Posts Tagged ‘show’
Chance to discover Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets
Culzean Castle is renowned for its splendour and history but less well known are the mysterious caves below. Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, which owns and cares for the property, is offering a unique opportunity for the public to don hard hats and explore Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets. With limited spaces, the weekly…
Read MoreRuby Wax returns to the Fringe with new show
The much-loved comedian, author and campaigner Ruby Wax is bringing her new hit show How To Be Human to Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Running from 18-24 August, this show is the follow-up to Ruby’s sell out shows Sane New World and Frazzled and incorporates what she discovered whilst writing her latest book, How to Be Human:…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s 16th art festival is now underway
The 16th edition of Edinburgh Art Festival is officially underway, running until 25 August. The major platform for the visual arts as part of Edinburgh’s world-famous summer festival season, Edinburgh Art Festival 2019 features the work of over 300 artists from Scotland and across the world, presenting over 50 exhibitions and more than 140 events…
Read MoreSearching for declining butterflies on the bog
A wildlife charity is calling on nature enthusiasts in Edinburgh to help search for a once common butterfly, which has suffered a 68% decline across Scotland in the last 10 years. Butterfly Conservation Scotland is extremely concerned about the Small Tortoiseshell and needs people to help look for the butterfly on Sunday 28 July at…
Read MoreBaby Wants Candy will improvise some festival fun
After years of sell-out runs and critical acclaim anon, Fringe institution smash-hit wonder Baby Wants Candy has become one of the most celebrated improv shows in the world. It returns this August with more brand new, ad-libbed, exhilarating 55-minute musicals, all taken from audience suggestions. With a full band in action, the company create the…
Read MorenHouse modular home designer arrives in Scotland
Prefabricated modular home designer nHouse has arrived in Scotland. They have appointed Scottish property expert Graham Scott to represent the company. Based in Stirling, Graham will be helping self-builders, developers and local authorities to turn their nHouse projects into reality. nHouse was established in 2016 by Richard Hywel Evans and Nick Fulford. The company came…
Read MoreComedian Ed’s new show takes an honest approach
Irish comic Ed Byrne is back at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Following his biggest ever tour last year in which Ed sold out his entire Edinburgh Fringe run and many of his nationwide dates, it culminated in extra dates added along the way. Regarded as one of the finest observational comics in the industry, in…
Read MoreScotland is one of the safest places to motorbike
For motorcyclists, Scotland is one of the safest places to be on the road in the UK. Which means, if you’re planning a road trip on your bike, Scotland should be at the top of your list. In fact, in Scotland motorcyclists are 10 times less likely to be injured than those using motorcycles in…
Read MoreIt’s a special fun day that’s just for dogs
Pet pooches are set to compete for a series of lighthearted titles and prizes as the annual Fun Dog Show returns to Dumfries House tomorrow. The family-friendly event, which will take place on the estate between 2pm and 4.30pm on Thursday 25 July, will see dogs take part in a series of show categories at…
Read MoreFlora’s ready to get Romantic at the Fringe
Following being runner-up at Get Up Stand Up and Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year finalist, Flora Anderson brings her debut full Fringe show, Romantic, to Edinburgh. Borne from her love of the Romantic Poets the show sees ridiculously self-aware, middle-class dreamer Flora doing a show about trying and failing to be creative in…
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