As part of the national Scottish Government-funded project ‘Remembering Together,’ which will see Covid memorials installed in all 32 local authority areas across Scotland, local Artist Yvonne Weighand Lyle from Mayfield has been selected as Lead Artist to design commemorative Covid benches for Midlothian Yvonne was born and raised in Mayfield, Midlothian and is excitedContinue reading “Midlothian Artist Commissioned to Create Covid Memorial Benches”
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The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2024 is Launched
There’s a new festival in town for 2024 – The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival! Featuring exceptional beer, boutique spirits, fine wines and quality beverages of all types from across the globe, it will be hosted over three sessions on Friday the 19th of April and Saturday 20th of April 2024. Set over two floors in the formerContinue reading “The Biscuit Factory Beverage Festival 2024 is Launched”
Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Statement of Response to CBC’s The Fifth Estate
I want to begin by thanking the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the honour. As one of the most prestigious awards in the global entertainment industry, it is a true recognition of the outstanding team who worked on my story – the true story of my life. I’ve always believed it takesContinue reading “Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Statement of Response to CBC’s The Fifth Estate”
Summerhall Arts to Create New Arts Opportunities in Scotland and Beyond
Summerhall Arts is a new charitable arts organisation in Scotland that will deliver vital support and opportunities to local and national creative arts practitioners, while making a lasting contribution to the cultural fabric of Edinburgh and beyond. The team behind the charity believe this action is now urgent and necessary at a time of drasticContinue reading “Summerhall Arts to Create New Arts Opportunities in Scotland and Beyond”
Local Community Groups Offered 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas
This year 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas attractions are being gifted to local community groups and charities to ensure those who are less fortunate can join in the fun as the city embraces the festive spirit. UniqueAssembly, who produce Edinburgh’s Christmas on behalf of City of Edinburgh Council, have announced that applications are open forContinue reading “Local Community Groups Offered 5000 tickets for Edinburgh’s Christmas”
Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival Push the Boat Out Returns for Third Year
Push the Boat Out (PTBO), Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival, returns for its third year with a line-up featuring over 50 events and with over 80 performers, artists and speakers within the eclectic programme. This year, the poetry of songwriting is celebrated through Hamish Hawk in solo performance and an evening of lyrical enchantment with support from Iona Zajac.Continue reading “Edinburgh’s International Poetry Festival Push the Boat Out Returns for Third Year”
Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning Swoops Down on Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre
A new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror tale Draculaby acclaimed Scottish playwright Morna Pearson, is brought to stages across Scotland and England by the National Theatre of Scotland in a co-production with Aberdeen Performing Arts in association with Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. Director Sally Cookson’s atmospheric production of Morna Pearson’s bold new adaptation is relocated toContinue reading “Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning Swoops Down on Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre”
Glasgow Cathedral Hosts World Premiere Arts Performance on Endangered Birds
The world premiere of a new work by Glasgow based British-Finnish artist and composer Hanna Tuulikki is to be performed at Glasgow Cathedral later this year. Commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with Arts&Heritage, Tuulikki’s new vocal musical composition the bird that never flew explores the ancient Cathedral’s roots in ornithological entanglements, bringing together sacred lamentContinue reading “Glasgow Cathedral Hosts World Premiere Arts Performance on Endangered Birds “
Come Down the Mile: Poetry Walks in Edinburgh’s Old Town
For several years, Edinburgh based poet Ken Cockburn, who established Edinburgh Poetry Tours, has been leading poetry walks in the Auld Toun during the Edinburgh Festival and this year sees him continuing that tradition. Ken is a well-respected writer and translator who has read his work at venues and events both across the UK andContinue reading “Come Down the Mile: Poetry Walks in Edinburgh’s Old Town”
Edinburgh International Book Festival: New Festival Director
Edinburgh International Book Festival (EIBF) has announced that Jenny Niven will replace Nick Barley as Festival Director. Jenny will begin her new role in September 2023 after Nick has overseen his final Festival programme, following a hugely successful 14 years. Jenny Niven is a leading cultural producer and director with 20 years of experienceContinue reading “Edinburgh International Book Festival: New Festival Director”
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