One week to go: Beltane Festival returns to set Edinburgh alight

Next Sunday (30th April), the Beltane Fire Festival will return to Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to welcome the onset of Summer. With one week to go, Beltane Fire Society have released the map and proposed schedule of the procession that winds its way around Edinburgh’s Calton Hill.

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From Ice Cream Ale to Flying Pandas: Stewart Brewing announce collaboration brews

Stewart Brewing – who play host to the Edinburgh Beer Festival on Saturday 13 May – has announced several limited-edition collaboration beers that will be available at the festival this year, including an ice cream style ale with Over Langshaw Farmhouse Ice Cream and a kiwi hopped double IPA in partnership with local brewer Cross Borders. Continue reading From Ice Cream Ale to Flying Pandas: Stewart Brewing announce collaboration brews

A Beltane event for all the family

Beltane Community Open Day
Saturday 29 April, 1 – 4pm Calton Hill
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With less than two weeks to go until the return of Beltane Fire Festival, organisers have released details about their family-friendly Beltane Community Open Day, part of Tradfest’s 12 day celebration of traditional arts.

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Your invited to Bert’s Easter Tea Party at North Edinburgh Arts

FRIDAY 14 APRIL, 2 – 4.30pm

NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS

The Time Bank Knit and Natter group have made adorable little Easter characters and they are hiding in the NEA garden! Can you find Bert and his friends to win an Easter egg prize?

A family-friendly event suitable for all ages. With additional activities in the garden or inside NEA (wet weather provision).

There will be lots of cakes and tea/coffee/juice for you to enjoy while those who want to can go searching in the garden!

50p donation goes towards the costs of the refreshments.

Knitted items will be available to buy on the day too!.

 

 

 

 

Counting down to World Heritage Day

 

World Heritage Day celebrations set to kick off at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Visitors to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow will have the opportunity to be transported to the heart of Scotland’s World Heritage Sites as part of a special event to mark World Heritage Day. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will host a full day of free activities on Tuesday 11 April to celebrate Scotland’s rich heritage, in the run up to World Heritage Day on 18 April. Continue reading Counting down to World Heritage Day