Leith is one of 15 places shortlisted from nearly 400 applications for the new national competition, run by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), that will name the UK’s first Town of Culture. The Wee Museum of Memory, Ocean Terminal will be the venue for a free drop-in public event on Sunday 25thContinue reading “Leithers Invited to Help Shape Their Hame Toun’s Bid to be UK Town of Culture”
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Securing a Future for the Arts at Summerhall
Summerhall is a distinctive cultural and community asset in Edinburgh that serves as a home for artists and audiences. Its contribution to Edinburgh and Scotland’s cultural identity, creative economy and international reputation requires understanding and in any plans for its future. Summerhall Arts’ ambition is to see Summerhall continue as a thriving cultural destination, protectingContinue reading “Securing a Future for the Arts at Summerhall”
World Premiere and Tour Announced for Co-Production of New Scottish Play
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tron Theatre and Traverse Theatre have announced the world premiere of The Ferry, a new play by acclaimed Scottish playwright Linda McLean inspired by an original idea by Paul Rattray and directed by Tron Theatre Artistic Director Jemima Levick . The Ferry explores what happens when opportunity comes with a price, andContinue reading “World Premiere and Tour Announced for Co-Production of New Scottish Play”
Brian Molley Announces Six Dates at Edinburgh Fringe
Saxophonist Brian Molley leads his quartet in two separate runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Promising to bring the heat of Rio’s carnival to the Jazz Bar, from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August Molley’s group will reimagine Brazilian classics including Corcovado, Desafinado and The Girl from Ipanema. One of the Scottish jazz scene’s most travelled outfits,Continue reading “Brian Molley Announces Six Dates at Edinburgh Fringe”
Leith Shortlisted to Become UK Town of Culture 2028
In a milestone to celebrate the historic town of Leith’s 900th anniversary, the community learns that it has been shortlisted to become UK Town of Culture 2028, making it to the final 15 places from almost 400 applications submitted from across the UK. Developed over recent months by a team of volunteers and through conversations withContinue reading “Leith Shortlisted to Become UK Town of Culture 2028”
Six Edinburgh Young Filmmakers Win at 2026 Into Film Awards
A group of young filmmakers from Screen Education Edinburgh and BFI Academy have won Best Film 16–19 at the prestigious Into Film Awards 2026, the UK’s leading celebration of young filmmaking talent organised by education charity Into Film. Award-winning broadcaster and best-selling children’s author Konnie Huq hosted the awards that honoured the most inspiring andContinue reading “Six Edinburgh Young Filmmakers Win at 2026 Into Film Awards”
EIFF to Present World Premiere of Six Films from NFTS Sean Connery Talent Lab
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), the National Film and Television School (NFTS) Scotland and The Sean Connery Foundation have announced that, for the second consecutive year, six short films created as part of the second NFTS Sean Connery Talent Lab will have their World Premieres in this year’s Film Festival. The six short films are Bubbles (Writer/Director:Continue reading “EIFF to Present World Premiere of Six Films from NFTS Sean Connery Talent Lab”
Creativity and SunSafety Come Together in a New Video Celebrating the World Cup
In collaboration with V&A Dundee, Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre can share a new video, We Can Ah Kick a Ba, that brings together young people from across Dundee in a celebration of creativity, language and football to mark the start of the men’s momentous Football World Cup. Filmed within five schools across Dundee, theContinue reading “Creativity and SunSafety Come Together in a New Video Celebrating the World Cup”
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Announces Ambitious New Season for2026/27
With the ink on this year’s Festival and Fringe programmes barely dry on the page, Edinburgh’s Lyceum is keeping us all on our toes with this June announcement of an ambitious and highly varied programme for its coming season. Enthusiastically introduced by the theatre’s latest Artistic Director James Brining, the season’s mix of major classics,Continue reading “The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Announces Ambitious New Season for2026/27”
Andy Hunter Storytelling Bursaries Now Open for Applications
Andy Hunter, who died in 2015, was passionate about the Earth, its people and live oral storytelling. He was an avid cyclist and through his project Storybikes, he combined storytelling, sustainable travel and deep attention to place, encouraging people to slow down, listen and connect more meaningfully with landscapes, communities and one another. To commemorate Andy’s lifeContinue reading “Andy Hunter Storytelling Bursaries Now Open for Applications”
