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Exciting news! 🎨✨ The second installment of the Parallels group exhibition is coming to Coburg House Studios in Leith! 🖼️
Running across two weekends in September (21-22 & 28-29), this showcase features five incredible Edinburgh-based artists working in jewellery, fine art, and illustration. Don’t miss your chance to support local talent, browse original artwork, and even grab a drink with the makers! 🍷✨
Sarah Kwan Artist
Coburg House Art Studios
Luing Smith
🎨✨ This autumn, Edinburgh’s City Art Centre opens Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland, a stunning exhibition showcasing the rich history and creativity of Scottish printmaking!
Featuring works from over 30 artists, including Wilhelmina Barns-Graham and Eduardo Paolozzi, explore a captivating mix of historic and contemporary prints.
Big news! 🎉 Edinburgh Callanetics is now Lunasecret – a fresh new name with an exciting new fitness program! 💃
✨ Combining barre, bodyweight exercises, and dance-inspired movements, each class is set to the rhythm of music for a fun, transformative workout.
Led by the incredible Karin MacKenzie, who’s been shaping bodies for 30 years, Lunasecret blends Callanetics with her passion for music and dance. 🌙
🌍✨ Don’t miss The Extinction Collection at The Fine Art Society in Edinburgh, showcasing powerful works from internationally renowned artists highlighting climate change and extinction.
Featuring fossils, artefacts, and materials from Happisburgh, this unique exhibition explores the deep connection between humanity and nature. 🦏🌊
Explorers Against Extinction
🚶♂️🏃♀️ Ready to make a difference?
Join Social Bite’s 100 Mile Challenge and help break the cycle of homelessness!
From 1st September to 10th October, you can walk, run, hop, or skip your way to 100 miles while raising crucial funds for housing, jobs, and food for those in need.
Full story here: https://edinburghmagazine.com/join-social-bites-100-mile-challenge-to-help-end-homelessness-this-september/
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🚦🚲 Big changes at the City of Edinburgh Council! Councillor Stephen Jenkinson has been appointed as the new convener of the Transport and Environment Committee, taking over from Scott Arthur. 🌍
Councillor Jenkinson is ready to tackle the exciting challenges ahead, from improving transport to enhancing our city's environment.
Join Social Bite’s 100 Mile Challenge to Help End Homelessness This September
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💬 Edinburgh Council has increased the maximum payment from the Tenant Hardship Fund to help renters facing financial challenges.
Launched in response to the cost-of-living crisis, the Fund provides crucial support to prevent evictions and help tenants stay in their homes.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a sparkling winter wonderland! 🌟
✨ With just 84 sleeps until Christmas at the Botanics, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is gearing up to dazzle visitors with brand-new, breathtaking installations.
From floating candles that evoke the magic of Hogwarts to vibrant firework trees, this year’s trail promises to be more enchanting than ever. 🎄🌿
My Christmas Trails
🕯️ Edinburgh joined cities worldwide in honouring the victims of the transatlantic slave trade on UNESCO’s International Day of Remembrance.
A moment of silence and an evening of reflection reminded us of the deep scars left by slavery and colonialism. As we remember, we also commit to building a future where equality and justice prevail. 🌍
🌟 Edinburgh just launched a new online platform to support the mental health and wellbeing of our children and young people! 🎉
Created with input from local students, this digital space offers advice, support, and tools to help kids and teens manage their emotions.
More information here: https://edinburghmagazine.com/new-online-platform-launched-to-support-wellbeing-of-edinburghs-youth/
🌟 Exciting news for Edinburgh! The city is one step closer to launching the UK’s first city-wide Visitor Levy, set to roll out in 2026. 🏙️
This innovative scheme will generate millions each year to reinvest in our beautiful city’s infrastructure, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism. 🌍💼
Stay tuned as we enter a 12-week public consultation to shape the final details.
FULL STORY HERE: https://edinburghmagazine.com/key-details-agreed-for-edinburghs-pioneering-visitor-levy-scheme/
Get ready to laugh out loud with Joe McTernan at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe! 🎭
✨ His new show 'Lost' is a high-energy ride through family, heartbreak, and all the hilarious moments in between.
More details here: https://edinburghmagazine.com/joe-mcternan-returns-to-the-fringe-with-a-bigger-stage-and-even-bigger-laughs/
😂 Get ready for a wild ride with Ronnie Neville’s debut show, All Irish Comedy!
With his infectious energy, raw talent, and hilarious storytelling, Ronnie delivers pure, unfiltered laughter.
From his Irish roots to his adventures Down Under, this show is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud experience you won’t forget! 🇮🇪🎭
👉 READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://edinburghmagazine.com/ronnie-nevilles-all-irish-comedy-a-hilarious-chaotic-debut-that-defies-convention/
🏆 Congratulations to Mel Young MBE, co-founder of the Homeless World Cup , for receiving the prestigious Edinburgh Award! 🎉
His incredible work in advocating for homeless people and driving social change worldwide has made a lasting impact.
