Leading Scotish artist turns Dr. Doolittle to support battle against cancer

Wendy Helliwell went wild at Blair Drummond Safari Park as she sought inspiration to create artworks that she hopes will raise much-needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Their much-loved Art Show returns to Edinburgh this year celebrating its 17th anniversary in November (Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th November), at the Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place. Continue reading Leading Scotish artist turns Dr. Doolittle to support battle against cancer

Public invited to take part in consultation about designs for West Princes Street Gardens’ future

  • Public consultation puts new designs of West Princes Street Garden improvements to Edinburgh public
  • Drop-in information events being held across Edinburgh throughout November, and online at www.thequaichproject.org/consultation
  • New visuals showing welcome centre, pavilion & amphitheatre, family area and path network to be unveiled as part of the consultation

Continue reading Public invited to take part in consultation about designs for West Princes Street Gardens’ future

Rudimental DJ and Mungo’s Hi Fi complete Hogmanay line up

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has announced the complete banging Hogmanay in the Gardens line-up for the 2019 festival. Joining superstar international DJ Mark Ronson are global anthemic hitmakers, Rudimental DJ and Glasgow’s collective soundsystem, Mungo’s Hi Fi. Continue reading Rudimental DJ and Mungo’s Hi Fi complete Hogmanay line up

Edinburgh Castle Shines a Light on Access Requirements

Heritage for All at Castle of Light Inclusive Evening

 Heritage for All at Castle of Light Inclusive Evening

Castle of Light is hosting a special access night to ensure as many people as possible can experience the animated storytelling tour at Edinburgh Castle this winter. Continue reading Edinburgh Castle Shines a Light on Access Requirements

Edinburgh set to come alive for annual Poppy Day

Scotland’s capital city is gearing up to host what has become one of the firm fixtures in its calendar. Organised by Poppyscotland, the seventh annual Edinburgh Poppy Day will feature more than five fun-packed hours of live music and entertainment. Continue reading Edinburgh set to come alive for annual Poppy Day

What do we want from our Winter Festivals?

Culture Convener Councillor Donald Wilson looks forward to the capital’s festive season activities:

“There has been much discussion recently on the subject of our Winter Festivals. Without question, Edinburgh has become a world-renowned ‘place to be’ both at Christmas and Hogmanay – and not just for visitors. Continue reading What do we want from our Winter Festivals?

Britain’s Got Talent comes to Waverley Mall tomorrow

Waverley Mall, Edinburgh is excited to welcome the team from the popular STV talent recruitment show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ to the centre tomorrow.

The Britain’s Got Talent production team will be hosting auditions for the next series of the show in the busy city centre mall between 10am and 5pm on Saturday. Continue reading Britain’s Got Talent comes to Waverley Mall tomorrow