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A Blast from the Past! Greentrax Records Celebrate the career of Robin Laing

A Greentrax release from 35 years ago! On October 6th 1990, Greentrax released a cassette and 7’’ vinyl of 2 of Robin Laing’s songs, ‘The Forth Bridge Song’ and ‘The Union Canal’. One rather odd feature of the cassette is that the same 2 songs are on both sides. Apparently, this is ‘for the listener’sContinue reading “A Blast from the Past! Greentrax Records Celebrate the career of Robin Laing”

Careers Hive from Edinburgh Science Invites Pupils to Explore Careers in STEM

Returning for its 10th iteration between 27th – 30th October, Edinburgh Science announces its annual Careers Hive, a 4-day long schools’ event at the National Museum of Scotland. P7 and S1-3 pupils from schools across Scotland will be in attendance, uncovering the possibilities of a career in STEM (science, technical, engineering, maths) through hands-on activities and discussionsContinue reading “Careers Hive from Edinburgh Science Invites Pupils to Explore Careers in STEM “

33rd French Film Festival UK Announced for Winter 2025

French Film Festival UK (FFF UK), the unique annual francophone cinema event, makes a welcome return this winter to more than 40 different locations across the UK featuring a host of new films from acclaimed and debut directors alongside beloved and rarely seen classics. The varied programme includes 32 UK premieres out of a total of 62 films, including aContinue reading “33rd French Film Festival UK Announced for Winter 2025”

Scottish International Storytelling Festival Opens with a Northern Theme

The 36th Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) has the theme of Lights of the North and takes place in Edinburgh and across Scotland this late Autumn. Over the 11 days of the festival, celebrated storytellers from Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Germany will join leading voices from Scotland in a programme of traditional storytelling. NorwegianContinue reading “Scottish International Storytelling Festival Opens with a Northern Theme”

Night Waking Traverse

An Tobar and Mull Theatre bring to the stage an adaptation by Shireen Mula of the 2011 novel of the same name by the excellent Sarah Moss. Set on a remote Hebridean island, the one woman play centres on Anna, passionately portrayed by Nicola Jo Cully, who also does the impressive feat of voicing ofContinue reading “Night Waking Traverse”

Hercules the Bear The Festival Theatre Studio

The adage that truth is stranger than fiction could not apply more aptly to the story of Hercules the Bear. Who after all would believe that anyone would choose to raise a wild animal as a pet? But that is exactly what Andy and Maggie Robin of Sheriffmuir did when they bought a bear cubContinue reading “Hercules the Bear The Festival Theatre Studio”

I SWEAR (15) Cameo

I SWEAR is a no holds barred account of how a teenage boy goes from being a talented goalie for his local football team in Galashiels to being socially crippled by the symptoms of Tourette Syndrome. Before the preview screening at Edinburgh’s Cameo, writer and director Kirk Jones spoke briefly to the packed audience, mentioningContinue reading “I SWEAR (15) Cameo”

Pianist Launches Celebration of Brazilian Genius Egberto Gismonti’s Music

Pianist Paul Harrison launches Encontros, a personal celebration of the music of Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti’s music, at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh on Friday 5th September. One of the leading players on the currently vibrant Scottish jazz scene, Harrison was first attracted to Gismonti’s work after hearing Choro, Gismonti’s homage to the popular, intricate musicalContinue reading “Pianist Launches Celebration of Brazilian Genius Egberto Gismonti’s Music”

KAREN MARSHALSAY: Eadarainn a’ Chruit (Between Us the Harp)

Cramasie Records CRCD 002 / Out 5th September 2025 Second album makes connections between people and traditions with guest appearances from Irish music legend Cathal McConnell, Scottish harp doyenne Alison Kinnaird and Gaelic music master Allan MacDonald Leading Scottish harper Karen Marshalsay celebrates connections between the Scots, Scottish Gaelic and Irish musical traditions in solo, duoContinue reading “KAREN MARSHALSAY: Eadarainn a’ Chruit (Between Us the Harp)”

Out of the Blueprint Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Young Artists

This August sees Out of the Blueprint celebrating its 10th anniversary with Print Expo 2525 taking over Leith’s historic Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Dalmeny Street where Scotland’s young talent will be showcased to an international audience. Out of the Blueprint is a social enterprise print studio providing eco-friendly print services for their local community using sustainable Japanese print processes. ProfitsContinue reading “Out of the Blueprint Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Young Artists”