FULL STORY HERE: https://edinburghmagazine.com/homeless-world-cup-co-founder-mel-young-to-receive-edinburghs-highest-honour/
This honour celebrates his dedication to the community and global reach.
🍷✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Rioja Wine Fair, held at Edinburgh’s luxurious Balmoral Hotel!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Rioja, Spain’s leading wine region. Whether you’re a fan of bold reds, crisp whites, or elegant rosés, this event is your chance to explore the finest wines Rioja has to offer.
🌍🎨 Healing Arts Scotland is here! Kicking off on 19th August in Edinburgh, this nationwide initiative celebrates the powerful connection between arts and health.
With events across Scotland—including a conference, concerts, exhibitions, and more—this week-long campaign highlights how the arts can improve our wellbeing.
Join us as we explore the healing power of creativity! 💫
Scottish Ballet
Edinburgh International Festival
📚 Exciting news for Edinburgh’s literary scene!
Prize-winning poet and author Michael Pedersen has been named the new Edinburgh Makar, taking over from Hannah Lavery later this year.🎉
Born and raised in the Capital, Michael is known for his fearless and witty work, with a focus on mental health and friendship.
🎉👏 Edinburgh pupils are celebrating impressive exam results, surpassing pre-pandemic levels!
With improved performances in National 5 and Higher courses, and a narrowing achievement gap, our students have shown incredible resilience and dedication.
Congratulations to all! 🌟📚
🌟 Get ready, EdFringe fans! 🌟
Award-winning creative partners Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken bring their must-see show, Heartbreak Hotel, to Summerhall this August! 🎭❤️
Dive into an unforgettable exploration of love, heartbreak, and recovery through witty, razor-sharp storytelling and captivating performances.
EBKM
🎩✨ Get ready for an extraordinary experience!
Former Britain's Got Talent star and the world's first Singing Illusionist, Lewis Fuller, is making his Edinburgh Fringe debut with 'Ungentlemanly Conduct'!
Expect a thrilling mix of magic, music, and comedy—and a chance to win £500 at every show! 💸
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Last night, the Edinburgh 900 programme launch at the City Chambers unveiled the successful applicants for the civic and community funds! 🎉
Celebrating nearly a millennium of shared history, Edinburgh 900 will highlight our city’s rich past, vibrant present, and promising future.
Congratulations to all the recipients! 🏰✨
The City of Edinburgh Council
Get ready to jump, jive, and wail with the incredible Jive Aces at the Edinburgh Festival! 🎷✨
Join us at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Lomond Room, from 12-14 August for a night of electrifying swing and jive classics, plus fresh hits from their new album "Keeping The Show On The Road".
The Jive Aces
🏴 Scotland Shines at Great Taste 2024! 🌟
Scotland has won an incredible 296 awards at the Great Taste 2024! 🏆🍽️
With 207 x 1-star, 78 x 2-stars, and 11 x 3-stars, our local producers have truly showcased their excellence.
Congratulations to all the winners, including Seabuckthorn Scotland, The Argyll Smokery, and CarnieBees. 🌿🐟🍯
Argyll Smokery Blackthorn Salt Strathearn Cheese Co.
🚀 Exciting news! 🚀 Viral comedy sensation Joe McTernan is back with his brand-new solo show 'Lost' at Edinburgh Fringe! 🎭✨
Join us at Underbelly, Bristo Square from 31st July – 26th August (excludes 12th) at 6.50pm.
Get ready for a hilarious journey of heartbreak, self-discovery, and plenty of laughs. 😂
Places to Go: Linlithgow - How to get to Linlithgow? There are four train operating companies running between Newcastle and Edinburgh: LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Lumo. This means that fares are very competitive and on Thursday 7th April I went to Edinburgh for £7.35 each way with my railcard. Then onward to Linlithgow, the ending pronounced as in low rather than how. It’s a compact town and my list of places to visit was simple: Palace, Church, Loch, Museum and Canal Basin. All are close together, although the natural loch is quite large and if you want to walk round the perimeter it is […]
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🎭✨ Excited about discovering new comedy talent?
Check out our latest article featuring the rising stars of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024! From Alex Kitson's rip-roaring standup to Alfie Packham's heartfelt debut, these shows are not to be missed.
🌟 Don't miss the chance to say, "I saw them before they were famous!"
📚✨ Exciting news!
The Edinburgh International Book Festival announces the appointment of celebrated writer, broadcaster, and publisher James Crawford as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.
With a rich background in literature, publishing, and media, James is set to bring fresh energy and vision as the Festival embarks on a new chapter under Director Jenny Niven at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.
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