past twelve years, with a special ‘Play, Pie and Pint’.

Last Updated: 19 March 2025 10:13

Family fun awaits at Vue venues across Scotland this Easter break

From Wallace & Gromit to Sonic the Hedgehog, there’s plenty to enjoy at Vue venues across Scotland this Easter break.

Last Updated: 19 March 2025 9:19

Edinburgh Zoo to welcome sloth bears for the first time

Sloth bears will call the capital home for the first time ever as Edinburgh Zoo works to build a new habitat for the vulnerable species.

Last Updated: 18 March 2025 11:10

Introducing Moment George IV Bridge: A new standard in thoughtful hospitality

Edinburgh's hospitality scene has a new landmark... Moment George IV Bridge isn't just another Aparthotel - it's a reimagination of what a city stay can be.

Last Updated: 18 March 2025 9:33

Walk for Wellbeing expands to Edinburgh to champion wellbeing in hospitality

UK charity Hospitality Action’s annual fundraising event, Walk for Wellbeing, continues to grow in its sixth year by welcoming Edinburgh to the initiative.

Last Updated: 17 March 2025 14:13

New sculpture encouraging more women to pursue engineering roles comes to Scotland

The sculpture, by acclaimed artist Kelly Anna, represents engineer Alice Kan who played a key role in the manufacture of the Covid-19 vaccine and will be displayed at City Art Centre.

Last Updated: 17 March 2025 12:27

Somewhere By Nico Launches Its New Latin America Inspired Menu In Edinburgh

Somewhere by Nico is launching its highly anticipated new food and cocktail menu, transporting guests through the vibrancy, spirit, and soul of Latin America.

Last Updated: 17 March 2025 11:57

Foodies alert! Loch Lomond Springfest is back

Loch Lomond Springfest, one of Scotland's biggest FREE food festivals, is back on the 5th and 6th April at Loch Lomond Shores!

Last Updated: 15 March 2025 14:54

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has curated a unique experience to help guests unwind

To mark World Sleep Day, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is introducing the Sleep Retreat Essential Spa Break, designed to help guests prioritise rest and relaxation.

Last Updated: 14 March 2025 13:30

Edinburgh International Festival Programme 2025

Edinburgh International Festival Breaks Boundaries in a Year Exploring ‘The Truth We Seek', with 24 days of world-class opera, dance, music and theatre!

Last Updated: 13 March 2025 14:49